Waqar Zaka Age, Wiki and Bio

Waqar Zaka

Quick Info

ProfessionTV Host, Singer, Actor, Politician, Social Media Influencer, Tech entrepreneur, Crypto Trader
NationalityPakistani
Date of Birth17/07/1993
Age31 years
BirthplaceTehran, Iran

Bio/Wiki

Name EarnedMost Daring Man on Pakistani Television
NicknameWak Zak

Physical Stats & More

Height180 cm
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

EducationBachelor In Civil Engineering
Others
  • Pre-Engineering
  • Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Filmmaking

Personal Life

ReligionIslam
CasteSunni Muslim
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
HobbiesTravelling and Hanging out with Friends

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsNot Known

Family

FatherZaka-ud-Din (Worked for the United Nations)
MotherSamia Yaseem
Siblings3 (Names Not Known)
SpouseN/A

Career

Debut TV (Host)Living on the Edge (2004)
Debut Telefilm (Actor)Phuppi Ka Ladka Ya Khala Ka Ladka (2011)- as Sameer
Awards
  • 1997: Award won from BBC Asia for being the youngest Pop Duet band of Pakistan
  • 2015: Pakistan Achievement Award, UK, for using social media to help humanity in WarZone Areas
  • 2017: Shaheen Gold Medal Award from Nazriya Pakistan Council for social and humanitarian work in the war zones of Syria and Myanmar (Received from Abdul Qadeer Khan)

Favourites

Singer(s)
  • Honey Singh
  • Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
Rock BandNoori
FoodSea Food and Biryani
SongRaat Jagey by Noori
Adventure Sports
  • Skydiving
  • Scuba Diving
Punch LineExpect the Unexpected!

Style Quotient

Car Collection4x4 AWD SUV Car
Assets/Properties
  • Residential properties in Dubai Damac Hills
  • Los Angeles
  • Islamabad
  • 4800 square yards Plaza titled Waqar Zaka center, in Saddar Karachi

Some Lesser Known Facts

Waqar Zaka occasionally smokes hookah.
Waqar Zaka does not drink alcohol.
His father is originally from Jaipur, India.
At the age of 15, he wrote the song “Nahi Parha Mein Ne Poora Saal,” which became an instant hit.
After completing a filmmaking course, he started as a TV host on ARY Digital in 2002.
In 2004, he introduced the successful show “Living on the Edge” after facing initial rejection.
Reportedly, the format of Waqar's show was inspired by MTV Roadies, but he claims the concept was his own.
In 2006, he launched the show XPOSED focused on exposing underground activities in Pakistan.
He was promoted to Vice President of ARY in 2006.
In 2007, he hosted the successful show, Desi Kurriyan, focusing on urban women in Pakistan.
In 2008, he challenged people with supernatural claims in a live morning show on ARY Digital.
In 2010, Waqar Zaka started the trend of ‘Selfie Videos’ in Pakistan.
In 2013, he entered politics and contested in the Pakistani general election.
In 2014, he introduced the TV show King of Street Magic, which was eventually banned.
In 2015, Waqar Zaka helped Rohingya Muslims in Burma and Syrians in Aleppo.
In 2015, he also appeared on 'Line Pe Ajao,' a show for ICC Cricket World Cup.
In 2016, he gained popularity on Snapchat by sharing varied content.
In 2017, he associated with cryptocurrencies and founded TenUp Nation in 2018.
In April 2019, he announced the 'Tehreek-e-Tech' movement in Pakistan.
Waqar Zaka initiated the #BhaiJaan campaign to assist victims of cybercrime and attacks.
He was initially offered to host 'Jeeto Pakistan' but declined due to genre differences.
Zaka denied rumors of dating Pakistani actress Sanam Jung.
He created online content for Korean app 'Line' and worked with Chinese company 'Zapya.'
Waqar Zaka hosted the TV show 'Champions' on BOL Entertainment in 2019.
He is a big fan of Electronic Dance Music (EDM) and has attended events like 'Tomorrow Land.'
Waqar Zaka has faced criticism for his Anti-Indian sentiment posts on social media.
He is known for being an avid animal lover.