2022 remains a milestone year when the release of ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ broke many records internationally in addition to the appearance of many Pakistani stars on global platforms. The Pakistani drama industry also flourished, as serials like ‘Parizaad’ set new standards. On the music front, many songs from Coke Studio went viral across the borders. Here is the list of Pakistani stars who shined in 2022 due to their outstanding performances…
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It seems that whenever he chooses to work on a project, he makes sure that it gets the attention of his fans. His most awaited film, ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’, in which he played Maula, has broken all the records not only in Pakistan but globally as well. TLOMJ has become a trendsetter now. Before the release of TLOMJ, Khan mesmerised his fans in a short but crucial role as Hasan in web series ‘Ms. Marvel’ by Disney Plus.
A veteran in the industry, had a new found fame in his career when he was portrayed as Dr Hasnat Khan (the love interest of Princess Diana) in Netflix’s flagship series ‘The Crown’. His film ‘London Nahi Jaunga’ this year was a hit and helped in boosting the pull of cinema, which was idle for the last two years because of the pandemic.
After a long hiatus, Mehwish Hayat finally appeared on screen in 2022 as a lead in feature film ‘London Nahi Jaunga’. Hayat also became a global star in an important role in web series ‘Ms. Marvel’ by Disney Plus, one of the most prominent franchises of Hollywood.
Whenever she comes on screen she leaves an impact. Although, being in the industry for quite a long time, 2022 proved to be a more progressive year for her. Despite the news of her divorce circulating excessively in media throughout the year, the Alif star managed to make her way by doing memorable roles of Rabia Safeer in ‘Sinf-eAahan’ and Shanaya in ‘Ishq-e-Laa’. She has also stepped forward by appearing in a crucial role in British comedy drama, ‘What’s Love Got to Do with It’?
This past year remained successful for Imran Ashraf ,as the star appeared on the big screen as a debutant in the film ’Dum Mastam’ where his acting was much appreciated. Ashraf also showed his acting skills in ‘Chaudhry And Sons’, a comedy play in which he played a typical Punjabi lad named Bilal aka Billu Chaudhry. He proved himself as good in the genre of comedy as well. The Raqse Bismil star also shined in ‘Badzaat’ as Wali Asfan Ali and played the role of a neglected child with a heart of gold.
Zaidi has established her credibility as one of the fine actors in the entertainment industry. In 2022, Yumna Zaidi gained accolades for her work in dramas ‘Ishq-e-Laa’ and ‘Sinf-e-Aahan’. These days, she is being appreciated for her versatile acting in an ongoing drama series, ‘Bakhtawar’.
Beautiful and talented, Khan got instant recognition from her first play ‘Badi Aapa’ in which she played a teenage girl. She was back on screen after giving birth to a daughter as Maha in Ramzan special series ‘Hum Tum’ and got praised for her first ever comedy role. Her currently on-air drama serial ‘Wabaal’ portrays Sarah as Anum, a self-centred middle class girl, who can go to any length to get her wish.
If we call 2022 a successful one for Hiba, it would not be wrong. Her plays ‘Pehchaan’ and ‘Meray Humnasheen’ got success back to back. Amid her successful career, the Fitoor star married to actor Arez Ahmed in the beginning of this year. The couple is coming together in the drama serial ‘Ishq Nahin Aasan’, being on-air these days on a private channel.
How Saboor Aly has proved herself as a versatile actor in a very short span of time is remarkable. Being loaded by the fact that her sister is already an established star, Aly made her own niche by doing different kind of roles; be it her role of Bubbly Badmash in ‘Parizaad’, an antagonist in ‘Amanat’ or a brave woman, who fights against the system of dowry in ‘Nehar’.
Though, Khan started his career a good five years back, 2022 remained crucial for the actor as he appeared as lead in all his dramas whether it was ‘Teri Rah Mein’, ‘Aik Sitam Aur Sahi’, or the blockbuster ‘Dobara’. His play ‘Siyani’ is still airing on Geo TV and is getting the highest ratings, overall.
The comedian cum actor has won Best New Sensation Male for his role of Hadi in ‘Chupke Chupke’. He also continued this trend in 2022 and played in another Ramzan play ‘Paristan’ opposite Aymen Saleem who shared the screen with him in CC, as well.
Kinza Hashmi has two notable plays on her credit in 2022 – ‘Dilawaiz’ and ‘Wehem’. She got much media attention when she appeared as the female lead in Mahira Khan’s first production ‘Barwan Khiladi’, a web series.
She rose to fame in 2021 with Ramzan special play ‘Chupke Chupke’. The diva continued her trend in 2022 too, by appearing in another play for Ramzan 2022 ‘Paristan’ as Pernia aka Pari. This year, she also played a girl next door role of Aliya in a critically acclaimed drama serial ‘Ibn-e-Hawa’ along with Hira Mani and Shahzad Sheikh.
Muneeb But is one of those actors of Pakistan television who were noted from their first appearance on screen. His role in hit drama serial ‘Baddua’ is still remembered by his fans. He continued the trend in spiritual drama serial ‘Qalandar’ as Tarbez and impressed his fans once again.
