Mudasir Zafar
{{Short description|Indian actor and founder of Organic Motion Picture Industry}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Mudasir Zafar
| image = Indian Actor Mudasir Zafar.jpg
| caption = Zafar promoting his film Nobel peace
| native_name = {{Nastaliq|मुदासिर ज़फर}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|11|29|df=yes}}
| birth_place = Jammu
| nationality = Indian
| occupation = {{Hlist|Actor}}
| years_active = 2012–present
| height = {{Height|cm=173}}
| father = Zafar Butt
| relatives = Madhiya Rizwan (sister)
| spouse = Saroosh Zargar
| mother = Shabia Zafar
}}
Mudasir Zafar ({{Langx|hi|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.{{Cite web|title=Moment to Cherish for Actor Mudasir Zafar|url=http://epaper.thenewsnow.co.in/m/archives.aspx?date1=5/21/2020&page=8|access-date=2021-01-04|website=epaper.thenewsnow.co.in}}{{Cite web|title=Mudasir Zafar : Theatres of Jammu is the Place where my dream to become an actor was born.|url=https://epaper.statetimes.in/archives.aspx?page=15&date1=07/05/2020|access-date=2021-01-04|website=epaper.statetimes.in}} He founded the Organic Motion Pictures, a film production house in 2017.
Early life
Zafar 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.{{Cite web|title=Single Screen Theatres of Jammu is where the dream was born|url=http://epaper.kashmirtimes.com/archive.aspx?page=3&date1=7/6/2020|access-date=2021-01-04|website=epaper.kashmirtimes.com}}{{Cite web|title=State Times: Moment to Cherish|url=https://statetimes.in/epaper/UI/viewNews.php?Date=2020-05-21&PageNo=7|access-date=2021-01-04|website=statetimes.in}}
Career
Zafar 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.{{Citation|title=Tension Mat le Yaar Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos {{!}} eTimes|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-details/tension-mat-le-yaar/movieshow/61236909.cms|access-date=2021-01-04}}{{Citation|title=My Friend's Dulhania Movie Review {1/5}: Critic Review of My Friend's Dulhania by Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/my-friends-dulhania/movie-review/62100867.cms|access-date=2021-01-04}}{{Cite web|title=Komal Natha in Conversation with Mfd Cast|url=https://www.zee5.com/pa/tvshows/details/bollywood-business/0-6-288/komal-nahta-in-conversation-with-my-friends-dulhania-team-on-bollywood-business/0-1-153225}}{{Cite web|title=Watch Parchayee Movie Online - Stream Full HD Movies on Airtel Xstream|url=https://www.airtelxstream.in/movies/parchayee/HUNGAMA_MOVIE_23556025|access-date=2021-01-04|website=Airtel Xstream (Airtel TV)|language=en}}
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.{{Cite web|title=Jammu guy Mudasir Zafar's Film Nobel peace wins Best Film Jury at Dada Sahab Phalke 2020|url=http://epaper.kashmirtimes.com/archive.aspx?page=3&date1=05/19/2020|access-date=2021-01-04|website=epaper.kashmirtimes.com}}{{Cite web|title=Daily Udaan {{!}} Mudasir Zafar|url=https://epaper.dailyudaan.com/epaper/edition/1098/today-epaper-14-12-2020%09/page/12|access-date=2021-01-04|website=epaper.dailyudaan.com}}{{Cite web|title=Hiten Tejwani-starrer film Nobel Peace to release on OTT|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/for-peaces-sake-181050|access-date=2021-01-04|website=Tribuneindia News Service|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=2020-12-11|title=Hiten Tejwani releases the trailer of award winning film 'Nobel Peace'|url=https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/entertainment/hiten-tejwani-releases-the-trailer-of-award-winning-film-nobel-peace|access-date=2021-01-04|website=National Herald|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=2020-12-11|title=Trailer of Mudasir Zafar, Hiten Tejwani's award winning film 'Nobel Peace' released|url=https://web.statetimes.in/trailer-of-mudasir-zafar-hiten-tejwanis-award-winning-film-nobel-peace-released/|access-date=2021-01-04|website=State Times|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|date=2020-12-11|title=Nobel Peace: Hiten Tejwani releases the trailer of his award-winning film|url=https://filmfaremiddleeast.com/nobel-peace-hiten-tejwani-releases-the-trailer-of-his-award-winning-film/|access-date=2021-01-04|website=FilmFare|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|date=2020-12-11|title=Trailer of award winning film 'Nobel Peace'|url=https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/entertainment/hiten-tejwani-releases-the-trailer-of-award-winning-film-nobel-peace|access-date=2021-01-04|website=National Herald|language=en}}
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.{{Cite web|title=Epiphany is getting a good response: Mudasir Zafar|url=http://epaper.kashmirtimes.com/archive.aspx?page=5&date1=7/26/2020|access-date=2021-01-04|website=epaper.kashmirtimes.com}}{{Cite web|title=Actor Mudasir Zafar and Managing director of Kala Niketan Entertainment talking to Journalist of Navbharat times.|url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/video/entertainment/hiten-tejwani-film-nobel-peace-has-won-dada-saheb-phalke-award-watch-the-exclusive-interview-with-the-producer-and-acctors-of-film/videoshow/79780207.cms|access-date=2021-01-04|website=Navbharat Times|language=hi}}
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.{{Cite web |title=San Diego International Kids Film Festival |url=http://sdkidsfilms.org/Home.html |access-date=2023-08-23 |website=sdkidsfilms.org}}{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-08-13 |title=Mudasir Zafar's upcoming film 'The World has En Dead' wins several awards |url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/mudasir-zafars-upcoming-film-the-world-has-en-dead-wins-several-awards/ |access-date=2023-08-23 |website=Jammu Kashmir Latest News {{!}} Tourism {{!}} Breaking News J&K |language=en-US}}
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.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date= |title=Mudasir, Priyanka start shooting film ‘Tujhe Chahoon Main’ in J&K |url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/mudasir-priyanka-start-shooting-film-tujhe-chahoon-main-in-jk/ |access-date=2024-11-05 |website=Daily Excelsior |language=en-US}}
Off-screen work
In 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.{{Cite web |date=2023-03-26 |title=Mudasir joins Mumbai Heroes for Celebrity League |url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/mudasir-joins-mumbai-heroes-for-celebrity-league/ |access-date=2023-03-27 |website= |publisher=Daily Excelsior |language=en-US}}
Personal life
Mudasir 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.{{Cite news |last= |first= |title=Mudasir Zafar ties the knot in Kashmir. |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/mudasir-zafar-ties-the-knot-in-kashmir-buddy-shaheer-sheikh-attends-the-wedding/articleshow/93348875.cms |access-date=2023-03-27 |issn=0971-8257}}{{Cite web |title=Actor Mudasir Zafar marries GF Saroosh in Kashmir. |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/actor-mudasir-zafar-marries-gf-saroosh-in-kashmir-shaheer-sheikh-rajshri-deshpande-turn-baaraatis-1984205-2022-08-05 |access-date=2023-03-27 |website=India Today |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Shoorveer Fame Mudasir Zafar Gets Hitched to Lady Love Saroosh Zargar in Kashmir |url=https://www.india.com/entertainment/shoorveer-fame-mudasir-zafar-gets-hitched-to-lady-love-saroosh-zargar-in-kashmir-tv-gossip-5555053/ |access-date=2023-03-27 |website=www.india.com |language=en}}
Filmography
= Featured films =
= Short films =
| class="wikitable"
! Year ! Film ! Role ! Director ! Language ! Notes |
| 2015
| Meera | Vijay | Abhinav Babar | rowspan="3"|Hindi | |
| rowspan="2"|2016
| Am notness | Sanjay | Abhishek Chandra | rowspan="2"|With Rajshri Deshpande |
| Parchayee
| Akash | Prashamit Chaudhury |
| 2021
|Epiphany | |Mudasir Zafar |Hindi | |
= Music videos =
References
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External links
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- {{Bollywood Hungama person|mudasir_zafar|Mudasir Zafar}}
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