Durab Khalil is a rising Pakistani television star who first gained fame through his iconic role as Meher Punar in Laal Ishq, which aired in 2017. Fans loved his on-screen pairing with Anzela Abbasi. He has also worked as an assistant director and director. Durab Khalil appeared alongside Neelam Muneer and Sami Khan in the film Kaaf Kangna.
Lately, he has received immense praise for his portrayal of Mikaal Hazrat in Main Manto Nahi Hoon, which was written by his father, Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar, directed by Nadeem Baig, and produced by Humayun Saeed. The ARY Digital show maintained excellent ratings and strong viewership throughout its run.
The Main Manto Nahi Hoon finale aired last night, and viewers have been actively discussing the show—some in favor of the ending and others against it. A large number of fans were rooting for Hazrat and Mehmal, while Durab Khalil, who played Hazrat, personally supported Mehmal and Manto’s story. He shared a post while watching the last scene of Main Manto Nahi Hoon, applauding the ending and thanking the team for their support.
Taking to Instagram, Durab Khalil wrote:“Watching the last scene today hit hard. What a journey it’s been. I can’t explain the mix of emotions when you see yourself living those moments again. Massive love to Nadeem Baig sahab for the vision and the way he brings life to every frame. To Azaan Sami Khan, sharing the screen with you was pure magic, bro. To Humayun Saeed and Sana Shahnawaz for believing in stories that truly move people, and to the entire team — every single person made this one special. And to Mikaal Hazrat, mera bhai — you’ll always stay close to my heart. Grateful for the memories, the madness, the late nights, and everything in between. This one will stay with me for a long time.”
Fans praised Durab Khalil’s heartfelt and emotional character in Main Manto Nahi Hoon. Many viewers said, “Manto may have won Mehmal, but Hazrat has won fans’ hearts.” Azaan Sami Khan also replied to his post, expressing joy over working with him and praising his performance as Hazrat.
Humayun Saeed, Nadeem Baig, Azaan Sami Khan and Musaddiq Malik have also been actively sharing posts about Main Manto Nahi Hoon following the great feedback from fans. Here are the screenshots and a few Bts from finale:
