'Abdullahpur Ka Devdas': a tale of love, loyalty, and longing

Bilal Abbas Khan, Sarah Khan lead Express Entertainment serial, explore friendship, deception

Abdullahpur Ka Devdas is a romantic drama series that explores themes of friendship, love, and deception. The 13-episode series directed by Anjum Shahzad and written by Shahid Dogar premieres on Express Entertainment, airing Monday to Wednesday at 8:00pm.

The story follows Fakhar, played by Bilal Abbas Khan, a poet deeply in love with Gulbano, who is brought to life by Sarah Khan. Gulbano, however, is captivated by an anonymous poet known as “Devdas".

Fakhar’s friend Kashif, played by Raza Talish, takes advantage of this by pretending to be Devdas in an attempt to win Gulbano over.

 

 

 

 

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The drama reveals that Fakhar himself is the true Devdas and the tragic romantic hero of the story. Despite his sincerity, Gulbano overlooks him and even turns against him at times.

Set against the backdrop of old Lahore, particularly Abdullahpur, the drama highlights the emotional conflict between loyalty, friendship, and the pursuit of true love.

Bilal Abbas Khan delivers a compelling portrayal of Fakhar, presenting him as smart, honest, and deeply loyal. Gulbano, on the other hand, is a layered and relatable character. She firmly believes in her choices, no matter how flawed they may be, bringing both passion and intensity to the narrative.

With Sarah Khan's performance, Gulbano stands out as a strong female character, navigating threats from a cousin and dangerous family dynamics; almost like a tragic, fading princess.

Other prominent cast members include Nauman Ijaz as Qais and Anoushay Abbasi as Jaeema Deeqan.

More than a drama, Abdullahpur Ka Devdas carries a nostalgic charm, with characters that linger in your mind — caught between madness, longing, and an overwhelming desperation for love.