F E AT U R E
8 onscreen couples we’d like to
see in Pakistani dramas right
now
V
ariety is the spice of life. While our entertainment
industry boasts of a long list of young and promising actors and actresses, it seems our drama
producers tend to stick to ‘safe’ pairings, rather than try
some new or ‘hatkay’ (the Bollywood term for different)
couples. I decided to use my pen like a magic wand and
create some interesting images in your minds by proposing some interesting cast options. I sincerely hope
our producers realise that some of these couples would
really look great together and quite possibly, create unforgettable TV! So here's a list of pairings I'm looking
forward to, accompanied by the Bollywood movie that
might suit them best. After reading this, if you're at all
excited by the prospect of any (or all) of these couples
together, then my work here is done!
Sanam Jung and Ali Rehman Khan
Sanam Jung can play the sweet, innocent damsel to a
T (or a D in this instance). I was particularly impressed
by her acting in Mere Humdum Mere Dost, a vast improvement from her performance in Mohobbat Subh Ka
Sitara. Ali Rehman Khan as Suhaib in Diyar e Dil has
proved that winning hearts comes easily to him when
he gets the right character. Together, they would make
a great on-screen couple.I can totally see them playing
the roles of Aamir Khan and Juhi Chawla in Hum Hain
Rahi Pyar Ke. Ali Rehman as the responsible ‘Mama’
looking after his wards and Sanam Jung as the totally
lovable Juhi Chawla taking the lead in all the mischief!
Ayeza Khan and Mikaal Zulfiqar
I don’t know what Ayeza Khan’s long-term plans are, but
here’s hoping that a beautiful and talented actress like
her doesn't stay away from our TV screens for too long.
She radiates beauty and grace in all her performances.
In Pyare Afzal, she made us dislike her by mistreating of
Afzal, and yet we were strangely rooting for them to be
together at the same time! After Shehrezaat, Mikaal Zulfiqar gave another impressive performance as Behroze
in Diyaredil. In this role, he was able to demonstrate so
many aspects to one character – a stubborn son, a doting husband and father, as well as a loving brother. I can
visualize these two playing the roles of Aishwariya and
Hrithik in Jodha Akbar – two regal and beautiful people
in a timeless love story.
Sajal Ali and Imran Abbas Naqvi
Sajal Ali is a solid actress. I was impressed by her effortless performance in Behadd – a role that was difficult
to portray convincingly. She held her own with the likes
of Fawad Khan and Nadia Jamil – a definite accomplishment for the young actress. Imran Abbas has no
problems slipping into any role – be it an impressionable
man in Akbari Asghari or the intense hero in Mera Naam
Yusuf Hai. Has anyone seen Sajal’s dubmash video as
Kareena Kapoor? It is a must watch! She certainly has
me convinced that she can play Kareena Kapoor in Jab
We Met and Imran Abbas can play the quiet and sullen
Shahid Kapoor.
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