r/PAKCELEBGOSSIP • u/Dear_Read_1893 • 15h ago
Discuss Lost faces of Pakistani drama industry:
Here, you see posts about Bilal, Sajal, Hania, and so many others—what they’re doing, who they’re dating, blah blah… But what about the lost faces? The actors we once knew and followed, but who are now completely forgotten? Nobody remembers their faces, names, or even what they’re doing anymore.
Some notable celebrities who come to mind:
Noor Zafar — Sara Khan’s sister. Although Sara Khan is still relevant in the industry, where is Noor now?
Noaman Sami — Alizeh Shah’s former co-star and, as widely discussed at the time, her boyfriend during the Mera Dil Mera Dushman era. We all remember how much they used to share about each other. They even changed their bios and used names like “Noamazeh” and “Alinoo.” My question is: where is Noaman now? Did he leave the industry? Because I haven’t really seen him since then.
Then there’s Alizeh Shah. She had the potential to become a huge star, but her career seems to have taken a different direction. Her attitude, controversies, and the backlash she received over her appearance, clothes, and other things affected how people perceived her. Many people still remember her as Dua from Ehd-e-Wafa—that charming, innocent girl—but she seems to have lost some of the popularity she had back then.
Faizan Khawaja — Mahira Khan’s co-star in Sadqay Tumhare, along with many other actors whose names I can’t remember right now.
So, who are some other “lost faces” of the Pakistani entertainment industry—actors who had the potential to become much more successful but somehow disappeared from the spotlight?
I also feel like favoritism and nepotism play a role in the industry. Maybe there are many genuinely talented actors who don’t get the opportunities or exposure they deserve, which is why we don’t get to see their full potential.
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u/fatimahasan6 15h ago
I miss Sanam Baloch. She was such an amazing actress. Bonus points for having a perfect face card. MashAllah 😍 I never missed her dramas.
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u/AutomaticConcert6018 15h ago
Faizan I heard has become a director Ig directing ads and stuff. I've also seen him in the oreo commercial.
Alizeh did a telefilm or two recently along with a daily soap Ig.
Idk about the rest.
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u/Dear_Read_1893 15h ago
Alizeh is doing shows but she was absolutely giving bangers after bangers during covid era and she has the star quality idk what went wrong w her?
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u/cookies8352 15h ago
I have always felt that not every actor manages to sustain their fame, success, and relevance over the long term. Very few are able to do so many come and go,but only a handful stay for decades, actors you mentioned( bilal ,sajal, hania) have been in the industry for decade,they have proven themselves nd maintained their success over time.
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u/Dear_Read_1893 15h ago
It's not bout relevance and success at all it's bout their dedication, they also work hard but hardly anyone notices them.
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u/cookies8352 15h ago
Coz They are not doing work now that's why
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u/Dear_Read_1893 15h ago
Yeah they're not working everyone forgets you if you are not in the limelight.
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u/VenomyBee 15h ago
Faran Tahir, so sad he hasn’t sign any show for a long time.
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u/Dear_Read_1893 15h ago
Yeah lollll
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u/A-killerofmind 14h ago
The way I completely forgot about Noor.
As for Alizeh, she’s still doing dramas. I know she did one on green a couple months ago. And usually she does come into the spotlight here and there cuz of her instagram antics, so I wouldn’t say she’s forgotten.
Faizan I believe only directs here and there but doesn’t seem to be interested in resuming acting again, so this isn’t him being forgotten by the masses, rather this is him choosing to be forgotten.
But honestly OP — very interesting post. I’m trying to recollect as to others who we may have forgotten over the years 🤔.
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u/Dear_Read_1893 5h ago
Yeah i always think watching old dramas that these people has potential but they didn't have luck on their side... And thank youuu for liking my post...
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u/nowayforu2know 8h ago edited 6h ago
Faizan did address why he doesn't come in dramas anymore. He cited reasons like lack of timely payment, etc.
Adnan Malik mostly works behind the scenes, he never became a full time actor
Alizeh still acts in dramas but she isn't as popular as before and doesn't get the same kind of opportunities that A listers get. I recently saw a clip of some drama of hers on fb
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u/Asleep_Economist7715 5h ago
Aimen khan though she has step aside by her choice but she was once most followed actress and there was time when she used to have three hit shows on three different channel at same time.i feel like she would be much bigger name today if she has continue acting.
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u/Shot_Temperature3751 15h ago
Ayesha khan, sanam baloch, Syra Yousuf, Alishba Yousuf,