Zulfi Syed
Zulfi Syed | |
|---|---|
 Syed in 2013 | |
| Born | |
| Occupation(s) | Model, actor |
| Years active | 1997–2010 |
Zulfi Syed also known as Zulfikar Syed is an Indian model and actor. Syed Zulfi is a former winner of Gladrags Manhunt Contest. He was a contestant in Bigg Boss.
Biography[edit]
Syed was first noticed when he won Gladrags Manhunt contest in the year 1996.[1] He was more recognized for his ad where girls leave lipstick marks all over his body. His wistful, sensuous eyes, finely chiselled face and a well-sculpted body has made him a ramp favourite.[2] His famous ad campaigns are Raymond's, Fiesta condoms, Trevi jeans, Warehouse, Levis etc. He has also acted in music videos like Chahat Desh Se Anewale, Buleyaa, Dhuwa Dhuwa Ho Raha Hai Sama, Tere Khayalon Mein etc. He made his movie debut in the 1997 Kannada film O Mallige, which received positive response from the audience as well as critics and became highest grosser of the year. He also performed Prince Khurram's role in the mega budget film Taj Mahal (2005).[3]
In 2008, he appeared in the second season of Bigg Boss, the Indian version of Big Brother as a housemate. He was the second runner-up.[4] He made an appearance for his fellow inmate from Bigg Boss (Season 2), Rahul Mahajan's Swayamvar named Rahul Dulhaniya Le Jayega on NDTV Imagine.
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | O Mallige | Nacchi |
| 2002 | Pyaasa | Prem |
| 2003 | Chupke Se | Varun |
| 2004 | Wajahh: A Reason To Kill | Raj |
| 2004 | Billu | |
| 2005 | Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story | Young Prince Khurram/Emperor Shah Jahan |
| 2005 | Dhadkan | |
| 2007 | Mr. Hot Mr. Kool | Lakshman 'Lucky' Prasad |
| 2007 | O Meri Kangna | |
| 2008 | Deshdrohi | Inspector Rohit Raghav |
| 2008 | Jimmy | Rejected Person |
| Year | Television | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Bigg Boss 2 | Himself |
| 2010 | Rahul Dulhaniya Le Jayega | Himself |
References[edit]
- ^ Raja Chaudhary ransacks Zulfi Syed's boutique – – Masala! – Bollywood Gossip News, Indian Celebrities and Pictures. Masala! (7 December 2008). Retrieved on 2015-10-22.
- ^ Zulfi Syed plays safe – The Times of India. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (3 July 2004). Retrieved on 2015-10-22.
- ^ Top 100 Handsome Indian Men – Zulfi Syed. Webindia123.com. Retrieved on 22 October 2015.
- ^ Bigg Boss 9 Double Trouble- Colors TV Show, Watch Full Episodes, Videos, Photos and News of Bigg Boss. Connect.in.com (18 October 2015). Retrieved on 2015-10-22.
External links[edit]
- Zulfi Syed at IMDb