Barrister Daniyal is still Shaz Khan's favourite character
When it comes to unforgettable roles, actor Shaz Khan’s portrayal of Barrister Daniyal in Yakeen Ka Safar still stands out as his all-time favorite.
Appearing as a guest on Gup Shab, the Dobara Phir Se actor opened up about his iconic character, revealing why it remains the highlight of his career.
A member from the audience asked, “My question is you have played a lawyer in one film, a pilot in another, and a fighter in an MMA. Do you get offered such roles, or do you prefer these kinds of roles?”
Shaz Khan replied, “No, why wouldn’t I prefer it? I am an actor, but the character of Barrister Danyial Ali Khan (Yakeen Ka Safar) the lawyer, was one of my favorite characters. If I worked in Hollywood my entire life, I wouldn't get a role like that. That's how good a role it was, such a Pakistani quality. I love it.”
Yakeen Ka Safar became a huge hit, with Barrister Danyial’s character touching the hearts of viewers. The drama has become a classic in Pakistani TV. Farhat Ishtiaq wrote the drama, and Shahzad Kashmiri directed it.
Shaz Khan, is now making a comeback with the film The Martial Artist, which is set to to be released next year in 2025.
Earlier, in an exclusive interview with The Current, actor and director Shaz Khan revealed how his role in ‘Parwaz Hai Junoon’ helped him fulfill his childhood dream of joining the army.
When we asked if he ever wanted to join the army, Shaz Khan replied, “I had a dream when I was a kid. But as I got older, I think my dream came true when I did ‘Parwaz hai Junoon’.”
Although he didn’t end up in the military like his grandparents and uncle, his journey as an actor brought him close to that dream.
But Shaz’s ambition doesn’t stop there. His upcoming film, ‘The Martial Artist’, where he serves as the actor, director, producer, and writer, is another testament to his drive and creativity. When asked how does he manage everything,
Khan replied, “It’s a difficult job. But I had to do it because we were shooting in the state of Pakistan, so I needed a vision, and the vision came about ten years ago. So, I had to do it because of COVID and other obstacles. Next time, I don’t think I’ll be able to do all of this.”
Shaz also discussed his intensive training for the film, saying, “I took four years of training. Because in the movie, we’re showing fight scenes like modern Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), just like it’s shown in the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship), the big promotions.”