Some actors love to experiment with their roles, pushing the boundaries of their craft. And then there’s Faysal Qureshi, who seems to have a love affair with the antagonist characters. But, oh boy, does he play them brilliantly.
His upcoming projects, HUM TV’s Zulm and Green Entertainment‘s Shikaar, have the actor at the forefront, in which he unleashes his villainous charm upon us. However, the question is which one would win our hearts?
The big return to HUM TV
In Zulm, Faysal Qureshi is making a triumphant return to HUM TV after eight long years. The show boasts a cast including Shehzad Sheikh, Sahar Hashmi, Raeed Alam, and Saba Faisal, among others. With the drama penned by Rehana Aftab, directed by Ilyas Kashmir, and produced by the renowned Momina Duraid, it’s no wonder we’re all eager for its premiere.
The team has released two teasers and an OST within just 10 days, leaving us hanging on the edge of our seats, however, the release date may still be a mystery.
Enter Shikaar
But that’s not all; Faysal Qureshi isn’t putting all his villainous eggs in one basket. He’s also leading Green Entertainment‘s Shikaar, where he assumes the titular role of a thug. Now, what’s intriguing here is the timing of it all.
Green Entertainment seems to have cracked the code of creating hype in record time. They’ve unleashed not just one, but two teasers, a trailer, and their OST – all in the same week. It’s a rather bold move, especially since the show is scheduled to air on Saturday, 4th November, at 7:00 PM. Why’s that remarkable? Well, this time slot is usually not reserved for the heavyweights on other channels, but Green Entertainment seems to be playing a different game.
The battle of the bad boys
Both Zulm and Shikaar showcase Faysal Qureshi in the role of a villain with a lust for power and a penchant for imposing his love on the leading ladies. Though Zulm’s teaser came out first but Shikaar has created a hype within a week and is set to release sooner. We wonder if people would appreciate him in a similar role when Zulm would come out.
So, whether it’s the sly and strategic teasers of Shikaar or the anticipatory aura of Zulm, Faysal’s dual act as the intimidating antagonist is bound to have us all hooked, though let’s see which one is able to charm the viewers more.
