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{{Infobox person
| name = Arfi Lamba
| image = https://images.app.goo.gl/Yjb58ogjJp2pWiMY7
| caption = Arfi Lamba (first from right).
| birth_place = [[Moga, Punjab]]
| nationality = Indian
| occupation = Actor, Producer
| years_active = 2008–present
| mother = Kamal Lamba
| father = Upinder Singh Lamba
| website = arfilamba.com
| signature = [[File:Arfi Lamba Signature.png|Arfi Lamba's Signature]]
}}

'''Arfi Lamba''' is an Indian-born actor, producer, entertainer, philosopher, and humanist who has appeared in films, television shows, theatre productions, television commercials, and print advertisements. His acting debut on screen came in 2008 with the film ''[[Slumdog Millionaire]]''. He is known for his role in the action-comedy film ''[[Singh Is Bliing]]'', directed by Prabhu Deva and co-starring Akshay Kumar, Amy Jackson, Lara Dutta and Kay Kay Menon.<ref name=":0">tribuneindia.com [http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/life-style/not-blinded-by-the-bling/126920.html "tribuneindialifestyle.com"], 2015-09-01</ref>

He lives in Mumbai and is now also co-owner and promoter of Bombay Berlin Film Productions, along with Katharina Suckale.

== Early life and education ==
Born in Punjab, India, he attended Thapar University, former Institute of Engineering and Technology, where he pursued a Bachelor of Science in Engineering. Before becoming an actor, he worked as an engineer at Engineers India Limited, Delhi and was a part of process designed for refineries.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/interview-akshay-kumar-has-been-inspiration-says-actor-producer-arfi-lamba-700692|title=Interview: Akshay Kumar has been an inspiration, says actor-producer Arfi Lamba|last=Mehta|first=Ankita|newspaper=International Business Times, India Edition|language=en|access-date=2016-10-24}}</ref>

In 2008, he moved to Mumbai and received his performing arts training from [[Dinesh Thakur|Shri Dinesh Thakur]], Mahabano Modi Kotwal and Vinod Nahri of the Ank Theatre Group. To further polish his skills through 2008 to 2015, Lamba participated in workshops in Berlin, Cannes and Mumbai studying acting and dance under [[Nancy Bishop]], Teresa Harder, Karin Seven, Bharti Jaffery, [[Atul Mongia]] and [[Neeraj Kabi]].

During the 33rd Cairo International Film Festival he was honored for being a part of the award-winning film ''Slumdog Millionaire'' along with Irrfan Khan and Anil Kapoor.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=http://www.filmfare.com/interviews/the-fugly-truth-arfi-lamba-6371.html|title=The fugly truth - Arfi Lamba|newspaper=filmfare.com|access-date=2016-10-13}}</ref>

== Acting career ==
After realising he wanted to be an actor, Lamba gained national exposure when he began acting professionally on the stage. One of his first substantial roles was in the acclaimed musical play ''Anjor Kaya'', a debut production of Prarambh Performing Arts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/In+the+city/1/25286.html|title=In the city|website=indiatoday.intoday.in|access-date=2016-03-17}}</ref> He garnered recognition for his performances in highly praised Indo-Pakistan partition drama ''Jis Lahore'' ''Nai Dekhya,'' social satirical play ''Chabi,'' and murder mystery play ''Tere Pyar Mein''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.arfilamba.com|title=Arfi Lamba|website=www.arfilamba.com|access-date=2016-03-17}}</ref>

In addition to stage roles, Lamba appeared in short films including ''Shunyata'' (2007) and ''A Perfect Murder'' (2007) and Rohan Sabharwal's film ''Shades of Grey'', critically acclaimed in London and other short film festival circuits. He played one of the lead roles in the romantic film ''[[Prague (2013 film)|Prague]]'' (in which he portrayed Chandan Roy Sanyal's alter ego), which received critical acclaim but did not do well at the box office. Lamba played a pivotal role in Kabir Sadanand's action-comedy film ''[[Fugly (film)|Fugly]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://in.style.yahoo.com/news/fugly-last-film-social-conscience-ians-movie-review-124403095.html|title='Fugly' - at last, a film with social conscience (IANS Movie Review - Rating: ****)|access-date=2016-10-24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/fugly/critic-review/|title=Fugly Review - Bollywood Hungama|last=Hungama|first=Bollywood|website=Bollywood Hungama|language=en-US|access-date=2016-10-24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.mensxp.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/23014-mensxp-exclusive-bollywood-movie-review-fugly-2014_.html|title=Bollywood Movie Fugly (2014) Critics Review And Rating|last=Team|first=MensXP|newspaper=mensxp.com|access-date=2016-10-24}}</ref> His television performance credits include AXN television's ''Man’s World'' episode featuring ''What men want;'' and Star Plus' ''Prithvi Raj Chauhan'' - historical costume Drama about a brave Indian prince. He has had appearances in award-winning National College student's film ''An Open road with a dead end,''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.arfilamba.com/#/BIOGRAPHY-02-02/|title=Arfi Lamba|website=www.arfilamba.com|access-date=2016-03-17}}</ref> and a corporate film for Procter & Gamble.

With his athletic personality, and fresh appeal, the actor bagged modelling assignments to walk the ramp for Pantaloons Fashion Brand, Shopper's Stop mall, and Balaji Telefilms. He has featured in TV commercials including for ''Polo Mint, Good Milk, 9X Channel, Bathroom singer, TLC television commercial, Live TV Network, Karaoke Brand With Priti Jhangiani.''

Throughout his career, the actor has been featured<ref name="Shiverdecker">{{Cite web|url=http://movies.blog.austin360.com/2016/03/13/sxsw-film-review-loev-succeeds/|title=SXSW film 'Loev' succeeds {{!}} Austin Movie Blog|last=Shiverdecker|first=Matt|access-date=2016-10-24}}</ref> on several print media outlets including ''Lancel, Paris, Air Sahara inhouse magazine, Donear Suitings, Calendar for Escotel, Woman’s Era Editorial Shoot, Hercules Health drink, and CMS Computer Education.''

He has been signed on by a boutique talent management company, Empire Agency, to represent him for the rest of the world, while in India he is represented by Viniyard Films.

== Bombay Berlin Film Productions ==
Lamba along with Katharina Suckale, is the owner and promoter of Bombay Berlin Film Production, a one-of-a-kind Indo-European Film Production house.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/crossing-cinematic-borders/article9001444.ece|title=Crossing cinematic borders|last=Rosario|first=Kennith|date=2016-08-18|newspaper=The Hindu|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|access-date=2016-10-13}}</ref>

''[[Prague (2013 film)|Prague]]'' was the first film the company co-produced. A psychological thriller and romance in which Lamba played a pivotal role, it was released in 2012 to critical acclaim, though it did not perform well in the box office.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/Prague/movie-review/23168354.cms|title=Prague Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=2016-10-13}}</ref> The Marathi film ''Maunraag'' was their second such co-production, which even featured in the Indian International Film Festival of South Africa.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/six-pune-films-reach-african-shores/15017034|title=Six Pune films reach African shores|newspaper=mid-day|access-date=2016-10-13}}</ref>

Their debut in-house production feature ''LOEV'', a love saga between three men,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/i-am-trying-to-do-my-bit-by-making-loev-says-arfi-lamba/956570|title="I am trying to do my bit by making Loev", says Arfi Lamba|last=FPJ|first=Bureau|website=www.freepressjournal.in|language=en-GB|access-date=2016-10-24}}</ref> made its world premiere in a prestigious Tallinn International Film Festival and competed for the Best Debut Feature and Best Debut Film awards in November 2015.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.jamuura.com/blog/sudhanshu-sarias-loev-in-competition-at-tallinn-black-nights-film-festival/|title=Sudhanshu Saria's 'Loev' To Play in Competition at Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival! - Jamuura Blog|date=2015-11-18|newspaper=Jamuura Blog|language=en-US|access-date=2016-10-13}}</ref> The film sold five territories,<ref name=":2" /> and saw its Indian debut at the 18th MAMI [[Mumbai Film Festival]] 2016, all to very positive reviews.<ref name="Shiverdecker"/><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://pandolin.com/experience-loev-at-mami/|title=Experience 'LOEV' at MAMI|last=Pandolin|date=2016-10-15|newspaper=Pandolin|language=en-US|access-date=2016-10-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170727043801/https://pandolin.com/experience-loev-at-mami/|archive-date=27 July 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-loev-same-sex-indian-romance-20160523-snap-story.html|title='LOEV': A love story that could change Bollywood|last=Times|first=Los Angeles|website=Los Angeles Times|access-date=2016-10-24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://thinkprogress.org/loev-film-review-99606d5831d8#.vuuxu6r9x|title=Indian film 'Loev' shows self-acceptance in an unaccepting society|last=Ford|first=Zack|date=2016-10-21|newspaper=ThinkProgress|access-date=2016-10-24}}</ref>

Aside from '<nowiki/>''LOEV,''' Bombay Berlin Film Productions has also co-produced the first ever Myanmar-French-German-Taiwanese collaboration - ''The Road To Mandalay,''<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.screendaily.com/festivals/cannes/midi-zs-road-to-mandalay-secures-german-co-producer/5103979.article|title=Midi Z's 'Road To Mandalay' secures German co-producer|access-date=2016-10-24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.catchnews.com/bollywood-news/interview-indians-are-homophobic-and-i-am-trying-to-do-my-bit-by-making-loev-aarif-lamba-bollywood-latest-news-1476701239.html|title=Interview: Indians are homophobic and I am trying to do my bit by making Loev: Arfi Lamba|newspaper=CatchNews.com|access-date=2016-10-24}}</ref> a tragic love story about two immigrants leaving Myanmar for Taiwan in search of a better life.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiewire.com/2016/08/the-road-to-mandalay-trailer-midi-z-venice-international-film-festival-2016-1201721285/|title=The Road To Mandalay Trailer: Two Illegal Immigrants Fall in Love {{!}} IndieWire|last=Murthi|first=Vikram|website=www.indiewire.com|access-date=2016-10-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.screendaily.com/festivals/cannes/midi-zs-road-to-mandalay-secures-german-co-producer/5103979.article|title=Midi Z's 'Road To Mandalay' secures German co-producer|access-date=2016-10-13}}</ref> The film has been across many film festivals including the Venice Film Festival, The Toronto International Film Festival, the Busan International Film Festival and the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.screendaily.com/features/venice-buzz-title-midi-z-talks-biggest-production-to-date-the-road-to-mandalay/5108890.article|title=Venice buzz title: Midi Z talks biggest production to date 'The Road To Mandalay'|access-date=2016-10-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tiff.net/films/the-road-to-mandalay/|title=The Road to Mandalay|website=www.tiff.net|access-date=2016-10-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161002113957/http://www.tiff.net/films/the-road-to-mandalay/|archive-date=2 October 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mumbaifilmfestival.com/programmeDetail/57|title=Mumbai Academy of Moving Image - ProgrammeDetail Site|website=www.mumbaifilmfestival.com|access-date=2016-10-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://schemamag.ca/2016/10/03/viff-2016-the-road-to-mandalay/|title=VIFF 2016 {{!}} The Road To Mandalay|website=Schema Magazine|access-date=2016-10-24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://sgiff.com/browse-all-films/road-to-mandalay/|title=The Road To Mandalay {{!}} SGIFF 2016|newspaper=Singapore International Film Festival|language=en-US|access-date=2016-10-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161024153226/http://sgiff.com/browse-all-films/road-to-mandalay/|archive-date=24 October 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> The film has also been nominated for six Golden Horse Awards and won the FEDEORA award for best film.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://sgiff.com/wp-content/uploads/Media-Release-Nominee-for-six-awards-at-the-2016-Golden-Horse-Awards-The-Road-to-Mandalay-to-Premiere-in-Spore.pdf|title=Nominee for six awards at the 2016 Golden Horse Awards The Road to Mandalay|date=2016-10-03|via=Singapore International Film Festival|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161024152548/http://sgiff.com/wp-content/uploads/Media-Release-Nominee-for-six-awards-at-the-2016-Golden-Horse-Awards-The-Road-to-Mandalay-to-Premiere-in-Spore.pdf|archive-date=24 October 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aedu/201609100006.aspx|title='The Road to Mandalay' wins FEDEORA Award for Best Film in Venice {{!}} Culture {{!}} FOCUS TAIWAN - CNA ENGLISH NEWS|access-date=2016-10-13}}</ref>

Lamba was on the jury of 22nd Cairo International Children’s film festival 2015.

== Filmography ==
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="text-align:center;"
! Year
! Title
! Role
! Notes
|-
|
|
|
|
|-
| 2018
| ''The Idiot''
| Abdul||
|-
| 2018
| ''Gift''
| Kiran||
|-
| 2018
| ''[[Shinaakht]]''
| Idrish||
|-
| 2015
| ''[[Singh Is Bliing]]''
| Pappy
|<ref name=":0" />
|-
|2015
|''Marry Me!''
|Mr. Lamba
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2261829/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm|title=Marry Me! Full Cast and Crew|website=IMDB}}</ref>
|-
| 2014
| ''[[Fugly (2014 film)|Fugly]]''
| Aditya
|<ref name=":1" />
|-
| 2012
| ''[[Prague (2013 film)|Prague]]''
| Arfi
|<ref name=Praguepost.com>{{cite news|last=Noble |first=Will |date=14 September 2011 |title=Around Town: The personality of Prague Indian psycho-thriller depicts Czech capital as a character |url=http://www.praguepost.com/tempo/10177-around-town-the-personality-of-prague.html |work=[[The Prague Post]] |accessdate=4 June 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110928175049/http://www.praguepost.com/tempo/10177-around-town-the-personality-of-prague.html |archivedate=28 September 2011 }}</ref>
|-
| 2008
| ''[[Slumdog Millionaire]]''
| Actor
|<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/i-want-to-be-a-trendsetter-arfi-lamba/article6082099.ece|title=I want to be a trendsetter: Arfi Lamba|last=Rajendra|first=Ranjani|date=2014-06-04|newspaper=The Hindu|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|access-date=2016-10-13}}</ref>
|}

== Theatre ==
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%"
|- style="text-align:center;"
! Year
! Title
! Role
|-
| 2009
| ''Anjor Kaaya''<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-saifee-doctor-has-his-wish-granted-1228450|title=Saifee doctor has his wish granted {{!}} Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|date=2009-02-07|newspaper=dna|language=en-US|access-date=2016-10-13}}</ref>
| Actor
|-
| 2005-2006
| ''Chabi''
| Actor
|-
| 2005-2006
| ''Jis Lahore Nahin Vekheya''
| Actor
|-
| 2005-2006
| ''Tere Pyar Me''
| Actor
|}

== Awards ==
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%"
|- style="text-align:center;"
! Year
! Award
! Category
|-
| 2018
| ''Udyod Rattan Award''
| Best Entrepreneur (Bombay Berlin Film Productions)
|-
| 2018
| ''3rd Lake City International Film Festival''
| Best Actor (The Idiot)
|-
| 2018
| ''Kala-Samruddhi International Short Film Festival''
| Best Actor (The Idiot)
|}

== References ==
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