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The teaser for Humayun Saeed and Sajal Aly’s Main Manto Nahi Hoon is out and fan reactions are mixed

The teaser for Humayun Saeed and Sajal Aly’s Main Manto Nahi Hoon is out and fan reactions are mixed

Some netizens think the age gap is 'just vile' while others love Saeed's 'commanding presence'.
21 Jun, 2025

ARY Digital released the official teaser for its much-anticipated drama serial, Main Manto Nahi Hoon, starring Humayun Saeed and Sajal Aly on Friday and was met with mixed reactions from fans.

The drama has been written by Khalilur Rehman Qamar, creator of Meray Paas Tum Ho, and directed by Nadeem Baig, who’s known for dramas and films such as Pyarey Afzal and Love Guru. It stars Humayun, Aly, and Sanam Saeed as the main leads.

The supporting cast includes veteran actors Asif Raza Mir, Salman Shahid and Saba Faisal as well as Azaan Sami Khan, Nameer Khan, and Hajra Yamin. While the show’s plot remains mostly unclear from the teaser, we do get flashes of a story — a wedding with Aly as the bride, Nameer holding a gun, Mir as Aly’s father, Aly as possibly a student. What is clear is that there is an age difference between the main leads and that doesn’t sit right with some netizens.

One social media user thought the drama felt like it was trying to “force chemistry” that just isn’t there.

Someone even thought there was no effort put into Humayun’s style, which comes off as somewhere between a harried teacher and someone’s father.

That he looked like an “uncle” certainly wasn’t an unpopular opinion.

Some fans, however, think the show looked “larger-than-life” and packed with charm and a commanding presence.

While many people are excited for the main cast, some fans are just as excited about the supporting actors.

We’re not sure what to expect from this show — it’s from the same writer of Meray Paas Tum Ho and that was a mess and a half, but it does have some promising stars. Main Manto Nahi Hoon is set to release next month.

Comments

M. Saeed Jun 21, 2025 06:58pm
Many serious viewers would just ignore this Khalilur Rehman Qamar's story, because of his highly detested track record!
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Taj Ahmad Jun 21, 2025 07:01pm
It’s a good try, let’s wish all the best for this film.
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JAMIL SOOMRO Jun 21, 2025 08:12pm
I am totally amazed at the logic of veteran Director Nadeem Baig of casting over half a century old Actor Humayun Saeed with young Sajal Aly. This is absolutely ridiculous. What a disappointment.
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Usman Bahadur Jun 21, 2025 08:38pm
Sadat Hasan Manto will always live in our Hearts. I treat his writings as one of the best - Best ever. He is original.
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Ivana Jun 21, 2025 09:38pm
Everyone has the same expression on their faces as they had in countless other dramas. Yawwwwwwwwwnnnnn
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M. Emad Jun 21, 2025 10:11pm
Melodrama.
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Laila Jun 22, 2025 06:43pm
No wonder young talented male actors can't get proper roles, lead roles or have to make due with minor forgettable roles. A middle aged guy in his 50s refusing to take on more age appropriate roles as father, uncle, father in law instead always being cast as and also casting himself as the main lead hero opposite actresses half his age. Ayeza Khan, Kubra Khan, now Sajal Khan. It would be great if actresses, especially hen already famous and rich, stopped working with this industry heavyweight misogynist, another Khalil chamcha. Two misogynists in a pod. Thus the age gap in casting is no surprise. Two major reasons to give this drama a miss. You never see actresses in their 40s or 50s cast alongside male leads half their age. To change things, young actresses must say no to Humayun Saeed, Adnan Siddiqui, Noman Ijaz etc as romantic leads.
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Noman ali Jun 22, 2025 09:24pm
Sajal aly my sweet hart ❤️
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Jun 23, 2025 01:26pm
Is Nadeem Baig the same "Nadeem," actor and hero of yesteryears Lollywood film industry?
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JAMIL SOOMRO Jun 23, 2025 04:49pm
@ Usman Bahadur You have termed Sadat Hasan Manto's writings as one of the best-Best ever.He was obsessed with sex in his writings as such he was regarded as a vulgar Writer. And for your information vulgarity is not part of our culture.
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Laila Jun 23, 2025 05:01pm
@Jamil Soomro "half a century old actor" lol well put. He is like a vampire, who just won't go away. Sucking the life out of the industry.
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