Social media influencer Adnan Zafar, popularly known as Ken Doll, has shared the interesting story behind his identity and fame.
Appearing on Tabish Hashmi’s show Hasna Mana Hai, Zafar opened up about how he got his name and public persona.
According to him, he became Ken Doll due to public demand. While living in Dubai, people would often tell him that his body was well-proportioned, his facial structure, especially the jawline was perfect, and that he looked just like Ken from Barbie movies.
“People used to say these things to me, and I was really influenced by that. That’s when I decided I wanted to become Ken.”
He further explained that since he had studied business and was already active on social media, he saw an opportunity. “I thought, why not turn this identity into a business?” he added.
He chose “Ken” as his username on social media, and as soon as he did, he began gaining immense popularity. His follower count increased rapidly, various brands started contacting him, and he received collaboration offers from different countries.
He clarified that this was not just a character but a “lifestyle”.
“To maintain this persona, I have to take special care of my health and lifestyle—what I eat and what I do.”
According to Ken Doll, when he introduced his inner Faisalabadi humor to the public, it created a unique blend of beauty and comedy, which his fans loved.
During the show , he was also asked whether he faced criticism from his family or relatives due to this lifestyle.
“Criticism exists everywhere, and it mostly comes when someone is doing better than others. But I don’t give such things much importance.”
“I was like that even in school. I used to participate in many activities like skits, dramas, music and everything like that. My school never stopped me, and supported my creative side,” he added.
His videos are widely shared on Instagram and has over 2.4 million followers on the platform.