Irfan Zaini

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Irfan Zaini
Born
Muhammad Irfan Mohamed Zaini [1]

(1995-06-05) June 5, 1995 (age 30) [a]
Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Occupation(s)Actor, model, television host
Years active2008; 2014–present
Known forMalik in Blood Brothers (2025)

Irfan Zaini (born 5 June 1995) is a Malaysian Indian actor, model and television host known for his role as Malik in Blood Brothers (2025). [1]

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Early life and career

His father runs a food and beverage business and his mother is a housewife. As a child, Irfan visited the sets of Kuruvi (2008) whilst the film crew was shooting in Malaysia and landed a role as the brother of Trisha's character. He returned to studies based on his parents' advice and completed his bachelor's degree in International Business and Marketing. In October 2020, he started his own cosmetic company IZ Cosmetic, which focuses on hair oil for hair loss. [2]

In 2024, he returned to Indian Tamil cinema with The Greatest of All Time . [4] He received nationwide acclaim for his role in Blood Brothers (2025), which he described as a playboy amongst the gangsters that provides comic relief. [5] [6] [7] For a scene in the film, Irfan was repeatedly hit 38 times as director Syafiq Yusof wanted to perfect the scene. [7] Regarding his role in the film Macai, a critic noted that he looked "particularly cool from beginning to end". [8] Irfan starred in Jana Nayagan (2026), after Vijay gave him information on how to audition. [3]

Partial filmography

YearTitleRoleLanguageNotes
2008 Kuruvi Devi's brother Tamil Uncredited role [9]
2014 Thirudathey Papa Thirudathey Tamil
2019 Pulanaivu Ravinder Singh
2020Showtime 1958David Malay
2022 Aval Thediyathu  [ ms ]Tamil
Hantu Balik PagiKumarMalayTelefilm
Dum Dum DumeelThineshTamil
2023 Polis EVO 3 Irfan ZainMalayCameo
Rajathathiram: The PianoGajenTamil
Naam Katra Isai Naqeed
2024 The Greatest of All Time Johnson [2]
C4 Cinta Engagement guestCameo
2025Bad Days Don't LastShort film [10]
Blood Brothers MalikMalay [11]
Macai (film)  [ ms ]Jack
2026 Jana Nayagan TBATamil

Television

YearTitleRoleChannelLanguageNotes
2017 Smart Wheel Host Astro Vinmeen Tamil
2021MenteRakeshTamil [12]
2022Astra
Magarantham
2023 Akira Khan  [ ms ]Zafar Khan Astro Ria Malay
Manmadha Bullets Astro VinmeenTamilSeason 2
Andai Itu TakdirnyaJayAstro RiaMalay
2024Miss RasathiAstro VinmeenTamil
Takdir Itu Milik Aku Alando Astro Ria Malay
MeiDeva Mediacorp Vasantham Tamil
Nafsu (TV series)  [ ms ]Inspector Shariff Viu Malay1 episode
2025 One Cent Thief 2  [ ms ]Mohan Astro Citra
Honey Trap (TV series)  [ ms ]Megat Borhan

Awards

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef.
2021 Raaga.com Malaysian Star of the Month (May)——— [13]
2024MICA AwardsBest ActorDum Dum DumeelNominated [14]
Best Villain Naam Katra Isai Won [15]

Notes

  1. ↑ He was aged 26 on 31 March 2021. [2] He was aged 30 on 3 July 2025. [3]
  2. ↑ As of 31 March 2021, he acted in five films and five television series. [2]

References

  1. 1 2 Daily, Sinar. "Irfan Zaini aims to bridge Malaysian, global film industries". www.msn.com. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 4 S., Bissme (31 March 2021). "When Kollywood beckons". The Sun . Retrieved 20 July 2025.
  3. 1 2 "#SHOWBIZ: Irfan to star with 'Thalapathy' Vijay in Tamil movie". New Straits Times . 3 July 2025. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
  4. ↑ "#SHOWBIZ: Irfan starstuck by 'Thalapathy' Vijay". New Straits Times. 11 September 2024. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
  5. ↑ "#SHOWBIZ: Irfan Zaini shocked after obsessed fan injures another posing with him". New Straits Times. 19 June 2025. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
  6. ↑ Navalan, S. (7 May 2025). "Local Indian film star Irfan Zaini is now basking in the limelight after impressive display in local runaway hit 'Blood Brothers: Bara Naga'". New Straits Times. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
  7. 1 2 "#SHOWBIZ: Irfan Zaini: I took 38 'bashings' to perfect a scene". New Straits Times. 24 April 2025. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
  8. ↑ Kotzathanasis, Panos (2 February 2025). "Film Review: Macai (2025) by Sun-J Perumal". Asian Movie Pulse. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
  9. ↑ "'Acting Alongside Thalapathy Vijay Inspired Me to Become an Actor': Irfan Zaini Recalls". Astro Ulagam . 23 June 2021. Archived from the original on 29 January 2023. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  10. ↑ Ananth, Tivyasruthi Nair Prem (January 7, 2025). "Bad Days Don't Last - A Thrilling Short Film Premieres on January 10th, 2025".
  11. ↑ "Blood Brothers smashes box office, Irfan's biggest role yet". www.sinardaily.my. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
  12. ↑ {{Cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8Fs7YRG_PQ%7Ctitle=Irfan Zaini {{|}} Mente {{|}} Vinmeen HD|date=19 March 2021|work=Astro Vinmeen|access-date=20 July 2025}}
  13. ↑ Irfan Zaini Is Our Malaysian Star Of The Month. Raaga.com . May 28, 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2025– via YouTube.
  14. ↑ "Facebook". www.facebook.com.
  15. ↑ "Irfan Zaini makes mark with a role in upcoming movie "GOAT" - Citizens Journal". August 19, 2024.
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