Zain Khan Durrani is an Indian actor. |
He is the second actor from Kashmir to feature as a lead actor in Bollywood films. |
Before him, Zaira Wasim was the only actor from Kashmir in a lead role in the film "Dangal." |
Durrani excelled in studies and was active in extracurricular activities like theater and debate in school and college. |
He enjoys spending leisure time reading books and writing Urdu and English poetry, shared on his Instagram. |
Initially, his parents wanted him to become an IAS officer, but they later supported his interest in acting and poetry. |
He started as an assistant director for the film 'Shab' in 2017 before being chosen for the lead role in 'Kuchh Bheege Alfaaz' by director Onir. |
His portrayal as RJ Alfaaz in 'Kuchh Bheege Alfaaz' earned critical acclaim and led to hosting a radio show 'Lamhe with Zain.' |
In 2020, Zain Khan Durrani appeared in the film 'Shikara' directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. |
His role as hijacker Daljeet Singh Dodi in 'Bell Bottom' (2021) gained him recognition in Bollywood. |
In 2022, he starred in the web series 'Mukhbir – The Story Of A Spy' based on the novel 'Mission to Kashmir: An Intelligent Agent in Pakistan.' |
The web series has eight episodes, released in November 2022 and dubbed in Tamil, Telugu, and Punjabi. |
As a Kashmir native, Durrani often discusses the challenges faced by Kashmiris due to political unrest and riots. |
In an interview, he expressed dealing with violence growing up in a politically unstable environment. |