Aina Asif
Aina Asif | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 27, 2008 |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Other names | Mamo, Aina Maina |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
| Years active | 2021–present |
| Known for | Mayi Ri (2023) |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 5 ft 1 in (156 cm) |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Hazel Brown |
Aina Asif (born 27 September 2008) is a Pakistani actress and model.[1][2] She played in various television dramas such as Hum Tum (2022) Mayi Ri (2023), Pinjra (2022), and Judwaa (2025).[3][4][5]
Early life and education
Aina Asif was born on 27 September 2008 in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.[6] Her father belongs to the Kutchi Memon community, while her mother is Punjabi.[7][8] She received her early education in international schools in Karachi.[9][3]
Career
Asif started her career as a child model in 2019; she made her acting debut in 2021, portraying the younger version of Maya Ali's character in Pehli Si Muhabbat.[3][8]
In 2022, she played Maliha "Mili" Sultan in Hum Tum and Abeer in Pinjra.[10] Her breakthrough role came in 2023 with Mayi Ri, where she portrayed Qurrat-ul-Ain "Annie" Habib, a child bride.[11] She also appeared in Baby Baji and Jannat Se Aagay the same year.[12][13]
In 2025, she took on dual roles as twin sisters Sara and Zara in Judwaa and starred in Fahad Mustafa's Parwarish, as Maya, along with Samar Jafri.[14][15][16] Regarding her roles in dramas like Woh Ziddi Si and Baby Baji,[17] viewers expressed discomfort with her styling and mature portrayals, suggesting it did not suit her young age.[18][19]
Her performance in Mayi Ri, a drama addressing child marriage, also sparked debate: while some criticized the depiction, Asif clarified in interviews that the intent was to raise awareness about the issue.[20] Some viewers have called for more age-appropriate roles, reflecting broader concerns about child actors and responsible casting in Pakistani television.[21][22]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Pehli Si Muhabbat | Rakshi (young) | ARY Digital | Debut |
| Badnaseeb | Ruby | Hum TV | Negative Role | |
| 2022 | Hum Tum | Maliha "Milli" Sultan | Hum TV | |
| Pehchaan | Hamna | Hum TV | ||
| Pinjra | Abeer | ARY Digital | ||
| 2023 | Baby Baji | Saman | ARY Digital | |
| Aitraaf | Aan TV | |||
| Mayi Ri | Qurat-ul-Ain Habib(Annie) | ARY Digital | Debut as Lead Actress | |
| Jannat Se Aagay | Aasia | Geo Entertainment | ||
| 2024 | Dil Manay Na | Faqia | Green Entertainment | Negative Role |
| Woh Ziddi Si | Rida | Hum TV | Negative Role | |
| Yahya | Khizra Mashkoor Hussain | Geo Entertainment | ||
| 2025 | Judwaa | Sara & Zara (double role) | Hum TV[15] | Main lead Actress |
| Parwarish | Maya | ARY Digital[23] | main lead actress |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lux Style Awards | Best Emerging Talent – TV | Mayi Ri | Nominated | [24] |
References
- ^ Khan, Asif. "Aina Asif: a rising star". www.thenews.com.pk. Archived from the original on 2025-06-06. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ^ Hasnain, Alefyah (2023-12-26). "Top 10 Pakistani Rising Stars That Impressed Audiences in 2023". HIP. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ^ a b c "Aina Asif clocks four 'incredible years' of acting with gratitude note". jang.com.pk. 2024-11-18. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ^ "Pakistani TV Drama Judwaa, Starring Aina Asif, Is The Internet's Latest Obsession". News18. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ^ "Young actors praise Gen Z's mental health awareness". The Express Tribune. 16 April 2025. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ^ "Aina Asif celebrates birthday with fans". Geo News. 27 September 2023. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
- ^ "Aina Asif Biography – Age – Family – Dramas". OyeYeah. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
- ^ a b Naveed, Attia (17 April 2025). "Aina Asif says marriage can wait – Career and studies come first". Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ^ "Aina Asif's School Life & Studies". Meritorious International School. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
- ^ TV, SAMAA (11 June 2025). "Aina Asif's smoking video: Real or fake? the truth revealed". SAMAA TV. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ^ "'Highest form of abuse': Pakistani drama 'Mayi Ri' shines light on child marriage and beyond". Arab News. 2023-08-02. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ^ Radhakrishnan, Manjusha (17 April 2025). "Pakistani actress Aina Asif bats for mental health and talks about stigma surround the illness". Gulf News. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ^ "Aina Asif clocks four 'incredible years' of acting with gratitude note". jang.com.pk. 18 November 2024. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ^ tabloid!, Usman Ghafoor, Special to (8 April 2025). "From child brides to career crises: Jafri and Asif tackle parenting in Pakistani drama Parwarish". Gulf News. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b Haider, Sadaf (16 February 2025). "THE TUBE". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ^ TV, SAMAA (12 June 2025). "Aina Asif's smoking video: Real or fake? the truth revealed". SAMAA TV. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ^ "Aina Asif's nikah scene in 'Woh Ziddi Si' sparks backlash". Minute Mirror. 30 November 2024. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ^ Abdullah, Rao (9 September 2024). "Aina Asif Set to Appear in Exciting New Drama". Bol News. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ^ "Public Criticism on Baby Baji Drama's Young Couple". Reviewit.pk. 20 June 2023. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ^ "Depression is not something that can be controlled: Aina Asif". ARY NEWS. 7 May 2025. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ^ Naveed, Attia (16 April 2025). "Aina Asif: "Mental health needs treatment, not just prayers"". Daily Times. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ^ Staff, Images (18 April 2025). "Allow the articulate young cast of Parwarish to explain Gen Z and how to parent them". Images. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ^ "What makes Maya so special in 'Parwarish'? Aina Asif reveals all". ARY NEWS. 21 April 2025. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ^ "Lux Style Awards 2025: And the nominees are…". The Express Tribune. 7 April 2025. Retrieved 2 June 2025.