Mikal Zulfiqar has-been in the industry since a long time, working away in many hit projects. So which one is his favourite?
The actor delivered one of his most remarkable performances by playing a toxic, narcissistic and controlling character in Jaisay Aapki Marzi. Critics and fans praised his portrayal of the flawed and complex role.
During a recent appearance as a guest on After Hours with Ushna Shah, Mikaal opened up about his favourite role.
Mikaal said he considers Jaisay Aapki Marzi his best performance despite the character being negative.
“It was one of my best performances, even though the character wasn’t very likeable, he was toxic, narcissistic and controlling, but the writing was fantastic, and the scenes were really well done. My character was so full of himself, thinking he was superior to everyone else. Playing him was a lot of fun, and Saba Qamar did an amazing job of making it feel real,” the actor said with enthusiasm.
Mikaal said the response to his portrayal m was overwhelming. “I received heartfelt messages from women who said they could relate, sharing how their husband were just like that. While it was rewarding to know people connected with the character, it was also sad to hear about their struggles.”
Mikaal Zulfiqar also shared the emotional impact of the role on his audience, especially the women who were familiar with toxic relationship dynamics
“I received long messages from female fans who told me they have been suffering the same in their lives, and their husbands are also like that. It was great to see that people were relating to it, but I felt sad for those women,” Mikaal Zulfiqar said.
The Dil-e-Nadan star believes that commercial success is an aspect of any project, as an actor, he knows how much effort goes into creating a drama, and for it to have meaning, it must reach a wide audience:
“I believe that the commercial success of project is crucial in today’ time, if you are putting in all that hard work and your project doesn’t become a commercial success, what the point , What do you gain from a drama that only reaches ten people, when you’re working so hard, it should be seen by a large audience.”
Mikaal Zulfiqar has starred in dramas such as, Saiqa, Dil Hai Chota Sa, Kiasay Kahoon, Pani Jaisa Piyar, Shehr –E- Zaat, Talafi, and Mann Pyasa.
Dil-e- Nadaan , written by Sadia Akhtar and directed by Saima Waseem, is his latest offering.
