Imran Ashraf is a powerhouse of talent, and he has impressed me ever since I first watched him in Dillagi. Here is a list of his dramas that I have watched over the years. The list is roughly in the order in which I’ve seen him.

1. Dastagir in Dillagi (2016)

He is chubby and almost inrecognizable in this entire series. This shows that he was not as good an actor when he bagan.

2. Haris in Dil-e-Jaanam (2017)

He has lost weight by now and his charming smile and great comic timing makes up for good laugh and entertainment. His portrayal of Haris is nice.

3. Tipu in Toh Dil Ka Kia Hua (2018)

He loves Zoya, but ends up marrying Maya.

4. Sunny in Lashkaara (2018)

Sunny is Bubly’s admirer, and he sort of loves her. He is kind of an obsessive lover. When Bubly marries Rafeeq aka Feeka, Sunny turns roqgue.

5. Azhar in Dil Mom Ka Diya (2018)

Azhar is one of the most adorable people ever.

6. Bhola in Ranjha Ranjha Kardi (2018)

This was Imran’s rise to fame. People loved his mentally-challenged funny AF character Bhola. Haan ji!

7. Zeeshan in Kahin Deep Jaley (2019)

Zeeshan was a proof that even gems like Imran Ashraf can choose a bad script and do hammy acting.

8. Adam in Mushk (2020)

This is one of his best performances ever.  Adam is the epitome of calm and control.

9. Moosa in Raqs e Bismil (2020)

Moosa is intense, fierce and lives on the edge. He doesn’t shy away from violence, not the best hero you would want to see but we still root for him.

10. Wali in Badzaat (2022)

Oh, boy! Wali is so hot, and his wardrobe is so amazing, but he always caves to Mehwish Begum’s blackmail and pressure, which I hate. Also, Badzaat has one of the most problematic scripts ever. EVER.

11. Bilal Chaudhry aka Billu Chaudhry in Chaudhry & Sons (2022)

I liked him the best as Adam in Mushk, but then Chaudhry & Sons changed everything.

Which one of these are your favourites?

Shabana Mukhtar