The recently completed drama Noor Jahan has been a sensation and has made a mark on the viewers and connoisseurs of theatre. It has become a must-watch series due to its captivating plot, fresh ideas, and excellent acting. It was quite fascinating to see Alina Abbas Shah in the coveted role of Safina in this show that is well-loved by many. In her interview with The Current, Alina disclosed some unseen facts and screamings about Noor Jahan and the show’s themes it portrays.
Noor Jahan: A Drama That Overturned Tradition
Unlike most typical dramas, which explore the conflict within a family, Noor Jahan had much more substance than simply the rivalry between a mother and daughter-in-law. The show has focused on issues in society that are considered vices and never depicted in Pakistani dramas; this made the series emotional for many. It was about three women who were married to one man and his mother but it did not bore the trite subject of women’s rivalry, rather, the movie depicted relations between women in a different way.
During her dressing down, specifically at the 03:17 point in the video, Alina Abbas Shah explained how the drama was being able to give voice to so many women. In her own words, she said that Noor Jahan was not only a drama but it was a message regarding the woman, especially the sister’s bond. This made the story unique and it touched the hearts of many people especially Safina who felt someone understood her plight out there.
Alina Abbas Shah on Her Character Safina
Similarly, the character of Safina by Alina Abbas Shah also received much appreciation and love from the audience for her realistic and emotional performance. That is why she said that the process of playing Safina was very helpful for changing and developing herself and her career. “Safina is one of the characters which I received as a personal imprint,” Alina said during the interview. “I love the fact that she taught me on the aspect of women not to compete against each other but to support one another.”
This message, Alina stressed, that she has to take to her life and work in the future as well. The actress said that Safina was not just a character but a representation of togetherness and compassion among women, which is a lack of depiction in television dramas as women.
An Office Romance with Noor Hassan
Similarly, Alina had good things to say about her fictitious husband Noor Hassan. She disclosed that the chemistry she shared with Noor Hassan, with whom they had worked together in the serial, was quite well, different but purely friendly. The beautiful Alina was even more talkative: ‘Noor Hassan is such a lovely man and I like him, he is not only a wonderful actor but also a very kind man’. Even though the drama has ended, Noor Hassan is still concerned about her and the closeness that the two of them shared while working for Noor Jahan.
This real-life friendship was especially important in making the on-camera chemistry believable and believable for the audience, which contributed to the drama’s appeal.
Lessons Learned from Noor Jahan
Alina Abbas Shah expects that the messages that Noor Jahan wants to convey about sisterhood and womanhood through the character of Safina will be accepted by women of all ages. She said that the biggest thing she ever got from Safina is the fact that women are supposed to be supportive and not rivals. This is something she wants everyone especially the younger generation to embrace as a culture.
In dramas, women are portrayed as competitors while in real life, we should support each other, stated Alina. “Safina taught me that it is alright to be weak and powerful, and this is something that I would wish to be passed on to every woman who watched the show”.
