Zain Afzal
Birth date23 January 1990 (age 36)
Birth placeLahore, Pakistan
CitizenshipPakistan
EducationLahore Grammar School Beaconhouse National University, Lahore
Years active2016–present
Notable worksSanwari

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 of "Taimoor" in Sanwari.[3][4] He also acted in the film Ready Steady No. He is also known for Senti Aur Mental.[5] In 2018, Zain was also invited on celebrity talk show Mazaaq Raat.[6]

Early life and education

Zain Afzal was born in Lahore, where he studied at Lahore Grammar School, and later at Beaconhouse National University.

Career

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

Film

Key
Denotes film / drama that has not released yet
Denotes films / drama that are currently on cinema / on air
YearTitleRoleNotesRef
2013Zinda BhaagKhotaSupport Role
2015MayaSamSupport Role
2020†MentalLead Role[10]

Television

YearTitleRoleChannelRef
2015MaanHum TV
2016Zindagi Aur Kitne ZakhamTVOne Pakistan
Piya Be DardiSamadA Plus TV
Jaan’nisar Aftab[11]
Kon Karta Hai Wafa
2017Meray Chotay MianExpress Entertainment
BadnaamJawadARY Digital[12]
2018ChakkarSaadBOL Entertainment
SanwariTaimoorHum TV[13]
2019Resham Gali Ki HusnaSharif
Ajnabi Lage ZindagiFahadLTN Family
2020Dil RubaHum TV[14]
QurbateinRafail[15]
AshkbaarPlay Entertainment
FitratBilalGeo Entertainment
2021ChakressWaqarTVOne Pakistan
Bubbly TVDilbar SethiSab TV
PhaansHashimHum TV[16]
Wafa Baymol
2022Ibn-e-Hawwa[17]
Socha Na ThaInspector JamalAur Life HDEpisode: Chocolate cake
GudduMuneebGeo Entertainment
TaqdeerNabeelAry Digital

Webseries

YearTitleRoleNotesRef
2020Main Banjh Nahi HounReleased on "Emax TV"
TBAArpitaTBAReleased on "Deikho"

References

  1. ^ "ZAIN AFZAL | Interview - MAG THE WEEKLY". www.magtheweekly.com. Retrieved 2019-03-16.
  2. ^ "Our Top 4 Favourite Actors in Television Serials: We have a list!". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 2019-03-23.
  3. ^ "Our HOTTEST Pakistani Actors as we conclude the 2016 lists! [Let there be fireworks in our hearts]". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 2019-03-23.
  4. ^ "New Faces Took Over Pakistani Showbiz in 2018". Oyeyeah. 2019-01-09. Archived from the original on 27 February 2021. Retrieved 2019-03-23.
  5. ^ Majeed, Ozair (2018-12-03). "Yasir Hussain's loss is Zain Afzal's gain!". Celebdhaba. Retrieved 2019-03-16.
  6. ^ Mazaaq Raat Official (2018-12-03), "Zain Afzal & Sadia Ghaffar | Mazaaq Raat 3 December 2018 | مذاق رات | Dunya News", retrieved 2019-03-16
  7. ^ Hassan, Hassan (2018-12-03). "Yasir Hussain's comedy to not grace 'Senti Aur Mental,' and here is why?". Galaxy Lollywood. Archived from the original on 1 June 2019. Retrieved 2019-06-01.
  8. ^ "Hero Zain Afzal replacing Yasir Hussain in "Senti Aur Mental"". PakistaniCinema.net. 2018-12-01. Retrieved 2019-06-01.
  9. ^ "Freshness is the key in Ready Steady No Trailer". HUM TV - Watch Dramas Online. 2019-04-29. Archived from the original on 1 June 2019. Retrieved 2019-06-01.
  10. ^ Shabbir, Buraq. "Senti Aur Mental to release in 2019, confirms Yasra Rizvi". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2019-06-01.
  11. ^ Dramas Central (2016-10-21), "Jaan Nisar - Episode 01 | A Plus", retrieved 2019-06-01
  12. ^ ARY Digital (2017-08-08), "Badnaam Episode 01 - 8th August 2017 - ARY Digital Drama", retrieved 2019-06-12
  13. ^ Kalam, Kayenat (2018-10-16). "Sanwari Drama on HUM TV: Timings, Cast & Plot". Brandsynario. Retrieved 2019-06-01.
  14. ^ "There's nothing like a well-written comedy: Zain Afzal". Daily Times. 2019-09-29. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
  15. ^ "Qurbatain". Archived from the original on 17 October 2020. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
  16. ^ "Phaans | Teaser 2 | HUM TV | Drama". YouTube. 2021-01-28. Retrieved 2021-01-28.
  17. ^ "'Ibn-e-Hawwa,' starring Hira Mani, touches upon the issue of misogyny in Pakistan". Daily Times. 8 February 2022. Archived 8 February 2022 at the Wayback Machine.