Kashif Mehmood (Punjabi, ) is a Pakistani television actor, producer, and occasional film performer. Active since the early 1990s, he is known for his work in socially conscious drama serials and for his outspoken political commentary in public forums.
Early and personal life Kashif Mehmood was born in Lahore, Pakistan, where he also began his acting career in 1993.
In late 2025, Mehmood publicly celebrated a major personal milestone when his middle son, Muhammad Aban Kashif, completed the memorization of the Qur’an and earned the title of Hafiz-e-Qur’an.
Career Mehmood spent his early years in the television industry working as a background extra, often appearing silently in scenes with his back to the camera.
His breakthrough role came with the acclaimed drama Aashiyana (1997), which he also co-produced. According to Mehmood, he mortgaged his mother's jewellery and took out personal loans to fund the project. Although the original broadcaster collapsed before the show aired, it was eventually picked up by PTV, where it became a success. Mehmood was able to repay all debts and even save approximately ₨ 700,000.
His other notable television dramas include Boota from Toba Tek Singh (1999), Landa Bazar (2002), Moorat (2004), and Inkaar (2019).
Political views and legal issues Kashif Mehmood is known for speaking candidly on political and social issues in Pakistan. In December 2024, he was briefly detained during an anti-government protest in Lahore.
Filmography
Television series YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes1993ZarooratPTVPehli Barish1997AshiyanaSaifAlso producer1999Boota from Toba Tek SinghFaniBulandi2000MarasimHaqeeqat2001Tum Yehi KehnaDudu2002Landa BazaarJajji Rungbaaz2003AchanakDudu2004SawanHera Pheri and CompanyZulfiDil LagiKashifPatalMooratEunuch BabarARY Digital2005Chori ChoriPTVKhawab NgarAandhiNizamJabruATV2006LaganPTVBarson BaadSath Nibhana HaiRent A Bhoot2012Bilqees KaurInayatHum TVKahani Aik Raat KiARY Digital2014Digest WriterAyaan JunaidHum TV2016MannatGeo TV2017NaaginKing SalaajGeo KahaniNeelum KinarayJabbarHum TVIs Chand Pe Dagh NahinGhaybatA-Plus TVLaal IshqEjaz "Jajji"2018Zun MureedHum TVMazung De Meena SheenaTV ONEBay DardiNasirARY DigitalRanjha Ranjha KardiNusrat MianHum TV2019BhoolRashidARY DigitalPakeeza PhoophoResham Gali Ki HusnaHusna's fatherHum TV2020Dushman e JaanAqeel GardeziARY DigitalTum Ho WajahMuraadHum TVQurbateinWaaris2021Dil Na Umeed To NahiSherwani SahabTV OneIshq JalebiSadaqat "Saqi"Geo EntertainmentJuda Huay Kuch Is TarhaNajeebHum TV2022Thori Sazish Thori MudakhlatNawab Inayatullah KhanTelefilmDil AwaizNawab ShahbuddinGeo EntertainmentQalandar2023Heer Da HeroHamid JuttJeevan NagarShabaanGreen Entertainment2024MehroomZahidGeo Entertainment
Films +YearTitle2014Sultanat
Awards and nominations YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef(s)2012Lux Style AwardsBest Television Actor – TerrestrialLove, Life Aur Lahore
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