Bilal Ashraf is a Pakistani actor, film producer, and visual effects director. He is known for appearing in the Urdu films ‘Janaan’ (2016) and ‘Superstar’ (2019).
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Bilal Ashraf was born on Wednesday, 10 October 1979 (age 43 years; as of 2022) in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. His zodiac sign is Libra. He did his schooling at St. Michael’s Convent School in Karachi. He then did a double major in finance and art and a minor in psychology. Later, he studied visual effects at Franklin & Marshall College in Pennsylvania, United States. He then did an animation course at Escape Studios in London, UK.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 6′ 2″
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Light Brown
Family
He belongs to a Punjabi family.
Parents & Siblings
His father’s name is Maqsood Ashraf. His mother, Shaheen Ashraf, passed away in August 2023.
Bilal Ashraf with his parents
His sister, Sadia Ashraf (deceased), used to teach filmmaking at New York University.
Bilal Ashraf’s sister
Wife
He is unmarried.
Relationships/Affairs
There were once rumours that he was in a relationship with the Pakistani actress Maya Ali.
Bilal Ashraf and Maya Ali
He was also rumoured to dating the Pakistani actress Syra Yousuf.
Bilal Ashraf with Syra Yousuf
Career
Corporate Job
After completing his formal education, he started working as a hedge fund consultant in New York. However, to study an animation course, he left his job.
Film
In 2014, he made a cameo appearance in the Urdu film ‘O21’ as Ahmad.
O21
He made his acting debut with the Urdu film ‘Janaan’ as Asfandyar in 2016.
Janaan
Some of his other Urdu films are ‘Yalghaar’ (2017), ‘Rangreza’ (2017), and ‘Superstar’ (2019).
Rangreza
TV
He made his television debut with the Urdu telefilm ‘Aik Hai Nigar’ in 2021 as Johar Ali Khan. The telefilm was aired on ARY Digital.
Aik Hai Nigar
In 2023, he appeared in the Hum TV drama ‘Yunhi’ in which he played the role of Dr. Davud Basharat.
Yunhi
Other Work
He appeared as a guest in various Urdu TV shows like ‘Mazaaq Raat’ (2017; Dunya News), ‘Tonite with HSY’ (2017; Hum TV), and ‘Jeeto Pakistan League Season 1’ (2020; ARY Digital). Bilal has started a film production company ‘Radical Studios.’ In 2021, he worked as a producer in the Hum TV show ‘Khaab Toot Jaatay Hain.’ He has been featured in TV commercials for various brands like Jazz X, Falah, and Tap and Pay.
Bilal Ashraf in Falah ad
He has also walked the ramp in various fashion shows.
Bilal Ashraf walking the ramp in a fashion show
Awards
- 2017: Best Actor by 3rd Pakistani Music and Media Awards
Bilal Ashraf with his Pakistan Music & Media Award
- 2017: Best Cinematic on Screen Couple for IPAA for Janaan
Bilal Ashraf with his IPPA award
- 2021: Most Stylish Actor in Film by 5th Kashmir Hum Style Awards
- 2022: Host for Jubiliee and Best Actor by Pakistan Digital Awards
Bilal Ashraf with his Pakistan Jubilee Award
Bike Collection
Bilal Ashraf with his motorcycle
Favourites
- Film: Scent of a Woman (1992)
- Outfit: Jeans and T-shirt
- Cartoon Character: Lion-O of Thunder Cats
Facts/Trivia
- He is a sports enthusiast and loves to play cricket and snooker.
A picture of Bilal Ashraf in a cricket match
- To maintain his fitness, he regularly works out at a gym.
- In his leisure time, he loves to travel and read meditation books.
Bilal Ashraf during his trip
- In 2013, he was listed in the MAG best-dressed category.
- He did his training in acting in the United Kingdom, and he has attended theatre classes of the Pakistani Sunil Shankar in the NAPA, Karachi.
- In 2019, he was ranked no. 7 on the “Sexiest Asian Men” list.
- He has been featured on the cover of various magazines like Men’s Visage, Destinations, TGIF, and OK! Pakistan.
Bilal Ashraf featured on the cover of a magazine
- Bilal is an avid animal lover and has been associated with various animal welfare campaigns.
Bilal Ashraf with a dog
- In 2020, he was listed in Hello! Hot 100 by Trailblazers.
- In 2022, he collaborated with Global Soccer Ventures to promote football among the youth of Pakistan.
Bilal Ashraf in an ad of GSV
- He once shared that the most precious gift he had was a birthday card from his sister, who had passed away.
- He follows a non-vegetarian diet.
- In an interview, he shared that had he not become an actor, he would be an architect.
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