Sohai Ali Abro ( ) is a Pakistani actress, dancer and model, who appears in Pakistani television serials and films. She is known for her roles in serials such as

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's '' Saat Pardon Mein'' (2012),

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's '' Tanhai'' (2013), ''

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'' (2013), ''

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'' (2013) and

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's serial '' Pyaray Afzal'' (2014).

Early life

Abro states she was born in

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, to a Sindhi family. 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. Abro spent her younger days in

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and

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. 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.

Personal life

Abro married cricketer Shehzar Mohammad in March 2021. The couple welcomed a daughter in November 2022.

Career

Abro's acting debut was marked in 2011 by the romance-drama ''Man Jali'', portraying the supporting character of Gurya. 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

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. She did a dance-performance for a reality show on

's ''

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'' which received a "lukewarm" response. She also appeared in the

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''Rangraiz Meray''. In 2013, she appeared in '' Tanhai'' as Jiya, a lower middle-class married to a widower, played by Gohar Mumtaz. Abro appeared in Yasir Nawaz's ''Anjuman'', for which she was nominated for a Tarang Housefull Awards in the Best Supporting Actress category. In 2015, she made her film debut with romantic-comedy '' Wrong No.'' portraying Laila, a girl next-door. Rafay Mahmood of ''

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'' criticizes her poorly developed character and her portrayal that "often turns out to be an out and out case of over acting." In the same year, she went on to appear in the adventure-comedy ''

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'', marking her second cinematic outing. Abro played the role of Zoya, the spoiled and wealthy fiancée of the protagonist, portrayed by

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. Salima Feerasta of the ''

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'' found her "hilarious" in the film and hailed her as the "one memorable character" in the film. In the following year, 2017, Abro starred alongside

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in two television projects, which went unnoticed. Her first role was in the romantic-drama ''Kaisi Yeh Paheli'', followed by ''

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'', playing the character of Salwa Mansoor, a determined university student fighting against a

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by deception by her obsessive classmate. The series marked a departure from her previous collaborations with Rehman, showcasing her in a more intense character and a complex dynamic with Rehman's character. In 2018, she returned to cinema screens with the biographical drama '' Motorcycle Girl'', based on the life of female motorcyclist Zenith Irfan. Sahar Wattoo of the '' Daily Times'' noted that she "worked really hard", while Rahul Aijaz of ''

'' stated that she "carries the entire film on her shoulders without bulging." Her performance in the film earned her a Lux Style Award for Best Film Actress - Critic’s Choice. In 2019, Abro appeared in the social drama '' Surkh Chandni'' as Aida, an acid attack survivor. 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. In 2024, she returned to television after a hiatus and appeared in the action-romance ''Gentleman'' as Mifra, the entitled daughter of a commissioner. Her next portrayal was of a victim of domestic abuse survivor desperately trying to escape in the action-thriller ''Faraar''.

Filmography

Awards and nominations

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References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Abro, Sohai Ali Pakistani female models Living people Pakistani female dancers Pakistani dancers Pakistani television actresses Actresses from Lahore Models from Lahore Sindhi people Pakistani film actresses 21st-century Pakistani actresses ARY People's Choice Awards winners Year of birth missing (living people)