Senior Pakistani Stars Shining in Dramas Currently- Pakistani dramas have always been praised for their realistic storylines and top-notch performances. From the golden era of PTV to the digital times of YouTube, these dramas have always been appreciated both locally and internationally. Pakistan has produced great talent in acting. Many of our senior actors can jolt the audience with their performances. A dilemma was noticed when meaty roles were not being written for the senior stars.
Lately, we are seeing stories with well-etched-out and meatier rules for our senior stars, and they are outshining the younger lot by miles. Here are the senior Pakistani stars who are currently shining in dramas and showing the world their capabilities:
Saima Noor
Saima Noor is a huge Pakistani star. She is the last of the real film stars in the country. She has worked in both Urdu and Punjabi cinema. She also worked in several television dramas, but lately, fans have not seen her in any projects. As soon as the teasers for Main Manto Nahi Hoon dropped, fans started anticipating her comeback, and she has not disappointed. Saima Noor’s unmatched aura, the way she has justified every poetic line she has spoken to a comeback of her iconic Dil Diyan Lagiyan Nu Kaun Jaan Da, Saima has been the protagonist of Main Manto Nahi Hoon through and through. Her strong comeback is a testament to her talent and shows the world how we need to use our legendary actors correctly in the scripts. As per the audience, she is the real “hero” of Main Manto Nahi Hoon, and fans look forward to her every scene.
Babar Ali
Babar Ali is another Pakistani star who started his career at the age of 17 with television and later transitioned towards films. He moved towards television, and he has been playing father characters since then. Babar Ali was known for his ability to perform equally well in both hero and villain roles in his films, but has been limited to similar characters on television. Currently, he is playing Binyamin in Main Manto Nahi Hoon, and we finally got to see him in a different role. He is a gangster feared by the whole city. His voice control, the gangster aura, and finally playing a father who has more going on than just worrying about his daughter’s marriage was a treat to watch for his fans.
Asif Raza Mir
Asif Raza Mir is a Pakistani star and a powerhouse of talent. He became a heartthrob when he played the character of Zain in Ankahi. The actor has been winning hearts for four decades now. He does not work on too many scripts now, as he is not excited by the stories being offered. He was recently seen in Meem Se Moabbat, but his stint as Siraj Amritsari in Main Manto Nahi Hoon is a big hit. Asif Raza Mir has played the role of educated yet ruthless gangster to perfection. He is a gangster, but he is also a loving father and a guilty brother. He has managed to handle the dichotomy fabulously.
Saba Hameed
Saba Hameed is a big name among Pakistani stars. She has worked in theatre, dramas and films. She is also a successful director, and she always dominates the screens. The star showed her dominance last year when she appeared as Noor Jahan in the drama of the same name. She is currently playing Khadija Binyamin in Main Manto Nahi Hoon. She is playing her part well, and she overshadowed her co-stars, like Babar Ali and Asif Raza Mir, in the recent episodes as she cries for revenge.
Saba Faisal
Saba Faisal has been among the most popular senior Pakistani stars. She is among the only senior artists who could learn how to navigate social media and connect with Gen Z. She is also a powerful performer who pays attention to details. She has once again shown her talent as she plays Naseeba in Main Manto Nahi Hoon. She has scenes with powerful actors like Asif Raza Mir, Salman Shahid, and Saima Noor, and she was still noticed despite an ensemble and powerful cast.
Arshad Mehmood
Arshad Mehmood is a senior Pakistani actor and musician. He is a legend of the PTV era. He recently made his comeback in acting. Fans loved him as he played Roshi’s grandfather in Meem Se Mohabbat, but his stint as Daada in Parwarish was a hit with fans. He portrayed how a man from the older generation can move forward with the times and learn to live with the younger generation and their ideas. It is great to see him back in dramas, and we are once again watching another massive talent on our screens.
Faisal Rehman
Faisal Rehman is a Pakistani star who worked in films and later worked on television. He is one of the actors who knows how to bring romance on screen. His natural dialogue delivery and charm that he brings to his characters are outstanding. He was always a heartthrob, but he was taking a break from actively working on screens. He was seen in Qarz e Jaan as Asim, and it once again made the audience and producers realise how important it is to keep utilising our older and outstanding stars.
Tauseeq Haider
Tauseeq Haider is a Pakistani anchor and RJ who has been in the industry for four decades now. He has interviewed all the big names of Pakistan. He made his acting debut in Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum as Sharjeena’s father, and he has not looked back since. He has been doing some great projects, and he is impressing everyone. Even with smaller roles in dramas like Jafaa, Duniyapur and Behroopia, he made his presence felt.
Laila Wasti
Laila Wasti is a talented Pakistani star. She comes from a very talented family, and she has made a mark for herself in the field. She is known not just for her beauty but also for her soft-spoken style of conversation. The actress has been working in many dramas, but recently we saw her in Dastak in a character that gave so many positive messages. She was a girl’s girl and a symbol of women’s empowerment. The way she performed her role made her a fan favourite, and she was able to send across messages on how a mother-in-law can be positive and supportive.
Mehmood Aslam
Mehmood Aslam is a Pakistani star par excellence. The range he has portrayed in his decades-long career is unmatched. His strong voice and his ability to perform a character of a bitter jageerdar and at the same time Mehmood from Bulbulay show what he is made of. He has recently been a part of some big dramas, including Jaan Nsar and Main Zameen Tu Aasman, and he is winning hearts through and through.
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