Pakistani viewers, brace yourselves as Zindagi’s extraordinary tale of “Abdullahpur Ka Devdas”, featuring the never-seen-before duo Bilal Abbas Khan and Sarah Khan in the lead, makes its way to your screens. This heartfelt story is a power package of love, friendship, betrayal, and sacrifice. The ensemble cast includes NaumaanIjaz, Raza Talish, SrhaAsgr, Savera Nadeem, Saad Qureshi, and Ali Ansari, along with many seasoned actors. Directed by Anjum Shahzad, produced by ShailjaKejriwal, and scripted by Shahid Dogar, this 13-episode show promises an enthralling blend of love, friendship, and poetic drama.
“Abdullahpur Ka Devdas” just premiered on Zindagi on February 26th, 2024. While the Zindagi application and channel are not available in Pakistan, the exciting news for Pakistani fans and viewers is that they can now watch the series on Zindagi’s YouTube channel starting from March 1st, every Friday and Saturday until 7th April 2024. The episodes will premiere at 7:30 p.m. Pakistan time.
Zindagi, the trailblazing entertainment brand, proudly presents this contemporary reimagining of timeless love. The tale unwraps the story of two young friends in love with the same woman. Fakhar, played by Bilal Abbas, and Kashif, essayed by Raza Talish, have both fallen in love with Gulbano, portrayed by Sarah Khan. But will she uncover the truth – who is the true Devdas between them?
This initiative has now paved the way for a significant change in the globalization of cross-border content, unlike before, Pakistani audiences will now have the opportunity to watch impeccably curated collaborative projects featuring their favorite Pakistani artists, free from any viewing restrictions or costs. They can immerse themselves in this heartfelt story of old-age romance set in modern times and delve into a narrative that promises drama, emotions, and a journey of love, loss, or perhaps, triumph.
Sarah Khan has this to say about why this project is close to her heart: “I am a huge fan of old-age romance, so this project holds a special place in my heart. I think this timeless saga of love in this new era will touch many hearts. I am excited that my fans in Pakistan will now also be able to watch it. Their love and support have always motivated me and brought me this far, so it’s important to me that they get to see my work.”
Raza Talish sheds more light on the role of Kashif and the project: “I believe people will see me in an entirely different role in “AbdullahpurKaDevdas” and being able to share this experience with my fans in Pakistan truly means a lot to me. This drama will undoubtedly offer audiences an intriguing tale of a classic romance in modern times.”
