Imran Ashraf Awan (born 11 September 1989) is a Pakistani actor, screenwriter, and host. Ashraf has been noted for his acting in television serials such as ''

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'' (2016), '' Alif Allah Aur Insaan'' (2017–2018), and ''

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'' (2020–2021). He is best known for portraying mentally challenged 'Bhola' in '' Ranjha Ranjha Kardi'' (2018–2019) for which he won the Best TV Actor award at the

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Early and personal life

Imran Ashraf was born on 11 September 1989 in

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. His father was a banker, while the family roots lie in

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. In 2018, he married Kiran Ashfaq. The couple has a son, Roham Ashraf. They divorced in 2022.

Career

Actor

After starring as a child in ''Boota'' from ''Toba Tek Singh'' in 1999, he made his debut as an adult with ''Wafa Kaisi Kahan Ka Ishq'' in 2011, having moved to

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in 2010 following the failure of the family business''.'' Further, in 2017, he appeared as a transgender person in '' Alif Allah Aur Insaan'' and won an award at the

6th Hum Awards The 6th Hum Awards by Hum Network Limited, honored the best in fashion, music, and Hum Television Dramas of 2017. It took place on 28 July 2018, at the FirstOntario Centre in Bay Street, Hamilton, Ontario at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time Zone. H ...

. In 2018, he wrote the drama serial '' Tabeer'' and was nominated for Best Writer at the

7th Hum Awards The 7th Hum Awards by Hum Network Limited, honored the best in fashion, music, and Hum Television Dramas of 2018. It took place on 5 October 2019, at the NRG Arena in Houston, Texas, United States at 7:30 p.m ( CST). This award were given in 27 ...

. In 2018, his performance as a mentally challenged Bhola in

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's directed '' Ranjha Ranjha Kardi'' established his career as a leading actor and earned him the Lux Style Award for Best TV Actor - Viewer's choice.

Screenwriter

In 2018, he wrote and acted in '' Tabeer''. In 2020, he wrote and acted in '' Mushk''.

Host

In 2023, Ashraf began hosting the comedy talk show '' Mazaaq Raat''.

Filmography

Television serials

Films

Television shows

Music video

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Ashraf, Imran 1989 births Living people Pakistani male television actors Pakistani male film actors Pakistani screenwriters Pakistani television hosts People from Sialkot District 21st-century Pakistani male actors