Cooku With Comali 6: Contestant Umair Ibn Lateef—Here's what you need to know about the Amaran actor

The sixth season of Cooku With Comali is set to premiere on May 4, 2025, at 8 PM and among the fresh faces joining the culinary comedy show is Umair Ibn Lateef, a rising actor who made headlines with his role in the 2024 Tamil war drama Amaran.
Who Is Umair Ibn Lateef?
Umair Ibn Lateef hails from Khanyar, Srinagar, and has the distinction of being the first Kashmiri actor to star as a lead in Kollywood films.
His breakthrough came with Amaran (2024), a biographical action war film directed by Rajkumar Periasamy. The film, starring Sivakarthikeyan, received widespread critical acclaim and became one of the highest-grossing Tamil films of the year.
Stepping into the Cooku With Comali Kitchen
Following his cinematic success, Umair is now set to showcase his versatility on the small screen as a contestant on Cooku With Comali Season 6. The show pairs celebrity cooks with comedians (Comalis) in a series of entertaining culinary challenges. Umair joins a lineup that includes Shabana Shajahan, Priya Raman, and Lakshmy Ramakrishnan.
With his youthful enthusiasm and willingness to embrace new experiences, Umair is expected to bring a fresh dynamic to the show. Fans are eager to see how his cinematic journey translates into culinary creativity and comedic chemistry with the Comalis.
As Cooku With Comali Season 6 unfolds, viewers can look forward to witnessing Umair Ibn Lateef's journey from the silver screen to the culinary stage. His participation promises a blend of entertainment, humour, and perhaps some unexpected culinary skills.