Actor Ahmed Ali Akbar has shared a light-hearted post on Instagram after a snack packet bearing the name of his drama ‘Sanwal Yaar Piya’ surfaced online.

 

The actor posted a picture of the snack packet and captioned it, “Larki nahi mili to kya hua chippus to mil gaye [Not finding a girl is fine, at least I found chips]!" 

 

He also thanked fans for their overwhelming response to his performance in the drama, and wrote, “Thank you for the love and support you all have given us. I read all your messages and comments. They make me think, reflect, smile, appreciate and sometimes jusssst [sic] sometimes completely ignore them. Be kind and be beautiful! Sanwal adores you all!”

 

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This is not the first time a viral trend has inspired snacks named after popular dramas or catchphrases. Whenever something goes viral, local snack brands often jump in with creative packaging.

 

Sanwal Yaar Piya is Geo TV’s most-watched prime-time drama serial, featuring a strong cast that includes Durefishan Saleem, Ahmed Ali Akbar, Feroze Khan and Mehmood Aslam among others. 

 

The story revolves around a young man named Sanwal, who is in love with Piya, a girl from his locality, while Piya has feelings for her classmate Aliyar.

 

Akbar first gained widespread recognition for his leading role in the hit drama Ehd-e-Wafa back in 2019.

 

He has also been part of several well-known television series over the years, including Parizaad (2021), Yeh Raha Dil (2017), Tajdeed-e-Wafa, Guzarish and Paiwand.