Zain Afzal
Zain Afzal | |
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Born | 23 January 1990 |
Nationality | Pakistani |
Citizenship | Pakistan |
Education | Lahore Grammar School Beaconhouse National University, Lahore |
Years active | 2016-present |
Notable work | Sanwari |
Zain Afzal (Urdu : زین افضل) is a Pakistani actor.[1][2] He is mostly known for his comedy roles. He is best known for playing the role "Taimoor" in Sanwari.[3][4] He also acted in the film Ready Steady No. He also known for Senti Aur Mental.[5] In 2018, Zain was also invited on celebrity talkshow Mazaaq Raat.[6]
Early life and education
Zain Afzal was born in Lahore.[citation needed] Zain studied his school in Lahore Grammar School based in Lahore.[citation needed] Then later on he moved to Beaconhouse National University in Lahore.[citation needed]
Career
Debut and breakthrough
Zain Afzal's has been working in the showbiz since 2015. He started his debut in a drama "Jaan Nisar". Then he was chosen to act in Piya De Dardi which aired on A-Plus. In 2016-2017 he acted in a hit drama serial "Badnaam" aired on ARY & "Chotay mian" aired on Express entertainment. He was also the main lead in Sarmad khoosat's theatre play "Jhanjar di pawan chankaar" - 2018. Which earned him a lot of praise, where he perfectly portrayed a blind boy's characted on stage. Then his most hit and most famous drama serial was Sanwari which had 180 episodes and it aired on Hum TV. Then he appeared in hit drama serial "Chakkar" of BOL Entertainment.
Films
Zain Afzal started his career with the award-winning film "Zinda Bhaag" in which he played a small role. Then in 2015 he appeared in a Pakistani horror film "Maya" which was his first big commercial project. He was then chosen to act in Senti Aur Mental in which he got the leading roles instead of Yasir Hussain.[7][8] He was also chosen to act in a comedy film "Ready Steady No" which was of Hum Films.[9]
† | Denotes film / drama that has not released yet |
† | Denotes films / drama that are currently on cinema / on air |
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
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2013 | Zinda Bhaag | Khota | Support Role | |
2015 | Maya | Sam | Support Role | |
2020 | Senti Aur Mental † | Mental | Lead Role | [10] |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes | Ref |
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2016 | Jaan’nisar | Aftab | A Plus TV | Support Role | [11] |
2017 | Badnaam | Jawad | ARY Digital | Lead Role | [12] |
2018 | Sanwari | Taimoor | Hum TV | Lead Role | [13] |
2018 | Chakkar | Saadi | BOL Entertainment | Lead Role | [14] |
2019 | Resham Gali Ki Husna | Sharif | Hum TV | Support Role | |
2020 | Dil Ruba | Hum TV |
References
- ^ "ZAIN AFZAL | Interview - MAG THE WEEKLY". www.magtheweekly.com. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Our Top 4 Favourite Actors in Television Serials: We have a list!". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
- ^ "Our HOTTEST Pakistani Actors as we conclude the 2016 lists! [Let there be fireworks in our hearts]". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
- ^ "New Faces Took Over Pakistani Showbiz in 2018". Oyeyeah. 9 January 2019. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
- ^ Majeed, Ozair (3 December 2018). "Yasir Hussain's loss is Zain Afzal's gain!". Celebdhaba. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ Mazaaq Raat Official (3 December 2018), Zain Afzal & Sadia Ghaffar | Mazaaq Raat 3 December 2018 | مذاق رات | Dunya News, retrieved 16 March 2019
- ^ Hassan, Hassan (3 December 2018). "Yasir Hussain's comedy to not grace 'Senti Aur Mental,' and here is why?". Galaxy Lollywood. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ^ "Hero Zain Afzal replacing Yasir Hussain in "Senti Aur Mental"". PakistaniCinema.net. 1 December 2018. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ^ "Freshness is the key in Ready Steady No Trailer". HUM TV - Watch Dramas Online. 29 April 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ^ Shabbir, Buraq. "Senti Aur Mental to release in 2019, confirms Yasra Rizvi". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ^ Dramas Central (21 October 2016), Jaan Nisar - Episode 01 | A Plus, retrieved 1 June 2019
- ^ ARY Digital (8 August 2017), Badnaam Episode 01 - 8th August 2017 - ARY Digital Drama, retrieved 12 June 2019
- ^ Kalam, Kayenat (16 October 2018). "Sanwari Drama on HUM TV: Timings, Cast & Plot". Brandsynario. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ^ Chakkar Bol Entertainment Drama, Cast, Timings, And Schedule, retrieved 1 June 2019
External links
- Zain Afzal at IMDb