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Yasra Rizvi and Yumna Zaidi's next serial is about human trafficking

Yasra Rizvi and Yumna Zaidi's next serial is about human trafficking

"I hope and wish that through this, we can convey a positive lesson to our audiences," Yumna shared.
08 Jan, 2021

Yasra Rizvi and Yumna Zaidi's are all geared up to star in their next serial about human trafficking.

A project by Kashf Foundation, Dil Naumeed Tou Nahi revolves around three stories — of a young female cricketer, of child abuse and of human trafficking, with lots of characters and the three lives amalgamating with one another eventually.

"All of the characters are victims of human trafficking. So child labour, child marriage, teenage women used for sex work or domestic slaves — all the struggles of these characters are portrayed and the story revolves around the challenges they face being stuck within the cruel system and their situations," said Rizvi.

The Manto star also gave an insight into her own role.

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"Yumna and I are characters living in an elite brothel and go to parties and social gatherings from there. So our lives, the characters who keep pushing us down that hole — namely Naveed Shahzad who runs the brothel — become very important."

"Yumna and I share a very deep relationship in the serial. Usually two women are either sisters, mother-daughters, relatives. But these are two women who are subjected to misery at the hands of their fate and whose lifestyles are very different from that of a usual Pakistani woman. Playing this was very fun. Yumna is a very giving actor and I loved the process. The entire experience has been very rewarding.”

She also took the opportunity to praise the phenomenal directorial skills of Kashif Nisar, saying working with him revealed to her all the reasons why his serials are exemplary and outstanding.

Rizvi also said how serial-wise she has nothing in the pipeline since she tries to do one serial a year and Dunk and Churails were the recent ones she wrapped.

However, she's writing a script of her own, something she will be talking about soon. Consequently, Yumna Zaidi, too, spoke about her experience.

"It’s a cause-based serial and has been made with a lot of care and sensitivity," revealed Zaidi, adding that it's nothing like the mainstream serials on television.

"This is one reason why I've opted to play the role of Allahrakhi — which is what my character is named. Her journey will be followed from childhood all the way till she grows up."

Speaking about her experience, she also added what it was like to be working with the Churails star.

"Working with Yasra Rizvi is always an excellent experience. She might have entered the industry late, but she is extremely talented when it comes to doing justice to any given role whatsoever," she said. "I really appreciate all her skills — both acting and writing."

Revealing that she was initially hesitant, the Dar Si Jati Hai Sila star also mentioned the process of saying yes to the role.

"I was initially really confused in playing the role of someone who eventually becomes a prostitute. But Allahrakhi is a story about a village girl and her struggle. So forming this character was an entirely different experience. I hope and wish that through this, we can convey a positive lesson to our audiences," she concluded.

Directed by Kashif Nisar and written by Amna Mufti, other popular names part of the ensemble cast include Nauman Ejaz, Samiya Mumtaz, Wahaj Ali and Omair Rana.

The serial airs on 18 January, 2021 on TV One.

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Paddy Jan 08, 2021 02:26pm
Useless talentless actresses who call themselves celebrities.
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Zahid Latif Jan 08, 2021 03:10pm
They look like trafficking victims too.. Hats off to the casting team!
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Chrís Dăn Jan 08, 2021 04:51pm
A burning issue. I am looking forward to it.
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Hema Jan 08, 2021 05:25pm
@Paddy Then who is talented according to you?
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Uzii Jan 08, 2021 05:38pm
@Paddy exactly hiding behind your cellphone and saying them to be talentless shows ur real talent dude..Just get a life and spread positivity instead of degrading others
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well-wisher Jan 08, 2021 08:09pm
Best of luck on this eye opener serial to both of you. I hope the audience get the message clearly and open their hearts.
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Jawwad Jan 08, 2021 10:29pm
Cheap make up and ordinary dressing. Classless.
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Uzma Farhan Jan 09, 2021 01:34am
We only have subjects like udari, churails, meray pass tum ho type... Can't we look forward to some sort of entertainment in drama in lighter mode.
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Uzma Farhan Jan 09, 2021 01:34am
We only have subjects like udari, churails, meray pass tum ho type... Can't we look forward to some sort of entertainment in drama in lighter mode.
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mahmood anwar Jan 09, 2021 03:55am
Kaash ye program logon ki ankhain kholay aur wo in masoom larkiyo ki hifazat karain, na ke un ka istehsaal karain. Love you yusra and yumna ji.
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Syed Hussain Akbari Jan 09, 2021 08:18am
Their names show that they are Syedanis and look at their postures. What a shame to bring bad name to the respected family.
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Memon Abdul Jan 09, 2021 10:14am
the duo definitely is a talent powerhouse but I am here to complain about these pics...I am all for style ladies but style at the expense of grace...not a good trade off...
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Chrís Dăn Jan 09, 2021 03:40pm
@Uzma Farhan like Uncle Urfi in past? I believe except Anwar Maqsud,we do not have a class humourist/light stuff- writer now in Pakistan. Naeem Bukhari should ask Anwar Maqsud to write some light play for PTV.
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Chrís Dăn Jan 09, 2021 03:41pm
@Syed Hussain Akbari you believe in race? Racist?
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M. Emad Jan 09, 2021 04:34pm
Many Pakistani girls trafficked to Gulf countries, China.
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Fatima khan Jan 09, 2021 04:37pm
Assalamu Alaikum.
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Laila Jan 09, 2021 11:45pm
So another soap drama which will sensationalize important social issues for ratings for their soapdrama with illogical and factually wrong stories, lots of inconsistencies, lack of utilizing skilled actors and predictable ends making sure to not attract the attention by censor board Pemra by censoring words like rape, sexual violence, sexual abuse, peadophilia, HIV, Aids, contraception, STDs, and generally censoring medical and scientific facts to keep the audience ignorant and uneducated and instead speak in ambiguous language leaving viewers to guess what happened to the victim and promote ignorance ad nauseum. I know of all dramas on thewe topics. Not a single one did justice to the topic. Udaari was a good one. But I miss the lack of facts in dramas. Dramas can educate the nation because every household watches them. Very important platform. Even more so than news. I hope tove proven wrong with this drama. I really really do.
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Laila Jan 10, 2021 12:34am
@Uzma Farhan there are many dramas in lighter mode. Comedies. We have so many channels like HUM, ARY, GEO, PTV etc which combined show hundreds of dramas daily. You can find them by going through their list and drama synopsis on their website, watch trailers to get an idea. While we seemingly have many serious dramas none of them (except maybe Udaari) do justice to the topics. MPTH was a through and through misogynistic drama totally void of the social and factual norms of our society, Churails touches upon the misogyny from the victims perspective and is more of a crime genre which I think we desperately need considering most dramas are written by incompetent misogynists and pro-patriarchy hell bent on keeping our already ignorant viewers ignorant and passive. They never or rarely show dramas where women are empowered, remarry, don't sit around waiting for the no good unfaithful evil husband to return to his "senses" and "love" her again etc. They actually don't show the real issues.
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Laila Jan 10, 2021 12:38am
@Jawwad why do you think its cheap, ordinary and classless? You should really travel more especially to muslim countries and see how females dress, celebrity or not. Attend an Arab, a Turkish wedding if you get the chance. The rest of the world doesn't wear shalwar kameez and dubatta. Be tolerant of diversity. You can wear what you like and they can wear what they like.
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Laila Jan 10, 2021 12:50am
@Memon Abdul style and grace like beauty are in the eye of the beholder. I see nothing wrong with their dress. They are covered and modest especially if you compare to how females dress in other Muslim countries. Is it perhaps that you equate shalwar kameez and dubatta as stylisfg and graceful but what you think is "western" wear you see as lack as grace and style? Fun fact, Muslim women outside Pakistan and India do not dress in shalwar kameez and dubatta. In fact what they are wearing are glitsy dresses. They look nice and graceful. Try to travel more or just look at other countries fashion online. Internet is a gateway to getting more exposure and knowledge. Diversity is everywhere. Even in Pakistan. Pakistani women don't all dress alike. I am surprised to see young teen girls in my lower middle class residential area wearing jeans (I don't go out much). This was not standard when I was growing up. But times and fashion change.
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Laila Jan 10, 2021 12:32pm
@Memon Abdul style and grace like beauty are in the eye of the beholder. I see nothing wrong with their dress. They are covered and modest especially if you compare to how females dress in other Muslim countries. Is it perhaps that you equate shalwar kameez and dubatta as stylisfg and graceful but what you think is "western" wear you see as lack as grace and style? Fun fact, Muslim women outside Pakistan and India do not dress in shalwar kameez and dubatta. In fact what they are wearing are glitsy dresses. They look nice and graceful. Try to travel more or just look at other countries fashion online. Internet is a gateway to getting more exposure and knowledge. Diversity is everywhere. Even in Pakistan. Pakistani women don't dress alike. I am surprised to see you girls in my area wearing jeans (I don't go out much). This was not standard when I was growing up. But times and fashion change.
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