Nizaam Episode 1: Usama Khan and Momina Iqbal’s College Roles Get Viewers Talking

Green TV’s new drama Nizaam has made an early impression with its first episode, but the conversation around the show has quickly extended beyond its storyline. Viewers have been particularly focused on the casting of Usama Khan and Momina Iqbal, who appear as college students in the drama.

The series brings together Usama Khan and Momina Iqbal in leading roles, while veteran actor Nauman Ijaz is also part of the cast in a pivotal character. Episode 1 introduces the central characters and begins establishing the world in which their story will unfold.

The College Setting Becomes a Talking Point

One of the most discussed aspects of the opening episode has been the decision to present Usama and Momina as students.

In one of the early scenes, Usama’s character watches Momina’s character as she walks through a college corridor. The sequence immediately establishes their connection within the story, but it also prompted viewers to focus on whether the two actors convincingly fit the age group of the characters they are portraying.

Momina’s styling also drew attention, with some viewers finding her appearance more elaborate than what they expected from a college student. Usama, meanwhile, was similarly described by viewers as appearing considerably mature for the role.

Rather than simply discussing the performances, much of the online response has therefore centred on the casting choice itself.

Viewers Question the Age of the Characters

Social media reactions to the episode included a number of comments questioning the decision to cast the two actors as university-age characters.

Some viewers joked that the pair would appear more believable in teaching roles, while others made humorous references to the apparent age gap between the actors’ looks and the characters they are playing. One reaction even questioned whether the college depicted in the drama was meant to be a place for much older students.

Another recurring criticism focused on the casting process, with viewers asking whether the apparent age of the actors had been considered when assigning them these particular roles.

These reactions reflect audience expectations surrounding age-appropriate casting, particularly when dramas place established adult actors in youthful roles.

A New Drama Finding Its Audience

Despite the criticism surrounding the college setting, Nizaam has only just begun its television run. The first episode serves as an introduction to the main characters, with Usama Khan and Momina Iqbal positioned at the centre of the story and Nauman Ijaz bringing another significant character into the narrative.

For a new drama, early audience reactions can quickly become part of the wider conversation surrounding a show. In Nizaam’s case, the casting of its two leads as college students has already become one of the most noticeable talking points following Episode 1.

As the story progresses, viewers will have more episodes through which to judge how the characters develop and how the actors settle into their respective roles. For now, however, the unusual age perception surrounding the college characters remains one of the main subjects of discussion among those watching the new Green TV serial.