Ali Kazmi


Ali Kazmi, is a Canadian actor of Pakistani descent. He appears in English, Hindi and Urdu language films and televisionries. Apart from acting he has also worked as a host, director, producer and model.

Early life and career

Kazmi was born to the actor Rahat Kazmi and Sahira Kazmi, a well-known TV director, producer and actress who's herself the daughter of the late Bollywood actor Shyam, on 31 October 1981 in Karachi, Pakistan. He began his career as a child actor in 1995 TV series Zikr Hai Kai Saal Ka on PTV Home and then continued playing supporting or minor roles in television which includes Manzil. After completing his studies from Karachi, he moved to Canada and began acting and modeling there by appearing in TV series, commercials and plays. He also worked at China Syndrome Productions as a director and producer. One of his initial major roles was as a villain in the film The Dependables. He also played a negative role in Mehreen Jabbar's Jackson Heights which gave him more popularity in Pakistan.
In 2015, he starred in two commercially successful films, Rohit Jugraj Chauhan's Sardaar Ji and Deepa Mehta's Beeba Boys with Sarah Allen, Randeep Hooda and Gulshan Grover. Kazmi has also appeared in the short film Coffee at Laundromat for which he has won Best Actor in a Short Film award at the World Music & Independent Film Festival 2016.
He also appeared in Liam Neeson's short-lived TV series Taken. "I play Marzoki, a fast talking, sharp, quirky analyst", said Kazmi in an interview regarding Taken. He appeared in Mehreen Jabbar's Dobara Phir Se and the animated film The Breadwinner produced by Angelina Jolie.
Ali was also signed to appear in Ajay Devgan's Shivaay. But due to not getting permission to shot in Canada where Kazmi is based, some changes were made in the script and his role was removed. He is currently playing the role of Abid in Tu Ishq Hai.

Personal life

Kazmi married his high school sweetheart Alizeh Khorasanee, whom he knew since the age of 12. They married in Karachi and settled in Toronto. In 2014, their son was born.
Because he travelled a lot around the world, Ali Kazmi can speak English, Urdu, Punjabi, Persian, Pashto, basic French and Arabic.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009A Message from the EastIqbaldocumentary
2010The Strip Mall Rav
2011'Dancer
2013ColdAlishort film
2014The DependablesRaazaq
2014AmericanistanMutaween #1short film
2014Bang Bang Babyassistant art director
2015Sardaar JiBilal Chaudry
2015Beeba BoysGuri
2015Jawani Phir Nahi AniDr.Aamir Liaquatcameo appearance
2016Coffee at LaundromartRajshort film
2016Dobara Phir SeVassay
2017The BreadwinnerCousin, Fruit Seller, Market Voices
2018Motorcycle GirlZafar
2019Laal KabootarNoman Malik
2019BaajiRammy
2019SuperstarShaan
2019Heer Maan Jacameo appearance

YearTitleRoleNetwork
1987Dhoop KinareDr.Ahmar's childhoodPTV Home
1995Zikr Hai Kai Saal KaSuhailPTV Home
2006ManzilShabiARY Digital
2009The BorderCBC Television
2011SkinsAbbud's uncleMTV
2011AlphasInternistSyfy
2011Combat HospitalChaplain David NedayalGlobal, ABC
2011InSecurityNigelCBC
2011Covert AffairsRestorerUSA Network
2012KingSunil SharmaShowcase
2013'DoctorMuch
2014Jackson HeightsSikanderUrdu 1
2015Aik Aur Aik GyarahMan at the garageHum TV
2015Sehra Main SafarAyazHum TV
2016RogueAli ZaidAudience Network
2016TakenMarzokiNBC
2017BaaghiAbidUrdu 1
2017Moray SaiyaanAltamashARY Digital
2017BadnaamAfrazARY Digital
2018Tu Ishq HaiAffanHum TV
2019JaalArsalHum TV

YearTitleRoleNotes
2013Hindi Soldier 1
2014Far Cry 4Kaalinag, Bomb Maker, Monk, Rebel Soldiers
2016Far Cry Primal

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009The Indian Wants the BronxGuptaFringe theatre

Awards

As Producer