Dar E Nijat is a popular ARY Digital drama series that has been building strong momentum over the past few weeks. Produced by Three’s Entertainment, the show features a compelling story written by Umera Ahmed, starring Nameer Khan, Durefishan Saleem, and Sheheryar Munawar in the lead roles.
So far, 8 episodes have aired. The recent episodes follow the journey of Zamil and Zaryab to the USA, where they both enrolled at their universities. These episodes highlight tense conversations between Zamil and Zaryab; however, the fake English accent has grabbed more attention than the storyline. Many viewers have noted that Durre’s English accent and conversation sound unreal and artificial, as if she is struggling with the language. Watch the scene here:
Social media users are criticizing Durefishan Saleem for her forced accent and pretentious dialogue delivery. Many viewers are saying that she clearly struggles with her English pronunciation and seems to be inarticulate on various occasions. One social media user commented, “It seems as though she was simply reading a lesson.” Another remarked, “In India, we speak English like that.” A third user compared her performance to Ananya Panday’s acting style, saying, “Her accent is so Ananya Panday-coded.” Regarding the mispronunciation, one viewer wrote, “There is no word like ‘fakility’; it is ‘faculty.’ Is she right, or have we been pronouncing it wrong?” Many others admitted that they aren’t watching Dar-e-Nijaat due to her incorrect English. A netizen expressed, “I hate when people say ‘Fab’ instead of fabulous” Read the comments here:
