Pakistan is doing cheap dramas and yet widely watched: Humayun Saeed

By releasing the I love guru Last month and Main manto nahi hoon Airing this Friday, Humayun Saeed is reflected in what is motivated to entertain the Pakistani audience. The actor appeared in an episode of Geo podcast with mubashir On Friday, where he talked about his love for cinema and how he acted in his first drama while working in a factory.

“I was general manager and I was assured that the missions were released in time. My brother was paralyzed at that time, so I needed the money.” At the same factory I once acted in a game at a celebration party and my boss, who was a part -time model. Mentioned me in some places and I did my first drama, Karoron Ka Aadmi in 1995. ”

“My father was a religious man. He would not have approved to act. So I hid my first television drama from him.” He reminded laughs. “Eventually people started telling him,” Your son looked good on television “and my secret was out!”

Saeed proceeded after his first work. “I forgot to act after my first job. I thought it was, but after a few days, I started getting more offers.” said Saeed. “I left my work at the factory and moved to action.”

Starting local movies

Saeed was one of the first actors-producers to give a feature-length Pakistani films. His films Mr. Hoon Shahid Afridi and Jawani Phir Nahi Aani Released in 2013 and 2015, respectively. “It was a danger at that time,” he shared. “I have invested RS700,000 in the first movie and I didn’t do so much in return. People were curious about this decision, but I continued to create more.”

“And I was right,” he added. ‘I put RS600,000 to make Jawani Phir Nahi Aani And made about RS5 million in the box office. The film was not dead. People are interested in watching if they gave him the right content. ”

The actor was nervous to make another characteristic hit after the first. ”Jawani Phir Nahi Aani He had four male drivers, so he was more likely to be successful, “Saeed noticed.” I had to make a solo male movie after that and people questioned me. “Let’s see if you can do this project,” they said – and I did it work. Punjab nahi jaungi It was then released worldwide in 2017 and made even more than the first two. ”

The producer shared his two minutes for the recent tensions of India-Pakistan. ‘It was really annoying that Sardaar Ji 3 He did not release in India just because he had a Pakistani actor. Hania Amir was poured when relations between the two countries were good. Imagine the financial loss that should have been for the producers, it is extremely sad, “he said.

Insights for the Pakistani television industry

Concerning the experience of three decades on television, he said: “Pakistan is doing some of the cheapest dramas that cost wise around the world. However, they are still watched so much.”

Saeed played the interest of Lady Diana, Dr. Hasnat, in UK based in UK Nonsense series The crownin 2022.

“Pakistan is not currently investing on this large scale in television dramas.

Speaking further about his role as Dr. Hasnat, the star reminded: “I had covid -9 when I was asked to hear about The crown. They gave me the script and told me to record myself by playing the scene. I was asked not to tell anyone else about it. ”

“They really loved my job,” he continued. “I gave a second hearing, but then I didn’t hear for a while.

Saeed smiled and shared: “While I prefer to work in my country, I was really proud to play Pakistani.

Saeed is ready to appear in Main manto nahi hoon Along with Sanam Saeed and Sajal Ali. His film against Mahira Khan, I love guru Released on June 6 and successfully plays in cinemas worldwide.

For the future, Saeed eagerly revealed: “I have lined up some dramas that will be completed soon, I also aim to release at least two films this year, one romantic and one action. I want to play the lead in both.”