Happy Birthday Zayn Malik: East Bowling's career in pictures so far

The East Bowling-born star first hit the headlines as a member of one of music’s biggest ever boy bands; One Direction.

Malik departed the group in 2015 and the other members went on hiatus in 2016. Their last televised performance together was in December 2015.

His solo career got off to a strong start and his 2016 single Pillowtalk, from the album Mind Of Mine, was a worldwide smash. It led to Malik becoming the first British male artist to debut at number one in both the UK and US.

Vibez Video Out Now!https://t.co/hGyACtrE83 pic.twitter.com/1hfRFPVeHE

— zayn (@zaynmalik) January 8, 2021

He is back with new music, including single Vibez, and welcomed his first child with model partner Gigi Hadid, 25, last year.

The couple are yet to reveal their daughter's name and have been careful not to show her face in pictures they have shared.

He now lives in the USA and last made a public appearance in Bradford when he attended a City game at Valley Parade in Christmas 2019.

Here are a few images of the singer’s career so far; from One Direction group member to one of the biggest singers in the world:

Zayn and Bradford City striker Clayton Donaldson pictured at Valley Parade in 2019

Zayn and One Direction in 2012

Zayn and his mum, Tricia Malik, pictured in 2013

Zayn picks up another award

Making time for his fans in 2013

Zayn as a Harry Potter avatar for a new mobile phone game

Outside a HMV store in 2010

One Direction inside HMV in Bradford in 2011

Tong High School students show their support for Zayn while he was on X Factor