As much as Pakistani dramas are popular worldwide, so are the celebs playing pivotal roles in them. Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan’s popularity skyrocketed when the two played the lead in the popular show, Humsafar. Similarly, the love received by Iqra Aziz and Farhan Saeed for playing the lead roles in Suno Chanda is quite endearing.
The audience often falls in love with the lead actors of a drama. The on-screen chemistry makes them fall in love with the protagonist. But what if real-life couples themselves portray the characters? It becomes more exciting. Let's look at some leading couples of Pakistani showbiz, who acted together in popular Pakistani dramas.
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One of the cutest on-screen and off-screen jodi, Danish Taimoor and Ayeza Khan, enjoys a massive fanbase. The real-life couple has shared the screen in multiple dramas, including Saari Bhool Hamari Thi, Shareek-e-Hayat, Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain, and Chand Tara as well as a telefilm called Jab We Wed.
The duo met through social media and fell in love. After dating each other for 8 years, Danish and Ayeza tied the knot in 2014. In 2015, Danish and Ayeza embraced parenthood for the first time and welcomed their daughter, whom they have named Hoorain Taimoor. The couple welcomed a son in 2017 and named him Rayan Taimoor.
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Lollywood’s favourite couple, Aiman Khan and Muneeb Bhatt have a number of shows to their credit. However, their fans couldn’t help but fall in love with their on-screen chemistry. Aiman and Muneeb have worked together in shows like Bay Qasoor, Khwab Saraye, Googly Muhalla, Baandi, and Khatoon Manzil.
One of the most followed celebrities on social media, Aiman got married to Muneeb in 2018. The couple welcomed a daughter, Amal in 2019 and another daughter, Miral in 2023. Aiman has left the showbiz and has stated that her priorities have changed.
Hina Altaf Khan is best known for her role in Udaari, Dil-e-Jaanam, Aatish and many more. On the other hand, Agha Ali started his acting career with Yaad Piya Ki Aaye. However, it was his role in the romantic show, Mein Hari Piya, which got him wide recognition.
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It was in 2019 when Agha Ali met Hina Altaf during the filming of the drama series, Dil-e-Gumshuda. Their on-screen chemistry paved the way for the off-screen love. The couple tied the knot in a private nikah ceremony.
Hamza Ali Abbasi is a very popular actor in the Pakistani entertainment world. He started his acting career in 2006 with plays and later went on to star in many popular dramas. On the other hand, Naimal Khawar made her acting debut in 2017 with the Pakistani film, Verna and was subsequently seen in the drama, Anaa.
Hamza and Naimal tied the knot in August 2019, and their wedding came as a surprise to many as there were no reports of the two dating. The stunning couple acted together in shows like Pyare Afzal and Man Mayal. In 2020, Hamza and Naimal welcomed a baby boy, whom they named Mustafa Abbasi. Soon after her wedding, Naimal announced her decision to quit acting.
Daughter of actress, Asma Abbas, Zara Abbas is hailed for her shows like Dharkan, Lamhay, Qaid, Ehd-e-Wafa and many more. On the other hand, Asad Siddiqui has done many notable projects like Gumrah, Khuda Dekh Raha Hai, Sanam and a few others.
Zara and Asad first met on the sets of the television show, Kis Ki Ayegi Baraat and fell in love. The duo got married in 2017 and later worked in shows like Chhalawa and Zebaish.
Kanwar Arsalan and Fatima Effendi are quite popular in Lollywood. Fatima has appeared in shows like Man-O-Salwa, Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan and a few others. Whereas Kanwar started his career as a model and later ventured into serials. He made his acting debut with the show, Tum Jo Miley and appeared in several other shows.
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Apart from their individual achievements, Kanwar and Fatima worked together in the show, Kash Mai Teri Beti Na Hoti. In 2012, the duo got married after falling madly in love with one another. Kanwar and Fatima are parents to two boys, Almere and Mabir.
Urwa Hocane started her career as a model and made her acting debut with the Pakistani drama, Khushboo Ka Ghar in 2012. Urwa garnered a lot of attention for her role in Udaari and Mushk. On the other hand, Farhan Saeed began his career as a lead vocalist in the Pakistani band, Jal.
Farhan and Urwa acted together in the popular Pakistani drama, Udaari. The couple got married in 2016 in an intimate ceremony at Bashahi mosque. Urwa recently produced a film, Tich Button, with her husband, Farhan playing the male lead in it.
Iqra Aziz entered the industry at the mere age of 15 and made her acting debut in a supporting role in the serial, Kissey Apna Kahein. On the other hand, Yasir Hussain is an actor, playwright and host, who is best known for playing an antagonist in the social drama, Baandi.
Iqra met Yasir at an event, and the two soon began dating. He proposed to her publicly, and the duo got married in 2019 and welcomed a son, Kabir Hussain in 2021. Before the two got married, they began shooting for the drama, Jhooti. Though the two are playing negative characters in the show, their fans were thrilled to see them together on the screen.
Which one of the Pakistani couples is your favourite? Let us know.
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