Aina Asif
Aina Asif is a Pakistani actress and model. She played in various television dramas such as Hum Tum ''Mayi Ri, Pinjra, Judwaa and Parwarish'' .
Early life and education
Aina Asif was born on 27 September 2008 in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. Her father belongs to the Kutchi Memon community, while her mother is Punjabi. She received her early education in international schools in Karachi.Career
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.In 2022, she played Maliha "Mili" Sultan in Hum Tum and Abeer in Pinjra. Her breakthrough role came in 2023 with Mayi Ri, where she portrayed Qurrat-ul-Ain "Annie" Habib, a child bride. She also appeared in Baby Baji and Jannat Se Aagay the same year.
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. Regarding her roles in dramas like Woh Ziddi Si and Baby Baji, viewers expressed discomfort with her styling and mature portrayals, suggesting it did not suit her young age.
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. Some viewers have called for more age-appropriate roles, reflecting broader concerns about child actors and responsible casting in Pakistani television.