Bilal Ashraf Wiki, Height, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Biography & More

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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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Wiki/Biography

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. ^[1]Galaxy Lollywood

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. ^[2]Daily Times

Bilal Ashraf and Maya Ali

He was also rumoured to dating the Pakistani actress Syra Yousuf. ^[3]Style.PK

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

Co-actor: Maya Ali

Film: Scent of a Woman (1992)

Music Band: Pink Floyd

Singer: Michael Jackson

Outfit: Jeans and T-shirt

Restaurant: Evergreen

Food: Oats

Cartoon Character: Lion-O of Thunder Cats

Sport: Cricket

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