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The character I play is close to who I am, says Hamza about next TV role

The character I play is close to who I am, says Hamza about next TV role

Hamza Ali Abbasi talks about his upcoming drama, Dil-e-Janam
Updated 05 Jan, 2016

Hamza Ali Abbasi's upcoming drama serial got a new title and teaser trailer (or two) this weekend.

The serial, earlier titled Tera Gham Aur Hum, is now called Dil-e-Janam (although this too is a working title) – and marks Hamza's highly awaited return to the small screen. His last serial Pyaray Afzal was a hit of almost Humsafar proportions and his pairing with TV's sweetheart Maya Ali in the upcoming serial sets similar expectations.

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

How pyara will his new character be, we wonder.

"The character I play is very close to who I actually am, so that's nice," said Hamza in conversation with Images.

Dil-e-Janam's teasers paint him as a sober man who has the respect of the neighbourhood, where his character (Salahuddin) and Maya's (Manahil aka Manu) live.

Except that Manu doesn't think he's the greatest.

In the first teaser, Manu vehemently expresses her doubt about Salahuddin's 'sharafat' and tells him she hates his smile to his face.

However, the next teaser shows Maya describing her dream man and then cuts to her calling out to Hamza.

Clearly, Dil-e-Janam will be yet another love story where the woman finally sees the man as the hero that he is.

Hamza confirms our conjecture: "I would describe it as a sweet and nice love story, like most of our dramas. It's [the story] is something I personally experienced too, which makes it special for me."

Hamza's TV appearance comes a year and a half after Pyaray Afzal – and more and more of his peers are showing more interest in their movie careers. Does Hamza also see himself doing less TV in the future?

Read more: 'You have to be exclusive when you're in the movies' – Danish Taimoor

"Our first strength has always been TV. I am what I am because of TV. If we drift away from TV entirely TV will sink. So actors who are making films, that's great, but they need to do at least one TV serial a year. Even Humuyun Saeed is appearing with Mehvish Hayat in a TV serial with that intention."

Comments

Ahmad Jan 04, 2016 04:12pm
Come on not again! This guy never cease to surprise. I now believe he is Meera 2.0
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irfan Jan 04, 2016 04:22pm
He is a great actor there is no doubt about it. The honesty in his face expression portrays everything. Wish him good luck.
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Fayzee Jan 04, 2016 04:24pm
Will it be any close to Diyar-e-Dil? I still seem to feel it.. What a super duper story and play!!
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Waqas Jan 04, 2016 04:39pm
@Fayzee . i so much agree with you Why the example of DIYAR E DIL was not given by content provider.? Humsafar is not of caliber as DeD is.
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sallu Jan 04, 2016 05:49pm
Hamza trying his best to get into bollywood , indians never liked pyare afzal it was flop ....
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Mansoor Iqbal Jan 05, 2016 01:05am
@sallu Not quite sure what is your intention while writing that comment. First, Hamza Ali Abbassi is NOT trying his best to get into Bollywood. Infact, he has rejected couple of Bollywood offers. Second, 'Pyare-e-Afzal' was a raging hit in India. This is evident on various Indian Blogs.
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Jingo Jan 05, 2016 02:03am
@sallu Correction..He already got an offer from Nadiawala for a lead role in a movie but he refused. One of the few actors who actually prefer staying and improving the country's industry. If Fawad can make it big in bollywood, this guy would absolutely kill it if he wants to
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Tanveer Jan 05, 2016 08:59am
He is a biased person and his work should not be watched.
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Harsha Subbaiah Jan 05, 2016 10:12am
Blabbers more than he acts! Should be happy atleast he has a project!
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sana Jan 05, 2016 11:49am
Pyare afzal was super flop in india.
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Abbas Ali Jan 05, 2016 01:07pm
HaHa. I don't know what to believe. What about the comments you made about Karachi? Which side was that?
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A Troll From Nowhere Jan 05, 2016 02:43pm
Sorry Hamza, your political views have marred your images the eyes of your fans!
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Namrah Jan 05, 2016 04:37pm
excited
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Fatima Jan 05, 2016 04:37pm
Am an Indian nd liked pyare Afzal alot. Humza is superb actor.
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srty Jan 06, 2016 02:56pm
I want to see Hamza but Maya and her speech gets me everytime, I skipped ded and mera naam yousuf hai cause of that I dont know why she is talking like a little girl?
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Bushra SultaN Jan 10, 2016 05:50pm
No matter the people are saying AgaiNst you but I know He is the best and I am very exciteD to see you... in that Dill.E.jaAnam..::)
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