# Laila Wasti

Laila Wasti is a Pakistani actress and director. She is known for her roles in dramas Qurban, Dil Ruba, Daldal, Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay, Sun Yaara and Dunk.

## Early life

Laila was born on 3 June 1977 in Karachi, Pakistan. She completed her studies from Saint Joseph Convent, she graduated with English Literature. Then she went to the United States, studying at University of California, Los Angeles, where she did her masters from in filmmaking. Laila's mother Tahira Wasti and father Rizwan Wasti were also actors.

## Career

Laila started acting on PTV in 1990s. She was noted for her roles in dramas Eaitraf, Pukaar, Saibaan, Operation Dwarka 1965, Heer Waris Shah and Eendhan, Badlon Par Basera. She also appeared in dramas Sun Yaara along with Junaid Khan, Hira Mani also with Faris Shafi and Qismat with Minal Khan and Zhalay Sarhadi. Since then she appeared in dramas Sangar, Qurban, Teri Meri Kahani, Bharam, Daldal and Dunk.

## Personal life

Laila and Fahad married on 27 December 2008. They have one child together. Shortly after her marriage, she was diagnosed with leukemia. After 6-7 years of painful treatment, she finally survived cancer. Laila'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. Laila's cousin's Maria Wasti is also an actress.

## Filmography
### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 1994 | Eendhan | Noreen | PTV |
| 1995 | Kali Deemak | Shehla | PTV |
| 1995 | Hip Hip Hurrey Season 1 | Herself | STN |
| 1995 | Pukaar | Princess of Leon | PTV |
| 1995 | Aawazain | Rabia | PTV |
| 1996 | Eaitraf | Rida | PTV |
| 1996 | Hip Hip Hurrey Season 2 | Herself | STN |
| 1996 | Ilzam | Shahida Asif Ali | PTV |
| 1997 | Shanakht | Zara | PTV |
| 1999 | Saibaan | Mariam | PTV |
| 2000 | Heer Waris Shah | Heer | PTV |
| 2001 | Badlon Par Basera | Deeba | PTV |
| 2002 | Neelma | Neelma | PTV |
| 2014 | Tum Bin | Salma | PTV |
| 2016 | Khwab Saraye | Farhat | Hum TV |
| 2016 | Ahsas | Sanobaar | Urdu 1 |
| 2016 | Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain (season 2) | Wafa | Hum TV |
| 2017 | Sun Yaara | Saima | ARY Digital |
| 2017 | Sangsar | Nadra | Hum TV |
| 2017 | Iltija | Adeela | ARY Digital |
| 2017 | Tere Bina | Shan's wife | Geo Entertainment |
| 2017 | Paimanay | Ayesha | Urdu 1 |
| 2017 | Daldal | Rukhsana | Hum TV |
| 2017 | Qurban | Shehla | ARY Digital |
| 2018 | Teri Meri Kahani | Rabia | Hum TV |
| 2018 | Tum Mujrim Ho | Ghazala Zafar | Bol Entertainment |
| 2018 | Mazaaq Raat | Herself | Dunya News |
| 2018 | Ro Raha Hai Dil | Pinky | TV One |
| 2018 | Kabhi Band Kabhi Baja | Iffat | Express Entertainment |
| 2019 | Rani Nokrani | Ayesha | Express Entertainment |
| 2019 | Qismat Ka Likha | Aisha | Express Entertainment |
| 2019 | Bharam | Farah Burhan | Hum TV |
| 2019 | Makafaat | Erum | Geo Entertainment |
| 2020 | Tamanna | Zakiya | Geo TV |
| 2020 | Dil Ruba | Samiya | Hum TV |
| 2020 | Makafaat Season 2 | Azra | Geo Entertainment |
| 2020 | Dunk | Saba | ARY Digital |
| 2021 | Azmaish | Almas | ARY Digital |
| 2021 | Oye Motti | Shela Idrees | Express Entertainment |
| 2021 | Sitam | Faryal | Hum TV |
| 2021 | Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay | Rabia | Hum TV |
| 2021 | Ishq E Laa | Shireen | Hum TV |
| 2021 | Bebaak | Nafisa | Hum TV |
| 2022 | Sirat-e-Mustaqeem Season 2 | Shehla | ARY Digital |
| 2022 | Rasme-e-Ulfat | Rabia | PTV |
| 2022 | Kaisi Teri Khudgarzi | Naheed | ARY Digital |
| 2022 | Mushkil | Marium | Geo TV |
| 2022 | Ilzaam | Saima | Aan TV |
| 2023 | Mein Kahani Hun | Hiba | Express Entertainment |
| 2023 | Bojh | Dilshad | Geo Entertainment |
| 2023 | Working Women | Natasha Jahangir Elahi | Green Entertainment |
| 2023 | Sukoon | Abida | ARY Digital |
| 2024 | Khaie | Bareera | Geo Entertainment |
| 2024 | Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain | Mrs. Akmal Siddiqui | Hum TV |
| 2024 | Teray Janay Kay Baad | Arfa | ARY Digital |
| 2024 | BOL Kahani | Bushra | BOL Network |
| 2025 | Dastak | | ARY Digital |

### Web series

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2023 | Mor Chaal | Jameela | Vidly |

### Telefilm

| Year | Title | Role |
| 1996 | Operation Dwarka 1965 | Miss Erum |
| 2002 | Kuch Bhi Na Kaha | Abida |
| 2019 | Dastak | Romana |
| 2019 | In Se Miliye | Fiha |
| 2021 | Hangor S-131 | Sameera's mother |
| 2022 | Mera Pehla Pyar | Amna |

### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2021 | Khel Khel Mein | Zara's mother | debut |
| 2022 | Ishrat Made in China | Nilofer | |
| 2023 | Babylicious | Mom | |
| 2023 | Teri Meri Kahaniyaan | Salman's mother | |
| 2024 | Daghabaaz Dil | | |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title |
| 1995 | STN Awards | Best New Talent | Won | Hip Hip Hurrey Season 1 |
| 1996 | STN Awards | Best Talent | Won | Hip Hip Hurrey Season 2 |
| 2017 | Social Media Drama Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | Iltija |