Life is good

Published May 13, 2012

Ali Zafar is having the time of his life, and why not? After a string of successful Indian films as an actor and singer, it seemed Ali Z was vying for no more. All he wanted to churn out was one kamyab film after another. Not so. The latest feather in his cap is the very prestigious Phalke Academy New Talent award which he received on May 3. The award, named after the pioneer of Indian cinema Dada Sahib Phalke, is one of the highest honours bestowed on showbiz personalities in India. Way to go Ali Z! You will always have your share of detractors, but then who doesn’t? By the way, Ali Z is also readying himself to do a cameo in the sequel of Tere Bin Laden titled TBL-3.

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