Social media is buzzing after a throwback clip of rising star Samar Jafri resurfaced, showing him in the background of an Ali Zafar music video. The three-year-old footage, originally shared by entertainment portal Lollywood Galaxy, captures Jafri dancing in the background while Zafar performs.
“A 3-year-old video of Samar Jafri grooving in Ali Zafar’s music video has left fans both surprised and impressed by his journey,” the caption read.
The clip quickly went viral, racking up over 6,200 likes in just 12 hours.
Fans showered admiration in the comments, while some critics also chimed in. One user dubbed him “Pakistan’s Saif Ali Khan,” while another praised his “cute looks.”
Others drew comparisons with Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor, who also began his career with background roles.
Speculation even sparked about his ties with Ali Zafar, with one follower asking if the two were related.
One viral remark summed up the sentiment: “Pakistan is full of talent… first they’re seen in the background, and a few years later, they step into the spotlight.”
Samar Jafri began his journey in the entertainment world as a child artist. He appeared in commercials for well-known brands like Tiger Biscuits, Rooh Afza, Horlicks, and Saniplast
His television debut came in the 2014 telefilm Hina Dilpazir Ki Gudgudee (also referenced as Gudguddi).
Samar's breakthrough came when he landed the lead role of Fakhir Zaheer in the 2023 drama Mayi Ri, opposite Aina Asif.
Samar made his cinematic debut in the 2024 comedy Na Baligh Afraad, directed by Nabeel Qureshi.
He has reunited with Aina Asif for the hit play Parwarish in which his role as Wali Jahangir earned widespread praise.
He has released several music tracks like Meri Ho, Main Rahun, and Guzaarishein, and the latter two featured as soundtracks for Parwarish.
