Karachi, February 2024: 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 Naumaan Ijaz, Raza Talish, Srha Asgr, Savera Nadeem, Saad
Qureshi, Ali Ansari, along with many seasoned actors. Directed by Anjum Shahzad, produced by Shailja
Kejriwal 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 7 th April 2024. The episodes will premiere 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 “Abdullahpur Ka Devdas” 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.”
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