Zain Afzal
Zain Afzal | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23rd January |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Citizenship | Pakistan |
| Education | Lahore Grammar School Beaconhouse National University, Lahore |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2013-present |
| Notable work | Sanwari |
Zain Afzal (Urdu : زین افضل) is a Pakistani actor and a filmmaker.[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.[5]He also replaced Yasir Hussain in Senti Aur Mental.[6] In 2018, Zain was also invited on celebrity talkshow Mazaaq Raat.[7]
Early Life and Education
Zain Afzal was born in Lahore. Zain studied his school in Lahore Grammar School based in Lahore. Then later on he moved to Beaconhouse National University in Lahore.
Career
Debut and breakthrough
Zain Afzal's has been working in the showbiz since 2013. He started his debut in a drama "Jaan Nisar". Then he was chosen to act in Piya De Dardi which aired on A-Plus. Then his most hit and most famous drama serial was Sanwari which had 180 episodes and it aired on Hum TV. Then he appeared in Chakkar of BOL Entertainment.
Films
Zain Afzal started his career with the award winning film "Zinda Bhaag" in which he played a small role. Then 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.[8][9] He was also chosen to act in a comedy film "Ready Steady No" which was of Hum Films.[10]
| † | Denotes film / drama that has not released yet |
| † | Denotes films / drama that are currently on cinema / on air |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Jaan Nisar | Aftab | A Plus TV | Support Role | [11] |
| 2017 | Badnaam | Jawad | ARY Digital | Lead Role | [12] |
| 2018 | Sanwari | Taimoor | Hum TV | Lead Role | [13] |
| 2018 | Chakkar | Saadi | BOL Entertainment | Lead Role | [14] |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Zinda Bhaag | Khota | Support Role | [15] |
| 2015 | Maya | Sam | Support Role | [16] |
| 2019 | †|Senti Aur Mental | Mental | Lead Role | [17] |
| 2019 | †|Ready Steady No | Maulana | Support Role | [18] |
References
- ^ "ZAIN AFZAL | Interview - MAG THE WEEKLY". www.magtheweekly.com. Retrieved 2019-03-16.
- ^ "Our Top 4 Favourite Actors in Television Serials: We have a list!". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 2019-03-23.
- ^ "Our HOTTEST Pakistani Actors as we conclude the 2016 lists! [Let there be fireworks in our hearts]". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 2019-03-23.
- ^ "New Faces Took Over Pakistani Showbiz in 2018". Oyeyeah. 2019-01-09. Retrieved 2019-03-23.
- ^ "Zain Afzal". IMDb. Retrieved 2019-03-16.
- ^ Majeed, Ozair (2018-12-03). "Yasir Hussain's loss is Zain Afzal's gain!". Celebdhaba. Retrieved 2019-03-16.
- ^ Mazaaq Raat Official (2018-12-03), Zain Afzal & Sadia Ghaffar | Mazaaq Raat 3 December 2018 | مذاق رات | Dunya News, retrieved 2019-03-16
- ^ Hassan, Hassan (2018-12-03). "Yasir Hussain's comedy to not grace 'Senti Aur Mental,' and here is why?". Galaxy Lollywood. Retrieved 2019-06-01.
- ^ "Hero Zain Afzal replacing Yasir Hussain in "Senti Aur Mental"". PakistaniCinema.net. 2018-12-01. Retrieved 2019-06-01.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "Freshness is the key in Ready Steady No Trailer". HUM TV - Watch Dramas Online. 2019-04-29. Retrieved 2019-06-01.
- ^ Dramas Central (2016-10-21), Jaan Nisar - Episode 01 | A Plus, retrieved 2019-06-01
- ^ ARY Digital (2017-08-08), Badnaam Episode 01 - 8th August 2017 - ARY Digital Drama, retrieved 2019-06-12
- ^ Kalam, Kayenat (2018-10-16). "Sanwari Drama on HUM TV: Timings, Cast & Plot". Brandsynario. Retrieved 2019-06-01.
- ^ Chakkar Bol Entertainment Drama, Cast, Timings, And Schedule, retrieved 2019-06-01
- ^ "Afzal Zain". IMDb. Retrieved 2019-06-01.
- ^ Maya, retrieved 2019-06-01
- ^ Shabbir, Buraq. "Senti Aur Mental to release in 2019, confirms Yasra Rizvi". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2019-06-01.
- ^ "Freshness is the key in Ready Steady No Trailer". HUM TV - Watch Dramas Online. 2019-04-29. Retrieved 2019-06-01.
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