Zain Afzal
Zain Afzal | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 January 1990 |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Citizenship | Pakistan |
| Education | Lahore Grammar School Beaconhouse National University, Lahore |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Notable work | Sanwari |
Zain Afzal (Urdu : زین افضل) is a Pakistani actor.[1][2] He is mostly known for his comedy roles. He is best known for playing the role "Taimoor" in Sanwari.[3][4] He also acted in the film Ready Steady No. He also known for Senti Aur Mental.[5] In 2018, Zain was also invited on celebrity talkshow Mazaaq Raat.[6]
Early life and education
[edit]Zain Afzal was born in Lahore. Zain studied his school in Lahore Grammar School based in Lahore. Later on, he moved to Beaconhouse National University in Lahore.
Career
[edit]Afzal started his career with the award-winning film "Zinda Bhaag" in which he played a small role. In 2015, he appeared in a Pakistani horror film "Maya" which was his first big commercial project. He was then chosen to act in Senti Aur Mental in which he got the leading roles instead of Yasir Hussain.[7][8] He was also chosen to act in a comedy film "Ready Steady No" which was of Hum Films.[9]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| † | Denotes film / drama that has not released yet |
| † | Denotes films / drama that are currently on cinema / on air |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Zinda Bhaag | Khota | Support Role | |
| 2015 | Maya | Sam | Support Role | |
| 2020 | Senti Aur Mental † | Mental | Lead Role | [10] |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Maan | Hum TV | ||
| 2016 | Zindagi Aur Kitne Zakham | TVOne Pakistan | ||
| Piya Be Dardi | Samad | A Plus TV | ||
| Jaan’nisar | Aftab | [11] | ||
| Kon Karta Hai Wafa | ||||
| 2017 | Meray Chotay Mian | Express Entertainment | ||
| Badnaam | Jawad | ARY Digital | [12] | |
| 2018 | Chakkar | Saad | BOL Entertainment | |
| Sanwari | Taimoor | Hum TV | [13] | |
| 2019 | Resham Gali Ki Husna | Sharif | ||
| Ajnabi Lage Zindagi | Fahad | LTN Family | ||
| 2020 | Dil Ruba | Hum TV | [14] | |
| Qurbatein | Rafail | [15] | ||
| Ashkbaar | Play Entertainment | |||
| Fitrat | Bilal | Geo Entertainment | ||
| 2021 | Chakress | Waqar | TVOne Pakistan | |
| Bubbly TV | Dilbar Sethi | Sab TV | ||
| Phaans | Hashim | Hum TV | [16] | |
| Wafa Baymol | ||||
| 2022 | Ibn-e-Hawwa | [17] | ||
| Socha Na Tha | Inspector Jamal | Aur Life HD | Episode: Chocolate cake | |
| Guddu | Muneeb | Geo Entertainment | ||
| Taqdeer | Nabeel | Ary Digital |
Webseries
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Main Banjh Nahi Houn | Released on "Emax TV" | ||
| TBA | Arpita | TBA | Released on "Deikho" |
References
[edit]- ^ "ZAIN AFZAL | Interview - MAG THE WEEKLY". www.magtheweekly.com. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Our Top 4 Favourite Actors in Television Serials: We have a list!". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
- ^ "Our HOTTEST Pakistani Actors as we conclude the 2016 lists! [Let there be fireworks in our hearts]". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
- ^ "New Faces Took Over Pakistani Showbiz in 2018". Oyeyeah. 9 January 2019. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
- ^ Majeed, Ozair (3 December 2018). "Yasir Hussain's loss is Zain Afzal's gain!". Celebdhaba. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ Mazaaq Raat Official (3 December 2018), Zain Afzal & Sadia Ghaffar | Mazaaq Raat 3 December 2018 | مذاق رات | Dunya News, retrieved 16 March 2019
- ^ Hassan, Hassan (3 December 2018). "Yasir Hussain's comedy to not grace 'Senti Aur Mental,' and here is why?". Galaxy Lollywood. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ^ "Hero Zain Afzal replacing Yasir Hussain in "Senti Aur Mental"". PakistaniCinema.net. 1 December 2018. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ^ "Freshness is the key in Ready Steady No Trailer". HUM TV - Watch Dramas Online. 29 April 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ^ Shabbir, Buraq. "Senti Aur Mental to release in 2019, confirms Yasra Rizvi". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ^ Dramas Central (21 October 2016), Jaan Nisar - Episode 01 | A Plus, retrieved 1 June 2019
- ^ ARY Digital (8 August 2017), Badnaam Episode 01 - 8th August 2017 - ARY Digital Drama, retrieved 12 June 2019
- ^ Kalam, Kayenat (16 October 2018). "Sanwari Drama on HUM TV: Timings, Cast & Plot". Brandsynario. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ^ "There's nothing like a well-written comedy: Zain Afzal". Daily Times. 29 September 2019. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
- ^ "Qurbatain". Retrieved 16 October 2020.
- ^ "Phaans | Teaser 2 | HUM TV | Drama". YouTube. 28 January 2021. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
- ^ "'Ibn-e-Hawwa,' starring Hira Mani, touches upon the issue of misogyny in Pakistan". Daily Times. 8 February 2022. Archived from the original on 8 February 2022.
External links
[edit]- Zain Afzal at IMDb