Maria Wasti Wiki, Age, Biography, Height, Boyfriend, Family, Images, And More
Maria Wasti (born August 14, 1980) is a Pakistani actress, television host, and model. On the Pakistani television channel BOL Entertainment, she currently hosts the game show Croron Mein Khel.
Biography
The early years
Maria Wasti was born in Tanzania's Dar es Salaam. She grew up there before moving to Pakistan with her family. She is Rizwan Wasti's and Tahira Wasti's niece. Wasti's parents wanted her to be a doctor, but she preferred to work in the entertainment industry. The government-owned Pakistan Television Corporation was the country's only television network at the time (PTV). Later in the 1990s, Network Television Marketing (NTM), the country's first privately owned channel, featured content specifically targeted to the young generation, and Wasti developed an interest in acting.
The first teleplay
Bakhtiar Ahmed, the programme manager of PTV Lahore Centre, approached Wasti in the mid-1990s to be cast in a play called Sarah Aur Ammara alongside Resham, a film actress. The teleplay focused on a story about two sisters dealing with the stress of arranged marriages. She has since appeared in over 50 serials and roughly the same number of plays.
Wasti recalls that her first experience in acting was for the sake of art, but her parents later advised her to pursue the career professionally. Wasti began receiving roles in other PTV plays in Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad after her first stint. People were sceptical when she first started acting, but after she proved herself, they began to accept her.
Among her most memorable plays are Bano Qudsia and Kallo. She also played a victim in Baadlon Par Basera, in which she is forced into marriage with a man in the United States over the phone, and when she meets him for the first time, she realises he is older than the picture she saw of him.
Wasti is usually seen in unglamorous roles dealing with sensitive issues concerning women in Pakistan. She has portrayed prominent women such as Salma Murad and Bilquis Edhi. Wasti is known for speaking out on issues such as women's rights, harassment, gender equality, and prejudice.
Wasti has recently stated that newer Pakistani plays should depict issues in today's Pakistan. She cites drugs and AIDS as two of the most sensitive issues. She also attributes the decline in the quality of drama serials to a scarcity of actors, actresses, writers, directors, and producers.
In response to these ideas, Wasti established a production company in 2002, where she has successfully produced several serials and a dozen plays.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 1997 | Aashiana |
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| 1999 | Sarah Aur Ammara |
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| Ahsaas |
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| Boota from Toba Tek Singh |
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| 2001 | Baadlon Par Basera |
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| Dharkan |
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| Sheeshay Ka Mehal |
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| 2004 | Moorat | Nominated–Lux Style Awards for Best TV Actress |
| Aangan Bhar Chandni |
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| 2005 | Riyasat | Lux Style Awards for Best Actress |
| 2006 | Neend |
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| Kuch Dil Ne Kaha | Nominated–Lux Style Awards for Best TV Actress |
| 2007 | Thori door Saath Chalo |
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| 2008 | Khandaan |
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| Kaun |
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| 2009 | Tere Liye |
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| Kuch Ankahi Baatain |
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| Buri Aurat |
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| 2010 | Dil |
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| Woh Chaar | Episode 8, 11 |
| Aey Ishq Hamain Barbad Na Ker |
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| Diya Jalay |
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| 2011 | Love Kay Liye |
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| Ruswa |
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| Aurat Ka Ghar Konsa | Nominated–PTV Awards for Best Actress |
| Akhri Barish |
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| Kaali Aankhain |
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| 2012 | Behkawa |
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| Sasural Ke Rang Anokhay | Episode 7 |
| Kitni Girhain Baqi Hain | Various Episodes |
| Band Baje Ga |
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| Barish Kay Ansoo |
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| 2013 | Kahani Eik Raat Ki | Episode 15 |
| Kabhi Kabhi |
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| Rehaai | Nominated–Hum Awards for Best Supporting Actress |
| Kalmoohi |
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| 2013 | Meri Ladli |
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| 2014 | Diya Jaley |
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| Malika-e-Aliya |
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| 2015 | Tujh Pe Qurban |
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| Khoat |
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| Bojh |
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| Kaise Huaye Benaam |
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| Jalebiyan | Noor Jahan |
| 2016 | Teri Chah Mein |
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| Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain (Season 2) | Episode "Tasawwur", "Garhasti" |
| 2017 | Malkin |
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| Jab Hatheli Per Chand Likhna |
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| Dhund |
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| 2018 | Babban Khala Ki Betiyaan |
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| Court Room |
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| Naik Parveen |
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| Siskiyaan |
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| Ustani Jee | Episode 14, 15 |
| Aik Aur Sitam |
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| 2019 | Cheekh | Special appearance in promo[10] |
| Bhook |
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| Croron Mein Khel | Reality show Host[11] |
| 2020 | Shehr-e-Malaal |
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| Game Show Aisay Chalay Ga League | Captain "Islamabad Eagles" |
| Dikhawa | Episode "Hamdard" |
| 2022 | Aik Sitam Aur | Zainab[12] |
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
- Ramchand Pakistani, 2008 - Kamla
- Love Main Ghum
- Yarana, 2009 - Pashto
Accolades
| Ceremony | Category | Project | Result |
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| 4th Lux Style Awards[13] | Best TV Actress (Satellite) | Moorat | Nominated |
| 5th Lux Style Awards | Riyasat | Won |
| 6th Lux Style Awards[14] | Kuch Dil Nay Kaha | Nominated |
| 8th Lux Style Awards[15] | Best Film Actress | Ramchand Pakistani | Won |
| Title | Description |
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| Personal |
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| Name: | Maria Wasti |
| In Urdu: | ماریہ واسطی |
| Famous As: | Actress , Host |
| Nationality: | Pakistani |
| Residence: | Lahore, Istanbul |
| Education: | Maria got her early education from Lahore. |
| Religion: | Islam |
| Profession: | Actress, Producer, Host |
| Years Active : | 1997-present |
| Debut Movie: | Ramchand Pakistani |
| Debut Show: | Croron Mein Khail |
| Height: | 5 ft 6 inches |
| Website: | https://twitter.com/mariawastimw |
| Awards : | Best Actress Award |
| Born |
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| Date: | 14th August 1980 |
| Place: | Dar es Salam Tanzania |
| Family |
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| Ethnicity: | Asian |
| Spouse: | Unmarried |
| Parents: | Not Known |
| Siblings : | 2 Sisters |
| Relatives: | Tahira Wasti and Rizwan Wasti |
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