Laila Wasti is a Pakistani actress and director.^[1] She is known for her roles in dramas Qurban, Dil Ruba, Daldal, Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay, Sun Yaara and Dunk.^[2]

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Laila was born on 3 June 1977 in Karachi, Pakistan.^[3] She completed her studies from Saint Joseph Convent, she graduated with English Literature.^[4] Then she went abroad to America.^[4] She studied at University of California, Los Angeles, she did masters in filmmaking.^[5][6] Laila's mother Tahira Wasti and father Rizwan Wasti were actors.^[7][8]

Laila started acting on PTV in 1990s.^[4][9] She was noted for her roles in dramas Eaitraf, Pukaar, Saibaan, Operation Dwarka 1965, Heer Waris Shah and Eendhan, Badlon Par Basera.^[10][11] She also appeared in dramas Sun Yaara along with Junaid Khan, Hira Mani also with Faris Shafi and Qismat with Minal Khan and Zhalay Sarhadi.^[12][13] Since then she appeared in dramas Sangar, Qurban, Teri Meri Kahani, Bharam, Daldal and Dunk.^[14][15][16]

Laila and Fahad married on 27 December 2008.^[4] They have one child together.^[4][17] Shortly after her marriage she was diagnosed with leukemia.^[4] After 6-7 years of painful treatment, she finally survived cancer.^[4][18] Laila's father Rizwan Wasti died in 2011 and her mother Tahira Wasti died in 2012.^[19] She has two older brothers Rehan Wasti and Adnan Wasti.^[20][21] Laila's cousin's Maria Wasti is also an actress.^[22][23]