Hum TV’s new production features Ahmed Ali Akbar, Ramsha Khan and Hammad joining forces for an upcoming drama. Hum TV president and veteran visionary Sultana Siddiqui celebrates 50 years in the entertainment industry with her latest project. She is also the producer of the upcoming drama.
The highly anticipated serial is directed by Mehreen Jabbar and written by Saji Gul. Siddiqui is known for her passion for the art of storytelling, she has directed notable dramas including Zara Si Aurat, Marvi, Yeh Zindagi, and Zindagi Gulzar Hai. Recently, she produced ‘Mann Jogi’, written by Zafar Mairaj and directed by Kashif Nisar.
Ahmed Ali Akbar last appeared in Parizaad and Idiot. He starred in a film called Gunjal. Ramsha Khan’s last drama was Jannat Say Aagay and now she is starting her new drama Dunyiapur, which will on air on Green Entertainment.
Ahmed Ali Akbar, the renowned actor and model who stole our hearts in the superhit drama ‘Parizaad’, has finally addressed rumors about whether the popular serial is returning for a sequel.
Talking about taking a long gap after the success of ‘Parizaad’, Ahmed Ali Akbar said, “’Parizaad’ was deeply ingrained within me, shaping a part of my identity. I felt the need to detach myself from the character before engaging with others. The year-long filming process deeply immerses you into the character, making it a part of yourself. So, I felt it was essential to take a break, to disconnect and recharge.”
Asked about a possible sequel, he said, “I saw Hashim Nadeem’s story on his Instagram and found out about it from his post. Going back to it will be challenging. I need to read it and feel it before deciding. But, a part of me is really curious and wants to see where Parizaad’s life goes. Let’s wait and see what Hashim Bhai has in store. I’m really curious; I have no idea.”
Ahmed Ali Akbar and Yumna Zaidi are one of the on-screen couples having a huge fanbase all over the world and like many other celebrity on-screen pairs audiences root for them to turn into real-life couples. It was Gauzarish which put the two on the map but their scintillating chemistry caught the attention of fans in Yeh Raha Dil as Zaki and Hayat and in Parizad where Ahmed was playing the titular character and Yumna was his ultimate love interest, Annie.
Ahmed has been promoting his film Gunjal nowadays and in every other interview he is asked about his chemistry with the leading actress Zaidi. While giving an interview he expressed his desire to do a full-blown romantic drama with Yumna for the fans.
On ARY Zindagi’s talk show, the actor was asked by the host Ayaz Samo with which colleague he would like the rumours to be spread, to which Ahmed instantly replied with Yumna. Later on, he elaborated that thanks to propaganda YouTubers, the rumours of their marriage were already circulating.
He revealed that he received congratulatory calls from people who believed in the speculated marriage between him and Yumna. However, he promptly debunked the misinformation, asserting that the news of their alleged marriage was entirely false, crushing the hopes of fans who longed to witness their favourite on-screen couple tie the knot in real life.
Despite refuting the marriage rumour, Ahmed Ali Akbar left room for playful speculations with Yumna Zaidi, hinting that he ‘wouldn’t mind’ such rumours circulating about them.
The thriller mystery film ‘Gunjal’ is set to release in a few weeks and Ahmed Ali Akbar is about to take on a challenging role that will completely change the way the entertainment industry has seen him. The actor is will essay the role of journalist Shahbaz Bhatti who investigates the events surrounding the death of prominent child labor activist Iqbal Masih.
If you, like the rest of us, are anxiously waiting for the arrival of the movie, we recommend you watch some amazing projects he did in the past. We’re listing down some dramas that definitely show the range and seductiveness of Ahmed.
1 Yehe Raha Dil (2017)
Yes, we know the first drama that comes to your mind is ‘Parizaad’ but please don’t pay dismiss this series. Ahmed proves his chemistry with Yumna is superior to any other we’ve seen, and deserves more coverage. Even years past its release, fans are not over the amazing chemistry between the two and are still hoping that there’s a chance we might get another drama with the two of them and yes, we’re absolutely standing with this.
Ahmed ali akbar and yumna zaidi as onscreen couple are so fkn underrated that it makes me sad
Mansha Pasha and Ahmed were terrifyingly good in the thriller ‘Lal Kabootar’. They once more left audiences in awe with their roles in ‘Idiot’. Ahmed’s character questions the traditions and values of society, for which he is regarded as an ‘idiot’, saying things other people are too afraid to say.
3 Parizaad (2021)
Now coming to the drama that turned everyone into an Ahmed Ali Akbar fan. He stars as Parizaad, a man who sets out on a journey to understand the meaning of life, while coming across different people on his path. Since its release two years ago, the message of the drama and how brilliantly Ahmed carried the drama are still on point.
Actor Ali Abbas’ acting career kicked off with director Amin Iqbal’s drama Meri Dulari opposite Yumna Zaidi on Geo TV. He weighed 86 kilos before stepping into TV and lost around 9 kilos to look the part.
However Ali revealed on Nida Yasir’s morning show that on the first day of his shoot, the veteran director slammed him. According to the Meherposh star, Amin told him that he doesn’t look like a star and will never become one, also that he doesn’t have the qualities in him to be a leading hero. This incident dampened his confidence.
Now in an exclusive interview with The Current while promoting his movie Rehbra, Amin Iqbal responded to Ali’s allegations. The Ishq-e-Laa maker said, “The judgement could be wrong at times as I am a human too but whatever I have said about someone, it has become true. There is a difference between being a star and being an actor.
“I have introduced artists like Yumna Zaidi, Saba Qamar and Sameer Sohail from Lahore to the showbiz fraternity, even recently when I casted Azaan Sami Khan in Ishq-e-Laa, people scrutinised his casting in the play but respect and disrespect is in the hands of God.”
“I know his father and grandfather personally and have had good terms with him.”
Iqbal concluded by saying that now that Ali is in a better space career wise, it could be because of the remarks that Amin gave him early on his career as Abbas must have improved himself after it.
Earlier this year Abbas appreciated his contemporary Ahmed Ali Akbar in an interview with Maliha Rehman.
The Mere Apnay star stated that Ahmad has given a superlative performance in Parizaad and it makes him happy that underrated actors like him are now getting leading roles in mainstream projects.
He added that at the time of Ehd-e-Wafa there was noise about him being sidelined in the play which starred bigger names like Ahad Raza Mir and Osman Khalid Butt alongside him.
Ehd-e-Wafa emerged as a blockbuster in 2020 and starred an ensemble cast.
The Fitrat star mentioned that he is the biggest fan of Naumaan Ijaz and takes inspiration from him while performing, especially from his performance in Mera Saeen.
Kiran Tabeir is currently riding high on the success of her recent dramas, Parizaad and Judwa, in an exclusive chat with a digital portal the Quddusi Sahab Ki Bewah diva opened up about her experiences in the entertainment industry.
She said, “I gave an audition for a radio show and got selected, then became a host on a cooking show without telling my family,” she began. “Later on, there was too much drama and I started living with my khala because my father was against my career choices.”
“He had put a condition that I should get married to pursue this career and Alhumdulillah, maybe it was destined that I met my husband during a drama shoot,” the Uraan star added. “Then, I did Hum Sab Umeed Se Hain and finally people started noticing me.”
“Today, if anyone says that casting couch does not exist in this industry then I will not accept it,” said Tabeir. “I started with very small roles; my journey started from playing extras, junior artists, minor supporting roles, major supporting, negative, negative lead, and then I have reached lead characters.”
“I have a long journey and it is a process,” she continued. “People usually write that I have not reached the position where I should be despite being a good actress and I think this ‘casting couch’ is one of the factors to be blamed for it.”
“I was finalized for a lot of big projects; I got calls to meet with some big-shot director or producer two days before the shoot and when I did not accept the invitation, I was told that the project has been delayed. Later, I saw those dramas with a different cast on TV,” she said.
“I believe that it exists but that does not undermine the hard work of many actors. Not everyone is a part of it and this is not the only way to success. However, every actor has to face it one way or the other,” she expressed.
Earlier in another interview with a digital portal, the Parizaad diva expressed her reservations regarding the process of casting being done in the showbiz industry.
Kiran said, “10 years ago when I started my career it wasn’t that difficult to find work without any social media power, but now it seems impossible to find work without having any social media power. Nowadays you can’t become an actor just on the basis of talent.”
Tabeer further added, “You were eligible to work in a drama or film if you have that talent to portray a character strongly. Now the thing which matters is your social media followers rather than your talent and hard work. Social media stars are being cast in dramas nowadays just because people know them and they have social media power. Talent is not considered as the first priority in the current era.”
The finale screening of drama serial was held in Lahore last week and it was attended by the ensemble cast and crew of the show.
The grand screening was attended by prominent industry veterans like Sania Saeed and Resham apart from the stellar ensemble cast of the play headlined by Ahmad Ali Akbar, Naumaan Ijaz, Saboor Aly and Ushna Shah.
What made the event special was the press conference after the screening, in which the cast and makers of the show spilled candid details.
Ahmad revealed that he initially refused the drama but later agreed to do it after reading the entire script and it made him cry.
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Produced by Momina Duraid, the masterpiece has been directed by Shahzad Kashmiri of Yaqeen Ka Safar fame.
The blockbuster drama serial Parizaad finally concluded after the grand release of its last episode in theatres, which garnered a lot of fame not only in Pakistan but also across the border.
On Wednesday, the Indian Punjabi star Sonam Bajwa praised Ahmed Ali Akbar’s performance and shared how ‘phenomenal‘ Akbar played his character.
Turning to Instagram, Sonam shared the last scene from the drama and wrote, “Phenomenal Ahmed Ali Akbar”.
The Ho Mann Jahan star expressed his overwhelmed feelings after receiving praise from the Rakh Honsla diva.
Following the screening of the drama’s last episode, the complete star cast attended a press conference, where directors, producers, and lead characters expressed their gratitude at the press conference.
Earlier in December 2021, multiple Bollywood actors including Vikram Kapadia of Bazaar fame, Darshan Jariwala of Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani fame and Namit Das of Wake Up Sid indulged in an online chat about the drama, when the Kapoor & Sons star posted an appreciation note for the drama and it’s star Ahmed Ali Akbar.
In November 2021, Indian designer Manish Malhotra used the OST of the hit drama for his promotional video proving that Parizaad is not only loved in Pakistan but has a strong following across the border as well.
Lal Kabootar actor, Ahmed Ali Akbar appreciated the acknowledgment by PTI Senator Faisal Javed on his performance in HUM TV’s drama Parizaad.
PTI Senator penned on his Twitter, ” A character getting more fame than the actor behind it, it is a huge acknowledgment of an actor’s outstanding performance. Such is the case with Ahmed Ali Akbar.”
The actor took to his Instagram story to thanked his praise and tagged him as well.
Ehd-e-Wafa actor also thanked TV actor, Zhalay Sarhadi for her praise for his acting in Parizaad.
Multiple Bollywood actors including Vikram Kapadia of Bazaar fame, Darshan Jariwala of Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani fame, and Namit Das of Wake Up Sid fame indulged in an online chat about the drama when the Kapoor & Sons star posted an appreciation note for the drama and it’s star Ahmed Ali Akbar.
Indian designer Manish Malhotra also used the OST of the hit drama for his promotional video proving that Parizaad is not only loved in Pakistan but has a strong following across the border as well.
The last episode of Parizaad will be screened in cinemas nationwide on January 28, 2022 (today)
HUM TV’s hit serial Parizaad is garnering high television ratings and digital views, reasons being its large production, stellar star-cast, great storyline, and excellent performances.
The house is owned by Usman Zafar Cheema and it is located in Gulberg Green, Islamabad. Regarding his house, Mr. Cheema revealed that he is selling it as he is moving to his new house. He also revealed the price, which is no doubt absolutely shocking for some people.
Gulberg Green Islamabad is where the house is located, and it was built in 2018. The house is of 10 kanals. With a large footprint, it has 14 rooms. Most of the area is used for numerous sitting areas and corridors. After the show was aired, the owner claims that people now flock to his house to pay him a visit. He claimed that there is even a YouTube video with a map guide to his house.
