Can't get bigger than this: Internet reacts to Pakistan's first star-studded Netflix original

Recently, news broke of Pakistan's debut Netflix original being announced. As per Variety, the series, titled Jo Bachay Hain Sang Samait Lo, will star Mahira Khan, Fawad Khan, Sanam Saeed, Ahad Raza Mir, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Bilal Ashraf, Maya Ali, Iqra Aziz, Hania Aamir, Khushaal Khan, Nadia Jamil, Omair Rana, and Samina Ahmed. 

This groundbreaking show will mark Netflix's maiden venture into Pakistan-themed content, and its star-studded ensemble promises to captivate audiences worldwide. As soon as this news broke, the internet burst forth with a multitude of reactions. 

"Congratulations, Iqra," penned the star's husband, Yasir Hussain. "Now, I'll watch my wife on Netflix at home. So proud of you. Keep rocking." The Suno Chanda star replied saying, "Thank you, baby. You’re my ultimate support system! Love you." 

Apart from this, the world of X (formerly Twitter) also consisted of people reacting to this spectacular news. Iqra's sister, Sidra Aziz, also congratulated the star. "Thank god the news is out. couldn’t keep it in any longer. Super proud of Iqra, too." Renowned journalist Haroon Rashid ditched his X hiatus to comment on the news as well. "This news is big enough to break my hiatus from Twitter, a.k.a X to say...This is wild! Cannot wait!" wrote Haroon. 

Other tweeps reacted to the news as well. "This cast is so brilliant, I can’t believe it’s real," said one X user, sharing a picture of the star-studded cast. "So many big names in one project," said another. A back-handed compliment was also passed when one X user said, "I don't care how bad the script is or how terrible the acting might be, but I will be watching. Can't wait." 

Yet another X user made their excitement known. "Okay, so now that I can properly scream…Oh my God! My favourites — Ahad, Mahira and Fawad — are coming in a show together?! And not just any show, but a Farhat Ishtiaq show on Netflix?! it cannot get any bigger than this. Just the thought of it has added years to my lifespan." Another excited fan and X user said, "Of course, we do not know who will be essaying which character yet, but the fact that we have such talented and versatile personas on board — Fawad, Mahira, Sanam, Ahad, Hamza, Iqra, etc. I’ve seriously never seen a better cast come together. this is iconic. Honestly, historic."

Adapted from the acclaimed 2013 Urdu-language novel of the same name by Farhat Ishtiaq, Jo Bachay Hain Sang Samait Lo follows the gripping journey of Sikandar, a brilliant Harvard law student whose life takes an unforeseen turn, compelling him to create emotional barriers between himself and others. In Italy, he encounters Liza, a gifted artist brimming with vitality but haunted by a tumultuous past. Their fateful meeting intertwines their destinies in a tale of profound human connection.

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