Zaid Darbar
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| Born | 24 October 1995 (age 30) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Graduate |
| Occupation | Dancer, Actor, Content Creator, Social Media Influencer |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Known for | Dance videos, social media content, The Alliance |
| Notable works | Tum Mil Jao Close Relation Tera Kya Hota The Alliance (2026) |
| Awards | Digital content creator and social media personality |
| Parents | Ismail Darbar (father), Farzana Shaikh (mother) |
| Religion | Islam |
Zaid Ismail Darbar is an Indian dancer, actor, content creator and social media influencer. He first got noticed on TikTok, with dance bits, lip-syncs , and those quick comedy clips before he slowly moved his energy over to Instagram and YouTube. People also know he’s the son of the well known Bollywood music director Ismail Darbar and he is married to actress Gauahar Khan. Zaid is usually talked about for his dance performances, digital content, music video appearances, and those collaborations with lifestyle and fashion brands.
Early life and education
Zaid Darbar was born on 24 October 1995 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, into a family that’s deeply connected with the Indian entertainment scene. His father Ismail Darbar is a recognized Bollywood music composer, and his mother is Farzana Shaikh. Growing up around that creative atmosphere, Zaid picked up an early liking for choreography , acting, and performing art things.
He finished his schooling in Mumbai then later graduated from college. During those student years, he did dance training, and little by little he started building an interest in content creation and digital entertainment.
Career
Zaid Darbar started his professional path as a dance instructor , before he really got that big recognition on TikTok, where his dance routines , lip-sync videos ,and also those comedic bits pulled in millions of people as followers. After the TikTok ban happened in India, he moved his momentum over to Instagram and YouTube, and there he kept posting dance reels, lifestyle stuff, travel vlogs, plus collaborations with celebrities and well known brands.
Outside of social media, Zaid also showed up in a number of music videos, like Tum Mil Jao, Close Relation, and Tera Kya Hota. He has done stage shows too, entertainment events, and countless dance performances across India.
In 2026, Zaid Darbar took part as a contestant in Amazon Prime Video’s reality competition series The Alliance. Honestly, their presence got a lot of coverage in the media, and it also helped Zaid reach a much broader television audience.
Zaid is still active as a digital creator, dancer, actor, and influencer. He keeps working through brand collaborations, live shows, music videos, and of course social media content.
Notable works
- Popular dance and comedy content creator on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
- Featured in music videos including Tum Mil Jao, Close Relation, and Tera Kya Hota.
- Contestant on Amazon Prime Video's reality show The Alliance (2026).
- Brand collaborations with leading fashion, lifestyle, fitness, and consumer brands.
- Live dance performances and entertainment shows across India.
Achievements and recognition
Zaid Darbar is seen as one of India’s more notable digital entertainers. He built a big fanbase across different social media platforms, and he managed to shift from TikTok to Instagram and YouTube without losing momentum. His popularity stays up because his content is mainly dance, lifestyle, and entertainment.
Because of his work, he has gotten collaborations with many national and international brands, while his appearances in music videos and live shows also helped widen his audience. More recently his part in Amazon Prime Video’s reality show The Alliance (2026) became kinda a turning point for him, giving him broader recognition with mainstream TV viewers, alongside his digital success.
Personal life
Zaid Darbar, he married actress and television personality Gauahar Khan on 25 December 2020, after they both announced their engagement earlier in the year. The two keep putting up little snippets of their personal life and also their work life on social media, and honestly they’re often named among India’s most followed celebrity pairs. They have two sons too, including Zehaan.
Filmography
Music videos
| Year | Title | Role |
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| Various | Tum Mil Jao | Featured artist |
| Various | Close Relation | Featured artist |
| Various | Tera Kya Hota | Featured artist |