Fans believe Ahmed Ali Akbar is gearing up to play the villain in 'Tere Bin 2'

When questioned about the possibility of portraying a negative character, star's response added a dash of intrigue

In an apparent interview with Geo, Ahmed Ali Akbar, the multifaceted actor celebrated for his stellar performance in the recently concluded Parizaad, reportedly revealed his eagerness to embrace a negative role on the small screen.

In a conversation with Kehkashan Bukhari, Galaxy Lollywood quoted the actor as having shed light on his discerning approach to script selection, emphasising the importance of a compelling storyline. “I don’t have a particular intention to pick something different," said the star. "If the story is good, I mould the character by sharing thoughts with the director. I guess I’ve been fortunate in scripts," he articulated.

When questioned about the possibility of portraying a negative character, Ahmed's response added a dash of intrigue as he contemplated the possibility of stepping into the shoes of an antagonist. “Well, I’ll definitely go for that. In fact, I’m in negotiations with the makers. Viewers might see me on screen in a negative role, not too soon, but after some time, revealed the actor. 

As social media erupted with excitement over a tweet hinting at Ahmed's potential dive into portraying a villain, rampant speculation ensued. The online buzz suggested a potential link to the sequel, Tere Bin 2, leaving users pondering the intriguing question: In this unfolding scenario, what role awaits Yumna? 

Ahmed Ali Akbar, aka #Parizaad, spills the beans on a new project! In an exclusive conversation with Geo Digital he confirmed negotiations for a negative role, teasing, “It will happen after some time - not too soon.”Ahmed as a villain? sounds interesting!#AhmedAliAkbar #Gunjal pic.twitter.com/ZBY89Qx4Q0

— Kehkashan Bukhari 🇵🇸 (@kehkashan_) December 4, 2023

Not sure but news. Hint.Diva Magazine gives AhmedAli Akbar will participate in Terry Bean 2🫠😍
This means that this duo is going to be a bomb🥰🔥#WahajAli #yumnazaidi #AhmedAliAkbar #TereBin2 https://t.co/ApODJaBWe2 pic.twitter.com/Cx2IV3Kzrc

— ❤️Hattan❤️ (@zouzou67370306) December 5, 2023

OK ahmed jald nai kuch arsay se baat, thank god tere bin 2 mein nai hai yeh🤧🥹✨#AhmedAliAkbar pic.twitter.com/coN8oPkw3T

— escapewithmee (@mahin_shahzad) December 5, 2023

What a plot twist. If it’s true Wahaj. Yumna and Ahmed are going to kill it! Oh and To everyone who didn’t want Yumna to be a part of Tere Bin 2 BOOHOO now dont be changing statements 😉#TereBin #YumHaj

— Maha (@chou_maha) December 5, 2023

Omggggg ahmed going to play a negative role in Tere bin season 2, bring it on I'm waiting for yumhaj vs ahna🤣🌚

Asal maza toh ab aayega💅#TereBin #AhmedAliAkbar #YumHaj #TereBin3 pic.twitter.com/xSNjEp7wkm

— Priya. (@heypriyahere_) December 5, 2023

Ahmed bro plz don't do if it's Tere Bin 2 ...wo bhi negative , the hatred u will get for breaking MeeraSim!!!🌝😭😑😐

— Butterfly (@Butterf37377662) December 4, 2023

Please tere bin is tere bin because of YumHaj nd now in season 2 i don't want any love triangle or Ahmed wahaj yumna like this it will be always YumHaj 😑😑😑 #WahajAli #YumnaZaidi #Terebin

— FREE PALESTINE 🇵🇸 (@starzbusx) July 8, 2023

Tere bin season 2....wahaj yumna ahmed honge

— Anamika... (@anamikarout7) July 6, 2023

Currently, the star will be seen essaying the fictional journalist Shahbaz Bhatti who commits to unveiling Iqbal Masih's murder in Gunjal. For the Laal Kabootar star, the script’s dynamism reciprocated his energy. Speaking about his character with The Express Tribune, Ahmed shared, “Shahbaz’s role is actually not as intense in the beginning, as it is to the end and that arc is what drew me to the script.”

Given Ahmed's penchant for unconventional roles, how demanding was Shahbaz? In response to the query, the actor-musician revealed that he refrains from approaching his different roles with a “certain method.” Ahmed described, “I think the answers are all between the lines when you read the script. I read it multiple times to truly try to understand who he [Shahbaz] is. I try to draw a past, with the director, with the writers.” 

“It’s important to understand where a person comes from, what background, what social strata, what religion, what belief system, what ambition that person has. So you build on that and then you bring it up to the past which is the beginning of the story to see how time changes that person,” the star delved deeper into his artistic journey.

The bulk of this process demanded a thorough look into the past; from interviewing people to reviewing archives, Ahmed internalised the rigour of the film’s brief, action-packed timeline. “Gunjal revolves around a certain two weeks in Shahbaz’s life. I have a lot of empathy and respect for journalists, how they dive into new worlds, connect with new people, confront different challenges. They’re psychologists, they’re explorers, they’re discoverers, they’re so many things encapsulated in one person,” he added.

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