Samar Jafri
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Samar Jafri | |
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| ثمر عباس جعفری | |
| Born | Samar 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 the TV dramas Mayi Ri (2023) and Parwarish (2025) and the movie Na Baligh Afraad (2024).[1][2]
Acting career
In 2023 he played Fakhir Zaheer in Mayi Ri on ARY Digital.[3]
In 2025, he played Wali Jahangir in Parwarish, a family drama produced by Fahad Mustafa and directed by Meesam Naqvi.[1][4][5]
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. He won the Actor of the Year Male Award Viewers Choice in 2025 at the Lux Style Awards for his work.[6][7]
Music career
In 2025, he contributed track Main Rahun for the drama Parwarish.[8] He has also collaborated with other Pakistani artists Aashir Wajahat and Abdul Hannan.[9][10]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Producer | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Na Baligh Afraad | Fakhar | Fizza Ali Meerza | Film debut | [6] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Director | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Mein Kahani Hun | – | Express TV | Co-starred with Aijaz Aslam and Tazeen Hussain | [11] | |
| Mayi Ri | Fakhir Zaheer | ARY Digital | Meesam Naqvi | Lead role; performed OST (composition by Waqar Ali) | [3] | |
| 2025 | Parwarish | Wali Jahangir | Produced by Fahad Mustafa | [5] | ||
| 2026 | Raja London Ka | Raja | Express TV | Fajr Raza | Lead role | [12] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref(s) |
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| 2025 | 3rd Pakistani Cinema Awards | Best Playback Singer - Male | "Aaja Chal Jhoomain" - Daghabaaz Dil | Won | [13] |
| 24th Lux Style Awards | Film Actor of the Year - Male | Na Baligh Afraad | Won | [14] | |
| 2026 | 3rd Pakistan International Screen Awards | Best Actor - Film | Nominated | [15] | |
| 3rd Sunday Special Icon Awards | Best Actor Of The Year - Male | Parwarish | Nominated | [16] | |
| Best OST of the Year | "Main Rahun" | Nominated | [17] | ||
| Best Song Of The Year | Nominated | [18] | |||
| Best Singer Of The Year | Himself | Nominated | |||
| Best Music Video Of The Year | "Meri Ho" | Nominated |
References
- 1 2 Amena, Rasti (20 June 2025). "Trending Pakistani drama Parwarish actor Samar Jafri's real age is..." The Siasat Daily. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
- ↑ "'Na Baligh Afraad' features Samar Jafri's debut". dailytimes.com.pk. 31 May 2024. Archived from the original on 14 June 2025. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
- 1 2 "'Highest form of abuse': Pakistani drama 'Mayi Ri' shines light on child marriage and beyond". Arab News. 2 August 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
- ↑ "Parwarish: A Heartfelt Drama That Redefines Family, Identity and Modern Storytelling - Hurmat Majid - Youlin Magazine". Youlinmagazine. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
- 1 2 Butt, Ayesha (25 March 2025). "Aina Asif & Samar Jafri reunite in 'Parwarish'". DESIblitz. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
- 1 2 Shaikh, Sajeer (13 June 2024). "Samar, Aashir channel 90s nostalgia for 'Na Baligh Afraad'". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
- ↑ "NA BALIGH AFRAAD (Yet to Reach Maturity): The Coming-of-age Comedy - Muhammad Suhayb - Youlin Magazine". Youlinmagazine. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
- ↑ Butt, Ayesha (31 May 2025). "Samar Jafri's 'Main Rahun' Tops Music Charts". DESIblitz. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
- ↑ "Abdul Hannan teams up with Samar Jafri, Rovalio, Qizilbash on new EP 'Khasara'". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ "Samar Jafri, Aashir Wajahat tease 'Tum Na Ho' with childhood throwback". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ "Samar Jafri's musical journey: A testament to persistence and dedication". 24newshd tv. 23 February 2024. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
- ↑ "'Raja London Ka' makes a strong debut with action packed storytelling". 24 News HD. 3 June 2026. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
- ↑ Mehmood, Yousuf (27 February 2025). "'The Glassworker' and 'Na Baligh Afraad' Dominate the 3rd Pakistani Cinema Awards". PakistaniCinema.Net. Retrieved 5 August 2026.
- ↑ Staff, Images (4 December 2025). "The nominations for the 24th Lux Style Awards are out". Images. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
- ↑ "Pisa Awards". www.pisaawards.com. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
- ↑ "Drama Awards". Sunday. Retrieved 5 August 2026.
- ↑ "Best OST Of The Year". Sunday. Retrieved 5 August 2026.
- ↑ "Music Awards". Sunday. Retrieved 5 August 2026.