Saad Qureshi, a talented actor and model renowned for his standout performance in Bismil, credits veteran actor Naumaan Ijaz for enhancing his acting skills and filling the gaps in his craft.
Appearing as a guest on Gup Shap hosted by Vasay Chaudhary, Meer Abru actor shared valuable insights into his acting journey and the guidance he received from Naumaan Ijaz.
“He taught me the right tools, beyond the basics of acting, he taught me the advanced techniques that I was missing. Even though I have studied acting myself, gone to acting schools, and am self-taught, there were some things missing that are specific to our drama industry requirements. He filled those gaps,” he said.
“Acting is like an ocean, you’re always learning something new. I love him for that because he considers me like his own. The way he teaches Zaviyar, he also teaches me. I just love that about him”, Saad added.
Vasay Chauhdhary then asked, “The feedback you’re getting from your close circle, you know, family, distant family, and your fans, is quite interesting?”
“Initially, there was a mixed reaction because people didn’t fully understand the character. But as people started to grasp the family dynamics, a sense of sympathy developed with Moosa character,” Saad replied.
The Bismil actor also shared an emotional moment he experienced with his father: “After Bismil, like yesterday night, I’ll tell you what happened. It was so overwhelming. My father kissed me on the forehead and said, ‘Son, you performed really well today.’ It’s about that feeling. When you succeed, as I have, my father opened the door, looked at me, gave me a push, and then closed the door. It’s a matter of fate. He loved me so much.”
The co-host asked,“Is there a character you’ve played that really connected with the audience, a character you didn’t expect would do so?”
Saad replied, “I played a character in ‘Pagal Si Mein.’ When I first got the offer for this role, I heard the title and thought, ‘What’s my role in this? It’s going to be a girl’s story.’ But then I read the script, and after reading it, I got emotionally attached to the character unexpectedly. That drama became a huge hit, and the character is still very famous among the audience.”
Saad Qureshi starred in dramas such as, Khuda Aur Muhabbat season 2, Ghairat, and Jaana Main Kaun, and currently, he is starring in Bismil.