Sajal Aly (Urdu: سجل علی; born 17 January 1994[1][2]) is a Pakistani actress noted for playing a variety of characters in a range of serials—from contemporary social to romantic dramas.
Sajal's first appearance on screen was a minor role in one episode of the 2009 Geo TV's comedy drama Nadaaniyaan. She received praise for her breakout role in the 2011 ARY Digital's family drama Mehmoodabad Ki Malkain.[3] Subsequently, she rose to prominence for portraying leading roles in several of the successful television series, including the comedy Mohabbat Jaye Bhar Mein (2012), the romances Sitamgar (2012), and Meri Ladli (2012), the family comedy Quddusi Sahab Ki Bewah (2013), and the drama Gul-e-Rana (2015).[4][5] Her performance in the teen drama Nanhi (2013), the psychological Sannata (2013), the revenge drama Chup Raho (2014) and the spiritual romance Khuda Dekh Raha Hai (2015), earned her widespread recognition as well as the Lux Style Award for Best Actress nominations.[6][7][8] Sajal garnered critical acclaim for portraying a troubled child in the telefilm Behadd (2013), and an aspiring actress in the relationship drama Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hay (2016), her first feature film.[9][10][11] Sajal made her Bollywood film debut starring opposite Sridevi in the 2017 Hindi film Mom.[12] Aly also sang the theme song for the series O Rangreza, in which she plays the character Sassi.[13] She portrays the role of Chammi in 2018 period drama Aangan of Hum TV.
Filmography
Key
denotes film / drama that has not released yet
Film
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2016
Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hay
Maira Khan
Film debut[14]
2017
Mom
Arya
Hindi film[15][16][17]
TBA
What's Love Got to Do With It?[18]
Post-production
Television
Year
Title
Role
Network
2009
Nadaaniyaan
Sumbul
Geo Entertainment
2011
Mehmoodabad Ki Malkain
Afreen
ARY Digital
2011
Mastana Mahi
Suhaai
Hum TV
2011
Meray Qatil Meray Dildar
Shifa
2011
Meri Ladli
Esha
ARY Digital
2011
Chandni
Chandni
Express Entertainment
2011–2012
Ahmed Habib Ki Betiyan
Nida
Hum TV
2012
Mohabbat Jaye Bhar Mein
Neeli
Hum TV
2012–2013
Sitamgar
Zoya
2012
Sasural Ke Rang Anokhay
Hadiqa
Hum TV
2012
Mere Khuwabon Ka Diya
Raafia
Geo Entertainment
2013
Quddusi Sahab Ki Bewah
Farzana
ARY Digital
2013
Nanhi
Nanhi
Geo Entertainment
2013
Kahani Aik Raat Ki
Recurring character
ARY Digital
2013
Kitni Girhain Baqi Hain
Hum TV
2013
Gohar-e-Nayab
Gohar (Gori)
A-Plus TV
2013–2014
Aasmanon Pay Likha
Qudsiya
Geo Entertainment
2013
Sannata
Pari
ARY Digital
2014
Qudrat
Mehwish
2014
Kahani Raima Aur Manahil Ki
Manahil
Hum TV
2014–2015
Ladoon Mein Pali
Bishma
Geo Entertainment
2014–2015
Chup Raho
Rameen
ARY Digital
2014
Mera Raqeeb
Saba
A-Plus TV
2014
Chupkay Se Bahar Aa Jaye
Saira
2015
Khuda Dekh Raha Hai
Zoya
2015–2016
Kis Se Kahoon
Hadiqa
PTV Home
2015–2016
Tum Mere Kya Ho
Hina
2015–2016
Gul-e-Rana
Gul-e-Rana
Hum TV
2016–2017
Mera Yaar Miladay
Mushk
ARY Digital
2017
Yaqeen Ka Safar
Zubia
Hum TV
2017–2018
O Rangreza
Sassi
2018
Noor ul Ain
Noor ul Ain
ARY Digital
2018–2019
Aangan
Chammi[19]
Hum TV
2019
Alif
Momina Sultan[20]
Geo Entertainment
2019-2020
Yeh Dil Mera
Noor-ul-Ain Zaman/Noor-ul-ain Khan aka Aina
Hum TV
Telefilm
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2012
O Meri Billi
Neelum
Express Entertainment
2012
Sitara Ki Muhabbat
Sitara
Hum TV
2012
Do Dant Ki Mohabbat
Sania
2012
Kya Pyar Ho Gaya
Shagufta
2013
Doosra Naam
Naureen
2013
Behadd
Maha
2013
Yaqeen
Hania
2013
Band Baj Gaya
Mehwish
ARY Digital
2013
Bakht Bari
Bakhtbari
Hum TV
2013
Well In Time
Zunaira
2014
Yaqeen
Samama
2014
Gidh
Kinza
2014
Yoon Hum Miley
Wajeeha
2015
Ishq For Sale
Naima
Personal life
Sajal has one sister Saboor Ali, who is also an actress and one brother.[21] In 2017 Sajal's mother, Rahat died of cancer.[22][23] She married Ahad Raza Mir in March 2020.[24]
Awards and nominations
Year
Content
Award
Category
Result
2013
Mere Qatil Mere Dildar
Hum Awards
Hum Award for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated
2014
Nanhi
Lux Style Awards
Best Television Actress - Satellite
Nominated[25]
Pakistan Media Awards
Best Drama Actress
Nominated[26]
2014
Gohar-e-Nayab
Pakistan Media Awards
Best Drama Actress
Nominated[26]
2015
Sannata
Lux Style Awards
Best Television Actress
Nominated[27]
2016
Khuda Dekh Raha Hai
Lux Style Awards
Best Television Actress
Nominated[28]
2017
Gul-e-Rana
Hum Awards
Best Actress
Won[29]
Lux Style Awards
Best Television Actress
Nominated[30]
2017
Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hai
Lux Style Awards
Best Film Actress
Nominated[30]
Galaxy Lollywood Awards
Best Actor in a Leading Role Female
Nominated[31]
Galaxy Lollywood Awards
Best Female Debut
Nominated
Nigar Awards
Best Actress
Nominated[32]
2018
Yaqeen Ka Safar
Hum Awards
Best Actress Popular
Won
Hum Awards
Best Onscreen Couple Popular with Ahad Raza Mir
Won[33]
Lux Style Awards
Best Television Actress
Nominated[34]
2018
O Rangreza
Lux Style Awards
Best Television Actress
Nominated[34]
Hum Awards
Best Onscreen Couple Popular with Bilal Abbas Khan
Won
Hum Awards
Best Actor Popular
Won[35]
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