Pakistani actor Sheheryar Munawar has surprised fans with the release of a new original soundtrack (OST) for his popular drama Dar-e-Nijaat, following repeated requests from viewers.
Taking to Instagram, Sheheryar announced that the wait was finally over for fans who had been asking for the new track. He also expressed gratitude to the team whose efforts helped bring the song and its music video to life.
The actor particularly praised singer and music director Naveed Nashad for his contribution to the OST. He also acknowledged director Saqib Khan, cinematographer Zaib Rao, head of post-production Irfan Shafi and promotion editor Shaiz Khan for their work behind the scenes.
The new OST features vocals by Naveed Nashad and Sehar Gull Khan, with lyrics penned by Qamar Nashad and music composed by Naveed Nashad.
Its music video features romantic and emotional moments between the drama’s lead characters, Abu Bakar, played by Sheheryar Munawar, and Zaryab, portrayed by Dur-e-Fishan Saleem.
Written by Umera Ahmed and directed by Saqib Khan, Dar-e-Nijaat airs on ARY Digital. The drama revolves around the lives of Abu Bakar, Zaryab and Zamil, played by Nameer Nawaz Khan, and has gained considerable attention from television audiences.
The release of the latest OST has also prompted comparisons with the drama’s original soundtrack, Hijr-e-Muhabbat. While many viewers have welcomed the new song and appreciated its visuals, others believe the original OST remains their favourite.
Meanwhile, the romantic on-screen chemistry between Sheheryar Munawar and Dur-e-Fishan Saleem has emerged as another talking point among fans, with their latest scenes drawing considerable attention on social media.
It is important to mention here that Pakistani drama Dar-e-Nijaat has achieved a major milestone by crossing 1.7 billion views across social media platforms while still airing.
The drama reached just 23 episodes, setting a new record for Pakistani television. The show is produced by Three’s Entertainment and has gained popularity among viewers in Pakistan and other countries.
The channel announced the achievement on social media, describing it as a historic moment for the entertainment industry.
