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I was nervous to look Hamza in the eye, says Maya Ali

I was nervous to look Hamza in the eye, says Maya Ali

In upcoming TV drama Tera Gham Aur Hum Maya Ali and Hamza Ali Abbasi act out a budding romance
Updated 15 Jan, 2016

December's almost gone, and the promised return of Hamza Ali Abbasi to our TV screens has yet to materialise.

His upcoming drama serial, Tera Gham Aur Hum helmed by Diyar-e-Dil director Haseeb Hasan, pairs Hamza with Pakistani TV's new dream girl Maya Ali.

Maya has been one half of many recent hit couples on TV, from her turn in Diyar-e-Dil with Osman Khalid Butt to her on-again-off again relationship with Imran Abbas in Mera Naam Yousuf Hai

Also read: In conversation with Pakistan's new jori #1: Diyar-e-Dil's Osman Khalid Butt & Maya Ali

Will Tera Gham Aur Hum have the same kind of success?

"Obviously, I would really want it to be like that," says Maya in an exclusive conversation with Images. "Just like hashtags such as #Osmaya (Osman and Maya combined) and #Wafa (their characters Wali and Farah combined) are established, I now hear of #Sanu (Salauddhin and Manu) and #Haya (Hamza and Maya). That's a good sign, right?"

Tera Ghum Aur Hum is the story of Manahil aka Manu (Maya) and Salahuddin (Hamza), whose sister Aiman is best friends with Manahil. Salahuddin is a mature, serious lad, who is out of a job, so Manahil's father asks him to tutor his daughter. So begins Manu and Salahuddin's relationship, which will take a turn a few years down the road.

Hamza and Maya on set. Photo: Tera Gham Aur Hum Facebook page
Hamza and Maya on set. Photo: Tera Gham Aur Hum Facebook page

Maya's enjoyed great chemistry with her co-stars like Imran and Osman, with whom she's acted many times. Was she able to recreate the same magic with Hamza, we wonder?

"I'm trying to, obviously," she said with a giggle. "I know Osman will kill me for saying this, but Hamza is very comfortable to work with, so you automatically give a good performance. I was too nervous to look at him straight in the eye, but he always insisted that I do. I feel that people will like our performance together."

While she's enjoying a great phase in her career as the leading lady of choice these days, what Maya is secretly coveting is a villianous role:

"I really want to play a negative character, but I haven't gotten the chance yet. Our writers sometimes write [such a negative role] that you feel that people will abuse you."

The leap to films isn't too far for Maya. She intends to make her debut "very soon". "I definitely plan to be in films in 2016," she shared.


Quotes have been edited for clarity.

Comments

Baig Saheb Dec 26, 2015 10:54am
Who are they? Another stupid story in the making!! Pakistani dramas need to get out of same old love stories. This is the main reason I stopped watching dramas after'Humsafar'. I hope I am not the only one!!!!
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Syed Dec 26, 2015 11:05am
Hamza always looks like he's up to something. its almost disturbing.
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Sarah Dec 26, 2015 11:10am
Hmm Maya did a negative role in Meri Zindagi Hai Tu and kind of negative in Ranjish hi Sahi. But none of these were very memorable roles of hers. Waiting for TGAH - hopefully it will air soon
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habib khan Dec 26, 2015 12:51pm
we found Hamza, really he is an excellent actor in Pakistan. beside all of this he is very noble and highly educated therefore, he knows the Values. I always wish for his success in his future life.
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jawaid Chaudhary Dec 26, 2015 01:01pm
I would rate Pakistan drama industry as one of the best family entertainment in the world for moderates. At the same time, it is the closest possible depiction of real life. Most of the Pakistani as well as indian movies are not geared for such audience. Thank you for the hard work.
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@sara Dec 26, 2015 01:19pm
let's keep fingers crossed for what they stand for in order to fall for anything good in future that could contribute to the fabric of this industry keep vouchsafing their good job
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Siri Dec 26, 2015 01:24pm
Have not seen her acting, but God, what a pretty lady!
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Which & Who Dec 26, 2015 01:34pm
which category watches these dramas today? and who have time for them?
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M.Saeed Dec 26, 2015 01:59pm
It is unfortunate that we have stopped appreciating real good people in society since long and started hero-worshiping the actors in a big way. I have not seen even a single national hero performing wonders in doing national services, in all of the morning shows in several channels combined. What good is there in making celebrities out of actors doing tasks which are far from reality and utter fakes?
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Rashid Dec 26, 2015 02:43pm
@Baig Saheb Perhaps you are alone as Pakistani drama industry has progressed quite well after you left it after watching Humsafar. There are more entertainment channels, more dramas. Previously there was only one drama at 8pm, now there are two one at 8 pm, and one at 9 pm. I am thankful to Pakistani drama makers, that they make dramas which pulled back the audience which was watching the junk indian dramas.
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Nani_Patekar Dec 26, 2015 03:30pm
Offcourse - his creepy looks and thoughts can make anyone nervous
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Nazish Dec 26, 2015 03:44pm
@@sara u can watch her drama Aun and Zara and the latest one is Diyar e dil on you tube
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Syed Dec 26, 2015 04:20pm
@Baig Saheb Fortunately u r alone.
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Another fan Dec 26, 2015 06:57pm
If only he cast his political aspirations aside, Hamza has the talent
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Krezy Dec 26, 2015 07:05pm
@ SaheBaigSaheb: There is always more substance in these dramas unlike u have generalized... Love is a human emotion so naturally has to be part of any story... but I am sure there is whole lot more than love in dramas...
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Zak Dec 26, 2015 07:11pm
Maya is great and beautiful
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basharat Dec 26, 2015 07:52pm
pakistani dramas are very popular in our state i.e j&k paticularly dastaan
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Baig Saheb Dec 26, 2015 08:34pm
@Syed brother. Likes on my comment speak for itself. End of conversation.
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Shoaib Arif Dec 26, 2015 09:09pm
Uh....and exactly how is the script different from all the others out there?
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Spozmai Dec 26, 2015 11:31pm
Hamza Ali Abbasi is such a good actor, eagerly waiting for this drama.All the best to these two
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ghinva Raza Dec 27, 2015 10:28am
i realllyy really doo like her..such a talented pretty girl!!! Even my fiancé likes her!! May Allah bless you more..Ameen
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ghinva Raza Dec 27, 2015 10:29am
@Baig Saheb @I guess you are the only one..Maan,Gul e Rana, Sangat..good ones!!
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@sheikh Dec 28, 2015 01:08am
don't worry you will be used to it.
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Kala Ingrez - کالا انگریز - काला अंग्रेज - কালো ইংরাজি Dec 28, 2015 05:05am
@Baig Saheb - Why can't she? They all look like members of rainbow coalition ready for a parade!
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Siddiqui Dec 28, 2015 04:41pm
@habib khan - He may be a nice person but this will be a sweeping statement. His main disqualification is that he joined a 3rd grade political party secondly he is not so educated as he poses.
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