Afshan Noor Azad-Kazi (née Azad; born 12 February 1988) is a British actress, model, and media personality.[1] She is best known for playing the role of Padma Patil in the Harry Potter film series, beginning in 2005 with Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Afshan Azad | |
|---|---|
আফসান আজাদ | |
 Azad in 2020 | |
| Born | Afshan Noor Azad 12 February 1988 Longsight, Manchester, England |
| Alma mater | University of Salford |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Known for | Padma Patil in the Harry Potter film series |
| Spouse |
Nabil Kazi (m. 2018) |
| Children | 2 |
Early life and education
editAzad was born in Longsight, Manchester, to Bangladeshi parents from Chittagong.[2] She attended Whalley Range High School, and took AS-levels in chemistry, biology, English and business studies at Xaverian College in Rusholme. She went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Design from the University of Salford.[3]
Career
editAzad is known for her performances as Padma Patil in five of the Harry Potter films, starting with 2005's Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. She acquired the role when casting agents visited her school and, after having attended several auditions, chose her for the part. Azad had stated that she had auditioned "just for the fun of it" and surprisingly got the part.[4]
In 2017, Azad guest presented an episode of the CBBC series Marrying Mum & Dad with Ed Petrie whilst Naomi Wilkinson was away.[5]
Advocacy
editIn October 2023, Azad signed an open letter by Artists4Ceasefire to Joe Biden, President of the United States, of artists calling for a ceasefire of the Israeli bombardment of Gaza.[6]
Personal life
editAzad married Nabil Kazi on 19 August 2018. They are based in Worcester.[7] They have two daughters.[8]
On 29 June 2010, Azad’s father and brother appeared in Manchester Magistrates' Court, charged with threatening to kill her after discovering she was dating a non-Muslim.[9] They were released on bail. Azad's brother was charged with "assault occasioning actual bodily harm", whilst Azad stayed with friends in London.[10] On 20 December 2010, Azad did not attend court when the prosecution accepted her brother's guilty plea to assault occasioning actual bodily harm and a judge ruled both men were not guilty of threatening to kill Azad.[11] On 21 January 2011, Azad's brother was imprisoned for six months.[12]
Filmography
editFilm
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire | Padma Patil | |
| 2007 | Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix | ||
| 2009 | Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince | ||
| 2010 | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 | ||
| 2011 | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix | Padma Patil (voice) |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Role | Performer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | U | The Friend | Nissu |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Chung, Gabrielle (12 April 2021). "Harry Potter Actress Afshan Azad Is Pregnant, Expecting First Baby with Husband Nabil Kazi". People. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
- ^ @afshan_azad (30 December 2017). "Neither. I'm from Chittagong" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Halle, Deborah (13 February 2006). "Student off to Hogwarts – again". Manchester: Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 24 June 2009.
- ^ "NR chats to GOF's Patil twins". Newsround. BBC. 17 November 2005. Retrieved 11 February 2007.
- ^ Afshan Azad [@afshan_azad] (8 April 2017). "I can now proudly say I'm guest presenting alongside @edpetrie for an episode of Marrying Mum & Dad for the CBBC ch…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Artists4Ceasefire". Artists4Ceasefire. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ "'Best wedding ever' Afshan shares wedding day snap". Asian Image. 14 August 2018. Archived from the original on 14 August 2018.
- ^ "Harry Potter Star Afshan Azad-Kazi Welcomes Baby No. 2 with Husband Nabil Kazi: 'Beyond Blessed'". People. 28 August 2024.
- ^ "Harry Potter girl's family arrested over threats". ninemsn. 13 September 2009. Archived from the original on 4 July 2010. Retrieved 3 July 2010.
- ^ "Afshan Azad Allegedly Threatened and Assaulted by Family, Say Reports". CNN. 2 July 2010. Archived from the original on 5 July 2010. Retrieved 3 July 2010.
- ^ "Harry Potter actress's brother admits attacking her". BBC News. 20 December 2010. Retrieved 20 December 2010.
- ^ "Harry Potter actress's brother jailed for attacking her". BBC News. 2 July 2010. Retrieved 3 July 2010.
External links
edit- Afshan Azad at IMDb