Faran Tahir

Faran Tahir (born February 16, 1964) is a Pakistani-American film and television actor. Tahir is best known for his role as Raza, the leader of the terrorist organization "The Ten Rings" in Iron Man.

Early life

Tahir was born into an acting Muslim family in Los Angeles, California, where his Pakistani parents had been studying acting and directing at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His father Naeem Tahir is a scholar, researcher, public speaker, columnist, teacher, trainer and dramatist, younger brother Ali & Ali's wife Wajeeah Tahir are also famous PTV personalities. Tahir's father has also acted in the famous Shoaib Mansoor film Khuda Kay Liye along with notable Indian star Naseeruddin Shah.

Growing up in Pakistan, Tahir returned to Los Angeles in 1980.

Career

In 1985, he appeared as Bolshintsov in U.C. Berkeley's production of A Month in the Country. He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with a BA in Theatre before acquiring a graduate degree from the American Repertory Theater's (A.R.T.) Institute for Advanced Theater Training at Harvard University.

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Peca amendments make bad law worse, say digital rights activists

The News International 23 Jan 2025
For a longer view regarding the legal side to the proposed law, we asked Barrister Ali Tahir for his opinion. First off, says Tahir, “this might just be the longest yet most archaic amendment in the history of Peca”.

WATCH: Shamsi and the JSK boys are ‘NSYNC’ to smash out some new SA20 hits

Independent online (SA) 23 Jan 2025
Faf du Plessis, of course, is the lead singer, and he’s joined by Imran Tahir, Devon Conway and Tabraiz Shamsi ... Shamsi and Tahir, however, share a special bond that initially started out as the one the Karate Kid and Mr Miyagi shared.

Delhi elections: AAP govt has failed Okhla, says Asaduddin Owaisi

The Siasat Daily 23 Jan 2025
Owaisi also highlighted the plight of Shifa Ur Rahman and Tahir Hussain, both of whom are currently in jail over their alleged involvement in the 2020 Delhi riots ... wrongfully jailed Shifa and Tahir.

12 arrested, weapons recovered

Urdu Point 23 Jan 2025
<p>SARGODHA, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 23rd Jan, 2025) The police arrested 12 accused from various ...

action against overloaded vehicles ordered

Urdu Point 23 Jan 2025
<p>SARGODHA, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 23rd Jan, 2025) Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Wasim chaired a meeting on Thursday to take ...

Kahuta Police arrest producer of ‘Desi’ liquor

Urdu Point 23 Jan 2025
... to a Rawalpindi Police spokesman, the Tahir Mahmood brewed the alcoholic drink locally and supplied it to his customers.

19 more officers nominated for SMC

The News International 23 Jan 2025
Additional nominations have been made for AIG (Operations) of Police Service CPO Punjab, Lahore Zahid Nawaz, Tahir Pervez and Mazhar Javed of Secretariat Group, Additional Collector of Customs Service ...

SHC turns down plea for staying 26th amendment’s implementation

The News International 23 Jan 2025
The facade of the Sindh High Court building in Karachi. — AFP/File ... The petitioners’ counsel Ali Tahir had filed the application for ad-interim orders seeking suspension of the very enactment/provision of the constitution under consideration ... .

Focus on development, not communal divide: Sandeep Dikshit ahead of Yogi's Delhi rally

International Business Times 23 Jan 2025
Reacting to this, Dikshit told IANS, "It's fine, he is a BJP leader, let him campaign in Delhi ... Calling for a shift in focus, Dikshit urged Adityanath to address development issues ... SC delivers split verdict on Tahir Hussain's interim bail plea ... .

Delhi elections: Parties scale up poll campaign, top party leaders to address rallies

International Business Times 23 Jan 2025
The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has already taken pole position with public rallies, multiple outreach programs and door to door campaigns to seek support ... (With inputs from IAN) ... SC delivers split verdict on Tahir Hussain's interim bail plea ... .

Delhi Assembly polls: Kejriwal promises to prioritise job creation for ending unemployment in Delhi if re-elected

International Business Times 23 Jan 2025
Ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, Kejriwal highlighted his government's past achievements while acknowledging the pressing issue of joblessness ... (With inputs from IANS). Also Read ... SC delivers split verdict on Tahir Hussain's interim bail plea ... .

NCLAT Halts CCI's WhatsApp Ban, Meta to Pay Half Fine

International Business Times 23 Jan 2025
&nbsp;National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has put a stay on the five-year ban imposed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) on WhatsApp for its data-sharing practices ... SC delivers split verdict on Tahir Hussain's interim bail plea ... .

Prosecution's burden to establish conscious possession of contraband by accused: SC

International Business Times 23 Jan 2025
"It is the burden of the prosecution to establish that the contraband was seized from the conscious possession of the accused ... Pardiwala and R Mahadevan ... (With inputs from IANS). Also Read ... SC delivers split verdict on Tahir Hussain's interim bail plea ... .

Like Netaji, youth have to come out of comfort zone for Viksit Bharat: PM Modi ...

International Business Times 23 Jan 2025
Highlighting Netaji's legacy, PM Modi said, "Netaji did not limit himself to his comfort zone ... I thank the people and government of Odisha for hosting this grand event ... Also Read ... SC delivers split verdict on Tahir Hussain's interim bail plea ... .

Sibling rivalry inspires Rubin Hermann to lofty heights with Royals

Independent online (SA) 23 Jan 2025
It was almost 100 runs more than Jordan’s 349 ... He followed it up with another quickfire 19 off 15 balls (1x4x 1x6) on home debut at Boland Park, but was unfortunately undone trying to force the pace with a reverse-sweep against the wily Imran Tahir.

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