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Without any doubt, Zara Noor Abbas is one of the most sought out actresses in Pakistan at the moment.
She might be the daughter of Asma Abbas, versatile Bushra Ansari’s niece and renowned intellectual and writer Ahmed Bashir’s granddaughter, but that doesn’t mean that success has been easy for her.
From Dharkan to Khamoshi, from Lamhay to Deewar-e-Shab and lately Ehd-e-Wafa, Zara Noor Abbas has proved her mettle and continued to take her family’s legacy forward. With Zebaish, she has once again surprised the HUM TV audience with her power-packed performance that has left the audience hooked to the serial.
Spotlight got hold of this multifaceted actress who is indebted to the makers of the serial for reuniting her with her mother and aunt, casting her with her husband for the first time, whose presence on the set had its own advantages.
When I was doing Deewar-e-Shab, I knew that although my character Feroza had little screen time, it was a major one since the whole story revolved around her. It was labeled as a cameo but for me, every pore in my body knew it was as impactful as any other character.
It was as much lead to me as the one now in Zebaish although here I am part of an ensemble cast that includes my husband (Asad Siddiqui), my mother (Asma Abbas), and my aunt (Bushra Ansari) together for the first time. When you are part of such a huge cast, every character becomes the main lead and I consider myself very lucky in that regard.
To be very honest, I am not trying to break any perception as for me, the most important thing is to look relatable to my fans. They can’t relate to me if I am something that I am not and that’s why I try to go for the bubbly girl next door persona most of the time.
Each and every actress today has her own style and this persona is my own style where whenever I am required to change gears, I do. All I can do to be different is to choose scripts and do things that I haven’t done before. I am trying to work on myself as an actor and polish my skills, and learning how I can make a difference in the community as an actor and as a human being. Some might perceive me as bubbly and some might not, everyone has his or her own perspective.
With our drama industry not offering actresses anything new, we are bound to be stereotyped. What are the odds of an actress having a script that is completely off the flow of the TRP charts and the industry norms? None. With ‘formula scripts’ come ‘formula performances’ as nobody wants to experiment. And when there is no experimentation, there are stereotypes being made in society, and when that happens, there is no point in breaking the perception.
For the audience, it is very important to understand that stories these days are not driven by one character only. Zebaish revolves around multiple characters with my character Naushaba being one of them. She is a lot like Rani in Ehd-e-Wafa as they both are small-town girls who don’t belong to big cities but are positive as they love life.
However, the similarities end here as Rani got married to someone as small-town as she was whereas Naushaba will have to face a lot of things to achieve her goals. Rani was not shown the reality of the world whereas Naushaba is a three-dimensional character, whose journey brings out many shades in her character.
To have someone like him on the set is just magnificent and to romance him and be his heroine is just another level of happiness. Initially, I was not that well-versed in Babar Ali’s filmography and knew what most people of my age group know about him but when my mother told me about what he has achieved in his career, I was surprised and shocked. Surprised because his behavior is so humbling and he doesn’t make you think that he is a film star who is returning to his roots. And shocked because I know he had worked with every popular actress in Pakistan, and now I will be his leading lady!
It was only after doing a Google and YouTube search that I realized that there was this grandeur behind Babar Ali. I was always a huge fan of his work but sharing the screen with him was an ‘Oh My God’ moment for me. The way he has switched from a protagonist to an antagonist is impressive, and even as a bad guy, he is now delivering hits!
Asad (Siddiqui) and I haven’t worked together on TV so yes, it was good to share the screen with him. He is a remarkable actor and there is so much I learned from him on the set. He has this urge to learn more and more from the director and that really helped me to understand the craft more.
He knows the importance of being on the same page with the director and taught me that during the shoot. We had no match when it came to action and reaction on-screen since our comfortability was spot-on. So yes, having my man with me while I was going through a very tough time in my personal life and learn from him was an experience I would never forget.
Zebaish has been a very emotional journey for me as, during the final spell of the show, I was diagnosed with clinical depression. I didn’t know that I was unwell during Ehd-e-Wafa and later during most of Zebaish but after I got diagnosed, I started addressing the problem.
I shot Zebaish during a very rough time and having Asad and my family on the set was very helpful. When I wasn’t busy on set, I was home taking my online therapy classes and thanks to Almighty, I’m a lot better now. Every day there was a low and a high on the sets but thankfully, everybody was very supportive and very loving.
Actually, I really enjoyed quarantine and was even thinking that when we do return to work, how we would adjust to the post-Corona scenario.
Thankfully, we have come this far but my heart goes to all those who lost their loved ones; things will get better if we take this pandemic seriously. We have to be very responsible about it; not just for ourselves but for the sake of others.
The times are dark, daunting, and deadly. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is showing no signs of slowing down, drowning all in its wretched wave.
While the virus is a clear threat to human life, it has also become a major source of a seismic hit for industries and businesses all around the world. In particular, the prospects are bleak for Pakistan’s entertainment industry.
The nationwide lockdown that came into enforcement by mid-March brought everything to a halt. With cinema halls gone dark, productions being delayed, movie releases stalled, T.V channels running out of content, and all forms of live on-ground entertainment struggling; the financial ramifications are bound to be grave. The livelihood of a large population of people is associated with show business and with cash flow downgraded, the industry has almost come to its knees.
It is a huge question that how will Pakistan’s drama, music, cinema, and the entertainment business as a whole will emerge out of the dire crisis. The internet and its streaming platforms have been minting the most out of the predicament. Various global movies have turned to online release. Musicians are keeping fans entertained with online concerts. Celebrities are hosting live sessions to interact with their followers. The least affected of the lot remains the drama industry. The shooting of various shows, which was ceased earlier in lockdown, has resumed with SOPs.
We got in touch with various respected veterans of the industry to discuss the effects of the pandemic on the entertainment world in general and here’s what they had to say:
Mehreen Jabbar: Our industry will have to figure out a new way forward because there is no alternative until a vaccine is developed. Even in the U.S.A, there are proposals being suggested by Hollywood and the studios. However, there is no agreement between them and the unions on how to proceed.
It has to be done and not just superficially. A protocol needs to be followed. The producers and team involved need to ensure SOPs are implemented, for example, the use of masks by absolutely everyone. They need to figure out ways to do makeup. Countries like Iceland and Poland have found effective ways to shoot under the given circumstances.
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Ali Zafar: Firstly we don’t have any industry. Whatever we have of it has suffered and will continue to unless there are plans and policies in place to create, facilitate, and propagate industries related to entertainment.
The music scene which comprises artists creating musical content and getting to do live give in response had always been, before the Pandemic too. Live performances are a musician’s foremost means of earning which stopped and does not seem likely to reopen until the vaccine comes as a performance requires large audience gatherings with no distance between each other.
Danish Nawaz: The impact has been immense, especially to that of the cinema industry. Movies cannot be screened anymore due to close contact in theaters. Similarly, even concerts cannot be held anymore. Talking about dramas, we are trying our best that the shooting continues keeping SOPs in mind. We have to work since the whole staff and livelihood of a number of people are dependent on it.
However, we cannot execute scenes in which people are in close proximity, having conversations with each other and wedding scenes that feature a crowd of people. We are ensuring that our actors, staff, and crew are safe while shooting for scenes so that work can also continue.
Wajahat Rauf: It will be tougher for the film industry to get back on its feet as even when the cinemas open up, people will be scared to go out. Disposable income is also on the lower side so it will be challenging for us. Television, however, will continue without any major setbacks. But we will have to take extreme precautions and follow the SOPs being followed by other developed entertainment industries.
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Reeling under the impact of the pandemic, we are already witnessing a technological and behavioral shift in the COVID-19 world. The dramatic change of implementing SOPs on drama sets is in full-force. A crew with only a limited number of people is allowed.
But one thing is clear! Despite the backup plan of launching projects online or applying precautions on sets; only a cure to the virus will return the industry to normalcy.
Danish Nawaz: The aim remains that the industry stands tall again. But for that, it is necessary, that the world finds a cure to COVID-19. Without the cure, it is very difficult for the entertainment industry to thrive as uncertainty will loom large over our heads. The drama industry can still survive as shooting can continue with SOPs and dramas are watched within the comfort of our homes.
Ali Zafar: From my end during this time, we have launched a record label Lightingale productions to help the artist at least release their music. However, they need to perform and interact in order to promote their music which is not possible now. Hopefully, once COVID-19 is over, things would start to shape up but bear in mind the entertainment industry will open last. Therefore, the entertainment industry would suffer amongst the biggest hit and take a long time to revive also given our economic conditions.
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The only real benefactor of this pandemic are the subscription-based streaming platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney+. It won’t be wrong to say that they have become the real coping mechanism for the audience during the lockdown all over the world. To cash upon this trend, our entertainment fraternity has to shift towards making more web-series and content suited for a release on popular streaming services.
Mehreen Jabbar: Future trends are a big unknown. We are seeing a resurgence of drive-in cinemas that are long gone. In New York, a diner has turned its parking lot into a parking cinema. The way forward appears that in the U.S, people are getting back to work in an environment where there are not 500 or 200 crew members to downsize. This means in Pakistan there is an opportunity to produce low-budget but good stories and do it with limited crew size. Streaming platforms are going to rise and in Pakistan, we haven’t reached that stage where we have viable streaming networks but there is a lot of potential there.
Television in Pakistan is always a primary form of entertainment and the safest way to get your money back. It won’t be affected that much. Only the shooting conditions need to be adapted. I am doing a short web-series in New York by the end of July but with a limited crew who will be mindful of social distancing. Writers also are being told to pen stories where characters don’t have to necessarily come in close contact. So adaption will be required so that the industry sets up its own rules.
It is likely that the revenue lost by the industry in all this time will take years to replace. Already, the cinema industry had been suffering due to the ban on Bollywood movies. What’s more, the audience wants entertainment beyond watching dramas on T.V or YouTube.
However, it is also possible that the result of the coronavirus shutdown could also give a boost to show business and save it from ultimate collapse. Wajahat Rauf believes so!
Wajahat Rauf: I think once the pandemic is over, there will be an increased demand for all sorts of entertainment including music, theater, films, and other activities as we’ve all been locked inside our homes for a long time. I would ask everyone to stay positive as this tough time will pass soon Insha Allah.
Pyar Ke Sadqay is a lot of things from a wonderfully-executed script, a drama with powerful performances and a romantic play where the antagonist is as evil as a James Bond villain.
But nobody said that Pyar Ke Sadqay is the ‘Congregation of Most Beautiful Women’ where stunning actresses give their best to strong characters and come out as winners on a weekly basis.
Here are the five dazzling Pyar Ke Sadqay beauties who are winning hearts with their brilliant acting and relatable performances, hitting it close to home.
You can be any one of them or close to any of them, be it due to Mahjabeen’s clumsiness, Mansoora’s dominating-yet-caring attitude, Seema’s inability to get through her daughter, Washma’s boldness, and ability to stand for what’s right or Pho’s loving and attentive nature. Which one are you, and with whom can you relate the most, read on to find out:
Usually, heroines in our dramas are either too rich or too poor, too beautiful or too ordinary-looking, too intelligent, or too stupid but Yumna Zaidi’s Mahjabeen is in the middle. She is neither too rich nor too poor, is extremely good-looking but loses on the intelligence front for her character is among those who think after their act has done the damage. Yes, she suffers from some kind of disorder that renders her mind from growing up, and the way she has carried it is amazing.
She doesn’t realize that by talking about her ex in front of her ‘current’ husband she is making him uncomfortable; she fails to shut her mouth in front of her parents when she thinks she might be pregnant, or is unable to realize that her father-in-law is infatuated with her beauty and is giving her more attention than usual. That’s something only a person who is both naïve and fun-loving, someone who has been rejected by all including her mother, and a person who is slower than the rest would do and Mahjabeen is that ‘picture perfect someone’.
‘Your acceptance and an extreme amount of love for Mahjabeen making it one of the memorable characters I have ever performed.’ – Yumna Zaidi
Mahjabeen was never a good student but then not everyone is at School; she always wanted to get married to a Prince Charming which is what most girls hope for; her father adores her for her pros (from the dad’s point of view) and her mother hates her for her cons (from the mother’s point of view) and if that’s something you find relatable, welcome to the Mahjabeen club of slow starters who might make it big if they plan their moves intelligently. If they don’t, they might lose big time until they make a huge comeback with the help of their friends, family and well-wishers.
Don’t let her name fool you, for Atiqa Odho’s Mansoora is the kind of woman most guys dream of, yet only evil ones like Sarwar (Omair Rana) end up marrying. You may not call her naïve for not understanding what her daughter can’t say to her, for not realizing that her second husband is making life difficult for her son, for failing to make her daughter-in-law safe in her new home and for letting Sarwar do whatever he feels like, whenever he feels like.
She is a widow who got married for the second time (that doesn’t happen much!), she has a daughter who doesn’t like her mother’s new husband, a son who is slow to react to nearly everything in life due to the stepfather’s bullying and she has to stay married to ‘that guy’ because she doesn’t want to end up as a widow who also got divorced.
‘People are reacting to Pyar Ke Sadqay as they did for my other popular serial Humsafar. The fan following is unbelievable. An actor works hard on every project, the success of a project is really up to pure luck at the end of the day. A good script helps but doesn’t guarantee this kind of obsessive following Pyar Ke Sadqay has generated globally. The whole team is blessed to get so much appreciation.’ – Atiqa Odho
If you have a mother who has compromised a lot in life just to make you happy, if you are a wife who has been through hell without revealing it to anyone, if you have lost someone close to you and moved on for the sake of your family, then you fall in the same category as Mansoora. She doesn’t fail to react, she just has to think twice before making a decision. Her problem is that she trusts everyone around her but also the devil inside them, which is what most of the people in the real world do.
No one should have a life like Mansoora where she has to take the difficult route, but if that’s what you have been doing all your life, it’s time to rearrange your priorities. Mansoora will have her revenge because all good things come to those, who wait!
Salma Hassan is one of the most versatile actresses in our TV industry; earlier in her career, she played the girl next door in Sab Set Hai who was always a damsel in distress. Had there been a poll for Mahjabeen’s mother, she would have been the winner, as her character was that of a neighborhood beauty ‘without’ brain.
Thankfully, director Farooq Rind didn’t need a poll and selected her as Seema, the mother who is sick and tired of Mahjabeen’s low IQ and her ability to ask the most improper questions in the most unlikely situations. She handles it like a pro, and one must admit that being a mother of a teenager in real-life must have helped her a lot in her character.
‘The response I’ve gotten for my character has been very positive. People seemed to have loved the mother-daughter banter and chemistry that Yumna and I shared on screen. And off-screen!’ – Salma Hassan
No matter how old a person gets, no matter how much he or she achieves in life, they will remain insignificant for their parents, most notably the mother. Salma Hassan’s Seema represents that mother who is hardly ever happy at her daughter’s stupidity and wants to get rid of her so that her husband takes over as her guardian, and deals with her in his own way. If you have a mother like that, show this piece to her and make her understand that she is now being portrayed on TV.
On the other hand, if you are such a mother, be thankful for your kid’s achievements no matter how small they are, because without them you would never have attained motherhood.
Who doesn’t want a sister who can take a stand for you, be there when the chips are down, and defend you no matter what you do, or how you do it. And if that sister aces it in the looks department, then that makes it better than anything else.
Srha Asgr’s Washma is that sister we all want; she knows that Sarwar (Omair Rana) has his own agenda, wants Abdullah (Bilal Abbas) to stand up for himself, helps Mahjabeen (Yumna Zaidi) in any way possible and tries to warn her mother (Atiqa Odho) of her second husband’s intentions. She doesn’t even live with her parents because she knows that her presence in the same vicinity as her step-father will either hurt her brother or her mother, and that’s why she lives with her aunt, who understands her more than her mother.
‘Every day I am reminded that no role is small no character is weak if you are surrounded by talented people and supporting fans.’ – Srha Asgr
Having a sister is the best thing that can happen to anyone. They can take the blame for your acts, defend you with no ulterior motive, and sense danger long before you can, and Washma does just that in Pyar Ke Sadqay. If your sister resembles her in any way, be it in looks or in the courage department, be grateful to her and make the most of her presence in your life. Go hug her before she goes away as most sisters do, otherwise, you will regret it after she is gone.
Shirmeen Ali’s Lalarukh may not seem like an aunt but she is both Abdullah and Washma’s ‘Pho’, and is still close to them despite the death of their late father and her elder brother.
Not only is she always there for her nephew, niece, and her nephew’s wife, she also makes her presence felt whenever her sister-in-law Mansoora requires her help. She might pass on as an elder sister or an elder relative but not as a ‘phupi’ but then, we all have someone like that in our families.
‘Being the youngest of all siblings with a huge age gap, I also have nieces and nephews that aren’t much younger than me. Playing Pho has been an amazing experience, and the fact that Abdullah and Washma trust their aunt and depend on her for support was extremely relatable. I’m overjoyed that people are loving Lalarukh and appreciating PKS so much.’ – Shirmeen Ali
If you are close to your nephew and nieces, if you look more like their friend than their aunt or uncle, if you are a happily unmarried relative who doesn’t have to report to anyone, if your number is the emergency contact of your friends and family, then you are Lalarukh, who has the answer to everything. Be proud of it!
Now that you have met all five Pyar Ke Sadqay beauties, which one is the closest to you or someone you know? Do let them know and keep watching Pyar Ke Sadqay, to find out how your favorite characters end up in the serial.
He is the brother no one should have in Tarap, the kind-of husband no wife should have to bear, a father who doesn’t think logically, and above all, a police officer who looks at everyone suspiciously, even his own sisters.
And if that’s not all, Syed Jibran’s long-awaited appearance in Dil Ruba made our weekend more colorful, where his mysterious character ‘Khurram’ turns out to be the exact opposite of ASP Adil, his Tarap avatar.
Spotlight got hold of the talented actor who continues to surprise with his unusual choice or roles, his character portrayals, and above all, the way his life has changed post-Corona.
(Laughs) First of all, I didn’t sign both Tarap and Dil Ruba simultaneously because I believe in being part of one project at a time so that I give it my best. Neither do I have any control of when the play would be aired, so I was as surprised as you are. But yes, both the characters are quite different from each other – I did Tarap because I was fascinated by the role of a police inspector, something that I hadn’t done in my career. It provided me a chance to do that and experiment as well because that policeman is not our run-of-the-mill cop.
As for Dil Ruba, I knew that my character will come late but make an immediate impact, just as I was expecting. When you sign a multi-starrer, you have to be very particular about the kind of impact your character will leave on the audience’s mind. ‘Khurram’ appeared in the twelfth episode and people sort of loved him because of its flamboyance, his lifestyle, and a huge house. Let me tell you, it is not some straight character that comes and goes; it is like those ‘more than meets the eye’ kind of roles that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
These days you don’t sign a project for just the story or the character; you have to know who the writer is, who will be calling the shots, which channel will air the drama, who will be your co-stars and most importantly, if they are paying you well or not.
I opt for those who fit the criteria and those who don’t fit it, I avoid signing them!
Your fans were waiting for your entry in Dil Ruba and that has finally happened. Care to tell us how your fate will be different from the other boys in the broken heart club?
It has been a long wait since my face has been there on the poster from day one. My fate is not going to be like the guys who came before me; it will be a ‘surprise’ thing, with a mystery surrounding the character. What you have seen so far is not what is going to happen in the coming episodes. It will be more of like ‘Oh My God, what is this guy up to’, shrouded in suspense!
When I read the script, I liked my part for its characteristics. He is an arrogant cop who doesn’t listen to anyone, is very focused in his own beliefs, doesn’t think highly of his sisters’ love affairs, and has a dark image of education for girls in his mind, hence his narrowmindedness towards them.
For some reason, he has been brought up in a way where he doesn’t trust girls. That’s why his personality is a bit uncomfortable when it comes to dealing with matters involving his own family. In short, my kind of role!
Ranjha Ranjha Kardi was on an entirely different track when compared to Tarap; Sahir was a very mellow guy who would never let you guess what was going through his mind.
In Tarap, Adil is more open about his principles and thoughts; he is more of an ‘in your face kind of a guy’ and doesn’t hide anything at all. If he dislikes you, he will tell you that in front of you rather than holding it back. As for why I opt for bad guys, they have a longer life (laughs). There is always a margin to perform in such characters that are not normal.
People might not remember the countless times I have played the good guy but whenever I crossover to the dark side, they remember it for a long time. I enjoy these roles as I have more chances of leaving a lasting impression!
Over the last couple of years, I have been quite frequent on HUM TV; before that time there was actually a gap of six to eight years during which I didn’t appear on HUM TV. It was not a conscious decision back then and it is not a conscious decision today, it just happened.
When I shifted to Karachi at the start of my career, HUM TV took me in as one of their own. Since then, I have been a part of their network and have done some memorable dramas. With Ranjha Ranjha Kardi I made a comeback to HUM TV and thankfully now, the cycle is back to how it always was. Momina (Duraid) Bhabi and her team, Sultana (Siddiqui) Apa, and Mahesh Waswani have always supported me and I feel very comfortable working with them.
When I was doing Tarap, I was intending to do it for another network but the producer managed to strike a deal with HUM TV and here I am, in two dramas, on weekends. Don’t be surprised if my next project also turns out to be for HUM TV. My association with them is very special, it has gotten an emotional element in it!
With this pandemic all around, things have changed a lot. I haven’t been working for the past couple of months as I traveled to Islamabad where my parents and extended family reside. With nothing happening in Karachi, I thought this was the best time to bond with parents as we don’t get this kind of time in our busy schedules.
I was telling my father the other day that I don’t remember the last time when we spent so much time together (smiles). He believes that this disease is a curse but at the same time, it’s kind of a blessing as well. Staying home and spending time with family has relaxed me and I am sure it would have done the same for others. That doesn’t mean that I am off from work, you will be seeing me back on screens as I will be working soon, in a month’s time if all goes well.
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