Sajal Aly Explained

Sajal Aly
Birth Date:1994 1, df=yes[1] [2]
Birth Place:Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Relatives:Saboor Aly (sister)
Years Active:2009–present
Honours: Tamgha-e-Imtiaz

Sajal Aly (Urdu: {{Nastaliq|سجل علی, born 17 January 1994)[1] [2] is a Pakistani actress and model who predominantly works in television and films. One of Pakistan's highest-paid actresses,[3] Aly has received several accolades including five Hum Awards and a Lux Style Award out of thirteen nominations. She was honoured with Tamgha-e-Imtiaz by the government of Pakistan.[4]

She began her career with Geo TV's sitcom Nadaaniyaan (2009) and later on appeared in leading role in soap opera Mehmoodabad Ki Malkain (2011). She took on to supporting roles in several television productions and had a breakthrough and critical success with the thriller Nanhi (2013) which earned her first nomination of Lux Style Award for Best TV Actress. Further praise came for her portrayals in the family dramatic Sannata (2013-14) and Khuda Dekh Raha Hai (2015) for which she received Best TV Actress nomination at the Lux Style Awards.

Aly since done some variety of work and is best known for her head strong portrayals of Dr. Zubiya Asfandyar in Yaqeen Ka Safar (2017), Sassi in O Rangreza (2017–18), Momina Sultan in Alif (2019), Rabia Safeer in Sinf-e-Aahan (2021) and Aaliya Agha in Kuch Ankahi (2023) all of which her performances were better received and the first two of these earned her the Hum Award for Best Actress Popular and Best Actress respectively.

Early life and family

Aly was born on 17 January 1994 in Lahore Pakistan. She has one sister Saboor Ali, who is also an actress and one brother.[5] In 2017, her mother, Rahat died of cancer.[6] Speaking on it during an interview she said, "Whatever happened next is still a blur. The day my mother died, this very lounge was filled with people. I have no clue how I found the strength to get through it all, but I did".[7]

Personal life

Despite persistent rumours of dating her co-star and actor Ahad Raza Mir since they worked in 2018 series Yaqeen Ka Safar, both did not publicly speak about their relationship.[8] [9] They got engaged on 6 June 2019, in an intimate ceremony and posted a picture on Instagram handle with the caption, "Here’s to new beginnings".[10] [11] Aly married Mir on 14 March 2020 at Abu Dhabi with close family and friends by their side.[12] [13] The speculations regarding their separation surrounding after the actor's absence from various occasions.[14] In March 2022, the couple were legally divorced.[15] [16]

Career

Early work (2009–2012)

Aly made her first on-screen appearance with a recurring role in Geo Entertainment's sitcom Nadaaniyaan (2011).[17] It was an episodic appearance followed by leading roles in several soap operas including, the melodrama Mehmoodabad Ki Malkain,[18] the family Ahmed Habib Ki Betiyan[17] and supporting roles in primetime political-drama Mastana Mahi,[17] [19] and the melodrama Meray Qatil Meray Dildar,[20] the later of which earned her a nomination of Hum Award for Best Supporting Actress.

In 2012, she played the titular role in Express Entertainment's Chandni. The same year, she received praised for portraying a young outspoken college student in Fasih Bari Khan's written Mohabbat Jaye Bhar Mein[17] [21] She then appeared as naive poor Esha in Meri Ladli opposite Ahsan Khan, as carefree cancer patient Zoya in Fahim Burney's Sitamgar opposite Faisal Rehman, and as a girl nextdoor in Syed Ahmed Kamran's Mere Khuwabon Ka Diya opposite Danish Taimoor.[22] Her next role was in Fasih Bari Khan's Quddusi Sahab Ki Bewah as an opportunistic tenant for few episodes.[23]

Breakthrough and recognition (2013–2016)

In 2013, Aly received critical praise for her portrayal of an innocent teen child in Haseeb Hassan's directed Nanhi,[24] The series was highly rated and earned her the nominations of Lux Style Award for Best TV Actress - Satellite and Pakistan Media Awards for Best Actress. Her next appearance was in Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi's Gohar-e-Nayab as the titular Gori, a young orphaned with exceptional spirit despite the mistreatment. The series earned her another nomination of Pakistan Media Award for Best TV Actress also. Her performance as a young troubled child in Asim Raza's Behadd alongside Nadia Jamil and Fawad Khan was praised by critics.[19] The same year, she starred in Mohsin Mirza's directed Aasmanon Pay Likha alongside Sheheryar Munawar which turned out to be the highest rated television series of the year in Pakistan.[25] [17] Aly then portrayed a victim of split personality disorder in Kashif Nisar's directed Sannata alongside Danish Taimoor and Saba Qamar. Her performance brought her favourable reviews and a nomination of Lux Style Award for Best TV Actress.[17] [26]

In 2014, her roles in Barkat Siddiqui's directed Qudrat, Faiza Iftikhar's written Kahani Raima Aur Manahil Ki and Waseem Abbas's directed Ladoon Mein Pali were went unnoticed.[17] [27] However, the portrayal of a rape survivor in Yasir Nawaz's directed Chup Raho propelled her career.[21] Despite the negative reviews that the series received due to the misleading depicting of the rape, her performance was praised, earning her third nomination as a Best TV Actress at 14th Lux Style Awards.[26] [28] This was followed by less well-received portrayals in A-Plus TV's Mera Raqeeb and Chupke Se Bahar Ajaye.[17] [29]

Her first role in 2015 was of submissive girl dominated by her mother's ideologies in Sabiha Sumar's directed Khuda Dekh Raha Hai, earned her another nomination of Lux Style Award for Best TV Actress.[30] [31] [32] Later that year, she made her second on-screen appearance with Agha Ali after Khuda Dekh Raha Hai in Kashif Nisar's directed Kis Se Kahoon,[17] where she portrayed a young college student who faces the hurdles there courageously. Her next role was in Siraj-ul-Haque's directed love-triangle Tum Mere Kya Ho as a young caretaker of a widower's daughter.[17] [27] Her portrayal of a women rights activist opposite Feroze Khan in the romance Gul e Rana earned her further praise.[28] Despite mixed reviews, the series was highly rated like her previous collaboration with Khan, Chup Raho. For her performance she received her first ever award, Hum Award for Best Actress and a nomination of Best Actress at 15th Lux Style Awards.[26] Aly then appeared in Anjum Shahzad's directed romance-drama Mera Yaar Miladay opposite Faysal Quraishi which couldn't get wider response.[27]

Established actress and career fluctuations (2017–present)

In 2017, Aly appeared as a troubled and resilient medical student opposite Ahad Raza Mir in Farhat Ishtiaq's written Yaqeen Ka Safar which was based on Ishtiaq's novel Woh Yaqeen Ka Naya Safar.[33] Her performance in the series is often ranked among one of her best and earned her Hum Award for Best Actress, Hum Award for Best Actress Popular and a nomination of Best Television Actress at the 17th Lux Style Awards.[34] [35] The same year, she made her Bollywood debut starring opposite Sridevi in Mom.[36] The film emerged a box office success with Aly’s performance as a of victim of sexual assault unanimously receiving praise.[37] Rahul Desai of Filmfare found Aly to be "great in maintaining the coldness of her character".[38]

Aly made her playback singing debut in 2018 with the theme song of O Rangreza, in which she played the character of Sassi, a vibrant and rebellious daughter of a poet.[39] She received praise for her performance and another nomination of Best TV Actress at the 17th Lux Style Awards.[40] Her next role was of a university student who gets stiff in her decision of love in Sarmad Khoosat's directed Noor ul Ain, and was paired opposite Imran Abbas.[41] Later that year, she appeared as Chammi in Khadija Mastoor's acclaimed novel Aangan's television adaptation with the same name which was directed by Mohammed Ehteshamuddin.[42] She received critical praise for her performance with Dawn Images ranking it as one of the top 6 performances of television in 2019.[43] After the series ended, a reviewer from The News International stated, "Sajal Aly stole the limelight and overshadowed everyone and everything else surrounding the recently concluded play".[44] She received dual nominations as Best TV Actress - Viewers' choice and Best TV Actress - Critics' choice at the 19th Lux Style Awards.[45]

In 2019, Aly was praised for her first role of the year of a struggling actress Momina Sultan in Geo Entertainment's spiritual romance Alif where she appeared opposite Hamza Ali Abbasi.[46] The series earned her a nomination of Best TV Actress at the 20th Lux Style Awards.[47] The little praise came from her portrayal of a university graduate with nightmare problems in Farhat Ishtiaq's written romantic thriller Yeh Dil Mera, which broadcast on Hum TV.[48]

In 2021, she appeared in the first eight episodes of Ishq E Laa opposite Azaan Sami Khan as a fearless journalist.[49] The same year, she returned to the silver screen as Zara in Nabeel Qureshi's directed historical-drama Khel Khel Mein opposite Bilal Abbas Khan.[50] She won Best Film Actress for her performance in the film at the 21st Lux Style Awards.[51]

Her first role in 2022 was of a female cadet from Pakistan Military Academy in Nadeem Baig's directed Sinf-e-Aahan alongside an ensemble female cast. The series earned her Best TV Actress - Critics' nomination at the 22nd Lux Style Awards.[52] In 2023, she appeared as a hardworking real estate agent in Syed Mohammad Ahmed's written Kuch Ankahi in her second on-screen appearance with Bilal Abbas Khan.[53] The same year, she made her English-language film debut with the British romantic comedy What's Love Got to Do with It? in a brief but pivotal role. It was produced by Jemima Khan and directed by Shekhar Kapur. Writing for Wionews Shomini Sen liked the movie and opined, "Aly delivers a restraint performance".[54] The film earned $11.1 million.[55] [56]

Aly’s web series titled The Pink Shirt opposite Wahaj Ali is set to be released soon on Zee5. The project is directed by Kashif Nisar and written by Bee Gul.

Media image

Aly is considered one of Pakistan's highest-paid actresses.[57] In 2021, she featured in Eastern Eye top 50 Asian Celebrity list ranked at seventh is the only Pakistani actress in top 10 and in 2023, she was ranked at seventeen.[58] [59] Aly is in the list of top 10 most followed Pakistani actress and has over 10 million followers on Instagram. In 2023, she has appeared in Eastern Eyes Top 30 under 30 Asians list ranked at sixteenth.[60] She serves as an brand endorsement for several products such as Tecno,[61] Veet and Realme.[62]

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleNotesRef
2016scope=row Zindagi Kitni Haseen HayMaira Khan[63]
2017scope=row MomAarya SabarwalHindi film[64] [65]
2021scope=rowKhel Khel MeinZara[66]
2023scope=rowWhat's Love Got to Do with It?MaymounaEnglish film [67]

Television

YearTitleRoleNetworkRef
2009scope=row NadaaniyaanSumbulGeo Entertainment
2011scope=row Mehmoodabad Ki MalkainAfreenARY Digital[68]
2011scope=row Mastana MahiSuhaai Adal SoomroHum TV
2011scope=row Meray Qatil Meray DildarShifa
2011scope=row Meri LadliEshaARY Digital
2011scope=row ChandniChandniExpress Entertainment
2011–2012scope=row Ahmed Habib Ki BetiyanNidaHum TV
2012scope=row Mohabbat Jaye Bhar MeinNeeli
2012–2013scope=row SitamgarZoya
2012scope=row Sasural Ke Rang AnokhayHadiqa
2012scope=row Mere Khuwabon Ka DiyaRaafiaGeo Entertainment
2013scope=row Quddusi Sahab Ki BewahFarzanaARY Digital
2013scope=row NanhiNanhiGeo Entertainment
2013scope=row Kahani Aik Raat KiRecurring characterARY Digital
2013scope=row Kitni Girhain Baqi HainHum TV
2013scope=row Gohar-e-NayabGohar (Gori)A-Plus TV[69]
2013–2014scope=row Aasmanon Pay LikhaQudsiyaGeo Entertainment[70]
2013scope=row SannataPari / HusnaARY Digital[71]
2014scope=row QudratMehwish
2014scope=row Kahani Raima Aur Manahil KiManahilHum TV
2014–2015scope=row Ladoon Mein PaliBishmaGeo Entertainment
2014–2015scope=row Chup RahoRameenARY Digital[72]
2014scope=row Mera RaqeebSabaA-Plus TV
2014scope=row Chupke Se Bahar AjayeSaira[73]
2015scope=row Khuda Dekh Raha HaiZoya
2015–2016scope=row Kis Se KahoonHadiqa QureshiPTV Home[74]
2015–2016scope=row Tum Mere Kya HoHina[75]
2015–2016scope=row Gul-e-RanaGul-e-RanaHum TV
2016–2017scope=row Mera Yaar Miladay MushkARY Digital[76]
2017scope=row Yaqeen Ka SafarDr. Zubiya Asfandyar Ali KhanHum TV
2017–2018scope=row O RangrezaSassi[77]
2018scope=row Noor ul AinNoor ul AinARY Digital[78]
2018–2019scope=row AanganChammi ZafarHum TV[79]
2019scope=row AlifMomina SultanGeo Entertainment[80]
2019-2020scope=row Yeh Dil MeraNoor-ul-Ain ZamanHum TV[81]
2021–2022Ishq E Laa Shanaya Azlan Ahmed[82]
Sinf-e-AahanRabia SafeerARY Digital[83]
2023Kuch AnkahiAaliya Agha[84]
2024-presentZard Patton Ka BunnMeenuHum TV[85]

Telefilm

YearTitleRoleNotes
2012scope=row O Meri BilliNeelumExpress Entertainment
2012scope=row Sitara Ki MuhabbatSitaraHum TV
2012scope=row Do Dant Ki MohabbatSania
2012scope=row Kya Pyar Ho GayaShagufta
2013scope=row Doosra NaamNaureen
2013scope=row BehaddMaha
2013scope=row YaqeenHania
2013scope=row Band Baj GayaMehwishARY Digital
2013scope=row Bakht BariBakhtbariHum TV
2013scope=row Well In TimeZunaira
2014scope=row YaqeenSamama
2014scope=row GidhKinza
2014scope=row Yoon Hum MileyWajeeha
2015scope=row Ishq For SaleNaima

Web series

YearTitleRolePlatformRef.
2021scope=row Dhoop Ki DeewarSarah Sher AliZEE5[86]
2023The Pink ShirtSofia[87]

Awards and nominations

Sajal Aly
Wins:12
Nominations:37
YearContentCategoryResultRef.
Hum Awards
2013Mere Qatil Mere DildarHum Award for Best Supporting Actress
2017Gul-e-RanaBest Actress - Jury[88]
Best Actor - popular
Best Onscreen Couple - Popular
(With Feroze Khan)
2018Yaqeen Ka SafarBest Actress Popular
Best Onscreen Couple - Popular
(With Ahad Raza Mir)
[89]
Best Actress - Jury
Best Onscreen Couple - Jury
O RangrezaBest on-screen couple Popular with Bilal Abbas Khan
Best on-screen couple Jury with Bilal Abbas Khan[90]
Best Actor Female Popular
Best Actor Female Jury
Lux Style Awards
2014NanhiBest Television Actress - Satellite[91]
2015SannataBest Television Actress[92]
2016Khuda Dekh Raha HaiBest Television Actress[93]
2017Gul-e-RanaBest Television Actress
Zindagi Kitni Haseen HaiBest Actress[94]
2018O RangrezaBest Television Actress[95]
Yaqeen Ka SafarBest TV Actress
2020AanganBest Television Actress- Viewer's Choice[96]
Best Television Actress- Critics Choice[97]
2021AlifBest Television Actress (Critics' Choice)[98]
Best Television Actress (Viewers' Choice)
Yeh Dil MeraBest Original Soundtrack
(With Naved Nashad)
2022Khel Khel MeinBest Film Actress [99]
2023Sinf-e-AahanBest TV Actress Critics' choice[100]
IPPA Awards
2018Yaqeen Ka SafarBest Actress TV (Viewer's Choice)
Best Actress TV (Jury's Choice)[101]
Best Jodi of the year
(With Ahad Raza Mir)
Pakistan Media Awards
2014NanhiBest Drama Actress
Gohar-e-Nayab
47th Nigar Awards
2017Zindagi Kitni Haseen HaiBest Debut Female
Daily Times
2019Pride of Pakistan
ARY Digital- Social Media Drama Awards 2018
2019Noor ul AinBest Couple with Imran Abbas
DIAFA Awards
2020For contribution to Film and TelevisionInternational Icon Award[102]
Pakistan International Screen Awards
2020AanganBest Actress[103]
Filmfare Middle East Awards
2022Popular Face of Pakistani Cinema[104]

Notes and References

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  3. Web site: Kubra Khan to Sajal Aly: Pakistan's Top 9 HIGHEST-PAID actresses. 7 September 2023. Pinkvilla. 15 September 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230915164428/https://www.pinkvilla.com/trending/world/kubra-khan-to-sajal-aly-pakistans-top-9-highest-paid-actresses-1241409.
  4. News: . 23 March 2023 . Sajal Ali, Adnan Siddiqui among other celebrities decorated with civil awards . 24 March 2024.
  5. Web site: Sajal and sister Saboor Ali are both shooting their first films this year . Irfan Ul . Haq . 18 February 2016 . 26 May 2018.
  6. Web site: Actress Sajal Ali's mother passes away - Entertainment - Dunya News . 26 May 2018.
  7. Web site: Pakistani actress, model Sajal Ali mother died - PakistanTribe . 17 March 2017 . 26 May 2018 . 18 April 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170418082658/https://www.pakistantribe.com/56388/pakistani-actress-model-sajal-ali-mother-died . dead .
  8. Web site: Ahad Raza Mir responds to relationship rumours with Sajal Aly. Tribune.com. 7 August 2018.
  9. Web site: Ahad Raza Mir, Sajal Aly fuel more dating rumors after recent statements. Business Recorder. 6 August 2018.
  10. Web site: Mom film actress Sajal Aly gets engaged to Ahad Raza Mir and Mahira Khan is all heart. See pic. India Today. 7 June 2019.
  11. Web site: Sajal Aly Gets Engaged To Boyfriend, Ahad Raza Mir, Shares A Beautiful Picture Of Her New Beginnings. Bollywoodshaadis. 7 June 2019.
  12. Web site: Sajal Ali-Ahad Raza Mir Break The Internet With Their Fairytale Wedding Pictures From Abu Dhabi. India.com. 17 March 2020.
  13. Web site: Sajal Ali and Ahad Raza Mir get married in UAE . 14 March 2020 . Geo.tv.
  14. Web site: Saboor Aly’s Mayun: Ahad Raza Mir missing, fans speculate Sajal Aly divorce. Bolnews. 6 January 2022.
  15. Web site: Sajal Aly, Ahad Raza Mir part ways; couple officially divorced . 17 March 2022 . 24 March 2022.
  16. Web site: Sajal Aly, Ahad Raza Mir divorce called out months ago by astrologer?: Viral Video. Thenews. 25 March 2022.
  17. Web site: Pride of Pakistan: Sajal Aly. Saira Agha. 30 August 2018. Daily Times.
  18. Web site: 4 December 2018. My personal life is not up for commentary: Sajal Aly. Express Tribune. 4 December 2018. Mahwash Ajaz.
  19. Web site: 16 December 2017. Sajal Aly can do justice to the character of Saniya from 'Tanhaiyaan': Marina. Daily Times. 7 June 2021. Muhammad Ali.
  20. Web site: 20 October 2019. "I become my own competition after each role.". The News International. 7 June 2021. Buraq Shabbir.
  21. Web site: 6 December 2017. After what I've been through I find it difficult to take stardom seriously: Sajal Ali. Dawn Images. 7 June 2021. Sumaira Jajja.
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  26. Web site: 30 October 2019. Sajal Aly: Her 5 Best Drama Performances. masala dot com. 7 June 2021. Sophia Qureshi.
  27. Web site: Remembering six most memorable roles of the acclaimed actress on her birthday. Daily Times Pakistan. 17 January 2018. 7 June 2021. Bushra . Zafar Khan.
  28. News: On her 25th, Sajal Aly's best TV roles. 18 January 2019. Afza Raheel. Daily Times.
  29. Web site: 21 November 2014. . Dawn News. 7 June 2021. سعدیہ امین, فیصل ظفر. Drama review: Chupke Se Bahar Aajaye, A story of greed and hope.
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  32. Web site: 18 March 2015. 11 Pakistani dramas you can't miss this year!. Express Tribune. Alishba Nisar.
  33. Web site: Yakeen Ka Safar will star Sajal Aly and Ahad Raza Mir. 17 April 2017. The News International.
  34. Web site: Hum Awards 2018: Yakeen Ka Safar wins big. 30 July 2018. Dawn Images.
  35. Web site: Happy birthday Sajal Aly: 3 of her characters that stayed with us. 17 January 2019. The Express Tribune.
  36. Web site: Mom: Pakistani actors Adnan Siddiqui and Sajal Ali appreciated, but future uncertain . 3 June 2017 . Hindustan Times.
  37. Web site: Mom Box Office Collection till Now Box Collection . 2023-12-25 . . en.
  38. Web site: Mom Movie Review - Intense, taut and gratifying thriller . 2023-12-25 . . en.
  39. News: Entertainment Desk . Sajal Aly's mesmerising singing debut has left us wondering when her solo album is coming out! . 1 January 2018 . The Express Tribune . 10 October 2017.
  40. Web site: O' Rangreza Review: An artful concoction. 27 August 2017. Dunya News. 09:30 am. Mahwash Ajaz. https://web.archive.org/web/20210506205633/http://dunyanews.tv/en/Entertainment/403019-O-Rangreza-Review-An-artful-concoction. 6 May 2021.
  41. Web site: Sarmad Khoosat’s ‘Noor-ul-Ain’ a saga of love. 2 October 2017. Usman Ghafoor. Gulf News.
  42. Web site: Sajal Aly’s take on ‘Aangan’. 19 February 2019. Faizan Javed. 27 December 2023. The Nation.
  43. Web site: 6 actors that ruled television in 2019. Dawn IMAGES. 15 January 2020. 13 March 2021. Maira Kari.
  44. Web site: Aangan did not impress much but it wasn't your average TV play. The News International (newspaper). 29 June 2019. 13 March 2021. Buraq Shabbir.
  45. Web site: The Lux Style Awards 2020 winners are here. Dawn Images. 17 December 2020.
  46. Web site: Sajal Aly steals the limelight in debut episode of Alif. 9 October 2019. Buraq Shabbir. The News International.
  47. Web site: Lux Style Awards 2021: Sajal Aly shares best scenes from ‘Alif’. 8 September 2021. Mukhtar Ahmed Junejo. The News International.
  48. Web site: Yeh Dil Mera has all the trappings of a gothic romance. Dawn Images. 7 November 2019. Sadaf Haider.
  49. Web site: Azaan Sami Khan bids farewell to Sajal Aly's 'powerful' character Shanaya in Ishq-e-Laa. 15 January 2022. Dawn Images.
  50. Web site: Teaser for Sajal, Bilal's 'Khel Khel Mein' is giving serious 'Rang De Basanti' vibes. 1 November 2021. The Express Tribune.
  51. Web site: From Sajal Aly to Feroze Khan: Presenting the Lux Style Award winners of 2022. 25 November 2022. The Express Tribune.
  52. Web site: It wasn't easy: Sajal reflects on 'Sinf-e-Aahan' as show bags six Lux Style Award nominations. 4 October 2023. The Express Tribune.
  53. Web site: ‘Kuch Ankahi’ will remind you of old-school PTV family dramas: Sajal Aly. 8 January 2023. 27 December 2023. The Express Tribune.
  54. Web site: What's Love Got To Do With It?' review: Shekhar Kapur's take on love warms your heart. Wionews. 17 March 2023.
  55. Web site: Keast . Jackie . 2023-01-30 . BO Report: 'Pathaan' proves a hit, 'What's Love Got to Do with It?' pleases, 'TÁR' solid . 2023-12-25 . IF Magazine . en-AU.
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  57. Web site: From Kubra Khan to Sajal Aly: Pakistan's Top 9 HIGHEST-PAID actresses. Pinkvilla. 6 September 2023.
  58. Web site: Sajal Aly, Atif Aslam, others named in UK publication's Top Asian Celebrity list. Thenews. 8 December 2021.
  59. Web site: Top 50 Asian stars of 2023. Eastern Eyes. 16 December 2023.
  60. Web site: Sajal Ali, Iman Vellani feature in Eastern Eye’s 'Top 30 under 30 Asians' list. Business Recorder. 27 January 2023.
  61. Web site: Tecno welcomes Sajal Aly as the brand ambassador for 2023. DailyPakistan. 4 August 2023.
  62. Web site: Sajal Aly replaces Mahira Khan as Veet’s New Brand Ambassador. Missdramatic. 31 January 2023.
  63. News: Revealed: Sajal Aly and Feroze Khan's debut film will be called Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hai . 13 November 2015 . 14 November 2015 . DAWN Images.
  64. News: Afshan Zahra . Sajal Ali spotted on the sets of first Bollywood movie . . 4 May 2016 . 3 May 2016 . 30 March 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190330205315/http://www.aaj.tv/2016/05/sajal-ali-spotted-on-the-sets-of-first-bollywood-movie/ . dead .
  65. News: 'Mom' : Adnan Siddiqui and Sajal to debut in Bollywood with a Sridevi-starrer . . 4 May 2016 . 3 May 2016.
  66. Web site: Get ready to see Sajal Aly in Khel Khel Mein . The Nation . 3 June 2021 .
  67. Web site: 'What's Love Got To Do With It?' Finalizes Cast; Russian Box Office Boost; Susanne Bier Goteborg Keynote; Shine TV Boss Exits – Global Briefs . Deadline Hollywood . Tom . Grater . 15 January 2021 . 21 January 2021.
  68. Web site: "I become my own competition after each role.". The News International (newspaper). 20 October 2019. Buraq Shabbir.
  69. Web site: Sajal Aly Shares A Memory From The Sets Of 'Gohar-E-Nayab' . February 10, 2021 . . August 8, 2020 . Komal . Fatima .
  70. Web site: Sajal, Sheheryar's sizzling photo shoot sets the internet on fire. 19 July 2022 . Express Tribune. 20 May 2022.
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  73. Web site: Sajal Ali in Dancing Mood – Behind the Scene Story. Fashion Central. 20 February 2017. 30 January 2022.
  74. Web site: Why You MUST Watch Yumna & Sajal in Kis Se Kahoon. Fuchsia Magazine. 8 June 2020. 8 March 2021. Rabia. Mughni.
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  76. Web site: Faysal Qureshi and Sajal Ali's 'Meri Jaan' becomes 'Mera Yaar Mila Dey'. August 2020.
  77. Web site: Bilal Abbas Khan to star opposite Sajal Ali in upcoming drama titled 'O Rangreza'. HIP. 3 February 2017. en. 2 February 2017.
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