Mudasir Zafar (Hindi: मुदासिर ज़फर; born 29 November 1986) is an Indian actor. He is an alumnus of Whistling Woods International film school of Subhash Ghai where he learned his acting skills from Naseeruddin Shah, Benjamin Gilani and Rob Recee.[1][2] He founded the Organic Motion Pictures, a film production house in 2017.
Early life
editZafar was born in Jammu and Kashmir. He got his primary education from Atman School. Later, he studied at the Model Academy in Jammu and then he pursued his B.A. and L.L.B. in Bangalore from KLE Society's Law College. He also played in the Under-19 National Cricket team of Jammu and Kashmir.[3][4][1]
Career
editZafar debuted in the film Tension Mat Le Yaar released on 12 April 2012 and later in a love story film titled My Friends Dulhania. The film received mixed reviews from the critics. Zafar also acted in various short films like Meera, Parchayee & Am-Notness along with Rajshri Deshpande for Airtelxstream. He has also worked in some music videos. Zafar appeared in an interview with a film critic Komal Nahta along with the film cast on Zee ETC Bollywood.[5][6][7][8]
In 2020, Zafar starred in a Hindi feature film Nobel Peace along with Hiten Tejwani. In the film he plays a character of Hayan Mir, a small-town man who is trying to find a permanent solution to the religious bitterness. Nobel Peace won the Best Film Jury at the 10th Dada Sahab Phalke Film Festival 2020. Nobel Peace also won the Best Screenplay award at Indian Cine Film Festival Mumbai 2020.[9][10][11][12][13][14][15]
His digital film Epiphany has won the best film award at Little Seal Studios and best editing at My Film Project film challenge. In a recently concluded video interview with the Journalist of Navbharat Times, Zafar was seen talking about the struggle of actors.[16][17]
Zafar's film The world has En Dead has been making waves on the International film festival circuit, securing prestigious awards and accolades. The gripping narrative has already earned the film top honors at several esteemed film festivals in Toronto, San Diego International Kid's festival California, Boden International film festival, Birsamunda International film festival, Foto film International Istanbul and many more. Zafar's artistic vision aligns with capturing the intricate nuances of a world perpetually in flux. In a realm where creativity intertwines with societal reflections, his journey emerges as a compelling narrative of artistic growth and resonant storytelling.[18][19]
Zafar's upcoming Hindi feature film Tujhe Chahoon Main shoot begins in Jammu and Kashmir (union territory). The first schedule of the film was filmed in the beautiful landscapes of Bhaderwah for 18 days and the 2nd schedule is to be filmed in Delhi. The Film is targeting a theatrical release in 2025.[20]
Off-screen work
editIn addition to acting in films, Zafar is a member of the "Mumbai Heroes" along with several actors at the Celebrity Cricket League (CCL), a non-professional men's cricket league in India consisting of film actors from eight regional film industries of the Indian cinema. Zafar made his debut in Celebrity Cricket League for Mumbai Heroes in the year 2023 at Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy International Cricket Stadium.[21]
Personal life
editMudasir Zafar tied the knot with Saroosh Zargar, who's not part of the industry. The couple took their vows on 24 July 2022 in a quiet and close-knit ceremony in Kashmir.[22][23][24]
Filmography
editFeatured films
editYear | Film | Role | Director | Language | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2012 | Tension Mat Le Yaar | Sahil | Asgar Khan | Hindi | With Om Puri Upasana Singh[25] |
2015 | Tu Lage Jaan Se Pyara | Rahul | B. Prasad | With Milind Gunaji Shakti Kapoor[26] | |
2017 | My Friends Dulhania | Aryan | Prashamit Chaudhury & Op Rai | Film music on Zee Music Company[27] | |
2021 | Nobel Peace | Hayan Mir | Astik Dalai | With Hiten Tejwani | |
2023 | The World has En Dead | John | Mudasir Zafar | English | Best film at Bollywood International Film Festival and Indian Panorama International Film Festival.[28] |
2024 | Tujhe Chahoon Main | Aarav Oberoi | Hindi | Filming[20] |
Short films
editYear | Film | Role | Director | Language | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2015 | Meera | Vijay | Abhinav Babar | Hindi | |
2016 | Am notness | Sanjay | Abhishek Chandra | With Rajshri Deshpande | |
Parchayee | Akash | Prashamit Chaudhury | |||
2021 | Epiphany | Mudasir Zafar | Hindi |
Music videos
editYear | Song | Singer | Starring | Director | Language | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2019 | "Looser" | Prince KKC | Nishi Yadav | Bandita Bora | Punjabi | Released on 12 September 2019 by Kala Niketan.[29] |
2020 | "Jag Sara" (Mitti 1) | Farooq Khokhar | Mudasir Zafar | Released on 8 September 2020 by Organic Motion Pictures.[30][31] | ||
"Mere Liye Tum" (Mitti 2) |
References
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- ^ "Single Screen Theatres of Jammu is where the dream was born". epaper.kashmirtimes.com. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
- ^ "State Times: Moment to Cherish". statetimes.in. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
- ^ Tension Mat le Yaar Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos | eTimes, retrieved 4 January 2021
- ^ My Friend's Dulhania Movie Review {1/5}: Critic Review of My Friend's Dulhania by Times of India, retrieved 4 January 2021
- ^ "Komal Natha in Conversation with Mfd Cast".
- ^ "Watch Parchayee Movie Online - Stream Full HD Movies on Airtel Xstream". Airtel Xstream (Airtel TV). Retrieved 4 January 2021.
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- ^ "Daily Udaan | Mudasir Zafar". epaper.dailyudaan.com. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
- ^ "Hiten Tejwani-starrer film Nobel Peace to release on OTT". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
- ^ "Hiten Tejwani releases the trailer of award winning film 'Nobel Peace'". National Herald. 11 December 2020. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
- ^ "Trailer of Mudasir Zafar, Hiten Tejwani's award winning film 'Nobel Peace' released". State Times. 11 December 2020. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
- ^ "Nobel Peace: Hiten Tejwani releases the trailer of his award-winning film". FilmFare. 11 December 2020. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
- ^ "Trailer of award winning film 'Nobel Peace'". National Herald. 11 December 2020. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
- ^ "Epiphany is getting a good response: Mudasir Zafar". epaper.kashmirtimes.com. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
- ^ "Actor Mudasir Zafar and Managing director of Kala Niketan Entertainment talking to Journalist of Navbharat times". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). Retrieved 4 January 2021.
- ^ "San Diego International Kids Film Festival". sdkidsfilms.org. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "Mudasir Zafar's upcoming film 'The World has En Dead' wins several awards". Jammu Kashmir Latest News | Tourism | Breaking News J&K. 13 August 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ a b "Mudasir, Priyanka start shooting film 'Tujhe Chahoon Main' in J&K". Daily Excelsior. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
- ^ "Mudasir joins Mumbai Heroes for Celebrity League". Daily Excelsior. 26 March 2023. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
- ^ "Mudasir Zafar ties the knot in Kashmir". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
- ^ "Actor Mudasir Zafar marries GF Saroosh in Kashmir". India Today. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
- ^ "Shoorveer Fame Mudasir Zafar Gets Hitched to Lady Love Saroosh Zargar in Kashmir". www.india.com. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood. "Tension Mat Le Yaar Cast List | Tension Mat Le Yaar Movie Star Cast | Release Date | Movie Trailer | Review- Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
- ^ Tu Lage Jaan Se Pyara (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - EP by Sameer Sen, retrieved 4 January 2021
- ^ My Friend's Dulhania - Audio | Zee Music | Mudasir Zafar & Shaina Baweja, retrieved 23 August 2023
- ^ "Mudasir Zafar's film wins best film award". DailyExcelsior. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "LOOSER (Full 4K) I new Punjabi Song 2019 I Mudasir Zafar feat. Nishi Yadav I Kala Niketan Punjabi - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
- ^ "Jag Sara Song - Official Music Video | Mudasir Zafar | Imtiaz Batt | Krishma Thakur - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
- ^ "Mere Liye Tum- Official Music Video | Mudasir Zafar | Imtiaz Batt | Krishma Thakur - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 10 January 2021.