Tamasha is one of Pakistan’s biggest and most popular reality shows, airing on ARY Digital. The show premiered in 2022 and quickly established a loyal audience. Since then, Tamasha has returned every year without a break, with viewers eagerly waiting for each new season. The format of the show is inspired by Big Brother, and ARY Digital has now officially acquired the rights from the Big Brother franchise. The Pakistani version has gained immense popularity, attracting viewers from across the Subcontinent. The show is produced and designed by Salman Iqbal and Jarjees Seja, while Adnan Siddiqui has been hosting Tamasha since its very first season. Tamasha Season 5 started premiering from August 8, 2026, and has already started making waves on social media.
Esra Ayesha is a popular Pashto contestant from Peshawar who has quickly grabbed attention because of her aggressive fights with Dr. Zee Khan, another viral contestant of the show. Several clips featuring Esra have gone viral on social media. Watch some of Esra Ayesha’s viral fight scenes:
Social media users are accusing Esra Ayesha of copying Saif Ali Khan, the winner of the previous season. According to viewers, Esra is using similar dialogues and adopting a game strategy of Saif Ali Khan. One social media user wrote, “Esra is saying the same dialogues as Saif, like ‘No one can order me’ and ‘Don’t do this.’ Dr. Zee Khan is right about her strategy of copying him.” Another commented, “She is giving Saif Ali Khan vibes. In other words, she is trying to become the female version of Saif Ali Khan.” A viewer criticized her strategy, writing, “She is using the Peshawar card, but the trophy will go to the one who plays well.” Another user said, “She has made a strategy to use the Pakhtoon card like Saif, but Saif didn’t do it intentionally. He was genuine in the game.” Several fans also accused Esra of being fake and claimed that she entered Tamasha with a plan to copy-paste Saif Ali Khan’s winning strategy. Some viewers even compared her to Bigg Boss runner-up Farhana Bhatt. However, Farhana’s fans were unhappy with the comparison and argued that Farhana had her own distinct personality and game. Read the comments here:
