| 1. Grew up in a prominent political family in Karachi. |
| 2. As a child, she often played Dulhan Dulhan, enjoying dressing up as a bride. |
| 3. She was once arrested at the age of 16 and placed in a lock-up. |
| 4. Her father, Usman Farooqi, served as chairman of Pakistan Steel Mills from 1981 to 1996. |
| 5. Before entering politics, she acted in the drama serial 'Panchwa Mausam'. |
| 6. She became an adviser to the Sindh Chief Minister after a few years in the Pakistan Peoples Party. |
| 7. Sharmila went to vote in the Senate elections on her wedding day in 2015. |
| 8. Her wedding is considered one of the most expensive in Pakistan. |
| 9. Hasham Riaz Sheikh, her husband, is an advisor to Asif Ali Zardari and spokesperson for Bilawal Bhutto. |
| 10. She appears on various news channels to discuss party matters and corruption allegations. |
| 11. As of 2024, holds the position of Member of the National Assembly (MNA) of Pakistan. |
| 12. Is passionate about writing and has contributed columns to The News International. |
| 13. Enjoys travelling, reading, and adventure sports like scuba diving. |
| 14. Maintains her fitness with regular yoga practice. |
| 15. An avid cat lover. |
| 16. In July 2024, met Mukesh Ambani during a family trip to Paris and faced social media trolling for sharing the moment. |
