Zanjabeel Asim Shah is a one of the most celebrated Pakistani dramas writers who is known for her hit dramas like Bashar Momin, Ik Nazar Meri Taraf, Yeh Mera Deewana Pan Hai, Cheekh, Pyar Ke Sadqay, Noor Jahan, Sher, Bismil, and many others. She began her career through Geo TV and A Plus. She is currently writing for almost all the top Pakistani channels. Currently, she is getting praise for her drama series Pamaal, which is on air at Green Entertainment. Zanjabeel Asim Shah is a young widow whose husband passed away due to cancer.
Recently, Zanjabeel Asim Shah made an appearance in Fuchsia Magazine’s YouTube show, hosted by Rabia Mughni. In the interview, she opened up about writing her own story.
Talking about it, Zanjabeel Asim Shah said, “I didn’t expect it to be a hit because it was actually initiated by Imran Raza who was in Green Entertainment’s creative team. He wanted the story of a courageous woman, then I said to him it means I should write my own story. To which he agreed, Also, through this story, I wanted to give a ray of hope to women, yes, when I started writing the drama I added multiple things that were fictional. There are many things which we have to add from a dramatic point of view because we need to engage the audience. The initial portion was imaginary, the part of cousin, Mamu and family was also added later. I had an arranged marriage, and we saw each other at the wedding I had a few more things in mind which I wanted to convey to the young girls that everything in married life settles with time. I wanted to give that message that everything gets fine that’s why I added the mother part Geeti whose message was that everything gets fine and the precious moments should not be lost in complaints.” Here is the link to the video:
She further added, “The character of mother is my mother’s character, I added it as it is in the drama”
Talking about was it painful seeing her story, Zanjabeel Asim said, “I never felt triggered watching my own story on the TV. Many people went through such experiences and they related to the story and were messaging me about it but I didn’t feel depressed. My Bhabhi texted me that she was feeling depressed while watching it because my brother also had cancer five years ago but nothing has hit me that way. Maybe, I have become so cold after bearing a lot of things. The time after my husband’s death was difficult but Allah’s world is beautiful, people helped me out throughout. We should not disregard people.” Here is the link to the video:
Talking about Malika’s mother’s part, she said, “Geeti, Salma did a great job, and I never took bashing on Malika personally. It reminded me of how we used to complain to our mothers, and they would say, ‘You want men to create heaven for you? What’s the big deal if he decorated house as per his taste?’ My mother used to give me too much advice, so this part is very relatable. Our mothers used to say we take our husbands for granted, and I used to discuss everything with my mother.”
