Zhalay Sarhadi
Zhalay Sarhadi, also spelled Zille Sarhadi, (born on June 11, 1981)[1] is a Pakistani television actress, model and former VJ.[2] She has worked in several successful television series. Her notable performance includes in the series, Uraan (2010), Madiha Maliha (2012), Aks (2012), Digest Writer (2014), Rang Laaga (2015), Nazo (2015) and Yaar Na Bichray (2021).[3][4][5][6] She received Lux style award nomination for her performance in Chalay Thay Sath.[7]
Zhalay Sarhadi ژالے سرحدی | |
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Born | June 11, 1981 40) | (age
Nationality | Pakistani |
Occupation | Actress, model, VJ |
Years active | 2008–present |
Spouse(s) | Amir Anees (m. 2012) |
Relatives | Zia Sarhadi (grandfather) Khayyam Sarhadi (uncle) |
Personal life
Sarhadi is married to Amir Anees and has a daughter Anaya. She is the niece of television actor Khayyam Sarhadi and granddaughter of Zia Sarhadi.[1]
Career
Zhalay started as an actress. Later she began modeling, appearing in magazines like Libaas and on the ramps.[8] She hosted a reality show Shaadi Online on Geo TV[9] and acted different serials.[10] She did an Item number titled 'Jawaani' in a Pakistani film Jalaibee in 2015. Zhalay is also featuring in Kashan Admani's debut film as a director, Carma - The Movie.[11] The movie is set to release in 2022.[12] The movie also features Adnan Siddiqui, Naveen Waqar, and Osama Tahir in lead roles.
Filmography
Theatre
- Darling your Lier
- Carma - The Movie
Film
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Denotes film/serial that has not yet been released |
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2008 | Ramchand Pakistani | Lakshmi | [2] |
2015 | Jalaibee | Bunno | [13] |
2017 | Chalay Thay Sath | Aleena | [14] |
TBA | Carma - The Movie ![]() |
Sasha | [15] |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2007 | Najia | Saiqa | |
2008 | Woh Rishtey Woh Natey | Atiqa | |
Mutthi Bhar Mitti | Durrain | Telefilm | |
2009 | Masuri | Aimen | |
2010 | Uraan | Ayesha | [2] |
2011 | Sabz Pari Laal Kabootar | Fouzia | [2] |
2012 | Aks | Zohra | |
Barzakh | Sabahat | ||
Chanp Tayyar Hai | Fatima | Telefilm | |
Daray Daray Naina | Rinek | ||
Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain | Aima | Episode:"Dekh Kabira Dekh" | |
Kahi Un Kahi | Maryam | [2] | |
Karachi High | Zarrish | ||
Madham Madham | Naveen | ||
Madiha Maliha | Madiha | [2] | |
Main Mummy Aur Woh | Farzana | ||
Nadamat | Sanam | ||
Halka Na Lo | Zubia | ||
2013 | Justuju | Sabiha | |
2014–2015 | Digest Writer | Rida Anmol | [2] |
2015 | Choti Si Ghalat Fehmi | Hijaab | |
Sartaj Mera Tu Raaj Mera | Neelam | ||
Rang Laaga | Laila | ||
Nazo | Samra | [16] | |
Deemak | Hafza | ||
2017 | Dil-e-Jaanam | Asma | |
2018 | Mere Bewafa | Mona | [4] |
2019 | Aik Aur Sitam | — | playback singer for title song "Aik Aur Sitam Hai"[17] |
Qismat Ka Likha | Mehreen | [4] | |
2020 | Haqeeqat | Misaal | Episode "Muqadma" |
2021 | Terha Aangan | ||
Yaar Na Bichray | Fiza | ||
2 Batta 8 | Billo | Telefilm |
Music video
Year | Title | Artist | Notes |
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2020 | "Ye Watan Tumhara Hai" | Various | [18] |
Awards and nominations
- 2018 - Lux Style Awards - Best Supporting Actress Film for Chalay Thay Sath - Nominated
References
- "Zhalay Sarhadi shares her latest adorable pictures". Bol News. 6 September 2021.
- Nida Raza (25 April 2017). "Zhalay Sarhadi". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
- Instep (2019-09-08). "FLASH YOUR STYLE! Trending this week". TNS - The News on Sunday. Retrieved 2019-09-13.
- NewsBytes. "Zhalay Sarhadi all set to star in upcoming play, Qismat". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2019-09-13.
- NewsBytes. "Zhalay Sarhadi to make her singing debut with an OST". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2019-09-13.
- "WATCH: Zhalay Sarhadi is making some hilarious TikTok videos". ARYNEWS. 2019-04-27. Retrieved 2019-09-13.
- Rehman, Maliha (2018-02-03). "Lux Style Awards 2018 will now be directed by Vaneeza Ahmed". Images. Retrieved 2022-01-11.
- "The glamour girl of the ramp in Pakistan". The Express Tribune. November 22, 2010. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
- "An interview with the mag4you". mag4you.com. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
- "An interview of Sarhadi with The News Tribe". thenewstribe.com. December 3, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
- "Teaser for 'Carma' promises hefty dose of violence and vengeance". The Express Tribune. 2021-08-03. Retrieved 2021-08-09.
- Haq, Irfan Ul (2021-08-02). "Crime film Carma promises gritty revenge and thrilling car chases in its newly released teaser". Images. Retrieved 2021-08-09.
- "My item song flopped due to full dress: Zhalay Sarhadi". Dunya News. 29 October 2019.
- Rahul Aijaz (14 March 2017). "Every industry needs fresh new faces at one point: Zhalay Sarhadi". Express Tribune.
- Irfan ul Haq (2 August 2021). "Crime film Carma promises gritty revenge and thrilling car chases in its newly released teaser".
- Sadaf Siddique (19 November 2015). "Full marks: TV drama Nazo portrays mental illness with sensitivity and grace". Dawn Images.
- "Zhalay to croon soundtrack of drama serial 'Ek Aur Sitam Hai'". Daily Times. 2019-02-16. Retrieved 2019-12-18.
- Tribune.com.pk (2020-05-21). "Actors unite for 'Ye Watan Tumhara Hai' rendition, paying tribute to unsung heroes". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2020-06-05.