After releasing a short film – featuring major celebrities – on coronavirus awareness, Faisal Qureshi is back with a new mini-drama on the same topic. Titled Dastak Na Do, the drama has been directed by Nadeem Baig and features Adnan Siddiqui, Saba Hameed, Sami Khan, Arjumand Rahim and Emaan Khan.
Speaking exclusively to The Current over the phone, producer Faisal Qureshi shared that the three-episode drama series aims to use light comedy and realistic situations to create awareness on the pandemic. He said that through the drama they hope to use entertainment to educate the masses on the topic.
Sharing details, Qureshi said that he had conceived the idea before the lockdown and had discussed it with director Nadeem Baig.
“Much of the pre-production work had been completed before the lockdown,” Qureshi said, adding that the rest of the work on it was done over the phone and internet, except the shoot that took place under strict precautionary measures.
Qureshi said that the production team went through great lengths to ensure everyone’s safety.
“Our team followed all the SOPs very strictly. Everyone’s temperature was checked and they were sanitised when they entered and exited the set,” said Qureshi. He said that the team and people working on the set were given proper protective gear and that the sets were also disinfected.
A BTS video, which has been shared, also shows that precautions were in place.
The first episode of the drama has been released. It shows Adnan and Arjumand as a couple with two children. While they are trying to protect themselves from COVID-19 by following the advice of the government and health experts, their Khala (Saba Hameed) unexpectedly shows up and dismisses the virus and the government’s warnings. The episode is well-written and boasts of great production value.
Apart from being shared on social media, Dastak na Do, which has been produced by Qureshi’s Game Over Productions, will also be aired on various TV channels.
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