Biryani is an upcoming ARY Digital rom-com drama series, produced by Fahad Mustafa and Dr. Ali Kazmi under the banner of Big Bang Productions. It is written by Zafar Mairaj, who previously penned Kabli Pulao and Dampukht, and directed by Cheekh fame Badar Mehmood. The story revolves around an innocent and obedient boy who falls in love with a simple yet lively girl he meets at university.
Cast
Ramsha Khan
Khushhal Khan
Sarwat Gilani
Yousaf Bashir Qureshi
Javed Rizvi
Mahnoor Parvez
Farzana Munir
Laila Wasti
Ramsha Khan
Ramsha Khan is a talented and popular Pakistani television and film actor. She began her acting career with the film Thora Jee Le, starring alongside Bilal Abbas Khan. She has appeared in many successful dramas including Mah e Tamaam, Khud Parast, Kaisa Hai Naseeba, Shahrukh Ki Saliyan, Woh Aik Pal, Shehnai, Ishqiya, Hum Tum, and Sinf-e-Aahan. Ramsha is a cousin of actor Ali Abbas and is best known for portraying brave, cheerful, and free-spirited women in Pakistani dramas. Her performance in Ghisi Piti Mohabbat was admired by millions of fans. Recently, she received praise for her strong role in Duniyapur. Ramsha will soon be seen in Biryani, a Zafar Mairaj story.
Khushhal Khan
Khushhal Khan is a rising Pakistani television star hailing from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The young actor is admired for both his acting skills and good looks. He has starred in numerous hit dramas including Wehshi, Yahya, Muhabbat Gumshuda Meri, Mushkil, Duniyapur, and others. Khushhal also appeared in the controversial Indian web series Barzakh, a Zee5 production. A few months ago, his on-screen pairing with Ramsha Khan in Duniyapur won viewers’ hearts. Due to popular demand, the duo will reunite in Biryani.
Sarwat Gilani
Sarwat Gilani is a talented Pakistani actress known for portraying strong and empowered characters in both television and film. She has appeared in hit dramas like Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat, Mere Dard Ko Jo Zuban Miley, Meri Zaat Zarra e Benishan, Zakhm, Mata e Jaan Hai Tu, Mann Piyass, and Khasara. Sarwat is also known for her impressive performance in the blockbuster film Jawani Phir Nahi Ani. She is happily married to renowned Pakistani plastic surgeon and actor Dr. Fahad Mirza. The couple has three children—two sons and a daughter. Sarwat will be returning to television after a long break with Biryani.
Yousaf Bashir Qureshi
Yousaf Bashir Qureshi is a fantastic Pakistani dress and jewellery designer and actor. He is known for his traditional clothing line. He has recently ventured into acting, with Hum TV’s drama serial Neem followed by Noor Jahan. His portrayal of Mukhtar Shah has received widespread acclaim. Yousaf is known for his friendly personality and has close connections with many celebrities, including Faysal Quraishi. He is married and has two sons.
Javed Rizvi
Javed Rizvi is a senior PTV actor who began his showbiz career from Radio Pakistan in 1962. He started doing theater in 1962 when there was no television in Pakistan. His uncle was a film producer and he also produced his first theatre play in Lahore. His most popular theatre plays are Mehnat ka Phal, Faraib, Nawab Sahab Qibla, Mirza Ghalib, Jaag Utha Hai Watan,Bivi Ka Sawal Hai Baba, Taleem e Balighan and others. He also took part in Indian theatre festivals. His famous tv dramas are Family Front, Shab Daig and others. He mainly played supporting roles in old PTV dramas. Javed Rizvi also worked in films like Lajawab and Khoey Ho Tum Kahan. He is happily married and has a caring and loving family. Javed Rizvi is a selective actor who only wants to work in a well written script and is now seen after years in a Zafar Mairaj script.
Farzana Munir
Farzana Munir has just stepped into acting through the drama series Biryani. She is playing an important role in the drama. Farzana is ace Pakistani actor Gohar Rasheed’s mother. Fans loved her first appearance on TV and are expecting to see her more.
Laila Wasti
Laila Wasti is a senior Pakistani television actress who started her showbiz journey with PTV drama serial Aitraf. The actress is the daughter of late actors Rizwan Wasti and Tahira Wasti who were stars of their time. She spent most of her time in the USA and also graduated in film making from the USA. The actress is happily married but she doesn’t share much about her personal life. Laila’s notable dramas are Khaie, Dastak, Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay, Dunk, Qurbani, Sun Yaraa and others. Nowadays , she is appearing in ARY Digital’s Biryani.
Mahnoor Parvez
Mahnoor Parvez is an emerging drama actor and model who hails from Lahore. Her notable dramas are Rasm e Wafa and Biryani. In Biryani, she is playing an important character. Mahnoor Parvez is single and she loves modelling and digital creation.
Schedule: Biryani will premiere on 12th August, airing every Monday and Tuesday on ARY Digital. It will replace Parwarish.
Timings: The drama will air at 8:00 PM, a prime-time slot.
