Ali Tahir
Ali Tahir (Urdu: علی طاہر) is a Pakistani actor, writer, director and producer. Ali is known for his roles in Inkaar, Mehram, Sangat, Teen Bata Teen and more recent dramas, such as Qalandar, Phaans and Hum Kahan Kay Sachay Thay. [1][2][3][4][5][6]
Personal life[edit]
Ali is in an illustrious family known for its contribution to Urdu literature.[1] His father Naeem Tahir is a veteran actor and respected writer. His mother, Yasmeen Tahir, was one of the most famous voices of Radio Pakistan. His grandparents Imtiaz Ali Taj and Hijab Imtiaz Ali were both famous writers. Hijab was also the first Muslim female pilot.
Ali's elder brother Faran Tahir is a Pakistani-American actor, whose has played a number of well-known roles, such as Raza in Iron Man (2008), Captain Robau in Star Trek (2009), and President Patel in Elysium (2013). His other brother, Mehran Tahir, is a TV producer.
Ali is married to Wajeeha Tahir, who is also an actor and was a cast member of Teen Bata Teen[7].
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
Television[edit]
| † | Denotes films/dramas that are not released/aired |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Teen Bata Teen | Johny | |
| 2012 | Samjhota Express | Sajjad Mubeen | Producer and director also |
| 2013 | Mohabat Subh Ka Sitara Hai | Waleed | |
| Taar-e-Ankaboot | Baqir | ||
| 2014 | Do Saal Ki Aurat | Shehzad | |
| 2016 | Pashemaan | Bilal | |
| 2017 | Mohini Mansion Ki Cinderellayain | Director only | |
| Sangsar | Fayyaz | ||
| Iltija | Saqib | ||
| Mujhay Jeenay Do | Muraad | ||
| 2019 | Inkaar | Azam Iqbal | [9] |
| 2021 | Phaans | Siraj | |
| Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay | Tahir | ||
| 2022–23 | Qalandar | Ehsaan | |
| 2023 | Kuch Ankahi | Salman's client | Cameo, Episode 15 |
| Muhabbat Gumshuda Meri | Sarmad | ||
| Jaisay Aapki Marzi | Ehtasham | ||
| 2024 | Zard Patton Ka Bunn |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Ali Tahir opens up on being part of an illustrious family". The Express Tribune. 11 January 2020. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
- ^ "In Conversation with Ali Tahir".
- ^ "Actors Naeem Tahir and Ali Tahir participate in the 1st session of 'Intergenerational Talks'".
- ^ "'Baat Cheet' with Ali Tahir".
- ^ "Stage play Bhai Bhai to feature Pak-American actor Faran Tahir".
- ^ "Cameo or no cameo, Ali Tahir steals the spotlight in Inkaar". Archived from the original on 3 March 2022. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ "Lifestyle | 'I wish to make a comeback'". Daily Times (Interview). Interviewed by Muhammad Ali. 11 April 2018.
- ^ "'First political film made in Pakistan' introduced". Dawn News. 24 April 2013. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
- ^ "Ali Tahir to play a lawyer in drama serial 'Inkaar'". Daily Times. April 2019. Retrieved 27 July 2021.