Umair Lateef, also known as Umair Ibn Lateef or the Kashmiri Tamilan, is a fast-rising actor and influencer who made history as the first Kashmiri actor to debut in Tamil cinema. He gained recognition with his debut in the Tamil war action film Amaran (2024) and became widely known through his participation in the reality show Cooku with Comali Season 6. His journey from Kashmir to Chennai reflects hard work, talent, and cultural diversity. As per the latest information, he has high chances of entering Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9 as a contestant.
Umair Lateef Early Life & Education
Date of Birth: May 25, 1998
Birthplace: Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India
Education: Commerce Graduate from Hindustan University, Chennai
Early Career: Before entering films, Umair ran a shop selling Kashmiri handicrafts and port items.
Career Highlights
Film Debut: Played Sepoy Waheed Ahmed in Amaran (2024).
Television: Contestant in Cooku with Comali 6 (2024–25).
Special Appearance: Guest on Oo Solriya Oo Oohm Solriya 3 (2025).
Recognition: First Kashmiri actor in Kollywood cinema.
Umair Lateef Personal Life
Umair is multilingual, fluent in Kashmiri, Tamil, Urdu, Hindi, and English. His ability to blend Kashmiri culture with South Indian traditions has earned him a special place in the hearts of fans across India. He prefers to keep details about his family life private but actively shares updates through his social media.
Umair Ibn Lateef’s journey from Kashmir to Tamil cinema is inspirational. With his debut film Amaran and reality TV appearances, Umair has successfully bridged cultures and created a niche in the South Indian entertainment industry. As a multilingual actor and influencer with a strong social media presence, he continues to gain fans across India and beyond.
