Ali Ansari (Urdu: علی انصاری; born 8 September 1987) is a Pakistani actor, model, rapper, musician (trained drummer) and radio jockey.[1]

Ali Ansari
Born (1987-09-08) 8 September 1987 (age 36)[1]
Lahore, Pakistan
CitizenshipPakistani
EducationGraduation In Economics and Finance IoBM. McGill
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Model
  • Rapper
  • Drummer
  • Radio jockey
Years active2014–present
Spouse
(m. 2022)
[2]
RelativesMariam Ansari (sister)
Sajal Aly (sister-in-law)

Career edit

Radio jockey and model edit

Born in Lahore, his family moved to Saudi Arabia and when they came back in 2005 and settled down in Karachi, he began his career as a RJ for the hit radio show Dude, Where's My Song? before becoming a model.[1]

Music edit

He has released few songs, including Tere Naal Naal with Dino Ali in 2011 and the rap single Itna Deep Jaoge in 2022.[3]

Acting edit

He made his debut as a television actor in the 2015 television soap series, Riffat Appa Ki Bahuein. He gained popularity by playing the role of "Saarim" in romantic saga Khaani, "Arham" in Mehreen Jabbar's small screen venture Dino Ki Dulhaniya and as "Rayed" in Rang Mahal (2021).[4][5][6]

Television edit

Year Title Role Director Notes
2015 Riffat Aapa Ki Bahuein Arsaam Shahid Younus
Aik Thi Misaal Saifi Shaquille Khan
Teri Meri Jodi Syed Ali Raza Usama
2016 Iss Khamoshi Ka Matlab Ali Mazhar Moin
Meri Saheli Meri Bhabi Hammad Nasir Wali
Saya-e-Dewar Bhi Nahi William shahzad Kashmiri
Haya Kay Rang Yousuf Asad Mumtaz Malik
2017 Khaani Sarim Ali Khan Anjum Shehzad Cameo[7]
Bubbly Kya Chahti Hai Umer Zahid Mehmood
Andaaz-e-Sitam Samar Ali Hassan [8]
Alif Allah Aur Insaan Arsalan Ahsan Talish
Naseebon Jali Mir Sikandar Talpur [9]
Ghar Titli Ka Par Aftab Mohsin Talat
2018 Dino Ki Dulhania Arham Mehreen Jabbar Telefilm[10]
Baba Jani Umair Ali Faizan
Kabhi Band Kabhi Baja Angeline Malik Episodic Appearance
Ay Dil Tu Bata Ahmed
Seerat Danish Saleem Ghanchi
2019 Shahrukh Ki Saliyan Dildar Mazhar Moin
Kam Zarf Asim Zeeshan Ahmed [11]
Naqab Zan Meerab Adeel Siddiqui [12]
Darr Khuda Say Azhar Anjum Shahzad [13]
Mohabbat Na Kariyo Syed Ahmed Kamran [14]
Kahin Deep Jaley Touqeer Saima Waseem
2020 Muqaddar Haris Sheharzade Shaikh
Makafaat Various Episodes
Dikhawa Hasham Various Episodes
Gustakh Emaad Najaf Bilgrami [15]
Kasa-e-Dil Hatim Zeeshan Ahmed [16]
Dil Tanha Tanha Asfand Ali Masood
Chalawa Harib Khanzada Najaf Bilgrami
2021 Rang Mahal Rayad Zahid Mehmood [6]
Bebaak Mesum Mohsin Talat
2023 Samjhota Zohaib Asad Jabal [17]
Siyaah Sarim Sabeeh Ahmad Episode "Khoat"
Dil Hi Tou Hai Moeed Kashif Ahmed Butt and M.Danish Behlim [18]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c "Hottie of the Week: Ali Ansari". The Express Tribune. 29 October 2013. Archived from the original on 5 January 2024. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
  2. ^ "Saboor Aly walks down the aisle for Ali Ansari: See Heartfelt Photos". Geo News. 7 January 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
  3. ^ "Ali Ansari's music track 'Itna Deep Jaoge' is out now". MMNews. 27 August 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  4. ^ "Ali Ansari all set to star across Hina Altaf in 'Kaasa e Dil'". nation.com.pk. 9 June 2020. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
  5. ^ "Mehreen Jabbar returns with 'Dino Ki Dulhaniya'". GulfNews. 28 August 2017. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
  6. ^ a b "As "Rang Mahal" comes to an end, Ali Ansari shares a thank-you note". Minute Mirror. 9 October 2021.
  7. ^ Shabbir, Buraq. "Khaani continues to fascinate with a fast paced narrative". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 13 August 2019.
  8. ^ "Andaz e Sitam - Cast & Crew, Episodes, Story, Videos, URDU 1 Drama". Festbyte.com. 6 January 2017. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
  9. ^ Mohsin, Nida. "Zubab Rana". The News International. Retrieved 13 August 2019.
  10. ^ Shirazi, Maria. "Must-watch Eid telefilms". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 13 August 2019.
  11. ^ Desk, Instep. "Women portraying negative characters on TV". The News International. Retrieved 13 August 2019.
  12. ^ "SaboorAly to play a gut-wrenching in 'NaqabZan'". The Nation. 16 July 2019. Retrieved 13 August 2019.
  13. ^ NewsBytes. "Anjum Shahzad's upcoming play to highlight workplace harassment issues". The News International. Retrieved 13 August 2019.
  14. ^ "Junaid Khan reunites with Hira Mani in 'Makafaat'". Gulf News. 3 June 2019. Retrieved 13 August 2019.
  15. ^ "Gustakh". ExpresEntertainment. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
  16. ^ "Ali Ansari, Hina Altaf and Affan Waheed team up for Kaasa-e-Dil". INCPak. 10 June 2020. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
  17. ^ "Samjhota Drama Cast Name, Pictures, Story, & Timing – ARY Digital". MagPakistan. 19 January 2023. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
  18. ^ "Dil Hi Tou Hai Drama Cast Name, Pictures, Story, & Timing – ARY Digital". 12 October 2023.


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