Shaista Wahidi - Journey To Stardom
As her flagship show, Good Morning Pakistan (GMP), celebrates its first anniversary. Dr Shaista Wahidi revealed her innermost thoughts about her journey to stardom and beyond.
Pakistan's favorite television anchor Dr. Shaista Wahidi's story starts off on a similar note as any urban girl in her country. The Shaista of yesteryear, in her own words, was a young woman who felt she had to compromise to please her family. From marriage and kids in her teens to studying for a lost cause, she became a non-practicing doctor to keep up with her parent's wishes. While this brought the reward of a happy family, destiny had other plans for the now famous TV host.
Out of sheer boredom during her time as a housewife Shaista decided to try her luck by entering a VJ contest for a local FM station. The experience was second to none and eventually helped shape her transition to television. Blessed with an abundance of talent, namely the gift of the gab, Shaista has managed to connect with her audiences at an altogether different level not seen on Pakistani television before. From the public to politicians, cricketers to celebrities, Shaista is undoubtedly the preferred choice of a nation, which is fast catching up to her mantra of positivity and hope.
Shaista married Waqar Wahidi during her studies and they both gave birth to three children, Shafay, Faiz and Eeman. She is the only sister of three brothers, Amir Lodhi, Tahir Lodhi and Sahir Lodhi. Sahir is also one of the popular TV presenters of Pakistan.
