Imran Ashraf facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Imran Ashraf
عمران اشرف
Imran Ashraf in 2022
Born	Imran Ashraf Awan (1989-09-11) 11 September 1989 (age 35) Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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.

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:

Telefilms

Imran Ashraf has also acted in several telefilms, which are movies made for television.

Films

In 2022, Imran Ashraf made his debut in films.

Television Shows

Here is the talk show Imran Ashraf hosts:

Awards and Recognition

Imran Ashraf has won and been nominated for several awards for his acting and writing.