Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar is a seasoned Pakistani writer who is known for his impactful storytelling and blockbuster dramas. His notable projects include Mere Paas Tum Ho, Boota from Toba Tek Singh, Landa Bazar, Bunty I Love You, Man Jali, Mera Naam Yousaf Hai, Main Mar Gai Shaukat Ali, Love Life Aur Lahore, Mohabbat Tum Se Nafrat Hai, Zara Yaad Kar, Pyare Afzal, and Gentleman. Currently, his drama Sunn Mere Dil is airing on Geo TV. His upcoming projects include a feature film Mirza Jutt and a drama serial Main Manto Nahi Hoon. Additionally, he is planning to launch his own production house.
Recently, Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar appeared in a channel 24 show, hosted by Fiza Ali. In the interview, Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar talked about casting Sami Khan and dealing with his tantrums and apology.
Talking about replacing Sami Khan, Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar said, “No, I didn’t replace him because of a personal grudge; Sami made a mistake, although he has apologised to me for his wrongdoing, but still it was a sin committed by him. I am telling this story for you; otherwise, I had no intentions to share it. I was casting for my drama serial Love, Life Aur Lahore. I finalised Moammar Rana, but producers didn’t want him; they suggested Sami’s name, who came to me for auditions, but I did not select him because it was the drama about the Walled City of Lahore, where the language is difficult. I knew he wouldn’t be able to do it better. Sami came and sat at my feet and said, ‘Sir, please do cast me; it will help me progress in my career.’ I instantly decided to cast him.
Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar further added, “After 100 episodes, production called me and said that now the things are out of hands because Sami Khan has been demanding a lot of things. We also got to know he did a contract with Babur Javed where he had to do their dramas. He demanded tickets. He then asked for his family tickets; after that, the producers informed me. Sami Khan also wrote a text to producers in which he clearly said to fulfil his demands or replace him. I was shocked; I don’t appreciate people who betray me. He didn’t even receive my calls; he didn’t answer me properly. It was very kind of Moammar Rana, who accepted my request and acted beautifully. I am thankful to him”
