Zhalay Sarhadi

Zhalay Sarhadi
ژالے سرحدی
Zhalay Sarhadi wearing a purple quilt with Arabic writing, head turned to look directly at camera
Sarhadi in 2022
Born
Zhalay Sarhadi

(1981-06-11) 11 June 1981 (age 43)
Karachi, Pakistan
Occupations
  • Actress
  • model
Years active2008–present
SpouseAmir Anees (m. 2012)
RelativesZia Sarhadi (grandfather)
Khayyam Sarhadi (uncle)

Zhalay Sarhadi, Urdu pronunciation: [ʒaːˈle ˈsaɾhaˈdi] Urdu: ژالے سرحدی, romanizedŽālê Sarḥadî; Persian: Zhâleh, Persian pronunciation: [ʒɒːˈleh ˈsæɾhæˈdiː]; also spelled Zille Sarhadi (born 11 June 1981),[1] is a Pakistani actress, model, and former VJ.[2] Her notable performance include the series Uraan (2010), Aks (2012), Madiha Maliha (2012), Digest Writer (2014), Rang Laaga (2015), Nazo (2015), and Yaar Na Bichray (2021).[3][4][5][6] In 2018, she received a Lux Style Award nomination for her performance in the film Chalay Thay Sath.[7]

Career

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Sarhadi began her career as an actress and later became a model, appearing in magazines such as Libaas as well as in runway shows.[8] In 2015, she appeared in the film Jalaibee and in 2022, she had a part in Kashan Admani's directorial debut, Carma – The Movie.[9][10]

Personal life

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Sarhadi is the niece of actor Khayyam Sarhadi and granddaughter of Zia Sarhadi.[1] She is married to Amir Anees. They have one daughter.

Selected filmography

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Film

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List of film appearances, with year, title, and role shown
Year Film Role Notes
2008 Ramchand Pakistani Lakshmi [2]
2015 Jalaibee Bunno [11]
2017 Chalay Thay Sath Aleena [12]
2022 Carma – The Movie Sasha [13]

Television

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List of film appearances, with year, title, and role shown
Year Title Role Notes
2008 Mutthi Bhar Mitti Durrain TV movie
2010 Uraan Ayesha [2]
2011 Sabz Pari Laal Kabootar Fouzia [2]
2012 Aks Zohra
Barzakh Sabahat
Daray Daray Naina Rinek
Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain Aima Episode: "Dekh Kabira Dekh"
Kahi Un Kahi Maryam [2]
Madiha Maliha Madiha [2]
Nadamat Sanam
Halka Na Lo Zubia
2014 Digest Writer Rida Anmol [2]
2015 Sartaj Mera Tu Raaj Mera Neelam
Rang Laaga Laila
Nazo Samra [14]
Deemak Hafza
2017 Dil-e-Jaanam Asma
2018 Mere Bewafa Mona [4]
2019 Aik Aur Sitam Hai Playback singer for title song "Aik Aur Sitam Hai"[15]
Qismat Ka Likha Mehreen [4]
2020 Haqeeqat Misaal Episode: "Muqadma"
2021 Yaar Na Bichray Fiza
2022 Beqadar Komal
Pinjra Fareeda
2023 Guru Fakhra
2023 Hadsa Bakhtawar

Music video

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Year Title Artist Notes
2020 "Ye Watan Tumhara Hai" Various [16]

Awards and nominations

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Zhalay Sarhadi shares her latest adorable pictures". Bol News. 6 September 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Nida Raza (25 April 2017). "Zhalay Sarhadi". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
  3. ^ Instep (8 September 2019). "Flash Your Style! Trending this week". TNS – The News on Sunday. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  4. ^ a b c NewsBytes. "Zhalay Sarhadi all set to star in upcoming play, Qismat". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  5. ^ NewsBytes. "Zhalay Sarhadi to make her singing debut with an OST". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  6. ^ "WATCH: Zhalay Sarhadi is making some hilarious TikTok videos". ARYNEWS. 27 April 2019. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  7. ^ a b "Here Are the Winners from the Lux Style Awards 2018". luxstyle.pk. 2 March 2018. Retrieved 26 November 2022.
  8. ^ "The glamour girl of the ramp in Pakistan". The Express Tribune. 22 November 2010. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
  9. ^ "Teaser for 'Carma' promises hefty dose of violence and vengeance". The Express Tribune. 3 August 2021. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  10. ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (2 August 2021). "Crime film Carma promises gritty revenge and thrilling car chases in its newly released teaser". Images. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  11. ^ "My item song flopped due to full dress: Zhalay Sarhadi". Dunya News. 29 October 2019.
  12. ^ Rahul Aijaz (14 March 2017). "Every industry needs fresh new faces at one point: Zhalay Sarhadi". Express Tribune.
  13. ^ Irfan ul Haq (2 August 2021). "Crime film Carma promises gritty revenge and thrilling car chases in its newly released teaser".
  14. ^ Sadaf Siddique (19 November 2015). "Full marks: TV drama Nazo portrays mental illness with sensitivity and grace". Dawn Images.
  15. ^ "Zhalay to croon soundtrack of drama serial 'Ek Aur Sitam Hai'". Daily Times. 16 February 2019. Retrieved 18 December 2019.
  16. ^ Tribune.com.pk (21 May 2020). "Actors unite for 'Ye Watan Tumhara Hai' rendition, paying tribute to unsung heroes". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
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