Azlan Shah is a Pakistani YouTuber, model, and actor. He has also been working for the welfare of animals for a very long time. In 2022, he made the headlines for gifting a baby donkey to his wife at their wedding.
Wiki/Biography
Azlan Shah was born on 18 May in Karachi, Pakistan. He did his schooling at Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Karachi, Pakistan.
Azlan Shah’s childhood picture
He studied economics at the University of Karachi, Pakistan.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 11″
Hair Colour: Brown
Eye Colour: Brown
Family
Parents & Siblings
His father’s name is Shabir Shah, and his mother’s name is Afroz Shah. He has an elder brother.
Azlan Shah with his parents
Azlan Shah with his elder brother
Wife & Children
Azlan met the Pakistani social media personality Dr Warisha Javed Khan through Instagram. Warisha once saw Azlan’s photo with a lion on his Instagram account. Through Instagram, she started talking to him about wild animals, and gradually, they became good friends. A few months later, Azlan proposed to her, and the couple started dating. After a few months of dating, in May 2022, Azlan got engaged to Dr Warisha Javed Khan.
Azlan Shah’s engagement picture
On 6 December 2022, the couple got married, and as a wedding gift, Azlan gifted a baby donkey (foal) to Warisha.
Azlan Shah’s nikaah picture
He took to his Instagram account to share the reason behind it. He wrote,
I always knew that @warisha.jk loves baby Donkeys so here’s a wedding gift to her from my side. ♥️ P.S: we didn’t separate this baby Donkey from his mother we brought her along.”
Azlan Shah gifting a baby donkey to his wife
Career
Model
He has been featured in TV commercials for various brands such as Samsung, Domex, Telenor, Careem, and Corn-O.
Azlan Shah in a print advertisment of Careem
In 2018, he was featured in the video of the ATV election campaign.
Telefilm
In 2015, Azlan appeared in the Urdu telefilm ‘Susar Bemuhaar.’
Film
In 2015, he made his Lollywood debut with the Urdu film ‘Moor’ in which he played a supporting role.
Azlan Shah with the cast of Moor
He has played supporting roles in a few other Pakistani films like ‘Jalaibee’ (2015) and ‘Ae Dil Meray Chal Ray’ (2017).
Digital Reality Show
In 2022, he appeared as a host and judge in the online stunt-based reality show ‘Funkaar.’
Azlan Shah as a judge in Funkaar
YouTuber
In 2018, he started his self-titled YouTube channel. Initially, he uploaded videos of his TV commercials on his channel. On 16 August 2018, he uploaded his first vlog ‘Azlan Shah Walks – National Stadium to Sea View’ on his YouTube channel.
Azlan Shah’s first YouTube vlog
Gradually, he started gaining views on his YouTube videos. He came into the limelight with his YouTube vlog ‘When Wild Animal Becomes Friend’ in 2018.
He then started making videos with wild animals. Soon, his videos started gaining thousands of views. His other video which went viral was ‘Can Hyena be a friend’ uploaded in 2020.
Other Work
Azlan has been working for the welfare of wild animals for a very long time. In his teens, he started rescuing stray animals like cats, dogs, and donkeys.
Azlan Shah rescuing the stray animal
He has even kept a few wild animals as his pets. He also owns a pizza joint named ‘Pizza Lounge’ in Karachi, Pakistan.
Pizza Lounge’s TV commercial
Bike Collection
- Harley-Davidson
Azlan Shah sitting on his motorcycle
- Yamaha MT-07
Azlan Shah posing with his Yamaha motorcycle
Facts/Trivia
- Azlan is well-versed in various languages such as English, Urdu, Pashto, and Punjabi.
- One of his favourite quotes is,
I’am not alone my hardships are my companion.”
- He can sing and play the guitar very well. During his college days, he used to perform at various events.
Azlan Shah performing on stage
- He has many pet animals such as cats, dogs and a few wild animals. A few of his pet cats are Libri, Google, and Maxi.
Azlan Shah feeding a cub
- Azlan Shah often smokes cigarettes.
Azlan Shah smoking a cigarette
- His work is managed by the Pakistani celebrity management company Medlar Media.