Afshan Azad

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Afshan Azad
আফসান আজাদ
Azad in 2020
Born
Afshan Noor Azad

(1988-02-12) 12 February 1988 (age 36)
Longsight, Manchester, England
Alma materUniversity of Salford
Occupation(s)Actress, model
Years active2005–present
Known forPadma Patil in the Harry Potter film series
Spouse
Nabil Kazi
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(m. 2018)​
Children1

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.

Early life and education[edit]

Azad 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[edit]

Azad 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[edit]

In 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[edit]

Azad married Nabil Kazi on 19 August 2018. They are based in Worcester.[7] On 11 April 2021, the couple announced they were expecting their first child.[8] In July 2021, Azad revealed in an Instagram post that she has given birth to her first child, a baby girl.[9] In April 2024, she announced she was pregnant with the couple's second child.[10]

Assault court case[edit]

When she was 22, Azad's father Abdul and brother Ashraf attacked her because she had a boyfriend who was Hindu.[11][12]

On 29 June 2010, Abdul and Ashraf Azad appeared in Manchester Magistrates' Court, charged with threatening to kill her.[13] They were released on bail. Azad's brother was charged with "assault occasioning actual bodily harm", whilst Azad stayed with friends in London.[14] 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.[15] On 21 January 2011, Azad's brother was imprisoned for six months.[16]

Filmography[edit]

Film

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[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Chung, Gabrielle (12 April 2021). "Harry Potter Actress Afshan Azad Is Pregnant, Expecting First Baby with Husband Nabil Kazi". People. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  2. ^ @afshan_azad (30 December 2017). "Neither. I'm from Chittagong" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  3. ^ Halle, Deborah (13 February 2006). "Student off to Hogwarts – again". Manchester: Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 24 June 2009.
  4. ^ "NR chats to GOF's Patil twins". Newsround. BBC. 17 November 2005. Retrieved 11 February 2007.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "Artists4Ceasefire". Artists4Ceasefire. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
  7. ^ "'Best wedding ever' Afshan shares wedding day snap". Asian Image. 14 August 2018. Archived from the original on 14 August 2018.
  8. ^ "Harry Potter stars reunite for co-star's wedding - see all the photos from the reunion". Hello!. Retrieved 22 August 2018.
  9. ^ "Harry Potter Actress Afshan Azad-Kazi Is Pregnant". www.thebump.com. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  10. ^ "'Harry Potter' Star Afshan Azad-Kazi Is Pregnant! Expecting Baby No. 2 with Husband Nabil Kazi". Peoplemag. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  11. ^ Black, Caroline (2 July 2010). "Afshan Azad Allegedly Threatened and Assaulted by Family, Say Reports". Crimesider. London: CBS News. Archived from the original on 4 July 2010. Retrieved 3 July 2010.
  12. ^ Piazza, Jo (26 March 2015). "'Harry Potter' Star in Family Feud Over Hindu Beau". Fox News. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
  13. ^ "Harry Potter girl's family arrested over threats". ninemsn. 13 September 2009. Archived from the original on 4 July 2010. Retrieved 3 July 2010.
  14. ^ "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.
  15. ^ "Harry Potter actress's brother admits attacking her". BBC News. 20 December 2010. Retrieved 20 December 2010.
  16. ^ "Harry Potter actress's brother jailed for attacking her". BBC News. 2 July 2010. Retrieved 3 July 2010.

External links[edit]

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