Ali Zafar Biography
Name: Ali Zafar
Nationality: Pakistani
Data of Birth : 18 May 1980
Born city: Lahore
Father Name: Mohammad Zafarullah ( Professor at UOP )
Mother Name: Kanwal Ameen ( Professor at UOP )
Profession :Singer ,songwriter, Actor
College/University: Lahore Grammar School Lahore, Stony Brook University
Education : C.A.A. Public School , GCU, National College of Arts
Who is Ali Zafar ?
Early Life:
- Born on May 18, 1980, in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
- Received early education from C.A.A. Public School.
- Graduated from the Government College of Lahore and the National College of Arts.
Career:
- Started as a sketch artist before transitioning to acting in television serials.
- Debuted as a musician with the album “Huqa Pani” in 2003, which sold over 5 million copies worldwide.
- Made acting debut with the Bollywood film “Tere Bin Laden” in 2010.
- Acted in various Bollywood films including “Mere Brother Ki Dulhan” and “Dear Zindagi.”
- Released albums like “Masty” and “Jhoom,” winning awards for Best Music Album.
- Also known for his humanitarian work and endorsement deals.
- Awarded the Pride of Performance, Pakistan’s highest literary award, in 2021 for his contributions to arts and music.
Tours and Performances:
- Performed at various award ceremonies including Lux Style Awards and Filmfare Awards.
- Featured in Coke Studio Pakistan in 2008 and 2015, performing original and tribute songs.
- Released anthems for Pakistan Super League and performed at its opening and closing ceremonies.
- Collaborated with other artists like Atif Aslam for songs and performances.
- Hosted and performed at various events and concerts across Pakistan and internationally.
Personal Life:
- Married Ayesha Fazli, a distant relative of Indian actor Aamir Khan, in 2009.
- Has two children, a boy born in 2010 and a girl born in 2015.
- Brother-in-law Umair Fazli is a movie director known for “Saya e Khuda e Zuljalal.”
(Updated : 20 Dec 2023)
