Alyy is currently starring as Kabeer in the 2026 mega-hit Maa (Multiverse Entertainment), appearing alongside Sunita Marshall and Aina Asif; the series reached its 59th episode as of April 15, 2026. He also recently concluded a massive run in the ARY Digital thriller-romance Meri Zindagi Hai Tu (November 2025 – March 2026) as Dr. Irfan Ahmed, the complex and protective father of Ayra (Hania Aamir). The Indian TV & Bollywood Era (1990s–2010s): Alyy began his career in Mumbai in the early 90s with iconic shows like Dekh Bhai Dekh (1993) and Banegi Apni Baat. He became a familiar face in Bollywood blockbusters, most notably as J.K. Diwan in Shah Rukh Khan’s Don 2 (2011). In January 2026, he appeared on After Hours with Ushna Shah, where he reflected on his 20-year journey in India and his eventual shift back to Pakistan. Hollywood & Global Footprint: He is Pakistan’s most prolific international export, with roles in the Angelina Jolie starrer A Mighty Heart (2007) and Traitor (2008). In the 2020s, he maintained his global status with Netflix's The Serpent (2020), Apple TV's Shantaram (2022) as Qasim Ali, and Zoya Akhtar's The Archies (2023). Pakistani Television Legacy: Since moving his primary focus to Pakistan, he has dominated the "sophisticated antagonist/patriarch" archetype. Iconic roles include Pakeezah (2016), Mere Humsafar (2022) as Nafees Ahmed, and the 2024 thriller Hadsa. In 2025, he also starred in the BOL network series Sotan as Azaad Hussain. Background & Training: Born on December 6, 1968, in Karachi, he is a British-Pakistani citizen. He is a formally trained actor, having studied under Hima Devi (affiliated with Trinity College London) and holding a diploma in Film and TV Production from London. He is the cousin of the late legendary singer Junaid Jamshed.