Zulfi Syed
| Zulfi Syed | |
|---|---|
 Syed in 2012 | |
| Born | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Residence | Mumbai |
| Other names | Zulfikar Syed |
| Occupation | Model, actor |
| Years active | 1997–present |
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
Syed became noticed when he won Gladrags Manhunt contest in 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 film 'Pyaasa' (2002), which unfortunately flopped but showed some of his acting potential. 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. He acted in Kannada movie O Mallige.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Desh Drohi | Inspector Rohit Raghav |
| 2008 | Jimmy | |
| 2007 | Mr. Hot Mr. Kool | Lakshman 'Lucky' Prasad |
| 2007 | O Meri Kangna | |
| 2005 | Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story | Young Prince Khurram/Emperor Shah Jahan |
| 2005 | Dhadkan | |
| 2004 | Wajahh: A Reason To Kill | Raj |
| 2004 | Billu | |
| 2003 | Chupke Se | Varun |
| 2002 | Pyaasa | Prem |
| 1997 | O Mallige | Nacchi |
| Year | Television | Role |
| 2010 | Rahul Dulhaniya Le Jayega | Himself |
| 2008 | Bigg Boss Episode 2.1 | Himself |
References
- ↑ 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.