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Explore the trajectory of the One Direction star turned brooding R&B singer
Yesterday (12 January) Zayn Malik, one of the most famous popstars on the planet, turned 23. He's achieved more success in those 23 years than most other people put together - and yet, he was never content with just being one fifth of One Direction.
Since quitting the biggest band in the world six months ago, Malik has been working on his solo material - music he hopes will suit his own tastes better than 1D ever could. In anticipation of his new music, and slightly belated celebration of his 23rd birthday, here's a timeline of his life and career.
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