Asif Ali is an Indian film actor who works in Malayalam cinema. He made his debut in 2009 in the acclaimed film Ritu. And has went on to perform side roles in critical and commercial hits such as Apoorvaragam (2010), Traffic (2011), and Salt N’ Pepper (2011)

Early life

Asif Ali was born in Ranni and later lives on Karikkode near Thodupuzha in Idukki district of Kerala, to M. P. Shoukath Ali and Molly of Maravettikal House on 4 February 1986. His father M. P. Shoukath Ali was the former Municipal Chairman of Thodupuzha Municipality. He has a younger brother Askar Ali. His initial schooling was at De Paul Public School, Thodupuzha and Rajarshi Memorial School, Puthankurishu, Thrippunithura. He did his degree in Business Administration from Marian College, Kuttikkanam. One of his album song was “Aadhyamayi..” in Himamazhayil album. While pursuing a degree abroad, he modelled for ads, worked as a video jockey and was selected by Shyamaprasad to play one of the lead roles in his film Ritu. His family members wishes Asif to become an Engineer or Business man but he wish to became an film actor. After the release of the movie Ritu only Asif’s family known that he had acted in a film.

Acting career

Asif Ali made debut through Shyamaprasad’s musical film Ritu, co-starring Nishan and Rima Kallingal. He was then approached by veteran Sathyan Anthikkad to play a supporting role in his 50th film Kadha Thudarunnu, starring Jayaram and Mamta Mohandas in the lead roles. This film was a runaway success and completed 75 days all over Kerala. In his third film Apoorvaragam, directed by veteran Sibi Malayil, he again co-acted with Nishan. He has completed M. A. Nishadh’s Best Of Luck and debutante Rajesh Kannamkara’s Ithu Nammude Katha. Rajesh Pillai’s Traffic, written by Sanjay & Bobby, starring Sreenivasan, Kunchacko Boban, Vineeth Sreenivasan and Roma was a big hit. Asif’s next movies were Violin directed by Sibi Malayil with Nithya Menon ss the heroine of the film was a flop and Salt N’ Pepper directed by Aashiq Abu starring Lal, Mythili, Shwetha Menon in which he played one of the side role was also a big hit. Other recent performances include roles in Sevenes, Doctor Love both had a bad run at the box office and Indian Rupee in which he did a cameo appearance. Asuravithu is the latest film of Asif Ali going to be released soon which he acted as hero role.