It looks like Saim Sadiq’s Joyland has set a development for tales centred on intersex folks. After the Muneeb Butt starrer Sar-e-Rah, director Bilawal Hussain Abbasi is bringing forth a drama titled Guru which sees actor Ali Rehman Khan in the lead function. Following the protagonist in features and at residence, Guru – the story of an intersex, will air on Express Entertainment.

On Saturday, a teaser for Guru was launched on the channel’s official Instagram account. The brief clip introduces Ali’s character as an intersex one who dances at features for cash. It highlights how the protagonist resides a twin life the place there’s cheer and laughter at occasions however distress in their private lives. You see Ali’s new avatar in bazaars eyeing children’ toys after which, in a blink, a new child child enters the body.

The teaser hints at a plethora of feelings like ache, anticipation and pleasure and the suspenseful music solely provides to the thriller. Fans are ready to see how the makers take care of a topic so delicate and whether or not the illustration will probably be finished proper. The launch date for the venture hasn’t been revealed but.

The earlier teasers for Guru have hinted at highlighting drug abuse, discrimination, and social class system in the drama as properly. The drama additionally stars Zhalay Sarhadi, Hira Khan and Umer Aalam in pivotal roles. 

Shazia, one of many producers for the drama, took to her Instagram to reward Ali for taking up a “challenging” function. “Super proud of my friend Ali Rehman Khan for getting out of his comfort zone and taking on this challenging role. Thank you for breaking barriers with a whole new look, that many would think twice of doing,” she wrote.

Describing the drama as a “riveting story about an intersex,” Shazia added that she will’t look ahead to folks to look at it. She additionally expressed her gratitude to the channel for selecting such an essential subject that’s in any other case seen as controversial in society.

The Parde Mein Rehne Do actor’s colleagues and pals additionally took to their social media to reward him for the way “brilliant” he appears in the brand new avatar. Hania Aamir reshared the teaser on her Instagram Story and lauded her “brave, talented friend.” She wrote, “I can’t wait till everyone watches your incredible performance. Wishing major luck to you and the team! Guys, you don’t know what’s coming your way.”

Komal Meer, too, was in awe of Ali’s transformation. “Oh my god, Ali! This is too good. Can’t wait!” she wrote. Ushna Shah was “glad” that Ali “finally chose to do a character role.” While Zara Noor Abbas and Kubra Khan shared how proud they’re of Ali for taking up a script so “unusual.”

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