Inside Ali Zafar’s Life: Music, Movies & Lessons on Being a father | Karak with Mahreen

Описание: A deep, honest conversation with Ali Zafar on music, philosophy, fatherhood, and Pakistan’s cultural identity. From his album Roshni and Lahore’s influence on his craft to freedom of expression, industry realities, and how the world perceives Pakistan, this episode blends personal insight with powerful industry truths. Ali also opens up about raising his children, giving back through the Ali Zafar Foundation, and the responsibility artists carry today. Plus, fun game segments to end on a lighter note.

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Our incredible guest:
Ali Zafar
Instagram:   / ali_zafar  

Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction
02:43 – Ali Zafar discusses his new album Roshni
05:23 – How Ali Zafar chooses his songs and creative themes
07:48 – The role of philosophy in his music and personal life
09:12 – Using social media responsibly as an artist with influence
14:07 – Respecting elders while staying true to your own voice
17:00 – Ali Zafar on fatherhood and raising his children
28:42 – The Ali Zafar Foundation and building schools in Pakistan
30:43 – Is happiness connected to success?
35:15 – The emotional power and impact of music
39:30 – Why he named the album Roshni
41:50 – Freedom of expression for Pakistani artists
42:50 – How Pakistan is viewed by the rest of the world
45:45 – Common misconceptions about Pakistan
47:26 – Becoming the first Pakistani lead actor in Bollywood
48:46 – Differences between Pakistani and Indian entertainment industries
55:48 – A song that represents Pakistani culture
59:25 – Singing in different Pakistani languages
01:01:20 – Why Ali Zafar doesn’t believe in leaving a legacy
01:05:17 – Growing up in Lahore and how it shaped his artistry
01:07:53 – Game: Singing a song using a given word
01:09:59 – Game: Guessing Gen Z slang