Ali Zafar: 'I Don't Believe In Pick-up Lines'
Femina|OCT 14 2016

Singer, actor and painter Ali Zafar talks about his love for sports, his first crush and the craziest thing he’s ever done for love.

Nairita Mukherjee
Ali Zafar: 'I Don't Believe In Pick-up Lines'

MY STORY, SO FAR

During my school days in Pakistan, I was known as the artist of the class because I would quietly sit in one corner and sketch. I loved sports too. I played cricket, squash, volleyball, hockey, tennis, basketball, and badminton—basically, everything!

Academically, I have always been above average as my parents were very particular about grades. Eventually, I topped my class in board exams. But there was never any parental pressure to pursue studies. When I was about 16 years old, I participated in a school programme and it was during the practice sessions that I realised that music was my calling.

Being the artistic sorts, I got a lot of attention from women, but it was always awkward, and still is. It took me 18 years to muster up the courage to talk to girls. Even if I went up and said, ‘hey’ to someone, I didn’t know how to carry the conversation forward— I’d fumble and be lost.

I am looking forward to Dear Zindagi (starring Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt). I’m keen to explore the web series scene, although I don’t have offers yet. Someday I’d like to explore Hollywood and even direct and produce films, but as of now I’m concentrating on my acting career.

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