When we talk about good looks plus talent, the first name that comes to our mind is Sajal Aly. We have a list of movies and Pakistani dramas of Sajal Aly. If you are looking for the best Pakistani dramas then you cannot miss these works of Sajal. The actress has proved herself a gem and there is no doubt about it.
Every time she is on screen, it creates magic. Her dialogue delivery is amazing and the expression in her eyes is the icing on the cake. Although there is a long list of Sajal Aly dramas, we are listing below those dramas that have the best storyline along with her powerful performances. Here is the list of top dramas of Sajal Aly that you should watch.
1: Yaqeen Ka Safar (2017):
When everything in life goes against you, only you can change your life for the better. Yaqeen Ka Safar depicts the life of a girl who is betrayed by her blood relations and fake love. The girl who was naive once turns into a strong ambitious woman. She gets an education and becomes a successful person. It is the journey of Zubia who continues her journey towards success amidst all social pressure and blames. It is one of the best Pakistani dramas of Sajal Aly that is also unique in its theme. The cast includes Sajal Aly, Ahad Raza Mir and Hira Mani. The drama has 29 episodes.
2: O Rangreza (2017):
While talking about the best dramas of Sajal, we cannot forget her amazing performance in the Pakistani drama O Rangreza. The story is about a girl Sassi who is struggling with her existence as her father has an interest in an actress Sonia. Sassi follows in her father’s footsteps and admires Sonia and degrades her mother. However, when she reveals that she wants to become the same as Sonia, her father gets disturbed. A neighbour is in deep love with Sassi but he never reveals it. The whole drama depicts the beautiful emotions, the pain of one-sided love, the struggle of a wife and patience. But nothing can make you feel pain until you see the end.
This is a beautiful story that will make you realize if you do not realize the importance of relationships and love on time, you will regret it. It also shows that children learn mostly from their parents. The drama has 31 episodes. O Rangreza cast includes Sajla Aly, Bilal Abbas, Noman Ijaz and Sana Fakhar.
3: Alif (2019):
Alif is definitely a gem of Pakistani industry that is highly underrated too. It is written by Umera Ahmed. The story revolves around Momina Sultan and Qalb-E-Momin played by Sajal Aly and Hamza Abbasi. The drama is a journey from worldly pleasure to spirituality and more than that to find inner peace. Momina is in search to earn money for her family and Momin is in search to find inner peace.
Momin has everything in his life other than peace and he tries to find it by digging the past of her mother. From a weak and helpless girl, Momina transforms into a strong and independent woman. The drama has 24 episodes. The cast of Alif includes Sajal Aly, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Ahsan Khan, Kubra Khan and Manzar Sehbai.
4: Chup Raho (2014-2015) :
Although Sajal Aly is playing the role of a rape victim in the drama Chup Raho, we cannot forget her powerful performance in it. The drama depicts the misery and helplessness of a girl Rameen who is raped by her brother in law. The brother in law pretends to be a good human and it is hard for everyone to believe Rameen. She has to live with him and even after she is married, her husband also does not believe her.
The whole series is based on the rape, pain, misery and helplessness of the rape victim and it also shows how it becomes even more difficult if the culprit is in the family. Sajal portrayed this character so beautifully that you can feel pain with her. The drama has 28 episodes. Chup Raho cast includes Sajal Aly, Feroze Khan, Syed Jibran and Arjumand Rahim.
5: Aangan (2018):
It is true Pakistani drama Aangan could not get the audience attention for various reasons. However, the character of Sajal is one of the strongest in the drama. The drama is set in the pre-partition era. Sajal is playing the role of a girl who is abandoned by her parents. Her father is only interested in getting married again and again and she has to live with her grandparents.
Everyone thinks she is loud and a girl with no sense, but she hides her pain under her bubbly nature. She tries to do everything to get love from people around her but she has to get married without her will. Sajal beautifully portrayed the pain of an abandoned girl by her parents and her lover. The cast of Aangan includes Sajaly Aly, Ahad Raza Mir, Hira Mani, Sonia Hussain, Marwa Hocane and Ahsan Khan in lead roles.
6: Ye Dil Mera (2019):
The story revolves around a girl Noor who believes in and loves her father. She meets a man Aman who approaches her. She believes that Aman loves her and their relationship turns into marriage. Aman seems to be a nice man but after marriage, life of Noor turns upside down. She has become part of a revenge plan. The people she trusts the most turn out evil. Her father is not what she thinks and this destroys her mental peace. The cast of Ye Dil Mera includes Sajal Aly, Ahad Raza Mir and Adnan Siddiqui. The drama has 33 episodes.
7: Sannata (2013- 2014):
Sannata raises the issue of mental illness and obsessive personality disorder which is often misunderstood by people. Sajal is playing the role of Pari who is abandoned by her father after her mother died. The family of her mother hates her as her mother run away from the house to get married and the men of the family died. Rukayya is a cousin of Pari who takes care of her since childhood and Pari loves her. However, Pari is suffering from a personality disorder.
When Rukayya is getting married to Azam, Pari considers herself a bride and gradually transforms into Rukayya. She tries to take the place of Rukayya as she thinks she is Rukayya. Sajal brilliantly portrayed this dark character and she deserves a bow. The cast of Sannata includes Sajal Aly, Saba Qamar and Danish Taimoor. The drama has 24 episodes.
8: Gul e Rana (2015):
It is also one of the famous dramas of Sajal Aly. Sajal is playing the role of Gul -E-Rana, the victim of forced marriage. She hurt the ego of an arrogant rich man and he kidnaps her. The man forcefully marries her and later abuses her on daily basis. She tries to make the marriage work as she has no other choice. The drama has an open end where the man finally realizes his mistakes and repents. She finds her way to an independent life in the end. The cast of Gul-e-Rana includes Sajal Aly and Feroze Khan.
9: Nanhi (2013):
The focus of the drama is on child trafficking and the education of young girls. It is one of the best Pakistani dramas of Sajal Aly that got so many awards. Sajal is playing the role of Nanhi who is a teenage girl but still a child at heart. She is kidnapped by a woman in childhood. The woman kidnaps children from the hospital on daily basis. Nanhi considers the woman her mother and always asks her to stop kidnapping children.
The story is about the struggle of innocent Nanhi in this cruel society. She is beaten and sexually assaulted by many people. Until she finds a good man and marries him. The drama has 17 episodes. The cast of Nanhi includes Sajal Ay, Javaid Sheikh, Asma Abbas and Shahood Alvi.
10: Ishq -e- Laa (2021-2022):
Ishq -e-Laa is one of the most popular Sajal Aly dramas in recent times. Sajal’s role in the drama is a powerful woman who takes a stand against evil and the corruption of society. She is a courageous journalist who reports against powerful people and does not care about her life. She loves a man but more than him she loves her creator and this makes her role a powerful one. The cast of Ishq-e-Laa includes Sajal Aly, Yumna Zaidi and Azaan Sami Khan in lead roles.
11: Sinf-e-Ahan (2021-2022):
Sinf-e-Ahan is another hit drama on Sajal’s bucket list. Although there are many popular actresses playing prominent roles, Sajal is no exception. The drama is about several girls who dream of doing something for their land and joining the army training. The drama portrays their journey and is a must-watch drama, especially for those who want to see powerful women-oriented dramas.
12: Khuda Dekh Raha Hai (2016):
The drama story revolves around a girl who is trapped in her mother’s false beliefs. Sajal is playing the role of Zoya who is in love with Junaid. However, her mother proves that Junaid is not the right person for her by doing wrong Istikhara (a religious belief, where people foresee their future and make a decision according to it). By doing this, she forces her to marry a man Adnan who is characterless, spoiled and his drinking habits. With a broken heart, Zoya accepts her mother’s decision and marries Adnan.
After marriage, Adnan makes her life hell, divorces her multiple times and then rapes her. When she tries to tell her family, he denies it and puts all the blame on Zoya. Her family does not take her side and they become selfish. Gradually, time reveals all and everyone see the true colours of Adnan. Sajal was nominated for best actress for this drama. Khuda Dekh Raha Hai cast includes Sajal Aly, Agha Ali and Bushra Ansari.
13: Kuch Ankahi (2023):
Kuch Ankahi is a Pakistani romantic family drama of Sajal Aly. The drama also points out the issues of young girls’ marriage which is a sort of problem for many Pakistani parents. It focuses on the family of Aaliya played by Sajal. Sajal is a hard working woman who is working in a professional field to help her family and father. The field is considered tough for women as mostly men work there.
Apart from family problems, women’s marriages, fat shaming, and women’s rights in inheritance, the drama is also about the love story of Salman played by Bilal Abbas and Aaliya. Though fans want to see more scenes between Salman and Aaliya, they are waiting for the story where the focus will be more on their relationship.
Apart from these Pakistani dramas, Sajal has done films like Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hai (2016) and the Bollywood film Mom (2017). She was highly praised for her performance in the movie Mom alongside veteran Bollywood actress Sri Devi. The most famous telefilm of Sajal is Behadd alongside Nadia Jamil and Fawad Khan.
