Navin Waqar is a renowned Pakistani television actor who gained timeless recognition through her role as Sara in the immensely popular TV serial Humsafar. She has also been part of several other hit drama serials, including Saya e Deewar Bhi Nahi, Paristan, and 101 Talaqain, where fans admired her acting skills. Navin Waqar is currently receiving praise for her drama series Case No. 9, which is gaining popularity among television viewers.
Navin Waqar recently appeared on Fuchsia Magazine’s YouTube show, where she discussed playing Manish in Case No. 9.
Talking about it, Navin Waqar said, “These two characters were incorporated into the story because we have Hindu friends who were never represented. Inclusivity matters, and it should be shown that they are part of our society. The blasphemy issue that was depicted in the drama does happen here. We have different communities, and we should feature them. Initially, I faced objections about taking on this role.”
Discussing her portrayal of Manisha, she said, “It’s not a stereotypical couple who wears sindoor and sarees all the time, because the people I know do these activities only during festivals or at home. I adapted what I saw in Pakistan, and I have to say whatever I did, I did it responsibly. I had to be careful; I didn’t want to offend anyone. Thankfully, I am receiving a great response from the Hindu community.”
Regarding Case No. 9, she shared, “I got Wajahat’s call and asked for the script. He told me that the character is small and that we have an ensemble cast, but every character plays a strong part. Then he narrated Manisha’s character to me—she belongs to a minority community and is an empowering character. After reading it, I knew I wanted to do it. Once I heard about the cast, there was no question of refusing. I am proud to be part of it.”
About Manisha, she said, “Manisha is a strong character. She can’t live with a man who has witnessed crime and ignored it. She is someone who can’t tolerate injustice—she is blunt and takes action. She can’t ignore her husband’s flaws or remain silent about incidents affecting multiple lives. I love that all the women in this drama are strong. All the female characters, including Kiran, Manisha, the lawyer, and the mother, are shown as powerful.”
