Ali Rehman Khan essays an intersex character in ‘Guru’

It looks as if Saim Sadiq’s Joyland has set a pattern for tales centred on intersex folks. After the Muneeb Butt starrer Sar-e-Rah, director Bilawal Hussain Abbasi is bringing forth a drama titled Guru which sees actor Ali Rehman Khan within the lead function. Following the protagonist in capabilities and at residence, Guru – the story of an intersex, will air on Categorical Leisure.

On Saturday, a teaser for Guru was launched on the channel’s official Instagram account. The quick clip introduces Ali’s character as an intersex one who dances at capabilities for cash. It highlights how the protagonist resides a twin life the place there’s cheer and laughter at occasions however distress of their private lives. You see Ali’s new avatar in bazaars eyeing youngsters’ toys after which, in a blink, a new child child enters the body.

The teaser hints at a plethora of feelings like ache, anticipation and pleasure and the suspenseful music solely provides to the thriller. Followers are ready to see how the makers take care of a topic so delicate and whether or not the illustration will likely be performed proper. The discharge date for the mission hasn’t been revealed but.

The earlier teasers for Guru have hinted at highlighting drug abuse, discrimination, and social class system within the drama as effectively. The drama additionally stars Zhalay Sarhadi, Hira Khan and Umer Aalam in pivotal roles. 

Shazia, one of many producers for the drama, took to her Instagram to reward Ali for taking up a “difficult” function. “Tremendous pleased with my good friend Ali Rehman Khan for getting out of his consolation zone and taking up this difficult function. Thanks for breaking obstacles with an entire new look, that many would suppose twice of doing,” she wrote.

Describing the drama as a “riveting story about an intersex,” Shazia added that she will be able to’t look ahead to folks to look at it. She additionally expressed her gratitude to the channel for selecting such an essential subject that’s in any other case seen as controversial in society.

The Parde Mein Rehne Do actor’s colleagues and mates additionally took to their social media to reward him for a way “good” he seems to be within the new avatar. Hania Aamir reshared the teaser on her Instagram Story and lauded her “courageous, gifted good friend.” She wrote, “I can’t wait until everybody watches your unbelievable efficiency. Wishing main luck to you and the staff! Guys, you don’t know what’s coming your manner.”

Komal Meer, too, was in awe of Ali’s transformation. “Oh my god, Ali! That is too good. Can’t wait!” she wrote. Ushna Shah was “glad” that Ali “lastly selected to do a personality function.” Whereas Zara Noor Abbas and Kubra Khan shared how proud they’re of Ali for taking up a script so “uncommon.”

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