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Imran Ashraf
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عمران اشرف | |
![]() Imran Ashraf in 2022
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Imran Ashraf Awan
11 September 1989 Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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Occupation | Actor Screenwriter Host |
Years active | 2011–present |
Spouse(s) |
Kiran Ashfaq
(m. 2018; div. 2022) |
Children | 1 |
Imran Ashraf Awan (born September 11, 1989) is a famous Pakistani actor, screenwriter, and host. He is well-known for his amazing acting in many TV shows.
Imran Ashraf has been praised for his roles in popular TV series like Dil Lagi (2016) and Alif Allah Aur Insaan (2017–2018). He is especially famous for playing a character named 'Bhola' in Ranjha Ranjha Kardi (2018–2019). For this role, he won the Best TV Actor award at the 19th Lux Style Awards.
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Early Life and Family
Imran Ashraf was born on September 11, 1989, in Peshawar, a city in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. His father worked as a banker. His family originally comes from Sialkot, a city in Punjab.
In 2018, Imran Ashraf married Kiran Ashfaq. They had a son named Roham Ashraf. The couple later divorced in 2022.
Imran Ashraf's Career Journey
Becoming an Actor
Imran Ashraf started acting as a child in the TV show Boota from Toba Tek Singh in 1999. As an adult, he made his official acting debut in 2011 with the show Wafa Kaisi Kahan Ka Ishq. He had moved to Karachi in 2010 to pursue his acting dreams.
In 2017, he played a transgender person in Alif Allah Aur Insaan, which earned him an award at the 6th Hum Awards. His performance as 'Bhola' in Ranjha Ranjha Kardi in 2018 was a big turning point. This role made him a leading actor and won him the Lux Style Award for Best TV Actor - Viewer's Choice.
Talented Screenwriter
Besides acting, Imran Ashraf is also a talented writer. In 2018, he wrote the TV drama Tabeer, where he also acted. He was nominated for Best Writer at the 7th Hum Awards for this work.
In 2020, he wrote another TV series called Mushk, and he also starred in it.
Hosting TV Shows
In 2023, Imran Ashraf started a new role as a host for the comedy talk show Mazaaq Raat. This show is broadcast on Dunya News, a popular Pakistani news channel.
Notable Works
Television Serials
Imran Ashraf has appeared in many television serials. Here are some of his most well-known roles:
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1999 | Boota from Toba Tek Singh | Child role | Child star |
2011 | Wafa Kaisi Kahan Ka Ishq | Ghalib | Adult debut |
2014 | Mere Meherbaan | Shehryar | |
2016 | Dil Lagi | Dastageer | |
2016-2017 | Khuda Mera Bhi Hai | Zaahir | |
2017-2018 | Alif Allah Aur Insaan | Shammu | Won an award |
2018 | Tabeer | Yasir | Also wrote the script |
2018-2019 | Ranjha Ranjha Kardi | Ghulam Mohiuddin; Bhola | Won Best TV Actor award |
2019 | Inkaar | Rehan Chaudhary | |
2020-2021 | Mushk | Adam | Also wrote the script |
2020-2021 | Raqs e Bismil | Moosa | |
2022 | Badzaat | Wali | |
2023 | Heer Da Hero | Hero Butt |
Telefilms
Imran Ashraf has also acted in several telefilms, which are movies made for television.
Year | Title | Role |
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2018 | Parda | |
2021 | Hum Tum | Aliyan |
2023 | Piyar Ke Naghmay | Mangu |
Films
In 2022, Imran Ashraf made his debut in films.
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2022 | Dum Mastam | Sikandar | Debut film |
Television Shows
Here is the talk show Imran Ashraf hosts:
Year | Title | Role |
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2023–present | Mazaaq Raat | Host |
Awards and Recognition
Imran Ashraf has won and been nominated for several awards for his acting and writing.
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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2018 | 6th Hum Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Alif Allah Aur Insaan | Won |
2019 | 7th Hum Awards | Best Writer Drama Serial | Tabeer | Nominated |
2020 | 19th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor (Viewers' Choice) | Ranjha Ranjha Kardi | Won |
2021 | 20th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor (Viewers' Choice) | Kahin Deep Jale | Nominated |
2022 | 8th Hum Awards | Best Actor Popular | Raqs e Bismil | Nominated |
2022 | 21st Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor (Critics' Choice) | Raqs e Bismil | Nominated |
2023 | 22nd Lux Style Awards | Best Film Actor | Dum Mastam | Nominated |