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]
Pakistani cinema
Year Title Role Notes
2016 Lahore Se Aagey Himself Cameo appearance[87]
2018 Teefa in Trouble Lateef "Teefa" Also co-writer and producer[a]
2021 Khel Khel Mein Himself Cameo appearance[88]
2023 Allahyar and the 100 Flowers of God Minister [89]
Hindi cinema
Hindi cinema
Year Title Role Notes
2010 Tere Bin Laden Ali Hassan Nominated-Filmfare Best Male Debut Award
2011 Luv Ka The End Freddy Kapoor Cameo
Mere Brother Ki Dulhan Luv Agnihotri
2012 London, Paris, New York Nikhil Chopra [a]
2013 Chashme Baddoor Siddharth "Sid" Kashyap
2014 Total Siyapaa Aman Joshi [a]
Kill Dil Tutu
2016 Tere Bin Laden: Dead or Alive Himself Special appearance in song "Six Pack Abs"
Dear Zindagi Rumi [9]
Television serials
Year Title Role Network
2000 Kollege Jeans[broken anchor][90] Himself PTV Home
Kanch Ke Par[broken anchor] Temur
2002 Landa Bazar Ramis
Bahut Dair Kar Di Raza
2004 Jugnoo Aur Anchal Jamal PTV Home
2014 1st Star Box Office India Awards Host Star Plus
2016 15th Lux Style Awards Geo TV
2021 5th Hum Style Awards Hum TV
Appearance in television commercials
Telenor Pakistan
Tarang Tea Whitener
Pepsi
Bakeri LU (biscuits)
Lipton
Close-Up (toothpaste) (India)
Lay's
Mobilink
LG Mobile KG195
Nokia
QMobile
Dabur OxyLife Men Bleach Crème (India)[91]
Sunlight washing powder
Sprite (drink)
Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace
Yamaha YBR125
Nestlé Fruta Vitals
Diamond Supereme Foam
Royal Fans
Good Goodies
Kashmir Cooking Oil & Banaspati
Tecno Mobile Pakistan
Zong 4G