Bilal Ashraf is a Pakistani actor, film producer and visual effects director. He is known for his roles in Urdu films Janaan (2016) and Superstar (2019).
Wiki/Biography
Bilal Ashraf was born on Wednesday, October 10, 1979, in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan (43 years; as of 2022). His zodiac sign is Libra. He attended St. Michael’s Convent School in Karachi. He then double majored in finance and art and minored in psychology. He later studied visual effects at Franklin and Marshall College in Pennsylvania, USA. He then took animation courses at Escape Studios in London, England.
appearance
Height (approximately): 6′2″
Hair color: black
Eye color: light brown
family
He comes from a Punjabi family.
Parents and siblings
His father’s name is Maqsoud Ashraf. His mother Shaheen Ashraf passed away in August 2023.
Bilal Ashraf and his parents
His sister Sadia Ashraf (late) taught filmmaking at New York University.
sister of bilal ashraf
wife
He is unmarried.
Relationships/Affairs
There were rumors that he was dating Pakistani actress Maya Ali.
Bilal Ashraf and Maya Ali
He is also rumored to be dating Pakistani actress Sirah Yousuf.
Bilal Ashraf and Silas Youssef
Profession
Corporate positions
After completing his formal education, he began working as a hedge fund consultant in New York. However, he quit his job to study animation courses.
Movie
In 2014, he guest-starred as Ahmed in the Urdu film O21.
O21
In 2016, he made his acting debut in the Urdu film Janaan, playing the role of Asfandyar.
Janan
His other Urdu films include Yalghaar (2017), Rangreza (2017) and Superstar (2019).
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television
He made his television debut in 2021 in the Urdu drama Aik Hai Nigar, playing the role of Johar Ali Khan. The TV series airs on ARY Digital.
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In 2023, he starred in the Hum TV series “Yunhi” as Dr. Davud Basharat.
Yunxi
Other jobs
He has appeared as a guest in various Urdu TV shows such as “Mazaaq Raat” (2017; Dunya News), “Tonite with HSY” (2017; Hum TV) and “Jeeto Pakistan League Season 1” ( 2020; ARY Digital). Bilal founded a film production company “Radical Studios”. In 2021, he worked as a producer in Hum TV show “Khaab Toot Jaatay Hain”. He has appeared in TV commercials for various brands including Jazz X, Falah and Tap and Pay.
Bilal Ashraf stars in Farah commercial
He has also participated in various fashion shows.
Bilal Ashraf walks the ramp at fashion show
Awards
- 2017: 3rd Pakistan Music and Media Awards Best Actor
Bilal Ashraf wins Pakistan Music and Media Awards
- 2017: “Janaan” wins IPAA Award for Best On-Screen Couple
Bilal Ashraf wins IPPA Award
- 2021: 5th Kashmir Hum Style Awards Most Stylish Film Actor
- 2022: Jubilee Host and Pakistan Digital Awards Best Actor
Bilal Ashraf wins Pakistan Jubilee Award
bicycle collection
Bilal Ashraf and his motorcycle
Favorites
- Movie: Scent of a Woman (1992)
- Clothing: Jeans and T-shirt
- Cartoon Character: Thundercat Lion O
Facts/Trivia
- He was a sports enthusiast and enjoyed playing cricket and snooker.
Bilal Ashraf in cricket match pictures
- To stay healthy, he regularly goes to the gym.
- In his free time, he enjoys traveling and reading meditation books.
Bilal Ashraf on the go
- In 2013, he was included in the MAG Best Dressed category.
- He received acting training in the UK and attended theater courses with Sunil Shankar of Pakistan at NAPA Karachi.
- In 2019, he ranked No. 1. Ranked seventh on the list of “Sexiest Asian Men”.
- He has appeared on the covers of magazines including Men’s Visage, Destinations, TGIF, and OK! Pakistan.
Bilal Ashraf on magazine cover
- Pilar is an avid animal lover and is involved in various animal welfare activities.
Bilal Ashraf and a dog
- In 2020, he was included in Hello! Trail Blazers Hot 100.
- In 2022, he partnered with Global Soccer Ventures to promote football among the youth of Pakistan.
Bilal Ashraf stars in GSV commercial
- He once said that his most precious gift was a birthday card from his deceased sister.
- He follows a non-vegetarian diet.
- He said in an interview that if he had not become an actor, he would have become an architect.
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