Admired for her roles in the Pakistani television dramas, Maya Ali started her career with Samaa TV as a video jockey. From there she gained popularity and moved on to being an actor and model. She made her debut on television with Shanakht in 2014. Since then she is seen on the television screen in varied lead roles among which Diyar-e-Dil, Mann Mayal, and Zid are loved by the audience. She made her debut in the Pakistan film industry with Teefa in Trouble, starring Ali Zafar.