Samar Jafri
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Samar Jafri | |
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| ثمر عباس جعفری | |
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| Born | Samar July 28, 2002 Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Occupations | Actor, Singer, Composer |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Notable work | Mayi Ri (2023)
Na Baligh Afraad (2024) Parwarish (2025) |
Samar Jafri (Urdu: ثمر عباس جعفری) is a Pakistani actor, singer, and composer. He is known for his role in Mayi Ri (2023) and Parwarish (2025) and movie Na Baligh Afraad (2024).[1][2]
Early life
[edit | edit source]Samar Jafri was born in Islamabad, Pakistan, and raised in a family of five, including his parents, his elder sister, and his paternal grandmother. He also has a pet dog named Floyd, a German Shepherd. He spent a year living in Bangladesh during his early education, before completing his schooling at City School in Karachi and Lahore Grammar School in Lahore. His family originally came from Mirpur Khas, Sindh, before they moved to Karachi in 2023.[3]
Career
[edit | edit source]Early Work
[edit | edit source]Jafri began his career as a child actor, appearing in television commercials for brands such as Tiger Biscuits, Saniplast, Rooh Afza, and Horlicks.[4] His first television appearance was in the 2014 telefilm Hina Dilpazir Ki Gudgudee, which aired on TV One, where he played the role of Fahad.[5]
Television
[edit | edit source]In 2023, Jafri appeared in the Express TV series Mein Kahani Hun, acting alongside Aijaz Aslam and Tazeen Hussain.[6] In the same year, he played Fakhir Zaheer in Mayi Ri on ARY Digital. The drama explores the heart-wrenching journey of a child bride and aims to challenge cultural boundaries and inspire societal responsibility.[7]
In 2024, he played Anwar in the HUM TV drama Hum Dono, a series exploring love and societal expectations.
In 2025, he played Wali Jahangir in Parwarish, a family drama produced by Fahad Mustafa and directed by Meesam Naqvi. The series depicts generational conflicts within a middle-class household. It was praised for its entertaining start and won audience approval.[1][4][8][9][10]
Film
[edit | edit source]In 2024, Jafri made his film debut with Na Baligh Afraad, a coming-of-age comedy directed by Nabeel Qureshi and produced by Fizza Ali Meerza. In the film, he portrayed Fakhar, a naive teenage boy navigating adolescence in 1990s Karachi. The film attracted attention for its humorous storyline and nostalgic elements. He also won Actor Of The Year Male Award Viewers Choice in 2025 at Lux Style Award for his remarkable work.[11][12]
Music
[edit | edit source]Samar Jafri has developed a parallel career as a singer and composer alongside his acting. He began performing in school singing competitions and later gained early recognition performing at an Ali Zafar concert, which he considers a memorable breakthrough in his music career.[3]
In 2023, Jafri performed the title track for the series, which was composed by Waqar Ali.The song showcased his vocal range and brought him wider recognition as both an actor and a musician.[3][6]
He continued his musical journey with several original singles. In 2024, he released Kaash, a collaboration with Raamis. In 2025, he contributed multiple tracks for the drama Parwarish, including Main Rahun, Guzaarishein (a collaboration with Alistair Alvin), and Karde Karam Tu, which were released digitally and received positive reception. His other singles include Hoor, Meri Ho, Chalo Door Kahin and Khaab, highlighting his versatility as a singer and composer.[3][13]
Filmography
[edit | edit source]Television
[edit | edit source]| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2014 | Hina Dilpazir Ki Gudgudee | Fahad | TV One | Debut telefilm role | [5] |
| 2023 | Mein Kahani Hun | – | Express TV | Co-starred with Aijaz Aslam and Tazeen Hussain; character details not documented | [6] |
| 2023 | Mayi Ri | Fakhir Zaheer | ARY Digital | Lead role; performed OST (composition by Waqar Ali) | [7] |
| 2025 | Parwarish | Wali Jahangir | ARY Digital | Breakthrough role; produced by Fahad Mustafa; directed by Meesam Naqvi; depicts generational conflicts; reunited with Aina Asif; praised for entertaining start | [9][10] |
Films
[edit | edit source]| Year | Title | Role | Producer | Ref. | |
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| 2024 | Na Baligh Afraad | Fakhar | Fizza Ali Meerza | Film debut; coming-of-age comedy; portrays a naive teenage boy navigating adolescence in 1990s Karachi | [11] |
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