Ali Zafar
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Zafar at India's Fly Beyond Awards, 2014
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| Native name | علی محمد ظفر |
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18 May 1980 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Alma mater | National College of Arts |
| Occupation | Actor, singer-songwriter, musician |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Spouse(s) | Ayesha Fazli (m. 2009) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Mohammad Zafarullah Kanwal Ameen |
| Website | AliZafar.net |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Pop, Rock, Electronic, Folk, Classical, Sufi |
| Instruments | Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard |
| Years active | 2003–present |
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Ali Mohammad Zafar is a Pakistani actor, singer-songwriter, and musician. Zafar started out on Pakistani TV, then also established a career in Hindi cinema and his success led many Pakistani actors to venture into Bollywood films. He has received five Lux Style Awards and a Filmfare Award nomination.
Zafar started his career as a music composer and gained popularity by his single "Channo" from his debut album Huqa Pani which sold over five million copies worldwide. "Channo" turned out to be a huge success topping many music charts and earned him several awards for Best Music Album and Artist.
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. He then also worked in several films, including Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, Chashme Baddoor, and Dear Zindagi.
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. He was voted as the "Sexiest Asian Man on the Planet" based on a worldwide poll by the British newspaper Eastern Eye in 2013 and 2014.
Ali Zafar was born in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan in a Punjabi family. His parents Mohammad Zafarullah and Kanwal Ameen were professors at the University of Punjab. He has two brothers; Zain and Danyal, the later of these is a commercial model. Zafar received his early education from C.A.A. Public School. He completed his graduation from the Government College of Lahore and the National College of Arts.
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