The mother and father who’ve been the talk of the town for quite some time are here in the house today – Bakhtawar Mazhar and Nazr ul Hassan from Parwarish!
Parenting has become one of the most talked-about topics in recent times – the dos and don’ts, how to respond when your child needs you the most, and how to become their friend while still staying within the bounds of being a parent. These discussions are more relevant now than ever. Just when society needed it the most, ARY Digital came up with a drama named Parwarish.
Dealing with so many important themes along the way, Parwarish brought us a couple living on two different emotional planes — a father who wants the best for his child but insists on doing it his way, staying inflexible and failing to understand or address his child’s struggles, and a mother who chose to stay silent for as long as she could.
But then came episode 19 of Parwarish, and it flipped the script in the most impressive way. We finally saw a side of Maya’s parents we hadn’t seen before — and we absolutely loved it! The scene, the execution, the performances — everything came together as a complete treat for Parwarish fans.
If you’re wondering which scene we’re talking about, watch it below for the chills!
And now, ladies and gentlemen, Maya’s parents are with us today! Let’s hear all about Parwarish from them!
Of Course We Had To Ask: How Did Nazr ul Hassan and Bakhtawar Mazhar Land Their Roles In Parwarish?
Nazr ul Hassan shared that director Meesam Naqvi had actually approached him earlier while working on another drama, Betiyan. But Nazr politely turned it down at the time. Since he and Meesam are friends, Nazr felt people might assume the casting was based on friendship rather than merit — and he didn’t want that perception. He believed in waiting for the right role that would truly connect with him — and clearly, Parwarish became that project worth saying yes to.
As for Bakhtawar Mazhar, her journey back to TV was a bit more layered. She and Meesam go way back — they were actually batchmates in their early days. But while Meesam went straight into television, Bakhtawar’s path veered toward cinema. She had been busy working on films like In Flames and Wakhri, both of which took her to international festivals across France, Canada, Saudi Arabia, and the U.S. That international travel kept her away from long television commitments, especially since she didn’t want to be away from her daughters for extended shoots.
It wasn’t until a batch reunion dinner that the conversation truly sparked. Sitting across from Meesam, Bakhtawar told him directly — if you’re working on something meaningful, I’m interested. What mattered to her was impact, not screen time.
We Asked Shaheer — Nazr ul Hassan — About His Character and Here’s What He Said!
We brought up a question that many Parwarish viewers have been wondering about: Was the portrayal of Maya’s parents drifting towards the extreme? Were they becoming too negative or disconnected from reality? Especially Sadia, Maya’s mother, who stays silent and avoids taking a strong stand — was that still realistic?
Nazr ul Hassan responded with clarity and thoughtfulness. According to him, Shaheer is not a tunnel-visioned or overly negative character. In fact, he represents a very real and relatable personality found commonly in our society. While such characters may seem rigid on screen, they reflect the real-life fears and pressures faced by many middle-class fathers.
So while some may feel his character is too stiff, his actions are grounded in a harsh reality. Shaheer may not always show his emotions, but he’s under pressure and doing what he thinks is best for his family’s survival.
We Asked: Has Parwarish Changed You As A Parent? Here’s What Nazr ul Hassan and Bakhtawar Mazhar Shared!
Since Parwarish is all about parenting and raising children, we were curious — did the script impact the actors personally? Especially as parents themselves, did it make them see things differently?
Nazr ul Hassan opened up about how the experience touched him in unexpected ways. He shared that in real life, he’s more of a tough and no-nonsense father. With four sons at home and being the eldest in his family, he has always carried a sense of responsibility. He admitted that while he can easily bond with his sons, he hasn’t really explored his softer, more delicate side. However, working on Parwarish made him reflect deeply. After shoot days, he would often find himself thinking about how different it must feel to be a father to a daughter. Over time, especially after getting married, he believes his attitude softened. His wife played a big role in bringing out that gentleness, gradually helping him balance his tough nature with empathy.
On the other hand, Bakhtawar Mazhar had a different yet equally emotional experience. As a mother of two daughters, she had always thought of herself as a good parent — someone artistic, thoughtful, and intellectually aware. But while working on Parwarish, she had a realisation. Despite being physically present in her daughters’ lives, she felt she hadn’t truly been seeing them. That invisible gap struck her hard, forcing her to re-evaluate her role as a mother.
She started thinking about the unseen burdens children carry, especially those who often go unnoticed. Bakhtawar also mentioned how the onscreen journey of characters like Anya and Amal made her realise the emotional world that both girls and boys navigate daily — a world that parents need to truly understand, not just observe from a distance.
Want to hear more? Stay tuned for full interview coming out soon on FUCHSIA’s YouTube channel!
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