Hina Afridi has become one of the talking points among viewers of Mitti De Baway, with her portrayal of Qamarunissa drawing praise after episodes 11 and 12 this week. From her handling of the character’s different emotional phases to her scenes with Wahaj Ali, Afridi has found appreciation among multitudes of viewers, many of whom believe she has brought exactly what the drama needed.
Qamarunissa’s journey has given Afridi room to portray two sides of a character: a neglected widow and a naive girl falling in love. Viewers have noticed how she has handled the shift between the two, with some acknowledging that her performance in Mitti De Baway has changed their earlier opinions about her acting.
One viewer who had not watched her previous projects wrote, “Never watched any of Hina’s work before but she’s doing a good job as Qamrunnisa.” Another said, “I’m liking Hina Afridi as Qamarunissa, she’s good.”
The appreciation has also extended beyond her portrayal of the character. Viewers have pointed to her styling and screen presence, with one giving her “100 points” for both. Another went as far as to say, “Among the whole cast of mitti de bawe only hina afridi looks era accurate Punjabi.”
However, much of the discussion surrounding Afridi’s performance has focused on the direction behind it. Several viewers have credited Syed Wajahat Hussain for bringing out a side of the actor that they felt her previous work had not showcased.
One person wrote, “None is good actor until they find good project and a good director!! Today hina afridi was excellent!”
Another reaction addressed the criticism the star had faced over her acting, saying, “Hina Afridi was pretty decent in today’s episode. Goes to show that a good director can bring out a decent performance even from actors who are usually criticised for their acting. I believe in SYED WAJAHAT supremacy.”
The same sentiment appeared in another comment, which described Afridi as “clearly a director’s actor”.
One fan also credited the director for helping her reach a level of performance that felt natural, while another summed up her contribution to the drama with the words, “She did exactly what was needed in MDB.”
One social media user who had previously criticised Afridi also acknowledged her performance, writing, “Hina genuinely surprised me in #MittiDeBaway. From a neglected widow to a naive girl in love, she nails both sides of character. I’ve criticised her before, but credit where it’s due, she’s been SO good in this one.”
Her pairing with Wahaj Ali has added another dimension to the audience response. Following their scenes in the latest episodes, viewers have praised the chemistry between the two, with some saying their interactions stood out among the drama’s other scenes.
“Ngl, Wahaj and Hina share great chemistry and I enjoyed their scenes the most,” one post read.
Another described their chemistry as “soo bomb”, adding that their scenes made them blush and calling for the two actors to share another project. One netizen found Afridi and Wahaj a “refreshing pair onscreen”, praising the natural and effortless quality of their chemistry.
The response has also led some viewers to predict that Qamarunissa could mark a turning point for Afridi, with one fan writing, “Mark my words, this drama will be game changer for Hina Afridi. Hats off to Director to groom her to this level. She is acting super natural.”
