Daily Times

Next Level Entertainment’s latest television production ‘Khudgarz’ aired on ARY on Tuesday. Boasting of a stellar star cast that includes Aamina Sheikh, Sami Khan, Syed Jibran and Mansha Pasha, ‘Khudgarz’ has been directed by Yasir Nawaz, who is one of the biggest names in the industry and has several major projects to his credit.

‘Khudgarz’ has been written by Rida Bilal, who previously collaborated with Next Level Entertainment on the project ‘Bekhudi’. Produced by Samina Humayun Saeed and Sana Shahnawaz under their production banner Next Level Entertainment, ‘Khudgarz’ is an intense story of love and marital relationships with complicated dynamics between the lead characters. The serial will be airing on ARY every Tuesday at 8pm.

Speaking about why this project was backed by Next Level Entertainment, Sana Shahnawaz said while addressing media during a press conference, “There were many factors that excited us about ‘Khudgarz’, especially the way the script is written. The characters have shaped up beautifully, which the audience will get to see when they watch the serial. I am also very happy with the cast members. Aamina Sheikh is making her comeback on television after a long time. And then of course, Yasir Nawaz is one of the biggest directors of the country so having him direct this project for us is a very special addition.”

Sheikh is a supermodel-turned-actress. One of the most popular and highest-paid actress, she has established a career in the Pakistani entertainment industry, and is the recipient of four Lux Style Award from nine nominations.

Syed Jibran is also a model-turned-actor. He started his career with Pakistan Television Network. His charming looks, sound acting and excellent craft landed him strong roles one after another. It wasn’t long that some unforgettable stellar performances established him as one of the finest actors the Pakistani drama industry has ever produced.

‘I am also very happy with the cast members. Aamina Sheikh is making her comeback on television after a long time. And then of course, Yasir Nawaz is one of the biggest directors of the country so having him direct this project for us is a very special addition’

Mansha Pasha is a Pakistani actress and television presenter. She is known for her supporting roles in several critically and commercially successful television series, including ‘Shehr-e-Zaat’, ‘Madiha Maliha’, ‘Zindagi Gulzar Hai’, ‘Virasat’ and ‘Mera Naam Yusuf Hai’. Her performance in the romantic series ‘Mohabat Subh Ka Sitara Hai’ proved to be a breakthrough for her, and earned her the Hum Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Samina Humayun Saeed is a producer and wife of actor and Humayun Saeed. She is best known for producing drama serials such as ‘Kuch Pyar Ka Pagalpan’, ‘Kaash Main Teri Beti Na Hoti’, ‘Akbari Asghari’, ‘Sadqay Tumhare’ and ‘Mann Mayal’. She won the Hum Award for Best Drama Serial Popular award at 3rd Hum Awards for producing ‘Sadqay Tumhare’.

The writer can be reached at amnabasit@gmail.com

Published in Daily Times, December 21^st 2017.