Here’s a list of actors who impressed us with their performances this week – Sehar Khan, Hina Bayat, Amna Ilyas and more! Head over to spot your favourite!
1. Sehar Khan as Pakeezah in Aik Aur Pakeezah
Sehar has played Pakeezah with all the nuances of a young girl going through a terrible trauma, also essaying the aftermath of the incident with hugely impactful expressions, tonal shifts, and body language. Pakeezah’s tears speak a thousand words. Sehar, you left us speechless!
2. Nameer Khan as Faraz in Aik Aur Pakeezah
Nameer Khan has portrayed the mixed emotions of a young person who navigates a desperation to gain normalcy post-trauma, while struggling to make sense of his relationship with Pakeezah — a subtle performance that is wowing audiences in every scene.
3. Aashir Wajahat as Subuk in Kafeel
Aashir has totally embraced the role of young Subuk — a sensitive young man who looks out for his sisters and mother, stands up to his father, yet maintains restraint. Subuk’s interaction with Daneen is both endearing and respectful — a delicately balanced performance. Well done, Aashir!
4. Sanam Saeed as Zeba in Kafeel
Sanam Saeed as Zeba continues to play it subtly, essaying the finer layers of a character who has learnt to put up with a lot, yet continues to be present for her children. Thanks to Sanam’s performance, Zeba’s character resonates with many who might have trodden a similar life journey. Her onscreen chemistry with Aashir is another plus that gives traction to the storytelling.
5. Hina Bayat as Mummy in Aik Aur Pakeezah
Hina Bayat just blew away audiences with her portrayal of Mummy. Shrewd, all-knowing, yet with an underlying softness for Saman. The intentional accent, expressions, and body language show that Hina Bayat doesn’t miss the slightest nuance when she takes on a role — and this one is certainly hitting the high notes.
6. Amna Ilyas as Saman in Aik Aur Pakeezah
Amna Ilyas as Saman is a breath of fresh air onscreen. Her natural expressions and dialogue delivery lend the character a realness and soul that is hard to capture onscreen — but Amna seems to be doing it effortlessly.
7. Naumaan Ijaz as Farasat in SharPasand
Naumaan Ijaz as Farasat astounds us with his performance in every episode. He is sharp, sneaky, cunning, and present in every moment. With targeted questions and body language to match, he manages to add a comical twist to Farasat’s character, and even as we wait for his downfall, he makes us smile — such is the pull of the character he has evolved into.
8. Nadia Afgan as Aliya in Aik Aur Pakeezah
Nadia Afgan carries Aliya’s trauma with a recklessness that unnerves one. She speaks in a deliberately normal manner, pretending as though nothing ever happened. Nadia has captured Aliya in a way that hints at deep trauma, yet reveals nothing on the surface.
9. Aahin Shaikh as the electrician/delivery boy in Muamma
Aahin Shaikh, switching his appearance from delivery boy to electrician to faqir, and his interactions with Maira and JiJi, add an intriguing and comical twist to the screenplay. He has spark, and he’s not afraid to show it. Well done, Aahin — we are really enjoying your performance.
10. Gohar Rasheed as Zubair in Aik Aur Pakeezah
Mirza Gohar Rasheed as Barrister Zubair has us intrigued — a character who is more than what meets the eye. At one point, he seems harmless and genuine, but then we question his complex background. Gohar’s troubled expressions before Mummy essay Zubair’s visible discomfort — the man we see might carry a lot more baggage, but can Saman spot the difference?
Did you spot your favorite actors? Let us know!
Since most of the above mentioned actors are from one or two dramas, one can deduce that an actor can perform only when there is a good script and a very skilful director who can bring out the best in every performance. Not to take away anything from these fine actors. Nadia deserves special attention because of two superb performances in Sherpasand and Ek Aur Pakeeza