13 Facts About Maria Wasti

Maria Wasti was born on 14 August 1978 and is a Pakistani film and television actress and host.

Maria Wasti spent her early years there before moving to Pakistan with her family.

Maria Wasti is the niece of Rizwan Wasti and Tahira Wasti.

Maria Wasti's parents wanted her to be a doctor, but she preferred a career in entertainment.

Maria Wasti has since done over 50 serials and around the same number of assorted plays.

Maria Wasti recalls that her first experience in acting was because of her passion for art, but later her parents told her to pursue the career in a professional manner.

Maria Wasti considers Bano Qudsia and Kallo among her most memorable plays.

Maria Wasti is usually seen playing unglamorous roles involving sensitive issues regarding women in Pakistan.

Maria Wasti has played roles depicting prominent women like Salma Murad and Bilquis Edhi.

Maria Wasti is known for being outspoken on various issues like women's rights, harassment, gender equality, and prejudice.

Maria Wasti has expressed that new Pakistani plays should portray issues in today's Pakistan.

Maria Wasti cites the reason for the decrease in the quality of drama serials as the lack of a supply of actors, actresses, writers, directors, and producers.

In view of these thoughts, Maria Wasti opened a production house in 2002, where she has successfully produced several serials and a dozen of plays.