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), Judwaa and Parwarish (2025). [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]
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]
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]
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Pehli Si Muhabbat | Rakshi (young) | ARY Digital | Debut | |
| Badnaseeb | Ruby | Hum TV | Negative role | ||
| 2022 | Hum Tum | Maliha "Milli" Sultan | |||
| Pehchaan | Hamna | ||||
| Pinjra | Abeer | ARY Digital | |||
| 2023 | Baby Baji | Saman | |||
| 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 | |||
| Yahya | Khizra Mashkoor Hussain | Geo Entertainment | |||
| 2025 | Judwaa | Sara & Zara (Double role) | Hum TV | Main lead actress | [17] |
| Parwarish | Maya | ARY Digital | Main lead actress | [26] |
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lux Style Awards | Best Emerging Talent – TV | Mayi Ri | Nominated | [27] |
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