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, romanized: Žālê 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

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

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

Film

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

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

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

Awards and nominations

References

  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.