Ali Zafar

Pakistani singer-songwriter and actor · age 46

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life in chapters

6 milestones from birth to now, with Ali's age at every one.

1980s

  1. Birth

    Born May 18, 1980

2000s

  1. age ~23 Release

    Releases debut album Huqa Pani

    artist

    Zafar's 2003 debut studio album became a commercial success and launched his music career.

2010s

  1. age ~30 Career milestone

    Makes Bollywood debut in Tere Bin Laden

    lead actor

    Zafar starred in the 2010 Indian satirical comedy, marking his entry into Hindi cinema.

2020s

  1. age 40 Award

    Receives Pride of Performance

    recipient

    Zafar was conferred Pakistan's Pride of Performance civil award by the President for his contribution to arts.

  2. age 45 Release

    Releases fourth studio album Roshni

    artist

    Zafar released the album Roshni via Lightingale Records in December 2025.

  3. age 45 Legal

    Lahore court rules in his favour in defamation suit

    plaintiff

    On 31 March 2026 a Lahore sessions court ruled for Zafar in his defamation case against singer Meesha Shafi, ordering Rs5 million in damages; the decision is under appeal.

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