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Durefishan Saleem Reveals How She Signed Kaisi Teri Khudgarzi
Pakistani actress Durefishan Saleem has shared the story behind joining the popular drama Kaisi Teri Khudgarzi, revealing how a combination of an early script reading, her mother’s involvement and a conversation with director Ahmed Bhatti brought her to the project.
During a recent interview, the actress explained that her mother enjoys reading drama scripts and often helps her by providing brief summaries. This allows Durefishan to understand different projects without having to read every script herself.
Interestingly, Kaisi Teri Khudgarzi was the only script she had personally read before deciding to take it on.
How Ahmed Bhatti Approached Her
Recalling the initial offer, Durefishan said Abdullah Saeed, whom she respectfully referred to as Abdullah bhai, had approached her with two other projects. He also mentioned another drama that was expected to come her way within the following two to three months.
However, the actress prefers taking on one project at a time. She explained that she does not particularly enjoy staying in Karachi for extended periods and likes having the opportunity to return home between professional commitments.
Her interest in director Ahmed Bhatti’s previous work also played an important role. When he contacted her to discuss the project, she was happy to meet him and hear more about the story.
She Signed After Hearing Just a Few Episodes
Durefishan revealed that she agreed to the drama after listening to only three or four episodes, along with an explanation of its central storyline and themes.
The project was introduced as a solo-lead story revolving around an innocent girl, a character concept that she believed had strong audience appeal.
The male protagonist, meanwhile, was described as a man whose intense love for her turns possessive and violent, despite her resentment towards him.
The actress also mentioned reading the first 10 episodes, which gave her an initial understanding of the direction in which the narrative was heading.
Why the Final Drama Became Much Bigger
While discussing the show’s eventual success, Durefishan highlighted how much a television production can evolve between the script stage and its final broadcast.
According to her, the finished product is shaped by several creative elements, including cinematography, editing, direction and on-screen presentation. These contributions can significantly transform how a story feels compared with its original written version.
She noted that what audiences ultimately watched in Kaisi Teri Khudgarzi turned out to be much bigger than what had initially existed on paper.
Her account offers an interesting look at the decision-making behind one of her notable television projects and the creative process that helped bring the drama to life.
