Laila Wasti

Laila Wasti (born 3 June 1977) is a Pakistani actress and director. She is known for her roles in television series such as Qurban, Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay, Sun Yaara and Dunk.

Early life Wasti was born on 3 June 1977 in Karachi, Pakistan. She completed her studies from Saint Joseph Convent, she graduated with English Literature. Laila's mother Tahira Wasti and father Rizwan Wasti were also actors.

Career Although initially uninterested to act in television productions, Wasti felt inclination towards it during her first project in the 1990s, PTV's Begum Haveli, a telefilm which was written by her mother Tahira Wasti. She was noted for her roles in PTV's productions such as Eaitraf, Pukaar, Saibaan, Operation Dwarka 1965, Heer Waris Shah and Eendhan. In 2000, she appeared in Badlon Par Basera as a Pakistani-US coping with a failed relationship. Wasti then returned to television after a hiatus of ten years, followed by Daldal and Qurban in the same year, and Teri Meri Kahani in the following year. In 2020, she portrayed a loving and doting maternal figure in Dil Ruba. In 2021, she played Mahira Khan's mother in Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay and Sajal Aly's mother in Ishq E Laa. In 2024, she portrayed a submissive wife of a ruthless tribal man in Khaie.

Personal life Wasti married Fahad on 27 December 2008. Shortly after her marriage, she was diagnosed with Leukemia. and after 6–7 years of painful treatment, she finally survived cancer. Wasti's father Rizwan Wasti died in 2011 and her mother Tahira Wasti died in 2012. She has two older brothers Rehan Wasti and Adnan Wasti. Her cousin Maria Wasti is also an actress.

Filmography Television

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Telefilm

Film

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Result Title Ref. 1995 STN Awards Best New Talent Hip Hip Hurrey Season 1