Zulfi Syed

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Zulfi Syed
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Syed in 2013
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Occupation(s)Model, actor
Years active1997–2010

Zulfi Syed also known as Zulfikar Syed is an Indian model and actor. Syed Zulfi is a former winner of Gladrags Manhunt Contest . He was a contestant in Bigg Boss .

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Biography

Syed was first noticed when he won Gladrags Manhunt contest in the year 1996. [1] He was more recognized for his ad where girls leave lipstick marks all over his body. His wistful, sensuous eyes, finely chiselled face and a well-sculpted body has made him a ramp favourite. [2] His famous ad campaigns are Raymond's, Fiesta condoms, Trevi jeans, Warehouse, Levis etc. He has also acted in music videos like Chahat Desh Se Anewale, Buleyaa, Dhuwa Dhuwa Ho Raha Hai Sama, Tere Khayalon Mein etc. He made his movie debut in the 1997 Kannada film O Mallige, which received positive response from the audience as well as critics and became highest grosser of the year. He also performed Prince Khurram's role in the mega budget film Taj Mahal (2005). [3]

In 2008, he appeared in the second season of Bigg Boss , the Indian version of Big Brother as a housemate. He was the second runner-up. [4] He made an appearance for his fellow inmate from Bigg Boss (Season 2), Rahul Mahajan's Swayamvar named Rahul Dulhaniya Le Jayega on NDTV Imagine.

Filmography

YearFilmRole
1997 O Mallige Nacchi
2002 Pyaasa Prem
2003 Chupke Se Varun
2004Wajahh: A Reason To KillRaj
2004Billu
2005 Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story Young Prince Khurram/Emperor Shah Jahan
2005Dhadkan
2007Mr. Hot Mr. KoolLakshman 'Lucky' Prasad
2007O Meri Kangna
2008 Deshdrohi Inspector Rohit Raghav
2008 Jimmy Rejected Person
YearTelevisionRole
2008 Bigg Boss 2 Himself
2010Rahul Dulhaniya Le JayegaHimself

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