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Danyal Zafar
دانیال ظفر
Born (1996-12-12) 12 December 1996 (age 27)
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
NationalityPakistani
Alma materNew York Film Academy
Occupations
Years active2017–present
Works
Parents
RelativesAli Zafar (brother)
Musical career
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Instrument(s)
Labels

Danyal Zafar (Urdu: دانیال ظفر, Urdu pronunciation: [daːniˈjaːl zəfəɾ]; born 12 December 1996) is a Pakistani singer-songwriter and actor.[1][2][3] He made his musical debut with Coke Studio Pakistan season 10.[4] In 2021, he made his small screen debut with romantic teen drama Tanaa Banaa.[5][6] He then appeared in sports drama web-series Baarwan Khiladi.[7]

Early life and education

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Danyal Zafar was born on 12 December 1996 in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan to a Punjabi Muslim family.[8] His father Mohammad Zafarullah and mother Kanwal Ameen are professors at the University of Punjab. His elder brother, Ali Zafar, is a prominent musician and actor. Danyal went to Lahore Grammar School where he did his O and A levels. He then attended the New York Film Academy and took on the one year conservatory filmmaking course.

Career

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Zafar launched his first album Blue Butterfly in March 2020. He quickly followed up with the single, Udh Chaliye, which he recorded in just two days after spending 17 days in self-quarantine. He then released another song named "Akhiyaan."[9]

Personal life

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Discography

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Year Song Album Composer Songwriter(s) Co-singer(s) Language Ref.
2020 "Blue Butterfly" Blue Butterfly Danyal Zafar Danyal Zafar English [10][11]
"So Long, Goodbye" Danyal Zafar and Hassan Badshah English and Urdu [12][13]
"It's 6 AM" Danyal Zafar and Shaheer Shahid MRKLE [14][15]
"Take it Slow" Danyal Zafar [16][17]
"Faces in the Rain" Danyal Zafar [18][19]
"Your Love is an Addiction" Danyal Zafar and Maria Unera [20][21]
"Rumble Tumble" Asad Saeed and Nomaan Haque Anna Salman [22][23]
Angels Danyal Zafar [24][25]

Filmography

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Notes

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References

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  1. ^ "Pakistani actor Ali Zafar's brother Danyal loses out Bollywood break". The Times of India. 29 January 2017. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  2. ^ HT Entertainment Desk (6 January 2022). "Sushmita Sen and Pakistani singer Danyal Zafar's warm exchange after she plays his song on repeat. See here". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 3 June 2024. The video is set to the song Udh Chaliye by Pakistani singer-actor Danyal Zafar
  3. ^ Entertainment Desk (5 January 2022). "Danyal Zafar has found a fan in Bollywood diva Sushmita Sen". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 3 June 2024. Bollywood actor Sushmita Sen's New Year's celebration had a special ode for Pakistani singer and actor Danyal Zafar.
  4. ^ "Danyal Zafar is all set to make a dashing musical debut with Coke Studio Season 10". The Express Tribune. 15 July 2017. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  5. ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (25 March 2021). "My character is like me; emotional and a heartthrob, says Danyal Zafar on his debut Tanaa Banaa". Dawn Images. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  6. ^ Web Desk (27 March 2021). "Danyal Zafar candidly dishes over his emotional 'Tanaa Banaa' debut". The News. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  7. ^ Web Desk (26 March 2021). "Danyal Zafar Reveals About Role In 'Baarwan Khiladi'". Daily Jang. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  8. ^ Saeed, Mehek (29 September 2017). "Danyal Zafar: Life after Coke Studio". The News International. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  9. ^ Web Entertainment Desk (14 April 2020). "Danyal Zafar releases his latest song 'Akhiyaan'". The Nation. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  10. ^ "So Long, Goodbye". Spotify. 2020. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  11. ^ "So Long, Goodbye". Apple Music. 2020. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  12. ^ "Blue Butterfly". Spotify. 2020. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  13. ^ "Blue Butterfly". Apple Music. 2020. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  14. ^ "It's 6 AM". Spotify. 2020. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  15. ^ "It's 6 AM (feat. MRKLE)". Apple Music. 2020. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  16. ^ "Take it Slow". Spotify. 2020. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  17. ^ "Take it Slow". Apple Music. 2020. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  18. ^ "Faces in the Rain". Spotify. 2020. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  19. ^ "Faces in the Rain". Apple Music. 2020. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  20. ^ "Your Love is an Addiction". Spotify. 2020. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  21. ^ "Your Love is an Addiction". Apple Music. 2020. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  22. ^ "Rumble Tumble". Spotify. 2020. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  23. ^ "Rumble Tumble (feat. Anna Salman)". Apple Music. 2020. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  24. ^ "Angels". Spotify. 2020. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  25. ^ "Angels". Apple Music. 2020. Retrieved 3 June 2024.