Actress Says Her Simple Look Surprised Farhan Saeed and Sana Javed
Pakistani actress Zoya Nasir has revealed that her appearance in Bas Tera Saath Ho initially surprised her co-stars Farhan Saeed and Sana Javed.
Zoya plays Sehreen, one of the drama’s most discussed negative characters. However, her look was very different from the usual television villain.
The actress said her character was designed as a simple, modest, and ordinary young woman. She wore square glasses and carried a plain girl-next-door appearance.
According to Zoya, Farhan Saeed and Sana Javed were surprised on the first day of shooting. They could not believe that such a simple-looking character was meant to be the drama’s main antagonist.
Zoya said director Qasim Ali Mureed wanted exactly that reaction. He did not want Sehreen to look like a typical glamorous villain. He wanted the audience to feel surprised.
She explained that villains do not always need heavy makeup, stylish clothes, high heels, or dramatic expressions. Sometimes, a negative character can look calm, normal, and respectable on the outside.
Director Wanted to Break the Typical Villain Stereotype
During her appearance on Fuchsia Magazine, Zoya said the director had a clear vision for Sehreen.
He repeatedly told her that Sehreen should not be played as a purely evil person. Instead, the character should be shown as someone shaped by her family, upbringing, and environment.
Zoya said Sehreen’s actions come from her mindset. She does not always understand that her behavior is wrong.
The actress described Sehreen as a sheltered and spoiled child. She said the character has always received what she wanted and has had limited exposure to the outside world.
According to Zoya, Sehreen’s understanding of right and wrong comes mostly from her parents. If her family teaches her to treat someone badly, she follows that direction without questioning it.
Zoya said Sehreen does not see herself as cruel. From her own perspective, she believes she is doing what is expected of her.
This explanation gives the character more emotional depth. It also makes Sehreen different from the usual one-dimensional villain seen in many television dramas.
Viewers Divided Over Sehreen’s Character Arc
Zoya also pointed out that Sehreen shows kindness in several relationships.
She said Sehreen cares for her friends, loves her brother, respects her parents, and does not always behave harshly with elders in the family.
The actress believes Sehreen may change as she experiences more of life. With more exposure, she may begin to understand how her upbringing shaped her choices.
Zoya’s comments created mixed reactions among drama viewers.
Some fans praised her performance and said she was bringing strong emotional complexity to the role. Several viewers also appreciated the director’s effort to show a villain who does not appear openly evil.
Others disagreed with Zoya’s interpretation. They argued that Sehreen often leads people in the wrong direction and should still be seen as a negative character.
Some fans also praised the natural performances in the drama. They said the characters feel realistic because they are not portrayed in an exaggerated way.
Zoya Nasir’s remarks have added a new layer to the discussion around Bas Tera Saath Ho. Her explanation shows that Sehreen is not written as a traditional villain. Instead, the character reflects the impact of conditioning, privilege, and family influence.
The debate has also increased interest in the drama’s storyline. Viewers are now watching Sehreen more closely to understand whether she is truly malicious or simply a product of her environment.
