Aina Asif (born 27 September 2008) is a Pakistani

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and

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. She gained recognition for her performances in television dramas such as '' Mayi Ri'' (2023), '' Pinjra'' (2022), and ''

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'' (2025). Aina Asif is one of the most youngest actress of

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Early life and education

Aina Asif was born on 27 September 2008' in

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. She comes from a culturally diverse background; her father belongs to the

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community, while her mother is

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. She has an older brother, Ahmed Asif, and a sister, Labib Asif. Her father is a businessman who runs a car showroom in Karachi, while her mother is a homemaker. Aina Asif started her career as a child model between 2019-21, appearing in commercials and print advertisements before making her acting debut. In a 2023, Aina Asif mentioned that she enjoys writing poetry as a hobby. She attended Meritorious International School in Karachi and in 9th grade as of 2024. Her favorite subjects in school were English, math, geography, and history. She also has an interest in sports, so, during school time, she takes taekwondo classes at her school. She is working on O-Levels right now. Regarding her further education, she said she wanted to study psychology for her graduate degree.

Career

Aina Asif made her acting debut in 2021, portraying the younger version of

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's character in '' Pehli Si Muhabbat''. In 2022, she played Maliha "Mili" Sultan in ''Hum Tum'' and Abeer in '' Pinjra''. Her breakthrough role came in 2023 with '' Mayi Ri'', where she portrayed Qurrat-ul-Ain "Annie" Habib, a child bride, earning critical acclaim. She also appeared in ''

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'' and '' Jannat Se Aagay'' the same year. In 2025, she took on dual roles as twin sisters Sara and Zara in ''

'' and starred in

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's '' Parwarish'', along with Samar Jafri.

Public image

Aina Asif has been the subject of public discussion due to her roles and on-screen appearances. Her casting in romantic or married roles opposite significantly older co-stars has drawn criticism from viewers, with some labeling it inappropriate and raising concerns about age disparity. In dramas like ''Woh Ziddi Si'' and ''

'', viewers expressed discomfort with her styling and mature portrayals, suggesting it did not suit her young age. Her performance in '' Mayi Ri'', a drama addressing

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, also sparked debate. While some criticized the depiction, Asif clarified in interviews that the intent was to raise awareness about the issue. While many have acknowledged her acting talent, some viewers have called for more age-appropriate roles, reflecting broader concerns about child actors and responsible casting in Pakistani television.

Filmography

Television

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Asif, Aina 2008 births Living people Pakistani child actresses Pakistani television actresses Actresses from Karachi Models from Karachi Pakistani actresses People from Karachi