Actress Saman Ansari recently appeared as a guest on Ahmed Ali Butt’s Podcast.
The host, Ahmed Ali Butt, asked, “What is one thing you would like to buy for Yumna Zaidi?”
Ansari responded, “Many years ago, Yumna used to live with me, so I knew what she needed back then. But now, Mashallah, she has come such a long way; how would I know what’s missing in her life?”
The host asked again, “So if you meet her now, what would you buy for her?”
Ansari replied, “If I get to meet her now, I think what would make her happy is if I got something for her mom. She is extremely close to her mother, so if I were to get anything for her, it would be an unlimited gift for her.”
Saman and Yumna have worked together on the drama serial Jugnoo, which was written by Amna Mufti and directed by the seasoned director Farooq Rind.
In the field of entertainment and television, Khaled Anam stands out not only for outstanding acting skills but also for being very candid.
The actor cum singer was no less candid when he appeared as a guest on ‘Haute Talk with Hassan Choudhary’. Anam expressed frustration with unqualified critics who share negative opinions on social media about drama serials.
Hassan Choundhary asked “So, what feedback are you receiving feedback about ‘Gentleman’ from friends, family, views, and fans?”
Anam replied, “Gentleman has been getting good feedback till now. Most importantly, people like the character of a progressive father. He is a strong character, and I am hoping that I am able to portray it well. But then there is this program on television, where actresses showed up and were reviewing dramas, and according to them, it is this very bad character who is trying to get his daughter involved with a man.”
The Gentlemen actor went on to say, “They took it badly, that’s their opinion. These things shouldn’t be happening. Reviewers need to be qualified to critique a drama, based to what we were taught during our theater training.”
Anam emphasized the importance of qualified criticism:
“A person cannot critique something if they haven’t studied theater. You have no right to criticize something just because you don’t like it. Only someone who has studied acting and theater can give criticism. It’s okay, they’re just friends, and they’re just doing a show. Apart from that, social media is a really dangerous thing because everyone believes they have the right to criticize and degrade others.”
Here is the video of Nadia Khan who talked about Zarnab’s father.
Yumna Zaidi is playing the character of Zarnab and Khaled Anam is playing her father.
Marking a milestone moment for Pakistan cinema, ‘Nayab’ has been selected for the Jaipur International Film Festival to be held in India from August 28 to 30.
The recognition is a follow-up accomplishment to its recent success after the film won the ‘Best Foreign Film’ award at World Film Festival in Cannes. Directed by Umair Nasir Ali, Nayab also won the Best First Time Film Maker award in the feature film category.
The film is written by Basit Naqvi and Ali Abbas Naqvi The cast of the film includes Yumna Zaidi, Usama Khan, Ehteshamuddin, Faryal Mehmood Adnan Siddiqui, Mohammad Fawad Khan and Javed Sheikh.
Umair Nasir Ali shared a story on his Instagram with the caption, “This Independence Day, we are delighted to share that Pakistan’s celebrations have become even more special with the official selection of our film “Nayab” at the 9th Jaipur International Film Festival in India., Nayab is a project close to our hearts, and this recognition is a testament to the hard work and passion of everyone involved. From our EPs to our Production Boys.
Adding to this joy , our nation has also celebrated a remarkable achievement at the Paris 2024 Olympics , where Arshad Nadeem secured a Gold Medal , surpassing India. These moments in cinema and sports fill us with immense pride as Pakistani continues to shine on the global stage.”
Today, we celebrate talented and beloved actress Yumna Zaidi 35th birthday. To pay tribute on her birthday, here are the top five dramas that impacted her career.
Dar Si Jati Hai Sila
Yumna played the role of Sila, a young girl haunted by the trauma of harassment. Her strong performance as the voice of victims echoed in the hearts of viewers. The drama is written by Bee Gul and directed by Kashif Nisar.
Inkaar
The role of Hajra, a strong-headed woman battling for justice after being brutally attacked, showed Yumna’s range as an actress. The drama was applauded for its hard hitting storyline and a powerful performance that brings to light the issues which most women face in the society. The drama is written by Zafar Mairaj and directed by Kashif Nisar
Pyar Ke Sadqay
She played the role of Mahjabeen in a drama that revolves around the story of two innocents who fall in love. It is written by Zanjabeel Asim Shah and directed by Farooq Rind.
Bakhtawar
It is an inspiring drama in which Yumna plays Bakhtawar’s role, a young lady with a stubborn resolve to change her fate and to fight against all odds in society. It is written by Nadia Akhtar and directed by Shahid Shafaat
Dil Na Umeed To Nahin
The talented powerhouse played Sumbul in the drama, a young girl who became an easy target for human traffickers. The drama is scripted by Amna Mufti and directed by Kashif Nisar.
Wahaj Ali and Yumna Zaidi, two of the of the most famous young actors, have captured the hearts of fans worldwide. With their exceptional acting skills, they have amassed a huge social media following. Their blockbuster drama serial ‘Tere Bin’ has been a massive hit, nearing the milestone of 4 billion views on YouTube. Wahaj and Yumna have also done a project together before Tere Bin, working together in the past in the drama serial Dil Na Umeed To Nahi, which aired in 2021.
The two are participating in a meet and greet tour across the United States, interacting with fans in Dallas recently.
The Tere Bin stars gave their views on falling in love. Wahaj Ali said, “I don’t believe that a person falls in love just once in their life. There is no time limit to falling in love; it can happen at any time in life.”
Responding to a fan’s question, Zaidi said, “I am a very difficult sort of a person that is why I am still single. I don’t know why. Yes, it is a weird reason but I love to be single.”
Currently, Yumna is starring in the new drama Gentleman, playing the central character of Zarnab and Wahaj is busy with his upcoming drama shooting Sun Mere Dil along with Maya Ali. Tere Bin, written by Nooran Makhdoom and directed by Siraj Ul Haque, was a 58-episode series that aired on Geo Entertainment. Fans are eagerly anticipating season 2, where they will see the beloved duo back on screen together.
With her captivating performances, actress Yumna Zaidi has gained immense fame following the success of her blockbuster drama serial ‘Tere Bin.’ Even before this triumph, Yumna was already a renowned and phenomenal actor, known for delivering stellar performances in numerous hit television dramas.
In a meet-and-greet session with fans in Dallas, USA, alongside co-star Wahaj Ali, Yumna talked about her personal life, revealing the reason why she’s still single.
Responding to a fan’s question, she said, “I am a very difficult sort of a person that is why I am still single. I don’t know why. Yes, it is a weird reason but I love to be single.” Currently, Yumna is starring in the new drama Gentleman, playing the central character of Zarnab.
Pakistani film ‘Nayab’ has won the ‘Best Foreign Film’ award at World Film Festival in Cannes. The film, directed by Umair Nasir Ali, also won the Best First Time Film Maker award in the feature film category. The film is written by Basit Naqvi, Ali Abbas Naqvi
The story of the film is centered around a young woman determined to break stereotypes by playing cricket for Pakistan’s national team. Her brother, who was once a rising star himself, struggles with his past.
The director posted a picture on Instagram with the caption, “Happy to share our film “Nayab” won Best Foreign Film and Best First Time Filmmaker (Feature) at the World Film Festival in Cannes – Remember the Future! April 2024 -Despite limited festival opportunities after commercial theatrical release locally and globally, these awards bring us great joy. Thanks to the entire Nayab Team for making “Nayab” possible! Specially @rumina_umair @aliabbasnaqvi88 & @m.basit.naqvi for being there since the inception of the idea which we started in 2019.”
Yumna Zaidi who played the character of Nayab also posted a picture on her Instagram with the caption, “Nayab” my real star ”
Note: The prestigious Cannes Film Festival ended on May 25. Don’t confuse it with the World Film Festival in Cannes, a separate monthly competition held in the same city.
HeartthrobWahaj Ali has slammed a fan page for putting up a disrespectful post on Yumna Zaidi.
The fan page made a collage which they captioned, “Yumna bhi Aloo ki trha hr ik k sath fit ajati hai.” On this Wahaj Ali commented on the post “Please remove this post, if you are my admirer than you should respect my friends/colleagues/Family.” The post is removed by the admin.
Wahaj Ali and Yumna Zaidi won hearts as the lead couple in the hit drama ‘Tere Bin’. With a sequel on the way, Yumna is now winning fans over with her chemistry with Humayun Saeed in ‘Gentleman’.
Actor Humayun Saeed complimented fellow actress Yumna Zaidi’s on her work ethic, saying that she is entirely focused on her work and not on her styling or makeup. During a recent interview on Ambreen Fatima Youtube channel, Humayun Saeed gave Yumna Zaidi a lot of compliments and said he had always seen her as a journalist in the drama.
“Working with Yumna Zaidi was a remarkable experience, realizing that the praise I had heard about her before was insufficient compared to her actual performance after working with her.” Humuyun said that when the role was offered to Yumna Zaidi, she asked for his opinion. “They had chosen her after considering her suitability for the character, and encouraged her to read the script to confirm that the role was perfect for her.”
The first episode of the drama ‘Gentleman’ aired on Green Entertainment and it’s already getting rave reviews. ‘Gentlemen’ is written by Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar and features Humayun Saeed, who is coming back to TV, after five years. His last drama was the iconic ‘Meray Paas Tum Ho’.
In the first episode, fans loved the way it was filmed and how the director captured the environment. Humayun Saeed’s acting as Munna was very well received, with fans saying it was very natural.
The drama is directed by Haissam Hussain and produced by Samina Humayun Saeed and Sana Shahnawaz. The drama stars include well- known Pakistani actors like Zahid Ahmed, Sohai Ali Abro, Ahmed Ali Butt, Adnan Siddiqui, Khalid Anam, Saqib Sameer, Fahima Awan and Yumna Zaidi.
The story is about Munna, who is a troublemaker on the streets. He falls in love with Zarnab, a journalist who criticises people like him. Munna wants to win her heart, so he goes against his own gang, which is led by his older brother Rehmati. Their relationship goes through ups and downs, with Zarnab realizing that the real bad guys aren’t people like Munna, but people who use them for their own benefit.
