Sharmeen Ali, also credited as Shermeen Ali, is a Pakistani television actress, model, and host known for her roles in hit dramas like Ruswai, Pardes, and Pyar Ke Sadqay. Since debuting in 2015, she has built a decade-long career on Hum TV, ARY Digital, and Geo TV, and currently co-hosts the entertainment show Star & Style on PTV Home, for which she won a PTV Award for Best Host in 2022.
Quick Facts
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Shermeen Kashif Ali |
| Date of Birth | 24 May 1990 (sources are split — see note below) |
| Age | 36 (as of 2026) |
| Birthplace | Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Religion | [VERIFY: not publicly confirmed] |
| Education | University of Karachi |
| Profession | Actress, Model, TV Host |
| Known For | Ruswai, Pardes, Pyar Ke Sadqay, Star & Style |
| Spouse | Divorced (confirmed October 2025) |
| Social Handles | Instagram: @shermeenaliofficial |
Who Is Sharmeen Ali?
Sharmeen Ali is a familiar face in Pakistani television, recognized for playing complex supporting and lead roles across more than a decade of drama serials. Beyond acting, she has built a parallel career as a bridal and commercial model, and more recently transitioned into hosting, where she has found renewed popularity on the celebrity talk-show circuit.
Her filmography spans romantic dramas, social-issue serials, and light entertainment, giving her a broader audience base than many of her peers who work in a single genre.
Early Life & Family
Sharmeen Ali was born in Karachi, Pakistan. Sources give her birth date as either 24 May or 24 June 1990 — even Wikipedia’s own infobox and article text disagree on the exact date, so this detail should be treated as unconfirmed pending a primary-source interview. Reports on her family also conflict: one profile describes her as the younger of two sisters both working in the entertainment industry, while another claims she has five sisters, three of whom live abroad.
Education
Sharmeen Ali completed her education at the University of Karachi. Specific details of her field of study have not been publicly reported.
Career
2015–2016: Debut and Early Roles
Sharmeen Ali entered the industry in 2015 with the Hum TV drama Mera Dard Na Janay Koi, playing the role of Ramla. She followed this with roles in Sanam, Zara Yaad Kar, Saya-e-Dewar Bhi Nahi, and Dil Banjaara. Her performance in Sang-e-Mar Mar (2016), a drama that critiqued honour-based violence in Swat’s culture, drew critical praise and marked her first major recognition as an actress.
2017–2019: Building Momentum
This period saw her take on roles in Jalti Barish, Aadat, and Laut Ke Chalay Aana. In 2018, she joined the comedy talk show Mazaaq Raat as a guest, expanding her visibility beyond drama serials. She followed this with Choti Choti Batain and Ruswai (2019), where she played Pinky, and the telefilm Bakra Impossible as Sohana.
2020–2021: Lead and Supporting Breakthroughs
Sharmeen appeared in Qismat, Pyar Ke Sadqay alongside Yumna Zaidi, and Tum Ho Wajah. In 2021, she starred in Pardes opposite Dur-e-Fishan Saleem’s ensemble cast, playing Noshi. The same year, she began co-hosting Star & Style on PTV Home, a role that would define much of her later career.
2022–2025: Hosting Recognition and Continued Acting
In 2022, Sharmeen Ali won the PTV Award for Best Host for Star & Style, cementing her place as a dual-threat actress-host. She continued acting in Meesni (2023) and Shehzadi House (2024), before a busy 2025 that included Dastak, the ARY Digital drama Pal Do Pal (as Rosheen, alongside Salman Saeed), Main Zameen Tu Aasmaan (as Amaya Sufiyan), and the telefilm Begunah (as Shazia).
Major Awards & Recognition
- 2017 — International Pakistan Prestige Awards, Most Stylish TV Presenter Female (Nominated)
- 2022 — PTV Award, Best Host for Star & Style (Won)
Controversies
No major public controversies have been reported for Sharmeen Ali as of this article’s publication. Her most discussed personal news has centered on her divorce disclosure rather than any professional or legal dispute — this is covered under Personal Life below.
Personal Life
Sharmeen Ali is divorced and is the mother of one daughter. In October 2025, she publicly confirmed her divorce for the first time during an appearance on the morning show Good Morning Pakistan, hosted by Nida Yasir. She described the decision as one she made entirely on her own “for the sake of [her] mental health,” and spoke about the fear and anxiety that followed her separation. She has also spoken publicly about her struggles with depression in a SAMAA TV appearance. Her ex-husband’s identity has not been publicly disclosed. [VERIFY: name/details of ex-spouse before publishing, if relevant to the piece.]
Separately, one entertainment site describes her as a close friend of actress Hareem Farooq and credits her with helping Farooq enter the industry — this claim appears in only one lower-authority source and should be flagged rather than stated as fact.
Sharmeen Ali in 2026
As of mid-2026, Sharmeen Ali continues her hosting role on Star & Style on PTV Home. Her most recent acting credits remain her 2025 projects — Pal Do Pal, Dastak, Main Zameen Tu Aasmaan, and Begunah — with no new drama formally announced at the time of writing. Her October 2025 divorce disclosure remains her most-searched recent news moment heading into 2026.
Drama & Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Mera Dard Na Janay Koi | Ramla | Hum TV |
| 2016 | Sanam | Sara | Hum TV |
| 2016 | Zara Yaad Kar | Geti Deswali | Hum TV |
| 2016 | Sang-e-Mar Mar | Palwasha | Hum TV |
| 2016 | Saya-e-Dewar Bhi Nahi | Tahira | Hum TV |
| 2016 | Dil Banjaara | Meesha | Hum TV |
| 2017 | Jalti Barish | — | — |
| 2017 | Laut Ke Chalay Aana | — | — |
| 2017 | Aadat | — | — |
| 2019 | Choti Choti Batain | — | — |
| 2019 | Ruswai | Pinky | — |
| 2019 | Qismat | — | Hum TV |
| 2019 | Bakra Impossible (telefilm) | Sohana | — |
| 2020 | Pyar Ke Sadqay | — | Hum TV |
| 2020 | Tum Ho Wajah | — | Hum TV |
| 2021 | Pardes | Noshi | Geo TV |
| 2021–2025 | Star & Style (host) | Herself | PTV Home |
| 2023 | Meesni | — | — |
| 2024 | Shehzadi House | — | — |
| 2025 | Dastak | Fiza [VERIFY] | — |
| 2025 | Pal Do Pal | Rosheen | ARY Digital |
| 2025 | Main Zameen Tu Aasmaan | Amaya Sufiyan | Green Entertainment |
| 2025 | Begunah (telefilm) | Shazia | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sharmeen Ali’s real name?
Her full name is Shermeen Kashif Ali, commonly spelled “Sharmeen Ali” in Pakistani media.
How old is Sharmeen Ali?
She was born in 1990, making her approximately 36 years old as of 2026. Sources differ on whether her exact birthday is 24 May or 24 June.
Is Sharmeen Ali married?
No. She confirmed her divorce publicly in October 2025 and has one daughter.
What are Sharmeen Ali’s most famous dramas?
She is best known for Ruswai, Pardes, Pyar Ke Sadqay, Sang-e-Mar Mar, and Pal Do Pal.
What is Sharmeen Ali’s net worth?
Estimates place her net worth at around $300,000, though this figure comes from a single unverified source and should be treated as a rough estimate, not a confirmed figure.
Where is Sharmeen Ali from?
She was born and raised in Karachi, Pakistan.
Does Sharmeen Ali have children?
Yes, she has one daughter.
What award has Sharmeen Ali won?
She won the PTV Award for Best Host in 2022 for Star & Style.
Last updated: July 2026
