Asif Raza Mir

Biography

Asif Raza Mir is remembered with particular warmth for his role as Haris in Haseena Moin's Tanhaiyan (1986), one of PTV's most celebrated productions. He brought a youthful charm and earnestness to the role that complemented the drama's more complex emotional currents with great skill. After his work in Pakistan's golden era of television, he moved to the United Kingdom and built a successful career in business while remaining connected to the Pakistani entertainment world. He is perhaps equally well known today as the father of actor Ahad Raza Mir, who has carved his own significant place in contemporary Pakistani drama. Asif Raza Mir's legacy in Tanhaiyan alone ensures that his contribution to the medium will not be forgotten.