Shaista Lodhi is a Pakistani drama actress and television host who starred in the television serials Waada and Pardes after debuting on screen in 2001. Career Beginnings Shaista Lodhi launched her television career as a VJ in 2001 before transitioning into high-profile hosting roles. She became widely recognized for leading morning programming, including Good Morning Pakistan on ARY Digital and Utho Jago Pakistan on Geo TV. After taking a brief hiatus, she returned to hosting with programs such as Sitare Ki Subah on Hum Sitaray and Geo Subah Pakistan on Geo TV, establishing a strong presence on Pakistani television prior to entering acting. Rise to Fame Lodhi transitioned into acting in 2016, making her debut as Sumaira in the ARY Digital drama serial Waada. She followed this performance in 2017 by portraying Sarwat, a politician, in the Geo Entertainment drama Khan. She earned notable acclaim in 2021 for her performance as Zubaida in the ARY Digital drama serial Pardes, which explored the emotional challenges of a family dealing with prolonged separation due to overseas employment. Recent Work In 2021, Lodhi also appeared in the ARY Digital telefilm Uff Yeh Biwiyaan as Zoya. Her screen credits continued in 2023 with her performance as Nargis in the ARY Digital family drama Samjhota. Expanding her television acting roles further, she joined the cast of the 2024 drama serial Fanaa on Green Entertainment, taking on the role of Samina.
