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Imran Ashraf
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![]() 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 on September 11, 1989) is a talented Pakistani actor, screenwriter, and host. He is well-known for his amazing performances in many TV shows.
Imran Ashraf has been praised for his acting in popular TV series like Dil Lagi (2016) and Alif Allah Aur Insaan (2017–2018). He is especially famous for playing the character '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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About Imran Ashraf
Imran Ashraf was born in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. His father worked as a banker. His family originally came from Sialkot, Punjab.
In 2018, Imran Ashraf married Kiran Ashfaq. They had a son named Roham Ashraf. The couple divorced in 2022.
Imran Ashraf's Career
Becoming an Actor
Imran Ashraf started acting as a child in the show Boota from Toba Tek Singh in 1999. He later moved to Karachi in 2010. His first adult role was in Wafa Kaisi Kahan Ka Ishq in 2011.
In 2017, he played a transgender person in Alif Allah Aur Insaan. This role earned him an award at the 6th Hum Awards. His role as Bhola in Ranjha Ranjha Kardi in 2018 made him a very popular actor. He won the Lux Style Award for Best TV Actor - Viewer's choice for this role.
Writing for TV
Imran Ashraf is also a screenwriter. In 2018, he wrote and acted in the drama series Tabeer. He was even nominated for Best Writer at the 7th Hum Awards.
Later, in 2020, he wrote and acted in another TV show called Mushk.
Hosting Shows
Since 2023, Imran Ashraf has been the host of the comedy talk show Mazaaq Raat. This shows his versatility as an entertainer.
TV Shows and Movies
Television Serials
Year | Title | Role | Screenwriter | Network | Notes |
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1999 | Boota from Toba Tek Singh | PTV | Child actor | ||
2010-2011 | Wafa Kaisi Kahan Ka Ishq | Ghalib | Hum TV | First adult role | |
2012 | Nadamat | ||||
Jazeera | Bilal | Urdu 1 | |||
Baandi | Kamyar | ARY Digital | |||
Ab Ke Sawan Barsay | Express TV | ||||
2012-2013 | Hisar E Ishq | Urdu 1 | |||
2013-2015 | Meri Maa | Adnan | Geo TV | ||
2013 | Kaala Jadu (season 2) | ARY Digital | |||
Kohar | Urdu 1 | ||||
Noor e Nazar | Imroze | PTV Home | |||
Woh | Hum TV | ||||
2014 | Jhooti | Express TV | |||
Gumaan | |||||
Mere Meherbaan | Shehryar | Hum TV | |||
Shehr-e-Ajnabi | Sufiyan | A-Plus | |||
Chingari | Express TV | ||||
Rangbaaz | |||||
Noori | TV One | ||||
Sadqay Tumhare | Hum TV | ||||
Meka Aur Susral | Sarmad Chaudhry | ARY Digital | |||
Roothi Roothi Zindagi | Express TV | ||||
2015 | Mohabbat Aag Si | Arshad | Hum TV | ||
Pardes | Jawad | ||||
Abro | Hamid | ||||
Ishq Nachaya | Ramzi | Express TV | |||
Faltu Larki | Tabish | A-Plus | |||
Jhoot | Jamal | Hum TV | |||
2015-2016 | Gul-e-Rana | Ashar | |||
2016 | Dil Lagi | Dastageer | ARY Digital | ||
Baba Ki Rani | Sajid | ||||
2016-2017 | Bad Gumaan | Jawad | Hum TV | ||
Shehrnaz | Nofil | Urdu 1 | |||
Khuda Mera Bhi Hai | Zaahir | ARY Digital | |||
Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain (Season 2) | Various characters | Hum TV | Appeared in several episodes | ||
2017 | Dil-e-Jaanam | Haris | |||
2017-2018 | Alif Allah Aur Insaan | Shammu | |||
Toh Dil Ka Kia Hua | Tipu | ||||
Main Maa Nahi Banna Chahti | Faris | ||||
2018 | Tabeer | Yasir | ![]() |
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Paimanay | Urdu 1 | ||||
Lashkara | Sunny | ARY Digital | |||
Dil Mom Ka Diya | Azhar | ||||
Kabhi Band Kabhi Baja | Hassan | Express TV | Episode 17 | ||
2018-2019 | Ranjha Ranjha Kardi | Ghulam Mohiuddin; Bhola | Hum TV | ||
Siskiyan | BOL TV | ||||
2019 | Jaal | Zaid | Hum TV | ||
Inkaar | Rehan Chaudhary | ||||
Rani Nokrani | Abdullah | Express TV | |||
Kahin Deep Jaley | Zeeshan | Geo TV | |||
2020-2021 | Mushk | Adam | ![]() |
Hum TV | |
Raqs e Bismil | Moosa | ||||
2022 | Badzaat | Wali | Geo TV | ||
Chaudhry and Sons | Billu | ||||
2023 | Heer Da Hero | Hero Butt | |||
2023-2024 | Namak Haram | Mureed | Hum TV | ||
2025 | Masoom | Dilshad Faisalabadi | |||
Ghulam Badshah Sundri | Ghulam | Green Entertainment |
Films
Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
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2022 | Dum Mastam | Sikandar | Mohammed Ehteshamuddin | His first film |
2024 | Kattar Karachi | Sikandar | Abdul Wali Baloch | A short film |
2025 | Enna Nu Rehna Sehna Nai Aunda | TBA | Rupan Ban and Surinder Arora | His first Punjabi film |
Television Shows
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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2023–present | Mazaaq Raat | Host | Dunya News |
Music Video
Year | Title | Details | Ref. |
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2022 | Tera Deewana | By Adnan Dhool |
Awards and Nominations
Imran Ashraf has won several awards for his acting. He is recognized for his strong performances in TV dramas.
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
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2017 | 5th Hum Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Gul-e-Rana | Nominated | |
2018 | 6th Hum Awards | 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 | Kahin Deep Jale | Nominated | ||
2022 | 8th Hum Awards | Best Actor Popular | Raqs e Bismil | Nominated | |
Best Actor Jury | Nominated | ||||
21st Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor (Viewers' Choice) | Nominated | |||
Best TV Actor (Critics' Choice) | Nominated | ||||
2023 | 22nd Lux Style Awards | Best Film Actor | Dum Mastam | Nominated |