For all fearless, courageous women: Sonya Hussyn lifts the curtain on ‘Daadal’

Actor also wrote about her character in the film and why it is close to her heart

Daadal, the new film starring Sonya Hussyn, has garnered praise for its intense and powerful performance by the lead actor. In the film, Hussyn plays Haya Baloch, a hit woman seeking revenge on abusive men who have wronged women. The standout moment of the film occurs in a spellbinding scene just before the intermission, where Haya reveals the motive behind her killing spree.

Directed and written by Abu Aleeha and produced by Neha Laaj, Daadal boasts a talented cast including Adnan Shah Tipu, Rizwan Ali Jaffri, Mohsin Abbas Haider, and Shamoon Abbasi. The film follows their characters as they navigate the gritty, dark underworld of crime and violence.

Responding to a review, Hussyn shared a small clip of the film, penning a note alongside to encapsulate how she feels. “When I say khoon paseena bahana (shedding blood and sweat), we actually did that to create this masterpiece,” she wrote on Instagram. “I remember the whole team working in [the] sweltering heat, physically getting hurt on different occasions but it was all worth it.”

She further continued, “My character Haya Baloch is very close to my heart because this is what defines me. This woman is me; this woman is all of us. This character is dedicated to all the fearless and courageous women, the fighters and the winners!”

The actor then went on to thank the team. “Thank you, Abu Aleeha and Neha for making me a part of this movie. It was a wonderful journey and having a great team made it a lot better. Sharing this short clip from the film and, I hope you all will love it as much as you have loved my previous roles."

"It is already out in the cinemas. If you have watched it, do share your feedback.”

Daadal has thus far been praised for its smart production and cinematography by Asrad Khan and Faraz Alam, respectively. Hussyn has been lauded for delivering a meaty headlining performance. Overall, it has received a mixed response, with some praising its strong moments and performances, while others criticising its lacklustre second half. The film has been rated U (for Universal audiences) in Sindh and Punjab, and A (for adults) in Islamabad and territories in its jurisdiction, due to its graphic violence, gore, and adult language.