Ali Abbas Zafar Biography: Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, Age, Children, Movies, Wife

Ali Abbas Zafar is a renowned Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is recognized for his work in some of Bollywood’s most successful films, including Mere Brother Ki Dulhan (2011), Gunday (2014), Sultan (2016), and Tiger Zinda Hai (2017).

Zafar initially pursued a degree in Chemistry at Delhi University before transitioning to the film industry, where he began his career as an assistant director at Yash Raj Films.

His directorial ventures have earned both commercial success and critical praise.

Profile

• Full Name: Ali Abbas Zafar
• Stage Name: Ali Abbas Zafar
• Born: January 17, 1982
• Age: 43 years old
• Birthplace: Dehradun, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter
• Height: Unknown
• Parent: Mr and Mrs Zafar.
• Siblings: Mohammed Shams Alam
• Spouse: Alicia Zafar (m. 2021)
• Children: Alija Zehra Zafar
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: ₹70 crore (approximately $10 million).

Early Life And Education

Ali Abbas Zafar was born on January 17, 1982, in Dehradun, India, to parents whose names are not publicly known, Mr. and Mrs. Zafar. He has one brother, Mohammed Shams Alam.

Zafar completed his early education at Marshall School in Dehradun before pursuing a degree in Chemistry at Kirori Mal College, Delhi University. He is of Indian ethnicity and practices Islam.

Career

Ali Abbas Zafar began his career in the film industry as an assistant director at Yash Raj Films (YRF), where he worked on several projects before making his directorial and screenwriting debut with Mere Brother Ki Dulhan (2011).

The romantic comedy was well-received and helped establish him as a promising new talent in Bollywood. Zafar followed this success with the action-drama Gunday (2014), further solidifying his reputation for delivering commercial hits that blended romance, action, and humour.

In 2016, Zafar directed Sultan, a sports drama starring Salman Khan, which became one of the highest-grossing Indian films ever. The film’s engaging storyline and strong performances were key to its success.

Zafar’s ability to helm blockbuster franchises was further demonstrated with Tiger Zinda Hai (2017), the sequel to Ek Tha Tiger, which also achieved remarkable box office success. These films cemented Zafar as one of the leading directors in mainstream Indian cinema.

Expanding his creative horizons, Zafar ventured into a web series with Tandav (2021), showcasing his versatility as a filmmaker. He also directed Jogi (2022), a Netflix film about the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, which received mixed to positive reviews.

In 2023, Zafar’s action thriller Bloody Daddy was released on JioCinema and received mixed reviews. His latest project, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (2024), starring Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff, was a critical and commercial failure despite high expectations.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @aliabbaszafar
• Facebook handle: Ali Abbas Zafar Official
• Twitter handle: @aliabbaszafar

Personal Life

Ali Abbas Zafar is married to Alicia Zafar, an Iranian-born French national. Following a two-year courtship, the couple wed on January 4, 2021, in a private ceremony in Dehradun, India. On September 24, 2022, they welcomed their first child, a daughter named Alija Zehra Zafar.

Filmography

• Mere Brother Ki Dulhan (2011)
• Gunday (2014)
• Sultan (2016)
• Tiger Zinda Hai (2017)
• Bharat (2019)
• Jogi (2022)
• Bloody Daddy (2023)
• Upcoming: Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (2024)

Net Worth

Ali Abbas Zafar’s net Worth is estimated at around ₹70 crore (approximately $10 million). His income largely stems from his work as a film director, with reports suggesting he earns between ₹ one and two crores per movie.