Ali Zafar looking for change
The versatile singer-cum-actor wants to play some serious roles after having been the quintessential romantic hero onscreen
The exhibition of various Indian films in Pakistan has helped its market grow tremendously. — ALI ZAFAR
Ali Zafar has indisputably built a name for himself not just as a singer but also as a Bollywood star with movies like ‘Tere Bin Laden’, ‘Mere Brother Ki Dulhan’, ‘Chashme Baddoor’. And currently, he is busy working on ‘Aman Ki Asha’ and action-thriller ‘Kill Dill’ — along with a fourth studio album.
Confessing about being tired of playing the quintessential romantic hero, he says, “I am tired of doing romantic roles and so I am doing “Kill Dill’, which is an action movie. I like to perform serious kind of roles as it comes naturally to as opposed to comedy.”
And adds, “‘Aman Ki Asha’ is my next film. It’s a cross border love story. While the guy is from Pakistan and the girl is from India. We have just focused on the romance. There is no politics involved. It’s the remake of a Spanish movie. However, I am looking forward to perform an aged role, I find an old man’s role challenging which pushes me out of my comfort zone.”
He also shares how he keeps his Pakistani roots in mind while composing his music and says, “I am still contributing to music because I started my career as a singer. Even as an actor, I am still in touch with my Pakistani roots and also while signing movies here, I take care to see that my countrymen’s sentiments are not hurt.” And about bridging the gap between the two neighbouring countries, he adds, “I feel irrespective of the political situation of both the neighboring countries — India and Pakistan, artists and sportsmen should be allowed to participate. This will however, bridge the gap that exists.”
Shedding light on the nascent Pakistani film industry, he shares, “The film market in Pakistan is picking up as compared to earlier days. In Lahore, there is Cinemax and other big multiplexes are coming up as well. So, movie business is undergoing a big flux here too. The exhibition of various Indian films in Pakistan has helped its market grow tremendously. ‘Main Hoon Shahid Afridi’, ‘Josh’ and all other flicks are making huge returns.” All praises for Hindi films, he adds, “Every Hindi film that does well here, does well there too. And stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Ranbir Kapoor are very famous there. Pakistani film industry has now evolved into a commercially viable industry.”
About working with the right people in Bollywood he says, “I can only work with those who I like, who are humble. I can’t work with arrogant or snooty people.” Talking about his fitness mantra, he adds, “I am working with Sonu Nigam’s fitness trainer who is helping me work out well. I have been training hard, and eat bread, roti and rice and non-vegetarian food, which include meat for protein. I don’t eat sweets and don’t drink tea or coffee. I gym everyday and lift weights. I spend two hours in the gym.”
Ali considers himself lucky to have many friends here in Bollywood, and shares, “I have Abhishek Sharma, Ali Abbas and Bosco Caesar who are my good friends. Then there is Katrina Kaif too with whom I share a good rapport and she guides me well while signing any projects.”
Sharing the best compliment he has received till date, Ali shares, “The best compliment I have received till date was from Yash Chopra who said that I had played my role well, with enough maturity in my the film ‘Mere Brother Ki Dulhan’.
Speaking about his latest hairstyle, he says, “People are liking it. It has a bit of Hollywood style to it. Though my mother and wife would always insist and say shave it off and cut it. But most of my friends and people who meet me for the first time with this hair style, love it.” Looks like change is the name of the game for this versatile actor and singer.
He also shares how he keeps his Pakistani roots in mind while composing his music and says, “I am still contributing to music because I started my career as a singer. Even as an actor, I am still in touch with my Pakistani roots and also while signing movies here, I take care to see that my countrymen’s sentiments are not hurt.” And about bridging the gap between the two neighbouring countries, he adds, “I feel irrespective of the political situation of both the neighboring countries — India and Pakistan, artists and sportsmen should be allowed to participate. This will however, bridge the gap that exists.”
Shedding light on the nascent Pakistani film industry, he shares, “The film market in Pakistan is picking up as compared to earlier days. In Lahore, there is Cinemax and other big multiplexes are coming up as well. So, movie business is undergoing a big flux here too. The exhibition of various Indian films in Pakistan has helped its market grow tremendously. ‘Main Hoon Shahid Afridi’, ‘Josh’ and all other flicks are making huge returns.” All praises for Hindi films, he adds, “Every Hindi film that does well here, does well there too. And stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Ranbir Kapoor are very famous there. Pakistani film industry has now evolved into a commercially viable industry.”
About working with the right people in Bollywood he says, “I can only work with those who I like, who are humble. I can’t work with arrogant or snooty people.” Talking about his fitness mantra, he adds, “I am working with Sonu Nigam’s fitness trainer who is helping me work out well. I have been training hard, and eat bread, roti and rice and non-vegetarian food, which include meat for protein. I don’t eat sweets and don’t drink tea or coffee. I gym everyday and lift weights. I spend two hours in the gym.”
Ali considers himself lucky to have many friends here in Bollywood, and shares, “I have Abhishek Sharma, Ali Abbas and Bosco Caesar who are my good friends. Then there is Katrina Kaif too with whom I share a good rapport and she guides me well while signing any projects.”
Sharing the best compliment he has received till date, Ali shares, “The best compliment I have received till date was from Yash Chopra who said that I had played my role well, with enough maturity in my the film ‘Mere Brother Ki Dulhan’.
Speaking about his latest hairstyle, he says, “People are liking it. It has a bit of Hollywood style to it. Though my mother and wife would always insist and say shave it off and cut it. But most of my friends and people who meet me for the first time with this hair style, love it.” Looks like change is the name of the game for this versatile actor and singer.
Lipika Varma
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