Ali Zafar

This is a Pakistani name. The last name is a patronymic, not a family name; this person is referred to by the given name Ali.
Ali Zafar
PP
علی ظفر
Zafar at Sa Re Ga Ma Pa's North America event in 2015
Born (1980-05-18) 18 May 1980 (age 44)
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
NationalityPakistani
Alma materNational College of Arts
Government College University, Lahore
Occupations
Years active1999–present
Works
Spouse
Ayesha Fazli
​
(m. 2009)​
Children2
Parent(s)Mohammad Zafarullah
Kanwal Ameen
RelativesDanyal Zafar (Brother)
AwardsFull list
Honours Pride of Performance (2021)
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
Years active2003–present
Labels
Websitealizafar.net
Signature

Ali Zafar PP (Urdu: علی ظفر; born 18 May 1980) is a Pakistani singer-songwriter, actor, model, producer, screenwriter and painter. He started out on Pakistani television before becoming a popular musician, later also established a career in Bollywood and his success led many Pakistani actors to venture into Hindi films.[1] He has received five Lux Style Awards and a Filmfare Award nomination.[2]

Zafar started his career as a music composer and gained popularity with his single "Channo" from his debut album Huqa Pani, which sold over five million copies worldwide.[3] "Channo" turned out to be a huge success, topping many music charts and earned him several awards for Best Music Album and Artist.[4] Zafar made his acting debut with a leading role in the 2010 Bollywood satire film Tere Bin Laden, a moderate box office success. His performance in the film garnered critical appreciation and earned him several nominations in the Best Male Debut category, including Filmfare.[5] He then also worked in several films, including Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, Chashme Baddoor, and Dear Zindagi.[6][7][8][9]

Alongside his acting and singing career, Zafar participates in tours, concerts, and stage shows, is active in humanitarian work, and has a number of endorsement deals. In 2013, Zafar was voted as the "Sexiest Asian Man on the Planet", based on a worldwide poll by the British newspaper Eastern Eye.[2][10][11]

On 23 March 2021, Ali Zafar was awarded the highest literary award, Pride of Performance, for his meritorious contribution and achievements in the field of arts and music. He received the award from President of Pakistan Arif Alvi at ceremony at the President House, Islamabad.[12]

  1. ^ Images Staff (25 July 2016). "Bollywood wants to know where Ali Zafar went". Images. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Ali Zafar Crowned Sexiest Asian Man on the Planet". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 15 December 2013.
  3. ^ "Indian Film Festival 2011". Archived from the original on 18 April 2013. Retrieved 16 November 2012.
  4. ^ "Huqa Pani – Ali Zafar Pakistani Songs-Channo, Huqa Pani, Chal Dil Merey Raag.fm". raag.fm. Archived from the original on 30 August 2017. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
  5. ^ Saltz, Rachel (5 August 2010). "Tere Bin Laden". The New York Times. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
  6. ^ Agha Majid. "Chashme Baddoor Remake Starring Ali Zafar Releasing in August". Play TV. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
  7. ^ "Total Siyapaa is a comedy with a cause: Ali Zafar". The Express Tribune.
  8. ^ "Ali Zafar's new film 'Total Siyapaa' hits Pakistani cinemas". The News International. 9 March 2014. Archived from the original on 21 April 2014. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
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  10. ^ "Coke Studio 8: Sugar, spice and some things nice". Express Tribune. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
  11. ^ "Coke Studio: Will songs from Episode 2 make it to your wedding soundtrack?". Dawn. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
  12. ^ News Desk. "President confers Pride of Performance upon Ali Zafar". 24 News. Retrieved 23 March 2021.