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Afshan Azad Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 23, 2026 • 3 min read

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Quick Info

Date of birth12 February 1989

Age37 years

BirthplaceLongsight, Manchester, England

ProfessionActor and Model

NationalityBritish

Marital statusMarried

SpouseNabil Kazi

FamilyFather: Abdul Azad; Brother: Ashraf Azad; Mother: Name not known

Afshan Azad Biography

British actress and model Afshan Azad is best known for playing Padma Patil in the Harry Potter films.

Early life and background
Afshan Azad Kazi was born on 12 February 1989 in Longsight, Manchester, England, into a British family of Bangladeshi descent. She grew up in Manchester and attended Whalley Range High School before moving on to Xaverian College in Rusholme. Azad studied at the University of Salford, where she completed a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Design. She has described an early interest in journalism while at school.

Career
Azad made her screen debut as Padma Patil in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) and went on to reprise the role across the Harry Potter film series, including appearances in Order of the Phoenix (2007), Half-Blood Prince (2009), Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (2010), and Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011). The Padma Patil character gained notable recognition among the franchise’s supporting cast, including a Pop! toy produced in the character’s likeness.

Outside of acting, Azad has built experience in media and creative roles. She worked as a business developer for a broadcast media company called Key Media Eleven in 2011, held a quality-controller role at AKA Creative Ltd, and in February 2015 began working as a creative director at Desser and Company Limited, a retail business in Manchester.

Azad has also appeared on television in guest spots, including a presenting appearance on an episode of the CBBC series Marrying Mum & Dad alongside Ed Petrie. In addition to on-screen work, she has produced makeup, lifestyle, and fashion videos for her self-titled YouTube channel.

Public profile
Azad’s physical profile is frequently noted in public references: she is listed at 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) with black hair and black eyes. She holds British nationality and practices Islam. Sources describe her food preference as non-vegetarian and list a few personal interests and preferences such as a liking for biryani and prawn dishes, the song “Pillow Talk” by Zayn Malik, and a preference for the makeup brand Huda Beauty. Reports also mention that she has owned a Jaguar.

Her personal life has been the subject of public reporting. In 2010 an incident involving family members and a former relationship led to court proceedings; reporting from that period records that Azad had been dating a Hindu man and that her brother was subsequently charged and later imprisoned in connection with an assault case heard at Manchester Magistrates’ Court.

Azad married Nabil Kazi on 19 August 2018. She announced a pregnancy in April 2021 and in July 2021 shared that she and her husband had welcomed a baby girl.

Latest updates
Azad has continued to maintain a public presence through social media and online content, sharing aspects of her family life, beauty, fashion, and lifestyle on platforms where she is active. Her past entertainment work remains most widely recognized for the Padma Patil role in the Harry Potter films.

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Recent Work

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Feature film debut as Padma Patil (2005).

2005
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Appeared as Padma Patil (2007).

2007
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Appeared as Padma Patil (2009).

2009
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1

Appeared as Padma Patil (2010).

2010
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Career Highlights

  1. Made screen debut as Padma Patil in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005).
  2. Reprised the Padma Patil role across five Harry Potter films through 2011.
  3. Worked in media and creative roles including business development and creative direction.
  4. Created makeup, lifestyle, and fashion content for her YouTube channel.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Afshan Azad born?

Afshan Azad was born on 12 February 1989.

What is Afshan Azad known for?

Afshan Azad is known for actor and Model.

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Afshan Azad's marital status is listed as Married.

Who is Afshan Azad married to?

Afshan Azad is publicly listed as married to Nabil Kazi.