Biography
Who is Ali Kazmi?
Early life and background
Ali Kazmi Arsalan Kazmi was born on October 31, 1981, in Karachi. He comes from an artistic family background. His father is Rahat Kazmi, and his mother Sahira Kazmi is a well-known television director, producer, and actress. His grandfather was the late Indian film actor Shyam.
Growing up in Karachi, Ali attended The Lyceum School. By the age of fourteen, he was already active as a model, dancer, and professional actor. He began his early screen career in Pakistan before completing his studies and eventually relocating to Toronto, Canada.
Career highlights and film work
After moving to Toronto in 2008, Ali expanded his career into international film and television. He appeared in various commercials, plays, and series while also working as a producer and director at China Syndrome Productions. One of his initial major roles was playing a villain in the feature film The Dependables.
His career gained further momentum when he took on a negative role in Mehreen Jabbar's television project Jackson Heights. In 2015, he starred in two commercially successful films, Rohit Jugraj Chauhan's Sardaar Ji and Deepa Mehta's Beeba Boys alongside well-known actors such as Randeep Hooda and Gulshan Grover. He also won the Best Actor in a Short Film award at the World Music and Independent Film Festival for his performance in Coffee at Laundromat.
Ali has continued to take on diverse screen roles across multiple countries and languages. He appeared in the short-lived television series Taken, directed by Liam Neeson, and acted in the animated film The Breadwinner produced by Angelina Jolie. More recently, he appeared in the action thriller movie Umro Ayyar - A New Beginning, directed by Azfar Jafri.
Family and personal life
Ali married Alizeh Khorasanee, whom he knew since they were twelve years old and whom he considers his high school sweetheart. The wedding took place in Karachi, and the couple subsequently settled in Toronto, Canada. Together they have two sons.
Beyond his acting work, Ali is proficient in multiple languages. He speaks English, Urdu, Punjabi, Persian, Pashto, basic French, and Arabic. His career spans modelling, television production, directing, and performing across various international markets.
Birthday and age
Ali Kazmi was born on October 31, 1981, which makes Ali 45 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Ali shares the date with 32 other famous people.
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