The hype for the upcoming drama serial ‘Bakhtawar’ featuring Yumna Zaidi and Arsalan Naseer is extravagant. The serial is facing criticism because of the unconventional storyline, it’s currently the hot topic for every showbiz gossip. Many people are passing witty remarks about the serial while most are alarmed to hear about such a choice of content by the Pakistani media outlet. Read the complete blog to know more.
Bakhtawar Drama Cast List
For now, only the serial’s lead stars are revealed to fans. The complete list of stars aboard will be updated after the first look is put to show.
- Yumna Zaidi
- Arsalan Naseer
- Sajal Aly (Ousted)
Bakhtawar Drama Lead Stars in Real Life
1. Yumna Zaidi
Yumna Zaidi is a young, energetic, and emerging star of Pakistan’s media industry. She has risen to the top in a short span of time. Her appearance in blockbuster serials like Sinf e Aahan, Ishq e Laa, Ishq Zah e Naseeb, and Pyar Ke Sadqay make her fans’ favorite starlet. She’s also set to make her international debut in the middle east media industry [Read More]. At 32 years of age, Yumna is a recipient of numerous awards and recognitions and a well-regarded star in Pakistan.
Yumna has spent most of her time outside the country. She holds a degree in interior designing and partially practices as a designer. According to reports, the starlet didn’t want to pursue a media career, but her close friend Affan Waheed requested to play a side role in 2021 which kick-started her career. Yumna is not married yet and lives between Karachi-Lahore-Texas.
2. Arsalan Naseer
Arsalan Naseer is new to the media industry. He rose to fame with his interesting comic-style videography on YouTube. After making his debut with Ramadan’s special serial Chupke Chupke, the young star become an in-demand actor. He recently appeared in Paristan and consecutively signed his third project with Yumna. No doubt, Arsalan is very talented and has an interesting personality. The audience like his character-play.
3. Sajal Aly
Unfortunately, Sajal Aly is not part of the serial. She was offered the lead role that she didn’t accept. Later Yumna was approached and she happily signed the project. When asked Sajal about rejecting the role, she told straight forward that it wasn’t her type. Even previously in her career, Sajal has not taken any unconventional character. She’s clear about what suits her persona.
Bakhtawar Drama Story, Release Date, and Other Details
The serial is a proud production of MD Productions. It will air on Hum TV after one of the currently aired shows is concluded. According to sources, the serial will hit the screens very soon. Once post-production matters are settled the audience will also get to see the serial’s first look. If you like novelty, you should watch this serial.
The serial’s storyline is based on the life of a tomboy. A girl who changes her identity and live like boys. The storyline is inspired by recent developments in gender preferences in the country. The concept of tomboy isn’t new, it is derived from different social practices around the world. But highlighting such a concept through TV is questionable pertaining to societal values. That’s why the serial is facing severe backlash.
