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Sajal Ali (, born 17 January 1994) is a Pakistani actress and model who predominantly works in television and films. One of Pakistan's highest-paid actresses, Aly has received several accolades including five Hum Awards and a Lux Style Award out of thirteen nominations. She was honoured with Tamgha-e-Imtiaz by the government of Pakistan.
She began her career with Geo TV's sitcom Nadaaniyaan (2009) and later on appeared in leading role in soap opera Mehmoodabad Ki Malkain (2011). She took on to supporting roles in several television productions and had a breakthrough and critical success with the thriller Nanhi (2013) which earned her first nomination of Lux Style Award for Best TV Actress. Further praise came for her portrayals in the family dramatic Sannata (2013-14) and Khuda Dekh Raha Hai (2015) for which she received Best TV Actress nomination at the Lux Style Awards.
Aly since done some variety of work and is best known for her head strong portrayals of Dr. Zubiya Asfandyar in Yaqeen Ka Safar (2017), Sassi in O Rangreza (2017–18), Momina Sultan in Alif (2019), Rabia Safeer in Sinf-e-Aahan (2021) and Aaliya Agha in Kuch Ankahi (2023) all of which her performances were better received and the first two of these earned her the Hum Award for Best Actress Popular and Best Actress respectively.
In 2012, she played the titular role in Express Entertainment's Chandni. The same year, she received praised for portraying a young outspoken college student in Fasih Bari Khan's written Mohabbat Jaye Bhar Mein She then appeared as naive poor Esha in Meri Ladli opposite Ahsan Khan, as carefree cancer patient Zoya in Fahim Burney's Sitamgar opposite Faisal Rehman, and as a girl nextdoor in Syed Ahmed Kamran's Mere Khuwabon Ka Diya opposite Danish Taimoor. Her next role was in Fasih Bari Khan's Quddusi Sahab Ki Bewah as an opportunistic tenant for few episodes.
In 2014, her roles in Barkat Siddiqui's directed Qudrat, Faiza Iftikhar's written Kahani Raima Aur Manahil Ki and Waseem Abbas's directed Ladoon Mein Pali were went unnoticed. However, the portrayal of a rape survivor in Yasir Nawaz's directed Chup Raho propelled her career. Despite the negative reviews that the series received due to the misleading depicting of the rape, her performance was praised, earning her third nomination as a Best TV Actress at 14th Lux Style Awards. This was followed by less well-received portrayals in A-Plus TV's Mera Raqeeb and Chupke Se Bahar Ajaye.
Her first role in 2015 was of submissive girl dominated by her mother's ideologies in Sabiha Sumar's directed Khuda Dekh Raha Hai, earned her another nomination of Lux Style Award for Best TV Actress. Later that year, she made her second on-screen appearance with Agha Ali after Khuda Dekh Raha Hai in Kashif Nisar's directed Kis Se Kahoon, where she portrayed a young college student who faces the hurdles there courageously. Her next role was in Siraj-ul-Haque's directed love-triangle Tum Mere Kya Ho as a young caretaker of a widower's daughter. Her portrayal of a women rights activist opposite Feroze Khan in the romance Gul e Rana earned her further praise. Despite mixed reviews, the series was highly rated like her previous collaboration with Khan, Chup Raho. For her performance she received her first ever award, Hum Award for Best Actress and a nomination of Best Actress at 15th Lux Style Awards. Aly then appeared in Anjum Shahzad's directed romance-drama Mera Yaar Miladay opposite Faysal Quraishi which couldn't get wider response.
Aly made her playback singing debut in 2018 with the theme song of O Rangreza, in which she played the character of Sassi, a vibrant and rebellious daughter of a poet. She received praise for her performance and another nomination of Best TV Actress at the 17th Lux Style Awards. Her next role was of a university student who gets stiff in her decision of love in Sarmad Khoosat's directed Noor ul Ain, and was paired opposite Imran Abbas. Later that year, she appeared as Chammi in Khadija Mastoor's acclaimed novel Aangan's television adaptation with the same name which was directed by Mohammed Ehteshamuddin. She received critical praise for her performance with Dawn Images ranking it as one of the top 6 performances of television in 2019. After the series ended, a reviewer from The News International stated, "Sajal Aly stole the limelight and overshadowed everyone and everything else surrounding the recently concluded play". She received dual nominations as Best TV Actress - Viewers' choice and Best TV Actress - Critics' choice at the 19th Lux Style Awards.
In 2019, Aly was praised for her first role of the year of a struggling actress Momina Sultan in Geo Entertainment's spiritual romance Alif where she appeared opposite Hamza Ali Abbasi. The series earned her a nomination of Best TV Actress at the 20th Lux Style Awards. The little praise came from her portrayal of a university graduate with nightmare problems in Farhat Ishtiaq's written romantic thriller Yeh Dil Mera, which broadcast on Hum TV.
In 2021, she appeared in the first eight episodes of Ishq E Laa opposite Azaan Sami Khan as a fearless journalist. The same year, she returned to the silver screen as Zara in Nabeel Qureshi's directed historical-drama Khel Khel Mein opposite Bilal Abbas Khan. She won Best Film Actress for her performance in the film at the 21st Lux Style Awards.
Her first role in 2022 was of a female cadet from Pakistan Military Academy in Nadeem Baig's directed Sinf-e-Aahan alongside an ensemble female cast. The series earned her Best TV Actress - Critics' nomination at the 22nd Lux Style Awards. In 2023, she appeared as a hardworking real estate agent in Syed Mohammad Ahmed's written Kuch Ankahi in her second on-screen appearance with Bilal Abbas Khan. The same year, she made her English-language film debut with the British romantic comedy What's Love Got to Do with It? in a brief but pivotal role. It was produced by Jemima Khan and directed by Shekhar Kapur. Writing for Wionews Shomini Sen liked the movie and opined, "Aly delivers a restraint performance". The film earned $11.1 million.
Aly’s web series titled The Pink Shirt opposite Wahaj Ali is set to be released soon on Zee5. The project is directed by Kashif Nisar and written by Bee Gul.
Breakthrough and recognition (2013–2016)
In 2013, Aly received critical praise for her portrayal of an innocent teen child in Haseeb Hassan's directed Nanhi, The series was highly rated and earned her the nominations of Lux Style Award for Best TV Actress - Satellite and Pakistan Media Awards for Best Actress. Her next appearance was in Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi's Gohar-e-Nayab as the titular Gori, a young orphaned with exceptional spirit despite the mistreatment. The series earned her another nomination of Pakistan Media Award for Best TV Actress also. Her performance as a young troubled child in Asim Raza's Behadd alongside Nadia Jamil and Fawad Khan was praised by critics. The same year, she starred in Mohsin Mirza's directed Aasmanon Pay Likha alongside Sheheryar Munawar which turned out to be the highest rated television series of the year in Pakistan. Aly then portrayed a victim of split personality disorder in Kashif Nisar's directed Sannata alongside Danish Taimoor and Saba Qamar. Her performance brought her favourable reviews and a nomination of Lux Style Award for Best TV Actress.
Established actress and career fluctuations (2017–present)
In 2017, Aly appeared as a troubled and resilient medical student opposite Ahad Raza Mir in Farhat Ishtiaq's written Yaqeen Ka Safar which was based on Ishtiaq's novel Woh Yaqeen Ka Naya Safar. Her performance in the series is often ranked among one of her best and earned her Hum Award for Best Actress, Hum Award for Best Actress Popular and a nomination of Best Television Actress at the 17th Lux Style Awards. The same year, she made her Bollywood debut starring opposite Sridevi in Mom. The film emerged a box office success with Aly’s performance as a of victim of sexual assault unanimously receiving praise. Rahul Desai of Filmfare found Aly to be "great in maintaining the coldness of her character".
Media image
Aly is considered one of Pakistan's highest-paid actresses. In 2021, she featured in Eastern Eye top 50 Asian Celebrity list ranked at seventh is the only Pakistani actress in top 10 and in 2023, she was ranked at seventeen. Aly is in the list of top 10 most followed Pakistani actress and has over 10 million followers on Instagram. In 2023, she has appeared in Eastern Eye's Top 30 under 30 Asians list ranked at sixteenth. She serves as a brand endorsement for several products such as Tecno Mobile, Veet and Realme.
Filmography
Films
2016
! scope=row Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hay Maira Khan 2017
! scope=row Mom Aarya Sabarwal Hindi film 2021
!scope=row Khel Khel Mein Zara 2023
!scope=row What's Love Got to Do with It? Maymouna English film
Television
2009
! scope=row Nadaaniyaan Sumbul Geo Entertainment 2011
! scope=row Mehmoodabad Ki Malkain Afreen ARY Digital 2011
! scope=row Mastana Mahi Suhaai Adal Soomro Hum TV 2011
! scope=row Meray Qatil Meray Dildar Shifa 2011
! scope=row Meri Ladli Esha ARY Digital 2011
! scope=row Chandni Chandni Express Entertainment 2011–2012
! scope=row Ahmed Habib Ki Betiyan Nida Hum TV 2012
! scope=row Mohabbat Jaye Bhar Mein Neeli 2012–2013
! scope=row Sitamgar Zoya 2012
! scope=row Sasural Ke Rang Anokhay Hadiqa 2012
! scope=row Mere Khuwabon Ka Diya Raafia Geo Entertainment 2013
! scope=row Quddusi Sahab Ki Bewah Farzana ARY Digital 2013
! scope=row Nanhi Nanhi Geo Entertainment 2013
! scope=row Kahani Aik Raat Ki Recurring character ARY Digital 2013
! scope=row Kitni Girhain Baqi Hain Hum TV 2013
! scope=row Gohar-e-Nayab Gohar (Gori) A-Plus TV 2013–2014
! scope=row Aasmanon Pay Likha Qudsiya Geo Entertainment 2013
! scope=row Sannata Pari / Husna ARY Digital 2014
! scope=row Qudrat Mehwish 2014
! scope=row Kahani Raima Aur Manahil Ki Manahil Hum TV 2014–2015
! scope=row Ladoon Mein Pali Bishma Geo Entertainment 2014–2015
! scope=row Chup Raho Rameen ARY Digital 2014
! scope=row Mera Raqeeb Saba A-Plus TV 2014
! scope=row Chupke Se Bahar Ajaye Saira 2015
! scope=row Khuda Dekh Raha Hai Zoya 2015–2016
! scope=row Kis Se Kahoon Hadiqa Qureshi PTV Home 2015–2016
! scope=row Tum Mere Kya Ho Hina 2015–2016
! scope=row Gul-e-Rana Gul-e-Rana Hum TV 2016–2017
! scope=row Mera Yaar Miladay Mushk ARY Digital 2017
! scope=row Yaqeen Ka Safar Dr. Zubiya Asfandyar Ali Khan Hum TV 2017–2018
! scope=row O Rangreza Sassi 2018
! scope=row Noor ul Ain Noor ul Ain ARY Digital 2018–2019
! scope=row Aangan Chammi Zafar Hum TV 2019
! scope=row Alif Momina Sultan Geo Entertainment 2019–2020
! scope=row Yeh Dil Mera Noor-ul-Ain Zaman Hum TV 2021–2022
!scope="row" Ishq E Laa Shanaya Azlan Ahmed 2022
!scope=row Team Muhafiz Parinaaz Geo Entertainment 2023
!scope="row" Kuch Ankahi Aaliya Agha ARY Digital 2024
!scope="row" Zard Patton Ka Bunn Meenu Hum TV 2025
! scope=row Dil Wali Gali Mein Deeju
Telefilm
2012
! scope=row O Meri Billi Neelum Express Entertainment 2012
! scope=row Sitara Ki Muhabbat Sitara Hum TV 2012
! scope=row Do Dant Ki Mohabbat Sania 2012
! scope=row Kya Pyar Ho Gaya Shagufta 2013
! scope=row Doosra Naam Naureen 2013
! scope=row Behadd Maha 2013
! scope=row Yaqeen Hania 2013
! scope=row Band Baj Gaya Mehwish ARY Digital 2013
! scope=row Bakht Bari Bakhtbari Hum TV 2013
! scope=row Well In Time Zunaira 2014
! scope=row Yaqeen Samama 2014
! scope=row Gidh Kinza 2014
! scope=row Yoon Hum Miley Wajeeha 2015
! scope=row Ishq For Sale Naima
Web series
2021
! scope=row Dhoop Ki Deewar Sarah Sher Ali ZEE5 2023
! scope=row The Pink Shirt Sofia
Awards and nominations
2013
! scope="row" Mere Qatil Mere Dildar Hum Award for Best Supporting Actress 2017
! scope="row" rowspan="3" Gul-e-Rana Best Actress - Jury Best Actor - popular Best Onscreen Couple - Popular
(With Feroze Khan) 2018
! rowspan="4" scope="row" Yaqeen Ka Safar Best Actress Popular Best Onscreen Couple - Popular
(With Ahad Raza Mir) Best Actress - Jury Best Onscreen Couple - Jury Best on-screen couple Jury with Bilal Abbas Khan Best Actor Female Popular Best Actor Female Jury 2014
! scope="row" Nanhi Best Television Actress - Satellite 2015
! scope ="row" Sannata Best Television Actress 2016
! scope="row" Khuda Dekh Raha Hai Best Television Actress 2017
! scope="row" Gul-e-Rana Best Television Actress 2018
! scope="row" O Rangreza Best Television Actress 2020
! scope="row" rowspan="2" Aangan Best Television Actress- Viewer's Choice Best Television Actress- Critics Choice 2021
! rowspan="2" scope="row" Alif Best Television Actress (Critics' Choice) Best Television Actress (Viewers' Choice) 2022
!scope="row" Khel Khel Mein Best Film Actress 2023
!scope="row" Sinf-e-Aahan Best TV Actress Critics' choice 2018
! rowspan="3" scope="row" Yaqeen Ka Safar Best Actress TV (Viewer's Choice) Best Actress TV (Jury's Choice) Best Jodi of the year
(With Ahad Raza Mir) 2014
! scope="row" Nanhi Best Drama Actress 2017
! scope="row" Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hai Best Debut Female 2019 Pride of Pakistan 2019
! scope="row" Noor ul Ain Best Couple with Imran Abbas 2020
! scope="row" For contribution to Film and Television International Icon Award 2020
! scope="row" Aangan Best Actress 2022 Popular Face of Pakistani Cinema
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