Durefishan Saleem Faces Backlash Over Forced Accent in New Drama Series ‘Dar-e-Nijat’

ARY Digital’s ongoing drama Dar E Nijat has been picking up steady momentum over its initial run. Produced by Three’s Entertainment and penned by acclaimed writer Umera Ahmed, the star-studded narrative brings together Nameer Khan, Durefishan Saleem, and Sheheryar Munawar.

Having aired eight episodes so far, the storyline recently transitioned to an international backdrop as characters Zamil and Zaryab head off to pursue their university education in the United States. While these overseas sequences were intended to heighten dramatic tension, an unexpected detail completely stole the spotlight: the English dialogue execution.

Social Media Weighs In on Dialogue Delivery

Rather than focusing on the emotional dynamic between Zamil and Zaryab, audiences immediately took to social media to voice their distraction over Durefishan Saleem’s accent. Viewers noted that her attempt at an American-leaning English delivery felt unnatural, strained, and visibly uncomfortable.

The backlash quickly gathered steam across multiple platforms, with fans pointing out awkward phrasing and mispronunciations that pulled them right out of the viewing experience:

• Stilted Execution: One viewer remarked that her performance felt less like natural dialogue and more as though “she was simply reading a lesson.”
• Bollywood Comparisons: Another commenter drew parallels across the border, labeling her delivery style as distinctly “Ananya Panday-coded.”
• Pronunciation Pitfalls: Particular attention was drawn to word choices, such as a moment where the word faculty sounded closer to “fakility,” prompting fans to question the diction choices on set.
• Slang Disconnect: Other netizens pointed out minor stylistic grievances, including the forced use of casual abbreviations like “Fab” instead of fabulous.

Cross-border audiences chimed in as well, with one Indian social media user commenting, “In India, we speak English like that,” while several core drama enthusiasts confessed they felt tempted to drop the show altogether due to the jarring audio tracks.

Whether this dialogue direction stemmed from character choices or misaligned execution, the ongoing commentary around Dar E Nijat proves once again how closely drama fans analyze every single performance detail.