Pakistani diva Sajal Aly is a talented powerhouse who has won the hearts of the audience with her charismatic performances in the entertainment industry.
She not only gained popularity in Pakistan but in India also after signing a film alongside legendary actress Sridevi. Now, the talented actress has bagged her first role in an international movie. So let’s have a look at everything we know about her upcoming movie.
Sajal Aly and accomplishments
Sajal Aly made her TV debut in 2009 with a small role in Naadaniyaan. However, her breakthrough came from Mehmoodabad Ki Malkain which rose her to fame and she starred in a number of TV shows.
In 2016, she made her film debut with Feroze Khan in Zindagi Kitni Haseen. While the film didn’t fare too well at the box office, it did win the actress a Nigar Award for her performance.
Sajal Aly and Bollywood debut
In 2016, Aly made her Bollywood debut with Mom starring next to Sridevi. Much like Mahira Khan’s Raees, Sajal Aly too was unable to promote her Bollywood film due to threats against Pakistani stars working in India.
Sajal Aly and Hollywood debut
Now Aly is all set to make her Hollywood debut with Jemima Khan’s What’s Love Got to Do with It?.
Directed by Indian filmmaker Shekhar Kapur and written and co-produced by Jemima Khan, the is an upcoming British romantic comedy movie has already excited Pakistanis due to indo-Pak’s collaboration in the movie.
Cast
Beside Sajal Aly, the cast also includes Shabana Azmi, Asim Chaudhry, Mim Shaikh, Jeff Mirza, Iman Boujelouah, Mariam Haque and Sidhu Vee.
Synopsis
The film tells the story of documentary-maker and dating app addict Zoe (Lily James) for whom swiping right has never been that great. She has always got Mr Wrongs, much to her mother Cath’s (Emma Thompson) dismay.
The audience would also meet Zoe’s childhood friend and neighbour Kaz (Shazad Latif), who is letting his parents arrange his marriage and find him a Pakistani bride.
However, as Zoe films Kaz’s journey from London to Lahore to marry a complete stranger chosen by his parents, she wonders if she might have something to learn from an arranged marriage that can help her find love on her own.
Release date
The movie is slated to release on January 27, 2023, in the United Kingdom. Moreover, the movie will be holding its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival which will happen this year’s September.
