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Maria Wasti
Maria Wasti in 2010
Born
Maria Wasti

(1980-08-14) 14 August 1980 (age 44)
NationalityPakistani
Years active1997–present
AwardsLux Style Awards
2006 Best Satellite Actress
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Maria Wasti (born 14 August 1980)[1] is a Pakistani film and television actress and host. She currently hosts the game show Croron Mein Khel on the Pakistani television channel BOL Entertainment.[2]

Biography

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Early years

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Maria Wasti was born in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. She spent her early years there before moving to Pakistan with her family. She is the niece of Rizwan Wasti and Tahira Wasti. Wasti's parents wanted her to be a doctor, but she preferred a career in entertainment.[3] At the time, the only television network active in the country was the government-owned Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV). It would be later in the 1990s that Network Television Marketing (NTM), the country's first privately owned channel, showcased content specifically targeted at the young generation, and Wasti became interested in acting.

First teleplay

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In the mid-1990s,[4] Wasti was approached by Bakhtiar Ahmed, the program manager of PTV Lahore Centre, to be cast in a play called Sarah Aur Ammara alongside Resham, a film actress. The teleplay highlighted a story about two sisters going through the turmoil of arranged marriages.[3] She has since done over 50 serials and around the same number of assorted plays.[5]

Acting as a career

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Wasti recalls that her first experience in acting was because of her passion for art, but later her parents told her to pursue the career in a professional manner.[3] After her first stunt, Wasti began receiving roles in various other plays in Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad centers for PTV. She reminisces that people were skeptical when she stepped into acting, but once she proved herself, they started accepting her.[3]

She considers Bano Qudsia and Kallo[6] among her most memorable plays.[3] In other equally applauded roles, she played a victim in Baadlon Par Basera, who is forcefully led into marriage with a man in the United States on the phone, and when she meets him for the first time, she realizes the man is older than the picture she saw him in.[7]

Wasti is usually seen playing unglamorous roles involving sensitive issues regarding women in Pakistan. She has played roles depicting prominent women like Salma Murad and Bilquis Edhi.[3] Wasti is known for being outspoken on various issues like women's rights, harassment, gender equality, and prejudice.[8]

Recent ventures

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Wasti has expressed that new Pakistani plays should portray issues in today's Pakistan. She names drugs and AIDS as being among the most sensitive.[3] She also cites the reason for the decrease in the quality of drama serials as the lack of a supply of actors, actresses, writers, directors, and producers.[9]

In view of these thoughts, Wasti opened a production house in 2002, where she has successfully produced several serials and a dozen of plays.[4]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Network Notes
1997 Aashiana
1999 Sarah Aur Ammara
Ahsaas
Thori Si Zindagi
Boota from Toba Tek Singh PTV
2001 Baadlon Par Basera
Dharkan
Sheeshay Ka Mehal
2004 Moorat Nominated–Lux Style Awards for Best TV Actress
Aangan Bhar Chandni
2005 Riyasat Lux Style Awards for Best Actress
2006 Neend
Kuch Dil Ne Kaha Nominated–Lux Style Awards for Best TV Actress
2007 Thori door Saath Chalo
2008 Khandaan
Kaun
2009 Jab Hateli Pe Chand Likha
Kuch Ankahi Baatain
Buri Aurat
2010 Tere Liye
Woh Chaar Episode 8, 11
Aey Ishq Hamain Barbad Na Ker
Diya Jalay
2011 Love Kay Liye
Ruswa
Aurat Ka Ghar Konsa Nominated–PTV Awards for Best Actress
Akhri Barish
Kaali Aankhain
2012 Behkawa
Sasural Ke Rang Anokhay Episode 7
Kitni Girhain Baqi Hain Various Episodes
Band Baje Ga
Barish Kay Ansoo
2013 Kahani Eik Raat Ki Episode 15
Kabhi Kabhi
Rehaai Nominated–Hum Awards for Best Supporting Actress
Kalmoohi
2013 Meri Ladli
2014 Diya Jaley
Malika-e-Aliya
2015 Tujh Pe Qurban
Khoat
Bojh
Kaise Huaye Benaam
Jalebiyan Noor Jahan
2016 Teri Chah Mein
Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain (Season 2) Episode "Tasawwur", "Garhasti"
2017 Malkin
Jab Hatheli Per Chand Likhna
Dhund
2018 Babban Khala Ki Betiyaan
Court Room
Naik Parveen
Siskiyaan
Ustani Jee Episode 14, 15
Aik Aur Sitam
2019 Cheekh ARY Digital Special appearance in promo[10]
Bhook Naureen Hum TV
Croron Mein Khel Reality show Host[11]
2020 Shehr-e-Malaal Tabinda Express Entertainment
Game Show Aisay Chalay Ga League

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Captain "Islamabad Eagles"
Dikhawa Episode "Hamdard"
2022 Aik Sitam Aur Zainab ARY Digital Zainab[12]
2023 Mayi Ri Samina ARY Digital Samina

Telefilm

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  • Kallo
  • Parinda
  • Ae Bhai Zara Dekh Kay
  • Mama I Love You
  • Survival of a Woman
  • Parinda
  • Ae Bhai Zara Dekh Kay
  • Mama I Love You
  • Survival of a Woman
  • Ain (There Raj Main)
  • Sunrise From Istanbul

Film

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Accolades

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Ceremony Category Project Result Ref.
4th Lux Style Awards Best TV Actress (Satellite) Moorat Nominated [13]
5th Lux Style Awards[citation needed] Riyasat Won
6th Lux Style Awards Kuch Dil Nay Kaha Nominated [14]
8th Lux Style Awards Best Film Actress Ramchand Pakistani Won [15]

References

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  1. ^ "Maria Wasti Celebrates Her Birthday On The Sets Of Salam Zindagi". Reviewit.pk | Celebrities | Entertainment news Portal. 11 August 2017. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
  2. ^ "Croron Mein Khel with Maria Wasti | Maria Wasti Show".
  3. ^ a b c d e f g "Oh, Maria!". DAWN Newspaper. Archived from the original on 13 May 2006. Retrieved 27 June 2008.
  4. ^ a b "Playing the field". DAWN Newspaper. Archived from the original on 20 May 2008. Retrieved 27 June 2008.
  5. ^ Rendezvous: Maria Wasti
  6. ^ "INSTEP Magazine". Jang.com.pk. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
  7. ^ "Maria Wasti's biography". Retrieved 27 June 2008.
  8. ^ [1] Archived 23 January 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  9. ^ "Interview with Maria Wasti". Scribd.com. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
  10. ^ Desk, Instep. "Upcoming plays of 2019". The News International. Retrieved 2 January 2019. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  11. ^ "Maria's coolest wish for Faysal storms social media". BOL News. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
  12. ^ "Aik Sitam Aur Drama Cast Name, Pictures, Story, & Timing". Mag Pakistan. 29 May 2022. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
  13. ^ "https://www.rewaj.pk/lux-style-awards-for-the-year-2004/"
  14. ^ "https://tribune.com.pk/story/239961/lux-style-awards-a-trip-down-memory-lane/"
  15. ^ "Winners announced for 8th LUX Style Awards". Fashion Central. Archived from the original on 12 November 2022.
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