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'''Ali Kazmi''' is a [[Pakistan]]i–[[Canada|Canadian]] actor, director and producer based in [[Toronto]]. He is known for appearing in various films and TV series. Apart from acting, Kazmi has also worked as [[model (people)|model]], [[director]] and [[producer]].<ref name="Dawn interview">{{cite web|author1=Fouzia Nasir Ahmad|title=First person: To newer ‘heights’|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1184950|website=[[Dawn (newspaper)|Dawn]]|accessdate=17 July 2016|date=21 June 2015}}</ref> |
'''Ali Kazmi''' ({{lang-u|'''علی کاظمی'''}}; born 31 October 1981) is a [[Pakistan]]i–[[Canada|Canadian]] actor, director and producer based in [[Toronto]]. He is known for appearing in various films and TV series. Apart from acting, Kazmi has also worked as [[model (people)|model]], [[director]] and [[producer]].<ref name="Dawn interview">{{cite web|author1=Fouzia Nasir Ahmad|title=First person: To newer ‘heights’|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1184950|website=[[Dawn (newspaper)|Dawn]]|accessdate=17 July 2016|date=21 June 2015}}</ref> |
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==Early life and career== |
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Ali Arsalan Kazmi was born to [[Rahat Kazmi]] and Sahira Kazmi 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]].<ref>{{cite web|author1=Rashid Nazir Ali|title=The Kazmi Family|url=http://reviewit.pk/the-kazmi-family/|website=reviewit.pk|accessdate=17 July 2016}}</ref> After completing his studies in [[Karachi]], he moved to [[Canada]] and began acting and modeling, appearing TV series, commercials and plays. He also worked at China Syndrome Productions Inc as a director and producer. His first major role was as a villain in the film ''[[The Dependables]]'' (2014). He also played a negative role in [[Mehreen Jabbar]]'s ''[[Jackson Heights (TV series)|Jackson Heights]]'' which gave him more popularity.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Syeda Zehra|title=ALI KAZMI A Powerhouse of Talent|url=http://www.magtheweekly.com/13-19june2015/interview.asp|website=Mag The Weekly|accessdate=17 July 2016|date=19 June 2015}}</ref> In 2015, he starred in two successful films, [[Rohit Jugraj Chauhan]]'s ''[[Sardaar Ji]]'' (2015) and [[Deepa Mehta]]'s ''[[Beeba Boys]]'' (2015) with [[Sarah Allen]], [[Randeep Hooda]] and [[Gulshan Grover]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Ali Kazmi only gets meaner in Deepa Mehta's Beeba Boys|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1193799|website=Dawn|accessdate=17 July 2016|date=11 July 2015}}</ref> Kazmi has also appeared in the [[short film]] ''Coffee at Laundromart'' (2015) for which he has been nominated for ''Best Actor in a Short Film'' award at the [[World Music & Independent Film Festival]] 2016.<ref name="nomination">{{cite web|title=2016 Partial Nominee List|url=http://www.wmiff.net/2016-submissions.html|website=www.wmiff.net|accessdate=17 July 2016}}</ref> He has also signed [[Liam Neeson]]'s TV series ''[[Taken (2016 TV series)|Taken]]'' (2016). “I play Marzoki, a fast talking, sharp, quirky analyst,” said Kazmi in an interview regarding ''[[Taken (2016 TV series)|Taken]]''.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Mehek Saeed|title=Actor Ali Kazmi shooting with ‘Game of Thrones’ director|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1098929/actor-ali-kazmi-shooting-with-game-of-thrones-director/|website=[[The Express Tribune]]|accessdate=17 July 2016|date=7 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Liam Neeson's Taken gets a TV prequel, and it stars Ali Kazmi|url=http://images.dawn.com/news/1175114|website=Dawn Images|accessdate=17 July 2016|date=6 April 2016}}</ref> Kazmi will starr in upcoming three films. [[Mehreen Jabbar]]'s ''[[Dobara Phir Se]]'' (2016), [[Bollywood]] film ''[[Shivaay]]'' (2016) and the animated film ''[[The Breadwinner (film)|The Breadwinner]]'' (2017) produced by [[Angelina Jolie]]. |
Ali Arsalan Kazmi was born to [[Rahat Kazmi]] and Sahira Kazmi 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]].<ref>{{cite web|author1=Rashid Nazir Ali|title=The Kazmi Family|url=http://reviewit.pk/the-kazmi-family/|website=reviewit.pk|accessdate=17 July 2016}}</ref> After completing his studies in [[Karachi]], he moved to [[Canada]] and began acting and modeling, appearing TV series, commercials and plays. He also worked at China Syndrome Productions Inc as a director and producer. His first major role was as a villain in the film ''[[The Dependables]]'' (2014). He also played a negative role in [[Mehreen Jabbar]]'s ''[[Jackson Heights (TV series)|Jackson Heights]]'' which gave him more popularity.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Syeda Zehra|title=ALI KAZMI A Powerhouse of Talent|url=http://www.magtheweekly.com/13-19june2015/interview.asp|website=Mag The Weekly|accessdate=17 July 2016|date=19 June 2015}}</ref> In 2015, he starred in two successful films, [[Rohit Jugraj Chauhan]]'s ''[[Sardaar Ji]]'' (2015) and [[Deepa Mehta]]'s ''[[Beeba Boys]]'' (2015) with [[Sarah Allen]], [[Randeep Hooda]] and [[Gulshan Grover]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Ali Kazmi only gets meaner in Deepa Mehta's Beeba Boys|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1193799|website=Dawn|accessdate=17 July 2016|date=11 July 2015}}</ref> Kazmi has also appeared in the [[short film]] ''Coffee at Laundromart'' (2015) for which he has been nominated for ''Best Actor in a Short Film'' award at the [[World Music & Independent Film Festival]] 2016.<ref name="nomination">{{cite web|title=2016 Partial Nominee List|url=http://www.wmiff.net/2016-submissions.html|website=www.wmiff.net|accessdate=17 July 2016}}</ref> He has also signed [[Liam Neeson]]'s TV series ''[[Taken (2016 TV series)|Taken]]'' (2016). “I play Marzoki, a fast talking, sharp, quirky analyst,” said Kazmi in an interview regarding ''[[Taken (2016 TV series)|Taken]]''.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Mehek Saeed|title=Actor Ali Kazmi shooting with ‘Game of Thrones’ director|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1098929/actor-ali-kazmi-shooting-with-game-of-thrones-director/|website=[[The Express Tribune]]|accessdate=17 July 2016|date=7 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Liam Neeson's Taken gets a TV prequel, and it stars Ali Kazmi|url=http://images.dawn.com/news/1175114|website=Dawn Images|accessdate=17 July 2016|date=6 April 2016}}</ref> Kazmi will starr in upcoming three films. [[Mehreen Jabbar]]'s ''[[Dobara Phir Se]]'' (2016), [[Bollywood]] film ''[[Shivaay]]'' (2016) and the animated film ''[[The Breadwinner (film)|The Breadwinner]]'' (2017) produced by [[Angelina Jolie]]. |
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| ⚫ | Kazmi married his high school sweetheart Alizeh Khorasanee whom he knew since the age of 12. They got married in [[Karachi]] and settled in [[Toronto]]. In 2014, their son Rafay was born.<ref name="masalamommas">{{cite web|author1=Sanober Bukhari|title=Up Close with Actor, Dad, Ali Kazmi|url=http://masalamommas.com/2015/11/19/up-close-with-actor-dad-ali-kazmi/|website=masalamommas.com|accessdate=17 July 2016|date=19 November 2015}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Kazmi married his high school sweetheart Alizeh Khorasanee whom he knew since the age of 12. They got married in [[Karachi]] and settled in [[Toronto]]. In 2014, their son Rafay was born.<ref name="masalamommas">{{cite web|author1=Sanober Bukhari|title=Up Close with Actor, Dad, Ali Kazmi|url=http://masalamommas.com/2015/11/19/up-close-with-actor-dad-ali-kazmi/|website=masalamommas.com|accessdate=17 July 2016|date=19 November 2015}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 16:38, 17 July 2016
Ali Kazmi | |
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| Born | Ali Arsalan Kazmi October 31, 1981 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, director, producer |
| Years active | 1995-present |
| Spouse |
Alizeh Khorasanee (m. 2007) |
| Children | Rafay Kazmi (born. 2014) |
| Parent(s) | Rahat Kazmi (father) Sahira Kazmi (mother) |
| Relatives | Nida Kazmi (sister) |
Ali Kazmi (Template:Lang-u; born 31 October 1981) is a Pakistani–Canadian actor, director and producer based in Toronto. He is known for appearing in various films and TV series. Apart from acting, Kazmi has also worked as model, director and producer.[1]
Early life and career
Ali Arsalan Kazmi was born to Rahat Kazmi and Sahira Kazmi 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.[2] After completing his studies in Karachi, he moved to Canada and began acting and modeling, appearing TV series, commercials and plays. He also worked at China Syndrome Productions Inc as a director and producer. His first major role was as a villain in the film The Dependables (2014). He also played a negative role in Mehreen Jabbar's Jackson Heights which gave him more popularity.[3] In 2015, he starred in two successful films, Rohit Jugraj Chauhan's Sardaar Ji (2015) and Deepa Mehta's Beeba Boys (2015) with Sarah Allen, Randeep Hooda and Gulshan Grover.[4] Kazmi has also appeared in the short film Coffee at Laundromart (2015) for which he has been nominated for Best Actor in a Short Film award at the World Music & Independent Film Festival 2016.[5] He has also signed Liam Neeson's TV series Taken (2016). “I play Marzoki, a fast talking, sharp, quirky analyst,” said Kazmi in an interview regarding Taken.[6][7] Kazmi will starr in upcoming three films. Mehreen Jabbar's Dobara Phir Se (2016), Bollywood film Shivaay (2016) and the animated film The Breadwinner (2017) produced by Angelina Jolie.
Personal life
Kazmi married his high school sweetheart Alizeh Khorasanee whom he knew since the age of 12. They got married in Karachi and settled in Toronto. In 2014, their son Rafay was born.[8]
Nominations
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | "'Ali Kazmi'" | Best Actor in a Short Film at World Music & Independent Film Festival[5] | Nominated |
Filmography
| No. | Title | Role | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | A Message from the East | Iqbal | 2009 | documentary |
| 2. | The Strip Mall | Rav | 2010 | |
| 3. | You Got Served: Beat the World | Dancer | 2011 | |
| 4. | Cold | Ali | 2013 | short film |
| 5. | The Dependables | Raazaq | 2014 | |
| 6. | Americanistan | Mutaween #1 | 2014 | short film |
| 7. | Bang Bang Baby | 2014 | assistant art director | |
| 8. | Sardaar Ji | Bilal Chaudry | 2015 | |
| 9. | Beeba Boys | Guri | 2015 | |
| 10. | Jawani Phir Nahi Ani | Dr.Aamir Liaquat | 2015 | cameo appearance |
| 11. | Coffee at Laundromart | Raj | 2016 | short film |
| 12. | Dobara Phir Se | Vassay | 2016 | upcoming film |
| 13. | Shivaay | Major Khan | 2016 | upcoming film |
| 14. | The Breadwinner | various | 2017 | upcoming animated film |
Television
| No. | Title | Role | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Zikr Hai Kai Saal Ka | Suhail | 1995 | TV film |
| 2. | Manzil | Shabi | 2006 | TV series |
| 3. | Skins | Abbud's uncle | 2011 | TV series |
| 4. | Alphas | Internist | 2011 | TV series |
| 5. | Combat Hospital | Chaplain David Nedayal | 2011 | TV series |
| 6. | InSecurity | Nigel | 2011 | TV series |
| 7. | Covert Affairs | Restorer | 2011 | TV series |
| 8. | King | Sunil Sharma | 2012 | TV series |
| 9. | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Doctor | 2013 | TV series |
| 10. | Jackson Heights | Sikander | 2014 | TV series |
| 11. | Aik Aur Aik Gyarah | Man at the garage | 2015 | TV movie |
| 12. | Sehra Main Safar | Ayaz | 2015 | TV series |
| 13. | Taken | Marzoki | 2016 | TV series |
| 14. | Rogue | Ali Zaid | 2016 | TV series |
Video games
| No. | Title | Role | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Splinter Cell: Blacklist | Hindi Soldier 1 | 2013 | voice |
| 2. | Far Cry 4 | Kaalinag, Bomb Maker, Monk, Rebel Soldiers | 2014 | voice |
| 3. | Far Cry Primal | 2016 | voice |
References
- ^ Fouzia Nasir Ahmad (21 June 2015). "First person: To newer 'heights'". Dawn. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
- ^ Rashid Nazir Ali. "The Kazmi Family". reviewit.pk. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
- ^ Syeda Zehra (19 June 2015). "ALI KAZMI A Powerhouse of Talent". Mag The Weekly. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
- ^ "Ali Kazmi only gets meaner in Deepa Mehta's Beeba Boys". Dawn. 11 July 2015. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
- ^ a b "2016 Partial Nominee List". www.wmiff.net. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
- ^ Mehek Saeed (7 May 2016). "Actor Ali Kazmi shooting with 'Game of Thrones' director". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
- ^ "Liam Neeson's Taken gets a TV prequel, and it stars Ali Kazmi". Dawn Images. 6 April 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
- ^ Sanober Bukhari (19 November 2015). "Up Close with Actor, Dad, Ali Kazmi". masalamommas.com. Retrieved 17 July 2016.