Umair Ibn Lateef

Entrepreneur, Actor, Content Creator

Indian Khanyar, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir

Quick Info

ProfessionEntrepreneur, Actor, Content Creator
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth25/05/1998
Age28 years
BirthplaceKhanyar, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir

Latest News about Umair Ibn Lateef

04/05/2025

Umair Ibn Lateef joined Cooku With Comali Season 6 as a contestant when the show premiered on 4 May 2025. His appearance marked a move into television after gaining recognition for his role in Amaran. The season paired celebrity participants with comedians in cooking-based challenges.

2025

Umair Ibn Lateef advanced on Cooku With Comali Season 6 by winning a wildcard round and becoming the show's fourth finalist. The result gave him a major late-stage advantage in the competition and increased his visibility beyond his film work.

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Bio/Wiki

Profession(s)
  • Entrepreneur
  • Actor
  • Content Creator
Famous RoleWaheed Ahamed in the film Amaran (2024)

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 10" (178 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

DegreeBachelor's degree in Commerce
Year of Graduation2020
College/UniversityHindustan University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Personal Life

Marital StatusUnmarried
ReligionIslamic
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Travelling
  • Singing
  • Photography

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Career

Debut
FilmAmaran (2024) as Waheed Ahamed
TVCooku With Comali Season 6 (2025) as a contestant
OverviewUmair Ibn Lateef began his career in acting with the film Amaran, where he portrayed the character of Waheed Ahamed. He is also known to have participated in the reality show Cooku with Comali. Beyond acting, he established a reputation in the sports business in Kashmir and has evolved into a successful model, often collaborating with brands.
Awards & RecognitionSpecial Mention Award for his performance in Amaran (2024)
Notable AppearancesHost of the 22nd Chennai International Film Festival (CIFF) in December 2024

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Umair was raised in Jammu & Kashmir and is recognized as the first Kashmiri actor to work in Kollywood films.
2. Despite his parents living in Tamil Nadu, he spent his formative years in Srinagar with his grandparents.
3. He honed his Tamil language skills during college, learning from friends.
4. After graduating, Umair returned to Kashmir to start his own business in sports items.
5. In 2024, he impressed director Rajkumar Periasamy with his modeling portfolio, leading to his casting in Amaran.
6. He underwent a significant physical transformation in preparation for his role in Amaran, which boosted his popularity in the Tamil film industry.
7. Umair is not only a talented actor but also a vlogger who shares travel videos primarily in Kashmiri.
8. He leads an active lifestyle with a disciplined fitness regime, including gym workouts and swimming.
9. He is multilingual, fluent in Tamil, English, Kashmiri, Urdu, and Hindi, having learned Tamil from college friends.
10. In 2023, he moved back to Tamil Nadu to care for his father's business and support his mother's health.
11. He hosted the 22nd Chennai International Film Festival (CIFF) in December 2024.
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