Zain Afzal
Pakistani actor and filmmaker
Zain Afzal (Urdu : زین افضل) is a Pakistani actor. He is mostly known for his comedy roles. He is best known for playing the role of "Taimoor" in Sanwari. He also acted in the film Ready Steady No. He is also known for Senti Aur Mental. In 2018, Zain was also invited on celebrity talk show Mazaaq Raat.
Early life and education
Zain Afzal was born in Lahore, where he studied at Lahore Grammar School, and later at Beaconhouse National University.
Career
Afzal started his career with the award-winning film "Zinda Bhaag" in which he played a small role. In 2015, he appeared in a Pakistani horror film "Maya" which was his first big commercial project. He was then chosen to act in Senti Aur Mental in which he got the leading roles instead of Yasir Hussain.
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