Ali Mohammad Zafar (born 18 May 1980) is a Pakistani singer-songwriter, model, actor and painter. Zafar started out on Pakistani TV before becoming a popular musician. He then also established a career in Hindi cinema and his success led many Pakistani actors to venture into Hindi films. He has received five Lux Style Awards and a Filmfare Award nomination.
Question: Zafar was a popular musician before starring on tv. True, False, or Neither? 