Pakistani actress, Sajal Aly won the prestigious Distinctive International Arab Festival Awards (DIAFA). The actress posted her picture with the trophy on her Instagram account on Sunday.
“This award is special to me not just as an artist, but as a proud Pakistani. Thank you #DIAFA and thank you Dubai for honouring artists from around the world,” wrote Aly on her Instagram account.
Sajal Aly receives her award for contribution to film and television at DIAFA 2020. Congratulations to her for this incredible achievement at international level✨ #SajalAly pic.twitter.com/sk4ph3H6BN
— Tahreem (@tweetsbytahreem) November 30, 2020
DIAFA is an annual award function that takes place in Dubai to honor Arab artists and international artists for their exquisite work in their respective fields. Her video of receiving the award was released on social media. While receiving the award, the actress said: “Assalamualaikum everyone, first of all, I want to say that I am really honoured to be here with such amazing actors and amazing people.”
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She also thanked her fans for believing in her since the beginning of her career. Sajal donned a black outfit for the event.
Soon felicitations and wishes started pouring in for the actress on social media. Her industry colleague also sent the actress warm wishes.
Zara Noor Abbas and friend of Aly wished the actress on her achievement on social media. Abbas shared Aly’s image with a heartwarming note that read: “Super super proud of you @sajalaly” on Instagram followed by a heart emoticon.
Momal Shaikh also commented on her achievement. “MashAllah congratulations and you deserve this and we are super proud of you,” wrote Sheikh on social media. Her mother-in-law also took to Instagram to celebrate her success.
https://twitter.com/SalarMehfooz/status/1333239783468961792
Her husband, Ahad Raza Mir, also commented on her victory and said he is proud of her.
https://twitter.com/sahadbaes/status/1333342916564054022?s=20
Aly is also among the top trend on Pakistani Twitter on Monday. The DIAFA marks her first international accolade.
#ProudMama 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺❤❤❤❤
We are too proud on her Mamamir 🙏❤❤#SajalInDIAFA#sajalAly pic.twitter.com/vQ18TAuFlv
— a. (@_Aiyesha_) November 30, 2020
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Meanwhile, her fans on Twitter posted heartfelt messages and recalled her flawless performance in various projects throughout these years.