Sanam Saeed and Emmad Irfani are two stellar Pakistani actors who are currently garnering praise for their intense performances in the complex Umaira Ahmed script Kafeel, which is airing on ARY Digital. The toxic household story of Jami and Zeba is sparking debate across television as well as social and digital media platforms, and drama fans are hooked on the storyline. Both Sanam Saeed and Emmad Irfani have been convincingly portraying Zeba and Jami’s unhealthy and toxic relationship.

Interestingly, Sanam Saeed and Emmad Irfani were not the first choices for the lead roles in Kafeel, as the characters were previously pitched to many popular actors as well.

Dr. Ejaz Waris recently revealed in his video that the roles were initially offered to Mahira Khan and Fahad Mustafa. However, Mahira Khan could not take up the role. It was later offered to Saba Qamar, who refused it. Hiba Bukhari was also approached, but things did not work out between her and the team. Eventually, the role went to Sanam Saeed. Similarly, the male lead was offered to Ahsan Khan, who declined. Finally, the role was taken up by Emmad Irfani who ruined it. It was also pitched to the director Badar Mehmood, but the project did not materialize with him and was then given to Meesam who didn’t do well in it. According to the commentary, the drama has now lost its initial charm and impact. Watch the video here:

Kafeel viewers are sharing mixed reactions, with many praising Sanam Saeed for her performance, saying she has truly nailed the role, while suggesting that other actors might not have done justice to the character. One fan noted that Amina Sheikh could have been another promising choice for this role. Read the comments:

Faysal Quraishi is a versatile Pakistani actor and host. His most popular television dramas include Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan, Main Abdul Qadir Hoon, Bashar Momin, Muqaddar, Khaie, Haiwaan, Farq, Hook, Behroopia, Bheegi Palkain, and Fitoor. The actor recently garnered praise for his outstanding performance as Kamran in Case No. 9. He is currently hosting a Ramzan transmission where he often discusses industry controversies with guests.

Recently, in his Ramzan transmission Bahar e Ramzan, Faysal Quraishi responded to Nauman Ijaz’s taunt about him and Humayun Saeed wearing makeup for their dramas.

Talking about it, Faysal Quraishi said, “It’s okay if Nauman Ijaz said this. I don’t think he meant to taunt us. Maybe he wanted to say that he focuses more on character roles and that’s why he doesn’t need makeup. I am sure he didn’t mean to degrade us. I think he wanted to say that Humayun and I become heroes, and he is focused more on character roles. Half or incomplete conversations always spark debate, and one should always complete the point. Besides this, Nauman Ijaz is a handsome man; he doesn’t need any makeup. Also, social media adds fuel to the fire — it could have been ignored.” Watch here:

It is pertinent to mention that Nauman Ijaz once said on The Buzz that he doesn’t rely on makeup as he’s neither Faysal Quraishi nor Humayun Saeed — for him, it’s always about selling the character, not the face. Watch here:

Muneeb Butt and Aiman Khan are a beautiful couple who have always propagated family values and kept their family unit as their first priority. They have always spoken positively about their family members as well as team members who have helped them in their life matters.

While he was a guest on Shan e Suhoor, he shared if he ever gets angry. He said that he does not have anger issues at all but once he got really angry and defended the honour of a girl who helps with their household work. He shared that a young girl works at their home. Once he came back from work and the girl was scared and started crying. She told him that a neighbour harassed her. The neighbour felt that she was poor and helpless and thus took such a liberty with her.

Muneeb Butt further added he thinks of all his staff as his family. A girl who comes to work in his house is his honour and responsibility. He made sure to tell her that she is protected. He got really angry and had a proper fight with that harasser. He defended the girl and straightened out that man.

Here is what he shared: