Quick Info
| Profession | Film Director, Screenwriter |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 17/01/1982 |
| Age | 44 years |
| Birthplace | Dehradun, India |
Latest News about Ali Abbas Zafar
20/06/2025
Ali Abbas Zafar's 2025 project Detective Sherdil was released, marking his continued work as a writer and producer. The film appears in his recent filmography and reflects his ongoing activity in mainstream Hindi cinema.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Ali Abbas Zafar |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Marshall School, Dehradun |
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| College/University | Kirori Mal College, Delhi University |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation (Chemistry Major) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Watching Movies, Listening to Music |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Alicia Zafar |
Family
| Father | Name |
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| Mother | Name |
| Siblings | Mohammed Shams Alam |
| Spouse | Alicia Zafar |
Career
| Debut | Film (Director): Mere Brother Ki Dulhan |
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Favourites
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| Favourite Actor | Salman Khan |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/aliabbaszafar/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ali Abbas Zafar developed a passion for movies at a young age. | |
| 2. He spent much of his childhood immersed in watching films. | |
| 3. Ali and his elder brother, Mohammed Shams Alam, attended the same school. | |
| 4. During college, he actively engaged in the Drama Society. | |
| 5. After graduation, he ventured to Mumbai to pursue opportunities in the film industry. | |
| 6. In 2004, he worked as an assistant decorator on the movie Lakshya. | |
| 7. He gained experience in directing through projects like Badmaash Company, New York, Tashan, and Jhoom Barabar Jhoom. | |
| 8. His directorial debut, Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, was a successful box office hit. | |
| 9. Subsequently, he directed popular commercial films such as Gunday, Sultan, and Tiger Zinda Hai. | |
| 10. In 2018, Ali Abbas Zafar collaborated on a highly coveted project starring Salman Khan. | |
| 11. He assisted as a director in YRF movies like Jhoom Barabar Jhoom (2007), Tashan (2008), New York (2009), and Badmaash Company (2010). |