Actress, model and former VJ, Zhalay Sarhadi is set to release her debut song for the drama “Ek Aur Sitam Hai”. The song marks Sarhadi’s entry into the music industry. The actress is known for her performances in serials ‘Uraan’, ‘Madiha Maliha’, ‘Aks’, ‘Digest Writer’ and ‘Rang Laaga’ (2015).
Sarhadi was undergoing training with Vicky Akber when she was approached by the producer Erum Binte Shahid to sing the song for the drama’s original sound track (OST).
Shahid has previously worked with Sarhadi for the drama ‘Dhund’ in which the actress played the role of a singer. Commenting on her entry in the music industry, Sarhadi says, “when thinking about my music career, I wanted to enter the industry with the proper training and so I have been training with Vicky Akber for the past three to four months. It was fate and destiny that I was approached by Erum to move forward professionally.”
Talking about choosing Sarhadi as the singer for the OST, Shahid said, “When I heard her sing in the drama, I knew that I wanted her to sing my original track for my next drama serial.”
The song ‘Ek Aur Sitam’ has been composed by Waqar Ali. Produced by Evolution Media Productions and TNI Productions the serial ‘Ek Aur Sitam’ is scheduled to launch on February 20.
Published in Daily Times, February 17th 2019.