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

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.

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

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.

Ali Zafar's kissing in Movies dilemma

Pakistani singer-actor Ali Zafar , who has just delivered his second consecutive hit, Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, after Tere Bin Laden (2010), is troubled by the to-kiss-or-not-to-kiss dilemma in films. Zafar, 31, is now set to star in romantic comedy, London Paris New York, and is said to have several kissing scenes with co-star Aditi Rao Hydari .The actor earlier was quoted as saying: “My wife has no issues with it (kissing).” However, soon after Zafar’s publicist in Pakistan Ammara Hikmat clarified to The Express Tribune, “By intimate, Ali didn’t mean obscene scenes... By intimate, he means a cozy and romantic film.”

Hikmat claimed Zafar was joking at the press conference in India when he said, “Well, I do make sure to brush my teeth as soon as I wake up because I’d be doing very intimate scenes.”However Hikmat clarified, “He (Zafar) believes that everyone has the right to express their own freedom of speech and action in reasonably defined parameters. He tries his best to keep general values of his home country in mind and work in a way where he can fulfil his professional obligations and not disappoint his fans at the same time. We have witnessed his choices to do this and make us proud.”Earlier, Pakistani actor Meera was threatened by radical elements after she had a controversial kissing scene in filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt’s Nazar, five years ago.More recently, Veena Malik, who was part of popular Indian reality TV show Bigg Boss, had her share of troubles on her return to Pakistan with several clerics accusing her of having no character and of bringing a bad name to the country.

Ali Zafar Wins the Bet, Katrina to Star in Zafar’s Upcoming Video

Ali and Katrina have bonded quite well since they became co-stars in the YRF‘s latest release “Mere Brother Ki Dulhan“. Not just that, Zafar also gave her guitar lessons and the two have bonded musically too.

Zafar wagered with the co-star Katrina that if the movie collects more than 50 crores in the first 2 weeks of hitting the cinemas, she will have to star in the Zafar’s next music video. Katrina humbly accepted the bet and apparently Ali won based on a box office report by Taran Adarsh, an Indian analyst.

Zafar asked the fellow tweeps to vote to decide which song from Jhoom would they like to see Katrina in. However, in an interview with HundistanTimes, he said “if she agrees, I’ll write a new song for her“.

As Ali has recently completed his third studio album, it’s less likely that he’ll make an entirely new song, instead of getting a video done for one of the songs from the Jhoom.

In either case, this is on!

Katrina to star in Ali Zafar's video?

His first film, Tere Bin Laden (2010), was a surprise hit. The second one, Mere Brother Ki Dulhan (MBKD), is an expected hit. And Ali Zafar is on a high. “It’s a flying start for me and I’m really grateful that I’ve been so warmly accepted. Now I just have to ensure that the success DOES NOT GO MY HEAD." says the Pakistani pop star turned actor.

Ali's Bollywood debut, which he was partly distributing, was unable to release in Pakistan following a last minute objection. But MBKD has opened well and is on its way to becoming a mega blockbuster there. “Distributors tell me that business is great and friends complain that they’re not getting tickets. I couldn’t be happier,” he jokes.

However, despite its commercial success, the film got the thumbs down from critics. Ali, though, came in for praise for the sincerity he brought to his role, making him the surprise scene-stealer. Admitting that it’s hard to make both critics and the aam janta (common man) smile, he says that he’s relieved that he didn’t go off track with his act. “Now the aim is to grow from an okay actor to a better one with every film I do. Yes, the offers from Bollywood have doubled now, but that’s to be expected. The real challenge is to not get carried away by stardom and choose wisely.”

Ali’s next film is London Paris New York (LPNY) that Fox Studios is making in association with Goldie Behl’s Rose Movies. The directorial debut of Anu Menon, the film has already completed its London schedule that kept Ali away from MBKD’s music launch. “We had an awesome time and I’m looking forward to travelling to New York and Paris now to shoot the movie,” he smiles.

While his latest film paired him with Bollywood’s numero uno heroine, Katrina Kaif, his third outing has him opposite a relative newcomer, Aditi Rao. Is that a deliberate move to ensure that the spotlight remains firmly on him this time? “No, it’s not. LPNY is a coming of age story of two young people who are absolute contrasts and meet for a night at each city. It needed a fresh, new face rather than a top star and Aditi suits the role to a T,” he asserts.

In an earlier interview, he had said that if MBKD gets the kind of box-office numbers he had predicted, Katrina would keep her promise of starring in his video. “Well, I’ve won the bet as far as the first weekend figures go, and going by the way the film is doing, it should touch the next benchmark too. Katrina is shooting in Dublin, I’ll write to her. It’s entirely her decision but if she agrees, I’ll write a new song for her,” says Ali who is writing, composing and giving the playback for his third film.

Another popular Pakistani pop star, Atif Aslam made his debut in Bol recently. Ali, who is Atif’s friend, is happy for him friend that the film has been critically acclaimed everywhere and is a huge hit back home. “I went for the premiere of the film in Pakistan and have been promoting it alongside my own film here and on Twitter. I always look at the big picture and Bol is a film that needs to be seen,” he points out.

Any good offers from Pakistan? “None as yet,” he says. Does this mean that he will be shifting base to India? “I’ve been spending more time here than anywhere else of late anyway,” he points out. “I will go wherever my films take me…Patiala, Paris or London.” Source

Katrina-Ali Zafar, the new BFF of B-town

Katrina Kaif's recent bonding with her ‘Mere Brother Ki Dulhan’ co-star Ali Zafar is the new talk of the town. The two stars, who got to know each other on the sets of YRF’s film, have got on like a house on fire.

The duo has been spotted hanging out together when they are not shooting. Not sometime back, reports suggested that Zafar gave some guitar-lessons to the lady, so that she couls strum a guitar well during her live music performances.

However, the source also makes it a point to add that Katrina still holds a special space for her ex Salman Khan. Recently, when Ali mentioned that he was quite scared of Mr Khan, Katrina was quick to jump to Salman’s defence adding that the latter is a chilled-out as person.

In fact, Katrina added that though Salman is known to be this rough-tough guy, he is actually a sweetheart. Source

Ali Zafar turns guitar teacher for Katrina Kaif

People are raving about Katrina Kaif's rockstar image in her upcoming film "Mere Brother Ki Dulhan", but not just in films, the Bollywood actress is trying to master the art of strumming even in real life and Pakistani actor-musician Ali Zafar is helping her achieve her goal.

Ali is Katrina's co-star in "Mere Brother Ki Dulhan", which is a love triangle and also stars Imran Khan and during the shoot of the film, he gave Katrina some guitar lessons.

"It was great working with Ali. The nice thing is that Ali is also a musician and since I'm learning how to play the guitar and I'm very interested in it, I'm trying to learn from whoever I can.

"Farhan (Akhtar) taught me some stuff during 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' and Ali has also taught me some stuff during this film. He is a good teacher and we are trying to get into a form where we can play a live song together in one of the promotional events for this film very soon, " Katrina told reporters here at the music launch of the film.

Imran, who was present at the event, lauded the 27-year-old actress' guitar skills.

"Katrina is very good with the guitar. I was quite amazed when I saw her playing, " said the actor.

The actress was recently gifted a guitar by Farhan Akhtar as a belated birthday gift.

Ali Zafar has everything going his way

The music of much-awaited Yash Raj venture Mere Brother ki Dulhan (MBKD) was released on August 9 with live performances by Katrina Kaif and Imran Khan, according to a press release by Yash Raj Films. Playing the third character in the love triangle in MBKD is Pakistani ‘prince of pop’ Ali Zafar. This is Zafar’s second acting project in B-town and his very first experience working with Yash Raj Films.

Apart from acting, Zafar has also contributed his powerful vocals in a duet, “Madhubala”, with Indian singer Shweta Pandit. The song has been released online and fans can have a listen on YouTube and other social forums. The premiere of the film is expected to be on September 9 and rumour has it that Zafar will be promoting the project along with his co-stars, Imran Khan and Katrina Kaif, in India. According to Zafar’s publicist, Ammara Hikmat, the three actors will perform live during a promotional event of the movie.

Mere Brother ki Dulhan is a romantic comedy set in the upper-middle stratum of Northern India and has Kush Agnihotri (Imran Khan) looking for an ideal Indian bride for his brother Luv Agnihotri (Ali Zafar) who lives in London.

Zafar plays the role of 30-year-old confused investment banker residing in London. A Casanova at heart, Luv has everything he could ask for, until one day he realises he wants to spend his life with a traditional Indian girl, so he assigns the job of finding a suitable match to his brother Kush.

Kush’s quest comes to end when he finds his brother’s match in Dimple Dixit (Katrina Kaif), and all is going well until Kush ends up falling in love with his brother’s fiance.
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Ali Zafar hunts for new face for music video

Pakistani Singer-actor Ali Zafar, who featured in Bollywood movie "Tere Bin Laden", is looking for a fresh face for his new music video for the album "Jhoom".

"This is one of the biggest albums and Ali wants to cast a new face opposite him in the video. He is on a hunt both in India and Pakistan to zero in on a girl to play the lead," said a source.

Zafar's third album titled "Jhoom", released by Alif Records, singer's own record label, is the highest selling album in Pakistan and it has been ranked second in popularity on Indian music charts.

He will now be seen in Yash Raj Films' new film "Mere Brother Ki Dulhan", starring Imran Khan and Katrina Kaif.

Ali Zafar hottest new face in India

LAHORE: Hero of Bollywood film "Tere Bin Laden", Ali Zafar has become the hottest new face in India for the year 2010.

According to the details, a poll seeking hottest new face in India was conducted by daily newspaper Times of India. Almost 3 lakhs and 43 thousand people participated in the poll.

Ali Zafar gained popularity in India after the success of his debut movie Tere Bin Laden.

According to the poll results, another debutant Ranveer Singh who played as a leading character in the film "Band Baja Baraat" stood second.

Ali Zafar 'gets closer to Katrina Kaif'

Ali Zafar is said to be developing a close relationship with Mere Brother Ki Dulhan co-star Katrina Kaif.

The 31-year-old actor has reportedly indicated that he is in a relationship with the Tees Maar Khan star, The Times of India claims.

"He's trying too hard to get extra close to her," a source told the newspaper. "She's gullible and doesn't realise that he is portraying that they are more than friends."

The two Hindi film stars are spending increasing amounts of time together on the set of the Yash Raj production, as well as at Zafar's Mumbai residence.

"People on the set have noticed his change in attitude ever since he has gotten close to Kat. He keeps her company and entertains her in between shots. They were also spotted spending some time at his apartment," added the source.

Zafar recently donated his performance fee for Luv Ka The End to charity.

The Lahore-born actor made his debut in the Bollywood film industry in the 2010 terrorism-themed comedy Tere Bin Laden.

Ali Zafar to Co-star Sonu Nigam & Rishi Kapoor in Dhawan’s ‘Chashme Baddoor’

Last year, soon after the release of “Tere Bin Laden“, Ali Zafar auditioned for the remake of Chashme Baddoor to be directed by David Dhawan. After “Tere Bin Laden”, Dhawan was quite impressed by the Zafar’s comic timing and decided to cast him in his upcoming film. February this year, Zafar confirmed signing up for a romantic comedy film. Chashme Baddoor is a classic, directed by Sai Paranjpe in 1981 and is being remade by Dhawan.
Moments ago, we have learnt that the film will also feature Rishi Kapoor, apart from Sonu Nigam, who will play a paanwaala in the remake of ‘Chashme Baddoor’. Rishi Kapoor is known for delivering the best of such comic roles which is why the film is expected to keep you entertained.

The classic Chashme Baddoor is a story of three friends who had a thing for a girl ‘Neha’.

The lady to play Neha has yet to be finalised.

Ali Zafar donates performance fee to charity

Ali Zafar has reportedly donated his fee for Luv Ka The End to charity.

The Pakistani singer-turned-actor appears as rockstar character Freddie Kapoor in the new Y-Films release.

"Ali got so excited with the track 'F-U-N-Fun-Funaa'
that he refused to accept money for the film. Instead,
he asked for a donation to a charity of his choice," a source said.

The actor's new role in the production is inspired by a number of international musicians.

"His sound would have to be a Bryan Adams meets Green Day meets Black Eyed Peas," the source added.

The Tere Bin Laden star also features in a stunt sequence with the lead actresses in the film's climax, and is said to have refused the use of a body double.

"He did all the driving himself and he was great with the skids. The jumps gave the girls the ride of their life."

Ali Zafar is a really funny guy’ Says Imran Khan

Much has been said about the supposed enmity between the Bollywood heartthrob, Imran Khan and Pakistani Prince of Pop Ali Zafar. Reports of the tiff between Imran and Ali surfaced from the film sets of ‘Mere Brother Ki Dulhan‘ with sources stating that the onscreen brothers are not getting along well off-screen.

However, we have just found out things are different and Imran Khan is having a lot of fun working with Ali. Even, Ali Zafar was shocked to hear the rumours and didn’t know where they started. In an interview with an Indian tabloid, Imran praised Ali’s dry sense of humor and said that he’s a really funny guy.

“Ali Zafar is playing my brother and I’ve been having a lot of fun working with him. It turns out he’s a really funny guy in real life! He has a really dry, deadpan sense of humor, and really enjoys messing with people, kind of like Punit (director of I Hate Luv Storys). So half the time I’m laughing, the other half of the time I’m begging him to stop before someone punches him. Again, like Punit.”

Yash Raj Films’, Mere Brother Ki Dulhan has already generated a lot of interest in the masses and is one of the most anticipated movies this year. The film which completes its shooting schedule soon, is slated to release in theatres worldwide on 9th September 2011.

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Ali Zafar wants to immortalise Katrina

Satirical comedy ‘Tere Bin Ladin’ sensation Ali Zafar is an all rounder artist. A singer by profession, he made his debut as an actor with Abhishek Sharma’s comic flick on Osama Bin Ladin. But Ali has another dimension to his creative brain. He is also a talented painter. And the cute looking multi -talented artist desires to immortalize Katrina Kaif on canvas, Zee News reported.

Ali, who is working with the hottie in Yash Raj’s ‘Mere Brother Ki Dulhan’ is smitten by Kat’s beauty. Apparently, while shooting for the film, someone from the crew suggested him to do a portrait of Katrina and Ali spontaneously agreed. Narrating the episode to reporters of a leading daily, a source close to the actor said, “Ali Zafar is an artist to the core. Be it acting, singing or painting. So, recently someone suggested Ali to paint Katrina, the actor spotted a smile in agreement and might actually go ahead to do it. But, no one knows how soon will that be.”

The actor has created a niche for himself in the Indian film industry post the success of ‘Tere Bin Laden’. And buzz has it that he might end up a substantial role in ‘Dhoom 3’. And now that he has lady luck in the form of Katrina by his side, he can sure make it big. Are we right Katrina? daily times monitor

Source : Daily Times, Pakistan

Tara D’Souza to romance Ali Zafar in Mere Brother Ki Dulhan

Meet Tara D’Souza, the second lead in Yash Raj Films‘ next ‘Mere Brother Ki Dulhan‘. Tara, who is the surprise package in the film features opposite Ali Zafar, and will be seen romancing the Prince of Pop in the film.

The film is a romantic comedy, a very family kind of set-up. Imran Khan and Ali Zafar play brothers. Imran Khan plays a character who falls in love with his brother’s fiancé (Katrina Kaif) whereas Ali Zafar’s character in the movie is supposed to be suave (sophisticated charming gentleman) but funny suave, and a confused playboy, who is a bit confused about what he wants from life. He plays a flamboyant guy, who is a little loud, and is over-the-top.

A reliable source informs, “Tara plays the second lead in the film and will be seen romancing Ali Zafar.”

“It’s a nice glamorous role,” the source reveals about Tara’s role in the film.

Ali has sung three songs for the movie, and will be seen singing and strumming the guitar for his fiancé, and also for Tara, who in fact is also a singer like Ali. Probably she’ll sing a duet with him in the film.

Source: MidDay

Ali Zafar to announce a big-banner film next month

Ali Zafar who is playing a charming playboy in his second feature film, ‘Mere Brother Ki Dulhan‘, opposite Katrina Kaif praised Yashraj‘s hospitability,

“Yashraj is so hospitable. Working in Mere Brother Ki Dulhan was like a family outing. Imran Khan is really like a brother. Not for a minute have I felt like an outsider. I’ve sung three songs in the film. Doing full-fledged playback singing with Imran and Katrina is a different experience.”

Ali Zafar recently released his third studio album, ‘Jhoom‘, in Pakistan and also in India through Yash Raj Music. Talking about his future acting projects, Ali said that he will soon be announcing his next big film project.

“I like to do characters that are very different from me. I am not acting if I am playing myself. In any case, a little bit of me will be reflected in my character, as I cannot completely disassociate with myself when I am acting! I am choosy about my projects. I have a big-banner film, which will be announced next month.”

Ali further talked about his character in Mere Brother Ki Dulhan. He said,

“Imran and I play brothers in the film. My character is a flamboyant, charming, funny, and confused playboy. It was not difficult for me to identify with him, but he is a little loud, and I am docile, calm, and submissive. He is over-the-top, and I am not. I have sung three songs for myself in the movie.”

“Ali Abbas Zafar (Director of MBKD) is a very nice guy to work with. He is very humble and clear about what he wants. Coincidentally, our names are the same,” said Ali.

Ali said that Katrina and Imran are very good colleagues. He said that they are naturally and very nice, and it was great to work with them.

“Katrina is naturally very nice, and it was great to work with her. She is a good colleague. Imran is a thorough gentleman, and we got along very well. I do not know why there are stories about a rift between us because of my “arrogance”. Those are completely untrue. You can ask him or me or anyone on the sets about it. I do not have any reason to be arrogant. Imran and I get along very well; we chill, play, and party together.”

Mere Brother Ki Dulhan which stars Ali Zafar with Imran Khan and Katrina Kaif is expected to release in this July.

Jhoom in love

KARACHI: Ali Zafar is back with a bang as his third studio album Jhoom hits the stores today. The album brings with it a legacy of its own as it was mixed at the famous Abbey Road Studios and is set to simultaneously release in Pakistan through Alif Records and by YashRaj Music in India.
Aptly chosen to be released on February 14, a day ear marked for PDA (public display of affection) and love in all its forms, the album is all about the happenings of love.

Over sushi, Ali Zafar candidly talked to The Express Tribune about the lesser known side of the South Asian pop icon – about everything that has not already been published before.

Find out how Zafar met his wife, why he chose her to be his wife, who he thinks his son looks like, and of course what his plan for Valentine’s Day are and that’s not all, The Express Tribune goes a mile further speaking to Zafar’s wife, Ayesha as well.

How did you guys meet?
He said: She came to Pearl Continental to get her portrait made; I slipped in my business card.
She returned a couple of days later with a friend wanting another portrait; this time she said she didn’t need the card she already had my number, the rest is history.
She said: We met at a party and then I went with my friend to Pearl Continental where he would sketch because she wanted a portrait made.

How would you rate yourself as a husband?
He said: You should really ask her, 7 I think.
She said: He’s fantastic, he actually listens.

What is the one thing that only she has?
She has me (!)

What annoys her about you?
He said: I wonder what she’ll say? I sing in my sleep?
She said: He leaves his shoes in the middle of the room and I invariably trip on them.

The craziest thing you’ve done for her?
He said: I think it was for her birthday, she thought I had forgotten, I made her go on to the balcony to get something and as she walked out there was this firework display. Come to think of it I’m not very crazy.
She said: He’s very calm and collected. He’s not really a very crazy person but he’s really fond of giving surprises and has given me plenty of surprises over the years. He’s also made a lot of handmade cards for me.

How did you manage a relationship over ten years? How do you cope with the long distance?
He said: It’s all thanks to her. Her patience, her understanding and her giving nature has made this possible.
She said: We always knew we wanted to be with each other and always knew that we would end up together. We spend so much time apart that when we do finally manage to come together we really value each other’s company.

Do you believe in Valentine’s Day?
He said: Yes. What is better than love?
She said: He’s hardly around for any Valentine’s Day. Even this one but once he planned a surprise with my cousin.

Why did you name your son, Azaan?
The Azaan, musically is a perfect melody; it’s serene and spiritual.

How do you want your son to know his father?
She said: I don’t want him to be spoilt or overshadowed by his father’s success and realise that things will not be offered to him on a silver platter.
His father has worked very hard to get where he is and he will have to work just as hard to be someone in this world.

What grounds you?
The conversations I had with the waiters while I worked at Pearl Continental, because of which, for me the chief guest and valets are of equal importance.

You want to be remembered as?
Someone who made a difference, someone who pushed boundaries, someone others want to emulate.

What are your thoughts on Justin Bieber?
I’m glad it worked out for him. His music is not for me though.

Why a record company?
I’m very aware of how trying and difficult my journey has been … the endless waits – be it outside a studio or waiting for a director to call back. It’s only fair to reach out and do what I can to ensure that someone starting their journey today has lesser obstacles.

What’s the craziest fan request?
Having to sign undergarments publicly

Ali Zafar — the husband, the father or the super star?
He said: The father.
She said: The husband.

Not as a superstar?
He’s always been my superstar.

Source:  The Express Tribune,Pakistan