Sohai Ali Abro
Sohai Ali Abro | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sohai Ali Abro |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Works | Full list |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
Sohai Ali Abro (Urdu: سہائی علی ابڑو Sindhi: سھائي علي ابڙو) is a Pakistani actress, dancer and model, who appears in Pakistani television serials and films.[2] She is known for her roles in serials such as Geo TV's Saat Pardon Mein (2012), Hum TV's Tanhai (2013), Khoya Khoya Chand (2013), Rishtay Kuch Adhooray Se (2013) and ARY Digital's serial Pyaray Afzal (2014).[3]
Early life
Abro states she was born in Larkana, Sindh, to a Sindhi family.[1] She is the youngest of her brother and a sister. Her both parents, who were professionally medical officers, died of natural death, when Abro was still a nine-years-old.[4]
Abro spent her younger days in Hyderabad, Sukkur and Islamabad. Eventually, she moved to Karachi, where she pursued her studies, and later her interest in the theater made her popular with prominent names in the showbiz industry.[4]
Personal life
Abro married cricketer Shehzar Mohammad in March 2021.[5] The couple welcomed a daughter in November 2022.[6]
Career
Abro's acting debut was marked in 2011 by the romance-drama Man Jali, portraying the supporting character of Gurya.[7] She had her debut lead in the 2012 fantasy-drama Saat Pardon Mein as Darakshande Badar, the diehard fan of actor Ahsan Murad, portrayed by Mikaal Zulfiqar.[8] She did a dance-performance for a reality show on ARY Digital's Naach which received a "lukewarm" response. She also appeared in the telefilm Rangraiz Meray.[9][10] In 2013, she appeared in Tanhai as Jiya, a lower middle-class married to a widower, played by Gohar Mumtaz.[11]
Abro appeared in Yasir Nawaz's Anjuman, for which she was nominated for a Tarang Housefull Awards in the Best Supporting Actress category.[7] In 2015, she made her film debut with romantic-comedy Wrong No. portraying Laila, a girl next-door.[12] Rafay Mahmood of The Express Tribune criticizes her poorly developed character and her portrayal that "often turns out to be an out and out case of over acting."[13] In the same year, she went on to appear in the adventure-comedy Jawani Phir Nahi Ani, marking her second cinematic outing. Abro played the role of Zoya, the spoiled and wealthy fiancée of the protagonist, portrayed by Humayun Saeed. Salima Feerasta of the DAWN Images found her "hilarious" in the film and hailed her as the "one memorable character" in the film.[14]
In the following year, 2017, Abro starred alongside Azfar Rehman in two television projects, which went unnoticed.[15] Her first role was in the romantic-drama Kaisi Yeh Paheli, followed by Adhi Gawahi,[16] playing the character of Salwa, a determined university student fighting against a fake nikkah claimed by her obsessive classmate.
In 2018, she returned to cinema screens with the biographical drama Motorcycle Girl, based on the life of female motorcyclist Zenith Irfan.[17] Sahar Wattoo of the Daily Times noted that she "worked really hard",[18] while Rahul Aijaz of the The Express Tribune stated that she "carries the entire film on her shoulders without bulging."[19] Her performance in the film earned her a Lux Style Award for Best Film Actress - Critic’s Choice.[20]
In 2019, Abro appeared in the social drama Surkh Chandni as Aida, an acid attack survivor.[21] In 2020, Abro appeared in the romantic-comedy Prem Gali as Joya, a college student residing in a quaint neighbourhood where she falls for her neighbour Hamza.[22]
In 2024, she returned to television after a hiatus and appeared in the action-romance Gentleman as Mifra, the entitled daughter of a commissioner.[23]
Filmography
| † | Denotes film / series that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Films | |||
| 2015 | Wrong No. | Laila | |
| Jawani Phir Nahi Ani | Zoya | [1] | |
| 2018 | Motorcycle Girl | Zenith Irfan | Lux Style Award for Best Film Actress (Critic’s Choice)[24] |
| Television | |||
| 2012 | Man Jali | Sania/ Gurya | |
| Rangraiz Meray | Aiza | Television film | |
| Saat Pardon Mein | Darakshande Badar | ||
| 2013 | Tanhai | Jehan Ara "Jiya" | |
| Anjuman | Roodra | Remake of Anjuman | |
| Kyun Hai Tu | Saira | ||
| Kahani Aik Raat Ki | Huma | Episodes "Daagh" and "Main Qatil Nahin" | |
| Khoya Khoya Chand | Angabeen | ||
| 1st Hum Awards | Host | ||
| Rishtay Kuch Adhooray Se | Gaiti Ara | ||
| 2013–2014 | Pyaray Afzal | Yasmeen | |
| 2014 | Bhabhi | Saba | [25] |
| Shadi Ke Baad | Alishba | Television film | |
| Dhol Bajne Lage | Sohai | ||
| De Ijazat Jo Tu | Ayla | ||
| 2015 | Tumhari Natasha | Natasha | [26] |
| 2017 | Kaise Yeh Paheli | Meeru/ Milli | [26] |
| Adhi Gawahi | Salwa | [26] | |
| 2018 | Ek Chance Pyaar Ka | Naina | Television film[26] |
| 2019 | Surkh Chandni | Aida | |
| 2020 | Prem Gali | Joya | |
| 2024 | Gentleman | Mifra | [27] |
| Faraar | Nazish | [28] | |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarang Houseful Awards | ||||
| 2014 | Anjuman | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | [7] |
| ARY Film Awards | ||||
| 2016 | Jawani Phir Nahi Ani | ARY Film Award for Best Actress | Won | |
| Wrong No. | Nominated | |||
| Lux Style Awards | ||||
| 2016 | Jawani Phir Nahi Ani | Best Supporting Actress in a Film | Nominated | [29] |
| Wrong No. | Best Lead Actress in a Film | |||
| 2019 | Motorcycle Girl | Best Film Actress (Critics' choice) | Won | [30] |
| ARY People's Choice Awards | ||||
| 2021 | Prem Gali | Favorite Actress in a role of Bahu | Nominated | [25] |
| Favorite Jori (along with Farhan Saeed) | Won | |||
References
- ^ a b c "Going the distance with Sohai". DAWN. Fouzia Nasir Ahmad. 1 January 2017. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
- ^ "Sohai Ali Abro a new actress". fashions.com.pk. Archived from the original on October 29, 2013. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
- ^ "Sohai Ali Abro's biography and casts". tv.com.pk. Retrieved 21 February 2013.
- ^ a b "Who is the REAL Sohai...?". myfashionfix.com. Archived from the original on 2 October 2017. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
- ^ "Sohai Ali Abro just got married to cricketer Shehzar Mohammad". images.dawn.com. 22 March 2021.
- ^ "Sohai Ali Abro reveals embracing motherhood, shares pictures of baby girl". The Express Tribune. 14 November 2022. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ a b c Sadia Zaheer (5 January 2014). "Sohai : tube's new sensation". The Nation.
- ^ Madiha Akhter. "Saat Pardon Mein—a journey from fantasy to reality!". Geo Vision. Archived from the original on November 7, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
- ^ "Dancing debacle at Karachi". The Express Tribune. 13 May 2012. Retrieved 13 November 2012.
- ^ "Sohai in dancing video Naach". Daily Times. 21 April 2012. Retrieved 13 November 2012.
- ^ "Tanhai, tanhai, phir aai.....!". The Nation. Islamabad. 8 May 2013.
- ^ "This Laila needs no Majnu". The Express Tribune. 9 July 2015.
- ^ Rafay Mahmood (16 July 2015). "What's right with 'Wrong No'". The Express Tribune.
- ^ Salima Feerasta (23 September 2015). "Jawani Phir Nahin Aani is a drunk desi uncle on the dance floor. Here's why you should watch it now". DAWN Images.
- ^ Usman Ghafoor (15 January 2018). "Sohai Ali Abro to return with a bang". Gulf News.
- ^ "Azfar Rehman to share screen with Sohai Ali Abro in new drama serial". dunyanews.tv. 31 May 2017. Archived from the original on 27 November 2024.
- ^ "Sohai Ali Abroo shares her journey on becoming "Motorcycle Girl"". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 6 April 2018.
- ^ "'Motorcycle Girl' — an emotional, inspirational cinematic ride". Daily Times. 21 April 2018. Archived from the original on 20 June 2024. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ "Motorcycle Girl: Buy the ticket, take the ride!". Express Tribune. 20 April 2018.
- ^ "The complete list of Lux Style Awards 2019". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
- ^ "Sohai Ali Abro plays an acid attack survivor in drama Surkh Chandni". DAWN Images. 30 May 2019.
- ^ Shabbir, Buraq (18 July 2019). "Farhan Saeed and Sohai Ali Abro come together for Prem Gali". The News International. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ^ Zainab Mossadiq (22 July 2024). "Does Gentleman pack enough of a punch?". DAWN Images. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ "The complete list of Lux Style Awards 2019". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
- ^ a b "Sohai Ali Abro shares her love for biryani". Daily Times. 12 March 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Sohai Ali Abro and Azfar Rehman pair up for Eid telefilm". The News International. 13 August 2018.
- ^ "Humayun Saeed, Sohai Ali Abro return to television after over three-year break". Aaj News. 11 May 2024. Archived from the original on 6 September 2024. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ "Upcoming Pakistani drama Faraar cast announced: Hamza Ali Abbasi, Sohai Ali Abro, Ahmed Ali Akbar and Danyal Zafar". PinkVilla. 21 September 2024. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ "Lux Style Awards 2016 nominations revealed at star-studded event". correspondent. The Express Tribune. 30 May 2016. Retrieved 31 May 2016.
- ^ "Who won at the mega Lux Style Awards 2019?". 7 July 2019.
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