in 2018, amna was slated to star in saqib malik’s debut film baaji. filming began in the summer of 2018, and it was released the following summer in 2019. the film was considered incredibly bold by audiences and garnered critical praise nationwide. ilyas played the role of neha, a middle class girl with big aspirations who suddenly becomes embroiled in the life of a veteran film star played by meera jee. the film is set to be an ode to lollywood, both old and new.