Aina Asif

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Aina Asif
Born (2008-09-27) September 27, 2008 (age 16)
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Nationality Pakistani
Other namesMamo, Aina Maina
Occupation(s)Actress, model
Years active2021–present
Known for Mayi Ri (2023)
Modeling information
Height5 ft 1 in (156 cm)
Hair colorBrown
Eye colorHazel 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), Judwaa and Parwarish (2025). [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

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Early life and education

Aina Asif was born on 27 September 2008 in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. [8] Her father belongs to the Kutchi Memon community, while her mother is Punjabi. [9] [10] She received her early education in international schools in Karachi. [11] [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] [10]

In 2022, she played Maliha "Mili" Sultan in Hum Tum and Abeer in Pinjra . [12] Her breakthrough role came in 2023 with Mayi Ri , where she portrayed Qurrat-ul-Ain "Annie" Habib, a child bride. [13] She also appeared in Baby Baji and Jannat Se Aagay the same year. [14] [15]

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. [16] [17] [18] Regarding her roles in dramas like Woh Ziddi Si and Baby Baji , [19] viewers expressed discomfort with her styling and mature portrayals, suggesting it did not suit her young age. [20] [21] [22]

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. [23] Some viewers have called for more age-appropriate roles, reflecting broader concerns about child actors and responsible casting in Pakistani television. [24] [25]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes
2021 Pehli Si Muhabbat Rakshi (young) ARY Digital Debut
BadnaseebRuby 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
AitraafAan TV
Mayi Ri Qurat-ul-Ain Habib(Annie) ARY Digital Debut as lead actress
Jannat Se Aagay Aasia Geo Entertainment
2024Dil Manay NaFaqiaGreen EntertainmentNegative Role
Woh Ziddi SiRidaHum TVNegative Role
YahyaKhizra Mashkoor Hussain Geo Entertainment
2025 Judwaa Sara & Zara (double role) Hum TV [17] Main lead actress
Parwarish Maya ARY Digital [26] Main lead actress

Awards and nominations

List of awards and nominations received by Aina Asif
YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef.
2025 Lux Style Awards Best Emerging Talent – TVMayi RiNominated [27]

References

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  3. 1 2 3 "Aina Asif clocks four 'incredible years' of acting with gratitude note". jang.com.pk. 2024-11-18. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
  4. "Pakistani TV Drama Judwaa, Starring Aina Asif, Is The Internet's Latest Obsession". News18. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
  5. "Young actors praise Gen Z's mental health awareness". The Express Tribune. 16 April 2025. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
  6. Radhakrishnan, Manjusha (2025-06-24). "Parwarish star Aina Asif has found a fan in Samar Abbas Jafri: 'She's wise beyond her years'". Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema. Retrieved 2025-08-30.
  7. Amena, Rasti (2025-08-11). "What's next for Aina Asif after Parwarish? New Pakistani drama announced". The Siasat Daily. Retrieved 2025-08-30.
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  10. 1 2 Naveed, Attia (17 April 2025). "Aina Asif says marriage can wait – Career and studies come first" . Retrieved 11 June 2025.
  11. "Aina Asif's School Life & Studies". Meritorious International School. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  12. TV, SAMAA (11 June 2025). "Aina Asif's smoking video: Real or fake? the truth revealed". SAMAA TV. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
  13. "'Highest form of abuse': Pakistani drama 'Mayi Ri' shines light on child marriage and beyond". Arab News. 2023-08-02. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
  14. 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.
  15. "Aina Asif clocks four 'incredible years' of acting with gratitude note". jang.com.pk. 18 November 2024. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
  16. 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)
  17. 1 2 Haider, Sadaf (16 February 2025). "THE TUBE". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
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  19. "Aina Asif's nikah scene in 'Woh Ziddi Si' sparks backlash". Minute Mirror. 30 November 2024. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
  20. Abdullah, Rao (9 September 2024). "Aina Asif Set to Appear in Exciting New Drama". Bol News. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
  21. "Public Criticism on Baby Baji Drama's Young Couple". Reviewit.pk. 20 June 2023. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
  22. Fatima, Mawadat (2025-07-21). "Aina Asif Breaks Silence on Impact of Social Media Negativity". Bloom Pakistan. Retrieved 2025-08-30.
  23. "Depression is not something that can be controlled: Aina Asif". ARY NEWS. 7 May 2025. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
  24. Naveed, Attia (16 April 2025). "Aina Asif: "Mental health needs treatment, not just prayers"". Daily Times. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
  25. 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.
  26. "What makes Maya so special in 'Parwarish'? Aina Asif reveals all". ARY NEWS. 21 April 2025. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
  27. "Lux Style Awards 2025: And the nominees are…". The Express Tribune. 7 April 2025. Retrieved 2 June 2025.