Ali Zafar - Actor Profile

Ali Zafar

Acting
Updated: Apr 17, 2026
13Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 18, 1980
Birth Place: Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

About Ali Zafar

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ali Zafar (born May 18, 1980 in Lahore, Pakistan) is a Pakistani musician, composer, song writer, singer, actor, painter and model, popular for his music and now movies. His popular numbers include his hits like "Channo", "Rangeen", "Chal Dil Merey", "Dekha", "Masty", "Jhoom", "Sajania", "Madhubala","voh dekhney mein", "Dastan-e-ishq" and "Yar Dhadhi Ishq". He started his singing career with the song "Jugnuon Se Bhar Le Aanchal" in the film Shararat, directed by Pakistani actress and director Samina Peerzada but made a big mark with his first single "Channo" from his first album "Huqa Pani" that sold more than seven million copies worldwide. The album turned out to be one of the biggest hits ever in Pakistan with "Channo" topping the charts all the way for a long time. Zafar made his acting debut in the 2010 Indian film Tere Bin Laden by director Abhishek Sharma.which became the biggest sleepers hit of the year and a cult classic propelling Zafar to a new dimension of stardom in Bollywood as an actor. His second movie Mere Brother Ki Dulhan again turned out to be a block buster taking him into a league of his own, followed by yet another hit London, Paris, New York marking Zafar as the first in Bollywood after Kishore Kumar to have become a successful and versatile actor, singer, composer, lyricist and music arranger all in one. He has sold over 15 million copies worldwide. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ali Zafar, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Ali Zafar Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Ali Zafar reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 13 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Ali Zafar's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 23% of Ali Zafar's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Allahyar and the 100 Flowers of God, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Ali Zafar Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ali Zafar's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Ali Zafar has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Ali Zafar - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ali Zafar?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ali Zafar is "Allahyar and the 100 Flowers of God" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Ali Zafar acted in?

Ali Zafar has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ali Zafar?

Other notable films include "Teefa in Trouble", "Dear Zindagi", and "Tere Bin Laden".

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