‘Humayun Saeed couldn’t have played Mustafa’s role’: Nadeem Baig on KMKT

Renowned director Nadeem Baig has shared that he believes Humayun Saeed could not have played the central role of Mustafa in last year’s smash hit drama Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum.

Nadeem Baig recently appeared on Wasay Chaudhry’s show Gossip, where he discussed several topics candidly. 

In response to a question, Nadeem Baig said, "Both Humayun Saeed and Fahad Mustafa are excellent actors, and it’s difficult to choose between them. However, it's important to pick a specific actor for each role."

He added, "Not every actor can play every role." Giving an example, he said, "Fahad Mustafa couldn’t have been in Main Manto Hoon Mein, and similarly, Humayun Saeed couldn’t have played the role of Mustafa in Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum."

Speaking about introducing new talent to the Pakistani drama industry, Nadeem Baig said, "Many actors became famous through my dramas, but I never wanted them to work only in my projects."

He also revealed, "I was the one who introduced Hamza Ali Abbasi to the drama industry."

Nadeem Baig is regarded as one of the most successful directors in Pakistan. His hit projects include Jawani Phir Nahi Aani, Main Punjab Nahi Jaungi, London Nahi Jaungi, and Pyare Afzal.

He is now set to return to cinema with his new film Love Guru, releasing this Eid-ul-Adha. Mahira Khan and Humayun Saeed will be seen in the lead roles.