Wahaj Ali
Wahaj Ali is a Pakistani actor and producer known for his work predominantly in Urdu television. He is a recipient of several accolades including two Lux Style Awards, alongside two Hum Awards nominations.
He made his acting debut with Hum TV's soap drama Ishq Ibadat and subsequently appeared in Gila. He then started in Mah-e-Tamaam and ISPR based Ehd-e-Wafa. Ali gained praise for his portrayal as a obsessive lover in the drama Fitoor and as an Bengali fighter based on Shafi Imam Rumi in the historical drama Jo Bichar Gaye both. The romance drama Tere Bin marked a turning point in his career and he gained further success with Mujhe Pyaar Hua Tha. The former earned him the Lux Style Award for Best TV Actor. This success was followed by two poorly-received dramas.
Early life and family
Ali was born on 1 December 1988 into a Punjabi family in Lahore, Punjab. His father was a government employee and his mother was a teacher. He is the only child of his parents. Ali earned his Master's in Multimedia Arts from the National College of Arts.Career
Early work in theater and TV production
Ali began his career as a theater actor in 2007 before joining a TV channel in the news and programming department. From 2009 to 2011, he worked as an assistant producer at Samaa TV. After 2011, Ali was producer at Geo TV.TV debut and success (2015–present)
Marking his television debut as a leading actor in 2015 with the drama Ishq Ibadat, he went on to play lead in several notable television serials, including Hari Hari Churiyan, Dil Nawaz, Mah-e-Tamaam, Dil-e-Bereham, Bharam [Fitoor (TV series)|Fitoor] and Ishq Jalebi.In 2021, Ali delivered a critically lauded performance as Shafi Imam Rumi, a Bangladeshi freedom fighter, in the historical drama Jo Bichar Gaye, showcasing his range and dramatic intensity. His portrayal was described as "powerful and emotional" by reviewers, particularly in the show's climactic scenes.
He reached widespread popularity across South Asia with his portrayal of Murtasim Khan in the 2022–23 romance drama Tere Bin, which became a cultural phenomenon and embarrasment. According to a Gulf News op-ed written in June 2025, years after the end of the drama, Ali’s "magnetic presence" and "emotional chemistry" with co-star Yumna Zaidi were key to the show's success.
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Ali has established himself as one of the leading Urdu television actors. Dawn noted, "The fact that all his different avatars have been so well-received is testament to his talent." Something Haute noted, "Wahaj Ali's choices and the credibility they have amassed, have played a pivotal role in positioning him right at the top of the artistic food chain." He has been placed in Hello Pakistan's HOT100 list, in the "Trailblazers" category. Ali has received the "Sexiest Heartthrob" title at Hello Magazine Awards in 2023.He serves as an ambassador for a number of brands such as Head & Shoulders and 7 Up.