Maria Wasti

Maria Wasti (born August 14, 1965)[1] is a Pakistani film, television actress and host. She currently hosts the game show Croron Mein Khel on the Pakistani television channel BOL Entertainment.[2]

Maria Wasti
Born
Maria Wasti

(1975-08-14) August 14, 1975
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
NationalityPakistani
Years active1997–present
AwardsLux Style Awards
2006 Best Satellite Actress

Biography

Early years

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 to the young generation and Wasti became interested in acting.

First teleplay

In the mid-1990s,[4] Wasti was approached by Bakhtiar Ahmed, the programme 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

Wasti recalls that her first experience in acting was for the passion of art, but later her parents told her to pursue the career in a professional manner.[3] After her first stint, Wasti began receiving roles in various other plays in Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad centres for PTV. She reminisces that people were sceptical 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 realises 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 of issues like women's rights, harassment, gender equality and prejudice.[8]

Recent ventures

Wasti has expressed that newer Pakistani plays should portray issues in today's Pakistan. She names drugs and AIDS being amongst the most sensitive.[3] She also cites the reason for the decrease in the quality of drama serials as being 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 plays.[4]

Filmography

Television
Year Title Notes
1997 Aashiana
1999 Sarah Aur Ammara
1999 Ahsaas
2000 Boota from Toba Tek Singh
2001 Baadlon Par Basera
2001 Dharkan
2001 Sheeshay Ka Mehal
2004 Moorat Nominated–Lux Style Awards for Best TV Actress
2004 Aangan Bhar Chandni
2005 Riyasat Lux Style Awards for Best Actress
2006 Neend
2006 Kuch Dil Ne Kaha Nominated–Lux Style Awards for Best TV Actress
2007 Thori door Saath Chalo
2008 Khandaan
2008 Kaun
2009 Tere Liye
2009 Kuch Ankahi Baatain
2009 Buri Aurat
2010 Dil
2010 Woh Chaar Episode 8, 11
2010 Aey Ishq Hamain Barbad Na Ker
2011 Love Kay Liye
2011 Ruswa
2011 Aurat Ka Ghar Konsa Nominated–PTV Awards for Best Actress
2011 Akhri Barish
2011 Kaali Aankhain
2012 Behkawa
2012 Sasural Ke Rang Anokhay Episode 7
2012 Kitni Girhain Baqi Hain Various Episodes
2012 Band Baje Ga
2012 Barish Kay Ansoo
2013 Kahani Eik Raat Ki Episode 15
2013 Kabhi Kabhi
2013 Rehaai Nominated–Hum Awards for Best Supporting Actress
2013 Kalmoohi
2013 Meri Ladli
2014 Diya Jaley
2014 Malika-e-Aliya
2015 Tujh Pe Qurban
2015 Khoat
2015 Bojh
2015 Kaise Huaye Benaam
2015 Jalebiyan Noor Jahan
2016 Teri Chah Mein
2016 Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain (Season 2) Episode "Tasawwur", "Garhasti"
2017 Malkin
2017 Jab Hatheli Per Chand Likhna
2017 Dhund
2018 Babban Khala Ki Betiyaan
2018 Court Room
2018 Naik Parveen
2018 Siskiyaan
2018 Ustani Jee Episode 14, 15
2018 Aik Aur Sitam
2019 Cheekh Special appearance in promo[10]
2019 Bhook
2019 Croron Mein Khel Reality show Host[11]
2020 Shehr-e-Malaal
2020 Game Show Aisay Chalay Ga League Captain "Islamabad Eagles"
2020 Dikhawa Episode "Hamdard"

Telefilm
  • 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

References
  1. "Maria Wasti Celebrates Her Birthday On The Sets Of Salam Zindagi". Reviewit.pk | Celebrities | Entertainment news Portal. 2017-08-11. Retrieved 2018-04-17.
  3. "Oh, Maria!". DAWN Newspaper. Archived from the original on May 13, 2006. Retrieved 2008-06-27.
  4. "Playing the field". DAWN Newspaper. Archived from the original on May 20, 2008. Retrieved 2008-06-27.
  5. Rendezvous: Maria Wasti
  6. "INSTEP Magazine". Jang.com.pk. Retrieved 2012-08-11.
  7. "Maria Wasti's biography". Retrieved 2008-06-27.
  8. Archived January 23, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  9. "Interview with Maria Wasti". Scribd.com. Retrieved 2012-08-11.
  10. Desk, Instep. "Upcoming plays of 2019". The News International. Retrieved 2019-01-02.
  11. "Maria's coolest wish for Faysal storms social media". BOL News. 2019-11-29. Retrieved 2020-05-02.
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