Ali Tahir (Urdu: علی طاہر) is a Pakistani actor, writer, director and producer. Ali is known for his roles in Inkaar, Mehram, Sangat, Teen Bata Teen and more recent dramas, such as Qalandar, Phaans and Hum Kahan Kay Sachay Thay. [1][2][3][4][5][6]

Personal life

Ali is in an illustrious family known for its contribution to Urdu literature.[1] His father Naeem Tahir is a veteran actor and respected writer. His mother, Yasmeen Tahir, was one of the most famous voices of Radio Pakistan. His grandparents Imtiaz Ali Taj and Hijab Imtiaz Ali were both famous writers. Hijab was also the first Muslim female pilot.

Ali's elder brother Faran Tahir is a Pakistani-American actor, whose has played a number of well-known roles, such as Raza in Iron Man (2008), Captain Robau in Star Trek (2009), and President Patel in Elysium (2013). His other brother, Mehran Tahir, is a TV producer.

Ali is married to Wajeeha Tahir, who is also an actor and was a cast member of Teen Bata Teen.

Filmography

Film

Television

Key
† Denotes films/dramas that are not released/aired
Year Title Role Notes
1995 Teen Bata Teen Johny
2012 Samjhota Express Sajjad Mubeen Producer and director also
2013 Mohabat Subh Ka Sitara Hai Waleed
Taar-e-Ankaboot Baqir
2014 Do Saal Ki Aurat Shehzad
2016 Pashemaan Bilal
2017 Mohini Mansion Ki Cinderellayain Director only
Sangsar Fayyaz
Iltija Saqib
Mujhay Jeenay Do Muraad
2019 Inkaar Azam Iqbal [8]
2021 Phaans Siraj
Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay Tahir
2022–23 Qalandar Ehsaan
2023 Kuch Ankahi Salman's client Cameo, Episode 15
Muhabbat Gumshuda Meri Sarmad
Jaisay Aapki Marzi Ehtasham

References

  1. 1 2 "Ali Tahir opens up on being part of an illustrious family". The Express Tribune. 11 January 2020. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
  2. ↑ "In Conversation with Ali Tahir".
  3. ↑ "Actors Naeem Tahir and Ali Tahir participate in the 1st session of 'Intergenerational Talks'".
  4. ↑ "'Baat Cheet' with Ali Tahir".
  5. ↑ "Stage play Bhai Bhai to feature Pak-American actor Faran Tahir".
  6. ↑ "Cameo or no cameo, Ali Tahir steals the spotlight in Inkaar". Archived from the original on 3 March 2022. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
  7. ↑ "'First political film made in Pakistan' introduced". Dawn News. 24 April 2013. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
  8. ↑ "Ali Tahir to play a lawyer in drama serial 'Inkaar'". Daily Times. April 2019. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
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