Faiza started acting in a few drama serials, but rose to fame with her performance in Sakina Samoon's drama serial, Wujood-e-Laraib. The drama consisted of 17 episodes, and Faiza played the lead role throughout. She then also appeared in Darbar-e-Dil, in which she also played the lead role. Other notable performances by Faiza Hassan include Tootay Khwab and Mehrbaan House, both of which were big hits on the TV screen.