About Zahid Ali
Zahid Ali (born 30 June 1976) is a Norwegian stand-up comedian who debuted in 1999 and has ventured into presenting, acting and writing for various film, TV and stage projects. He is known for his participation in the TV2 show Rikets Rost, hosted by Otto Jespersen, after which he became a popular comedian and actor. Born in Oslo to Pakistani parents, he grew up in Torshov and Nordstrand and studied at Ringerike Folk High School until 1998. In 2006 he gathered many of Norway's most popular comedians to raise money for relief work in Pakistan after that year's earthquake, and in December 2006 he played the lead role in the series Jul i Toyengata on TVNorge. In 2010 he received the Brobyggerprisen, a Norwegian prize for building relations between immigrants and Norwegian natives. He has toured with his stand-up show Zahid Ali-live, and in 2023 he published the crime comedy novel Wiper, a Spotless Detective with co-authors Rune Alexandersen and Elene Martinsen.
Videos (29)
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1:25:20Oslo-ikon Christian Renè Wold | Zahid ali hjelper deg
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45:59Entertainer - Kristian Valen | Zahid Ali Hjelper Deg
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0:36Zahid Ali hjelper deg | Christian René Wold
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1:26:55Avhørsguru Asbjørn Rachlew | Zahid Ali hjelper deg
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1:34:41Journalist | Kadafi Zaman
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0:35Avhørsguru Asbjørn Rachlew | Zahid Ali hjelper deg
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0:22Shampoo eller balsam Nina Nakling | Zahid ali hjelper deg
998 views
0:49Fredrik Græsvik | Krigsreporter
862 views
1:01:20Kompromissløs forfatter Niels Chr. Geelmuyden | Zahid Ali Hjelper Deg
792 views
59:23Sjakkdommer Torstein Bae | Zahid Ali Hjelper Deg
790 views
1:11:54Tryllekunstner Alexx Alexxander | Zahid Ali Hjelper Deg
736 views
1:13:38Skuespillerveteran Anders Hatlo | Zahid Ali hjelper deg
734 views
1:37La meg hjelpe deg skjønne greia..
725 views
1:26:56Kjendisfotograf Per Heimly | Zahid Ali Hjelper Deg
625 views
0:53Kadafi Zaman | Zahid Ali hjelper deg
442 views
1:13:31Fredrik Græsvik | Krigsreporter
405 views
1:06:32Helene Uri Prisbelønt forfatter og språkviter | Zahid Ali hjelper deg
380 views
0:41Hjelp meg da Kadafi Zaman
368 views
1:27:20Thomas Moldestad | Filmforfatterstjerne
364 views
4:17Du har aldri sett Ibsen sånn før!
297 views
2:10Hjelp meg da Torstein Bae!
241 views
1:16:12Forsker og gjesteprofessor på Harvard | IMac Zambrana
235 views
1:14:03Olympisk mester Cato Zahl Pedersen |Zahid Ali Hjelper Deg
227 views
2:42Hjelp med å skjønne greia 2
222 viewsGuest appearances (2)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Zahid Ali.
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0:20Zahid Ali støtter Folkeaksjonen mot vertikal filming
Jon Niklas Rønning
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20:44Ye janaab hain jinhonne DILIP KUMAR Sahab ki jawani ka role kiya tha| Interview | Actor Zahid Ali
Ahsaan Qureshi
1.7K viewsChannels on this page: Jon Niklas Rønning, Ahsaan Qureshi
Frequently asked questions
Who is Zahid Ali?
Zahid Ali, born 30 June 1976 in Oslo, is a Norwegian stand-up comedian who debuted in 1999 and has also worked in presenting, acting and writing.
What show made Zahid Ali popular?
Zahid Ali became a popular comedian and actor after taking part in the TV2 show Rikets Røst, hosted by Otto Jespersen.
Where did Zahid Ali grow up?
Zahid Ali grew up in Torshov and Nordstrand and studied at Ringerike Folk High School until 1998.
What did Zahid Ali do in 2006?
In 2006 Zahid Ali gathered many of Norway's most popular comedians to raise money for relief work in Pakistan after that year's earthquake, and in December he played the lead in the TVNorge series Jul i Tøyengata.
What is the Brobyggerprisen?
The Brobyggerprisen is a Norwegian prize for building relations between immigrants and Norwegian natives, and Zahid Ali received it in 2010.
Has Zahid Ali written a book?
Yes. In 2023 Zahid Ali published the crime comedy novel Wiper, a Spotless Detective with co-authors Rune Alexandersen and Elene Martinsen; he has also toured with his stand-up show Zahid Ali-live.
