Laila Wasti is a Pakistani actress and director.[1] She is known for her roles in dramas Qurban, Dil Ruba, Daldal, Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay, Sun Yaara and Dunk.[2]
Laila Wasti | |
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Born | (1977-06-03) 3 June 1977 (age 45) |
Education | University of California |
Occupation | Actress, director |
Years active | 1990s – present |
Spouse | Fahad (m. 2008) |
Children | 1 |
Parent(s) | Tahira Wasti (mother) Rizwan Wasti (father) |
Relatives | Maria Wasti (cousin) Rehan Wasti (brother) Adnan Wasti (brother) |
Laila was born on 3 June 1977 in Karachi, Pakistan.[3] She completed her studies from Saint Joseph Convent, she graduated with English Literature.[4] Then she went abroad to America.[4] She studied at University of California in Los Angeles, she did masters in Film Making.[5][6] Laila's mother Tahira Wasti and father Rizwan Wasti were actors.[7][8]
Laila started acting on PTV in 1990s.[4][9] She was noted for her roles in dramas Eaitraf, Pukaar, Saibaan, Operation Dwarka 1965, Heer Waris Shah and Eendhan, Badlon Par Basera.[10][11] She also appeared in dramas Sun Yaara along with Junaid Khan, Hira Mani also with Zarnish Khan and Qismat with Minal Khan and Zhalay Sarhadi.[12][13] Since then she appeared in dramas Sangar, Qurban, Teri Meri Kahani, Bharam, Daldal and Dunk.[14][15][16]
Laila and Fahad married on 27 December 2008. They have one child together.[17] Shortly after her marriage she was diagnosed with leukemia. After 6-7 years of painful treatment, she finally survived cancer.[18] Laila's father Rizwan Wasti died in 2011 and her mother Tahira Wasti died in 2012.[19] She has two older brothers Rehan Wasti and Adnan Wasti.[20] Laila's cousin's Maria Wasti is also an actress.[21][22]
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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1994 | Eendhan | Noreen | PTV |
1995 | Pukaar | Princess of Leon | PTV |
1995 | Aawazain | Rabia | PTV |
1996 | Eaitraf | Rida | PTV |
1996 | Ilzam | Shahida Asif Ali | PTV |
1997 | Shanakht | Zara | PTV |
1999 | Saibaan | Mariam | PTV |
2000 | Heer Waris Shah | Heer | PTV |
2001 | Badlon Par Basera | Deeba | PTV[23] |
2016 | Khwab Saraye | Farhat | Hum TV |
2016 | Ahsas | Sanobaar | Urdu 1 |
2016 | Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain (season 2) | Wafa | Hum TV |
2017 | Sun Yaara | Saima | ARY Digital[24] |
2017 | Sangsar | Nadra | Hum TV |
2017 | Iltija | Adeela | ARY Digital |
2017 | Tere Bina | Shan's wife | Geo Entertainment |
2017 | Paimanay | Ayesha | Urdu 1 |
2017 | Daldal | Saniya's mother | Hum TV[25][26] |
2017 | Qurban | Shehla | ARY Digital |
2018 | Teri Meri Kahani | Rabia | Hum TV[27][28] |
2018 | Tum Mujrim Ho | Ghazala Zafar | Bol Entertainment |
2018 | Mazaaq Raat | Herself | Dunya News[29] |
2018 | Ro Raha Hai Dil | Pinky | TV One |
2018 | Kabhi Band Kabhi Baja | Iffat | Express Entertainment |
2019 | Rani Nokrani | Ayesha | Express Entertainment |
2019 | Qismat Ka Likha | Aisha | Express Entertainment |
2019 | Bharam | Farah Burhan | Hum TV |
2019 | Makafaat | Erum | Geo Entertainment |
2020 | Tamanna | Zakiya | Geo TV |
2020 | Dil Ruba | Samiya | Hum TV[30] |
2020 | Makafaat Season 2 | Azra | Geo Entertainment |
2020 | Dunk | Saba | ARY Digital[31][32] |
2021 | Azmaish | Almas | ARY Digital[33] |
2021 | Oye Motti | Shela Idrees | Express Entertainment |
2021 | Sitam | Faryal | Hum TV |
2021 | Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay | Rabia | Hum TV |
2021 | Ishq E Laa | Shireen | Hum TV[34] |
2021 | Bebaak | Nafisa | Hum TV |
2022 | Sirat-e-Mustaqeem Season 2 | Shehla | ARY Digital |
2022 | Rasme-e-Ulfat | Rabia | PTV |
2022 | Kaisi Teri Khudgarzi | Naheed | ARY Digital |
2022 | Mushkil | Marium | Geo TV |
2022 | Ilzam | Saima | Aan TV |
Year | Title | Role |
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1996 | Operation Dwarka 1965 | Miss Erum |
2002 | Kuch Bhi Na Kaha | Abida |
2019 | Dastak | Romana[35] |
2019 | In Se Miliye | Fiha |
2021 | Hangor S-131 | Sameera's mother |
2022 | Mera Pehla Pyar | Amna |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2021 | Khel Khel Mein | Zara's mother | debut |
TBA | Senti Aur Mental | TBA | unreleased[36] |
Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
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2017 | Social Media Drama Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | Iltija |