0 Ali Zafar: Why are you so cute?

Believe it or not, this is a question Pakistani pop singer, model and actor Ali Zafar was asked by a Twitter fan — and he answered! Zafar, who has made a splash in Bollywood with his films Mere Brother Ki Dulhan and most recently London Paris New York, spent this Sunday answering fans’ questions on the micro-blogging website. Read on to see what he thinks about the newly elected prime minister and acting in a Lollywood film.

Q: Who are you? Why do you show off?
A: Jaanay day yaar — let it go, friend.
Q: Why are you so cute?
A: Only on TV.
Q: Who is your favourite singer and what is your favourite song?
A: Jeff Buckley, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Kishore Kumar, Mehdi Hassan, Abida Parveen and a lot more.
Q: What was the last movie you saw?
A: 21 Jump Street, Hugo.
Q: What impresses you?
A: Intellect.
Q: What would be the first thing you’do if you are made the prime minister of Pakistan?
A: Have a serious talk with… (if you’re wondering who he’s referring to, your guess is as good as ours!)
Q: What is your review for this “Coke Studio” season?
A: I think some tracks sound great.
Q: How do you deal with someone who comes into your life, becomes special and then leaves?
A: You write a song; or many songs.
Q: Your favourite musical instrument?
A: Sarangi
Q: Who is your favourite cricketer?
A: Imran Khan, Viv Richards, Sachin Tendulkar, Wasim Akram and many more.
Q: What is your review for Teri Meri Kahaani?
A: Haven’t seen yet but want to. I’ve heard they (Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra) look great.
Q: Are you going to do any more movies in India?
A: Yes, two more; for now.
Q: Why don’t you work as an actor in Lollywood?
A: I will if a sensible script comes along.
Q: Your next Hindi film is?
A: Chashme Baddoor, releasing on August 24.
Q: Have you sung any songs in Chashme Baddoor?
A: Yes, a couple.
Q: Are you satisfied with the new prime minister?
A: Are you all?
Q: Similarities between India and Pakistan?
A: Aik maa kay do baetay. Galay milnay kay intezar mein (two sons from the same mother waiting to embrace each other)
Q: Would you act in a Pakistani movie, if offered? A Shoaib Mansoor movie?
A: Yes why not; if I like the script.
Q: Will you be in a funny movie like Mere Brother Ki Dulhan again?
A: Chashme Baddoor is funny.
Q: Is there anyone you have a dream to work with, in your career?
A: Roger Waters, David Gilmour.
Q: What is your idea of happiness?
A: It should not come at the cost of other people’s sadness.  Source:http://tribune.com.pk

0 Man snatches Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Award from Ali Zafar

MUMBAI: According to Indian media reports a man at the Tulip Star Hotel in Juhu, Mumbai, snatched the Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Award trophy from the hands of Pakistani singer-turned-actor Ali Zafar and ran away with it.

Which raises the pertinent question - was it because he is a Pakistani actor working in the Indian film industry? "In any story of scandal such as this, its not the who, how, where, what and when, which is as important as the 'why'," remarks a Bollywood PR guru.

"If that 'why' can be answered in this sorry scenario too, the riddle can also be solved," he adds. Expressing his sympathies for Ali Zafar, the PR pundit said it was not a new phenomenon as many other celebrities had gone through similar helpless circumstances in huge crowds.

Ali Zafar made his India debut with the successful comedy Tere Bin Laden, and followed it up with another hit in Yash Raj Films' Mere Brother Ki Dulhan co-starring Imran Khan and Katrina Kaif. His last film London, Paris, New York also received critical acclaim.

Some of the other prominent awardees at the 143rd Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Awards included actors Amitabh Bachchan, Tanuja, Vinod Khanna, Ajay Devgn (Singham), Vidya Balan (The Dirty Picture), Waheeda Rehman, Saira Banu - Dilip Kumar, Ram Kapoor and Sakshi Tanwar (Bade Achhe Lagte Hain), Farhan Akhtar (Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara), Prakash Raj, ace journalist Chaitanya Padukone, producer Ekta Kapoor and singer Gurdas Maan.

0 Ali Zafar to receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award

MUMBAIR: Pakistani singer/actor Ali Zafar will be receiving the Dadasaheb Phalke academy award. The award is one of the most prestigious awards of the Indian film industry.

Ali is expected to be present at the award ceremony which will take place in Mumbai on May 03.

Other proimininet Indian actors being honoured include Amitabh Bachchan, Vinod Khanna,Ajay Devgan and Vidya Balan

0 Ali Zafar is a Good Harami: Aditi Rao Hydari

From a character artist in "Delhi 6" to a sexy mother in "Yeh Sali Zindagi", Aditi Rao Hydari is getting younger with her roles. Now she is gearing up for her latest romantic comedy "London, Paris, New York", in which she is seen romancing "naughty" Pakistani singer-actor Ali Zafar.

"I really really think Ali is a good human being but he is very naughty and that is why I say, 'Ali is a good harami', " Aditi told reporters at the first look launch of "London, Paris, New York" here.

Ali, who was also present there, reacted to to this positively and said: "Aditi has given a new tag to me and I will have to live with it forever."

Ali is indeed an all rounder. He is not just the protagonist in the film, he has also sung and composed music for the movie.

"When I write, I am in that phase. When I compose, I am a composer. When I am singing, I am a singer. These are the different roles that I play and I am very convenient stepping into each roles, " he said.

Debutant director Anu Menon's "London, Paris, New York", scheduled to release March 2, is about the journey of Aditi and Ali.