Zain Imam
Zain Imam | |
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.jpg) Zain Imam in Sajid Shahid's Calendar | |
| Born | 18 May |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor Model |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Known for | Tashan-E-Ishq Naamkarann |
Zain Imam is an Indian television actor. He is known for his roles of Abhimanyu Thakkar in Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan, Yuvraj Luthra in Tashan-E-Ishq and Neil Khanna in Naamkarann.
Imam made his acting debut in 2014 with the role of Abhimanyu Thakkar in the MTV India's Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan. In 2015, he joined Tashan-E-Ishq as Yuvraj Luthra. In the same year he waa seen as Abeer in Zee TV's Yeh Vaada Raha. In 2017, Imam was seen as Neil Khanna in Star Plus's Naamkarann. In 2018, he joined Star Plus's Ishqbaaaz as Mohit.
Early life
He completed his graduation and is an MBA holder from Amity International Business School.[1] After completing his graduation, he worked in the private sector but later he quit his job and tried his luck in the entertainment industry.
Career
Imam started his career as a fashion model, working for agencies such as the Aldo Group.[1] He then did a few TV commercials before pursuing his career in acting.[1]
He started his television career in 2014 with MTV's Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan as Abhimanyu Thakkar.[2] He was then cast as Yuvraj Luthra, in Zee TV's Tashan-E-Ishq.[3][4] He was awarded with Favourite Dushman at Zee Rishtey Awards and Best Actor in a Negative Role at Zee Gold Awards 2016.[5] The show ended in September 2016.[6]
In November 2016, he was cast as Abeer Dharmadhikari in Zee TV's Yeh Vaada Raha.[7] In March 2017, he played the role of Neil Khanna in Star Plus's Naamkarann.
In June 2018, Imam played the role of Arjun in Laal Ishq on &TV.[8] In September 2018, he joined Star Plus's Ishqbaaaz as Mohit.[9] He is also scheduled to appear in Colors TV's Khatron Ke Khiladi 9.[10]
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-2015 | Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan | Abhimanyu Thakkar | Supporting Role | MTV India |
| 2015-2016 | Tashan-E-Ishq | Yuvraj "Yuvi" Luthra | Lead Role | Zee TV |
| 2016 | Yeh Vaada Raha | Abeer Dharmadhikari | ||
| 2017-2018 | Naamkarann | Neil Khanna | Star Plus | |
| 2018 | Laal Ishq | Arjun | Episodic Lead Role | &TV |
| Ishqbaaaz | Mohit Malhotra | Cameo | Star Plus | |
| 2019 | Khatron Ke Khiladi 9 | Contestant | Reality Show | Colors TV |
References
- ^ a b c "Happy Birthday Zain Imam—7 Facts You Must Know About The Birthday Boy!". Filmibeat. 18 May 2016.
- ^ "Zain Imam: If you aren't talented, you can't survive competition". Times of India. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "Five shades of grey for Zain in Tashan-E-Ishq". Times of India. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "PICS: Zain Imam's new look in Tashan-E-Ishq". Times of India. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "Gold Awards 2016: List of Winners". India Today. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "'Tashan-E-Ishq' to end on September 16". Times of India. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "Zain Imam finalized to play lead in Zee TV's Yeh Vaada Raha". Tellychakkar. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "Zain Imam and Mahhi Vij roped in for &TV's Laal Ishq". IWMBuzz. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
- ^ "Zain Imam's entry confirmed in 'Ishqbaaaz'". BizAsia. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
- ^ "Zain Imam on his preparation for Khatron Ke Khiladi: I am working a lot on my strength". The Indian Express. Retrieved 30 August 2018.