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5 onscreen couples we’d like to see in Pakistani dramas right now

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Our entertainment industry boasts of a long list of young and promising talent, it seems our drama producers tend to stick to ‘safe’ pairings, rather than try some new or ‘hatkay’ (the Bollywood term for different) couples.

Why don’t our producers try something ‘Hatkay’? Today, I decided to use my pen like a magic wand and create some interesting images in your minds by proposing some interesting cast options.

So here’s a list of pairings I’m looking forward to, accompanied by the Bollywood movie that might suit them best. After reading this, if you’re at all excited by the prospect of any (or all) of these couples together, then my work here is done!

Ayeza Khan and Mikaal Zulfiqar

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I don’t know what Ayeza Khan’s long-term plans are, but here’s hoping that a beautiful and talented actress like her doesn’t stay away from our TV screens for too long.

She radiates beauty and grace in all her performances. In Pyare Afzal, she made us dislike her by mistreating of Afzal, and yet we were strangely rooting for them to be together at the same time!

After Shehrezaat, Mikaal Zulfiqar gave another impressive performance as Behroze in Diyaredil. In this role, he was able to demonstrate so many aspects to one character – a stubborn son, a doting husband and father, as well as a loving brother.

I can visualize these two playing the roles of Aishwariya and Hrithik in Jodha Akbar – two regal and beautiful people in a timeless love story.

Sajal Ali and Imran Abbas Naqvi

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Sajal Ali is a solid actress. I was impressed by her effortless performance in Behadd – a role that was difficult to portray convincingly. She held her own with the likes of Fawad Khan and Nadia Jamil – a definite accomplishment for the young actress.

Imran Abbas has no problems slipping into any role – be it an impressionable man in Akbari Asghari or the intense hero in Mera Naam Yusuf Hai.

Has anyone seen Sajal’s dubmash video as Kareena Kapoor? It is a must watch! She certainly has me convinced that she can play Kareena Kapoor in Jab We Met and Imran Abbas can play the quiet and sullen Shahid Kapoor.

Sanam Saeed and Adnan Malik

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Sanam Saeed has proved herself to be one of the finest actresses in this generation. Her performance as Kashaf in Zindagi Gulzar Hai and Ruhina in Diyar e dil show that she can play a variety of roles with great ease.

Adnan Malik, the angry young man in Sadqay Tumhare, proved that while he could do with more experience as an actor, he is certainly headed in the right direction.

These two have done modelling and been VJs before they ventured into acting. Can you imagine how great they would look together? Picture them in the roles of Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bahaduri in Abhimaan or Sholay. I think they would totally fit the bill!

Mansha Pasha and Osman Khalid Butt

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Mansha Pasha has been on a steady journey of demonstrating her acting prowess. From catching our attention as Sidra in Zindagi Gulzar Hai to acting as the manipulative Aliya in Mohobbat Subh Ka Sitara or the sincere Madeeha in Mere Naam Yusuf Hai, she has demonstrated that she is up for any acting challenge.

After Aunn Zara and Diyar e dil, Osman Khalid Butt might just be headed to becoming the next Fawad Khan of Pakistani television. The only thing required to cement that status is to see if he can create great partnerships with his leading ladies, time and again, like Fawad did – with Sanam Baloch, Sanam Saeed and Mahira Khan. For that to happen, he needs to be cast with different actresses, as he certainly has talent in abundance.

I can see these two in a college romance like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai or even more perfect (in my eyes) as Raj and Simran in Dilwale Dulhania Lay Jayenge! (Aisa lagta hai kay meinay aap ko kahin dekha hai? Robbie ki party mein?). Trust me, sparks would fly!

Maya Ali and Danish Taimoor

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I liked Maya Ali’s look and overall acting in Ek Naye Cinderella and Aunn Zara best. I feel that traditional clothes and roles really suit her. Despite her successful partnership with OKB, she has been given a lot of roles with different actors and accordingly, has had many opportunities to experiment in that respect. Good for her!

Danish Taimoor has made a successful transition from the small to the big screen with movies like Wrong Number and Jalaibee. However, I sincerely hope that he continues his longstanding relationship with television, as we would like to keep seeing more of him!

Picture these two, taking on the roles of Aishwariya and Salman in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. drum roll or more appropriately, dhol bajay!

This article originally appeared in Dawn

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