Entertainment
Imran Ashraf Makes Bollywood Debut
Crossover stories are taking center stage this year. Hania Aamir is reportedly starring in a Diljit Dosanjh film, while Mawra Hocane recently appeared in Indian musician Akhil Sachdeva’s music video Tu Chaand Hai. Joining them is acclaimed Pakistani actor and talk show host Imran Ashraf, who makes his Bollywood debut in the Indian Punjabi comedy Ehna Nu Rehna Sehna Nahi Aaunda.
The makers revealed two versions of the film’s poster — one spotlighting Ashraf for Pakistani audiences and another downplaying his presence for international viewers. Despite the mixed reactions, fans have reason to celebrate as Ashraf steps into the global spotlight.
The film, a social comedy, explores the cultural clash between local and international students. It stars Ashraf alongside Jassie Gill, Sapna Pabbi, and Pakistani comedian Nasir Chinyoti.
Directed and written by Rupan Bal, Ehna Nu Rehna Sehna Nahi Aaunda hits cinemas worldwide on May 16.
Imran Ashraf in Lollywood
Imran Ashraf began his acting journey as a child in Boota from Toba Tek Singh in 1999. After moving to Karachi in 2010 due to the collapse of his family business, he made his adult acting debut in Wafa Kaisi Kahan Ka Ishq in 2011.
In 2017, he portrayed a transgender character in Alif Allah Aur Insaan, a role that earned him an award at the 6th Hum Awards.
The following year, he wrote the drama serial Tabeer and received a nomination for Best Writer at the 7th Hum Awards. Also in 2018, his powerful performance as the mentally challenged Bhola in Kashif Nisar’s Ranjha Ranjha Kardi cemented his place as a leading actor and won him the Lux Style Award for Best TV Actor – Viewer’s Choice.