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Laila Wasti | |
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لیلیٰ واسطی | |
| Born | Syeda Saira Wasti 3 June 1977 |
| Education | University of California, Los Angeles |
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| Years active | 1990s–present |
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| Children | 1 |
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| Relatives | Maria Wasti (cousin) |
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 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 to the United States, [4] studying at University of California, Los Angeles, where she did her masters from in filmmaking. [5] [6] Laila's mother Tahira Wasti and father Rizwan Wasti were also 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 Faris Shafi 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. [4] They have one child together. [4] [17] Shortly after her marriage, she was diagnosed with leukemia. [4] After 6-7 years of painful treatment, she finally survived cancer. [4] [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] [21] Laila's cousin's Maria Wasti is also an actress. [22] [23]
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
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| 1994 | Eendhan | Noreen | PTV |
| 1995 | Kali Deemak | Shehla | PTV |
| 1995 | Hip Hip Hurrey Season 1 | Herself | STN [24] |
| 1995 | Pukaar | Princess of Leon | PTV |
| 1995 | Aawazain | Rabia | PTV |
| 1996 | Eaitraf | Rida | PTV |
| 1996 | Hip Hip Hurrey Season 2 | Herself | STN [25] |
| 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 [26] |
| 2002 | Neelma | Neelma | PTV |
| 2014 | Tum Bin | Salma | PTV |
| 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 [27] |
| 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 | Rukhsana | Hum TV [28] [29] |
| 2017 | Qurban | Shehla | ARY Digital |
| 2018 | Teri Meri Kahani | Rabia | Hum TV [30] [31] |
| 2018 | Tum Mujrim Ho | Ghazala Zafar | Bol Entertainment |
| 2018 | Mazaaq Raat | Herself | Dunya News [32] |
| 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 [33] |
| 2020 | Makafaat Season 2 | Azra | Geo Entertainment |
| 2020 | Dunk | Saba | ARY Digital [34] [35] |
| 2021 | Azmaish | Almas | ARY Digital [36] |
| 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 [37] |
| 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 | Ilzaam | Saima | Aan TV |
| 2023 | Mein Kahani Hun | Hiba | Express Entertainment |
| 2023 | Bojh | Dilshad | Geo Entertainment |
| 2023 | Working Women | Natasha Jahangir Elahi | Green Entertainment |
| 2023 | Sukoon | Abida | ARY Digital |
| 2024 | Khaie [38] | Bareera | Geo Entertainment |
| 2024 | Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain | Mrs. Akmal Siddiqui | Hum TV |
| 2024 | Teray Janay Kay Baad | Arfa | ARY Digital |
| 2024 | BOL Kahani | Bushra | BOL Network |
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
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| 2023 | Mor Chaal | Jameela | Vidly |
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1996 | Operation Dwarka 1965 | Miss Erum |
| 2002 | Kuch Bhi Na Kaha | Abida |
| 2019 | Dastak | Romana [39] |
| 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 |
| 2022 | Ishrat Made in China | Nilofer | |
| 2023 | Babylicious | Mom | |
| 2023 | Teri Meri Kahaniyaan | Salman's mother | |
| 2024 | Daghabaaz Dil | [40] |
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
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| 1995 | STN Awards | Best New Talent | Won | Hip Hip Hurrey Season 1 | [24] |
| 1996 | STN Awards | Best Talent | Won | Hip Hip Hurrey Season 2 | [25] |
| 2017 | Social Media Drama Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | Iltija | [41] |
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