Ameer Gilani’s tearjerker performance leaves his own parents emotional
Pakistani actor Ameer Gilani has revealed that the emotional impact of his viral Zanjeerain death scene was felt not only by viewers across the country but also by his own family.
The actor recently took to Instagram Stories to share a heartfelt glimpse of his parents' reaction after watching the heartbreaking episode in which his character, Mudassir, met a tragic end. The scene left fans devastated but Ameer was surprised to discover that it had also brought both his mother and father to tears.
Sharing a candid video from home, Ameer showed his parents visibly emotional after watching the episode. His father could be seen wiping away tears with a tissue, while his mother also appeared deeply moved by the scene.
Reacting to the moment, Ameer wrote, “Woke up to this... mama is an easy crier but baba?? Hahaha Achievement unlocked.”
The actor's caption reflected his surprise at seeing his father become emotional, describing the reaction as a special and memorable moment in his acting journey.
The emotional conversation surrounding Zanjeerain continued when co-star Sajal Aly shared a fan-made video edit featuring the beloved on-screen couple, Biya and Mudassir.
Posting the clip on her Instagram Story, Sajal tagged Ameer alongside crying emojis, echoing the heartbreak many fans have been expressing since the episode aired.
Ameer later reshared the story and responded with a touching message that quickly caught fans' attention: “In another life Biya... I promise.”
The emotional tribute resonated with viewers who are still struggling to come to terms with the tragic end of the pair's love story.
As messages from fans continued pouring in, Ameer shared another Instagram Story expressing gratitude for the overwhelming appreciation he received. He wrote, “Tahajjud truly works guys... I cannot thank you all enough for all the love. It is unbelievable Alhamdulillah.”
He added, “This is what an actor dreams of, to be loved and appreciated for what we do on screen... I don't know what more to say. A BIG BIG HUG to you all.”
Alongside the message, Ameer posted a screenshot showing his name trending in Pakistan, while social media users continued discussing Mudassir's heartbreaking fate and praising his powerful performance.
The response has turned the actor's emotional farewell in Zanjeerain into one of the drama's most talked-about moments, with fans continuing to share their grief over the loss of a character they had grown to love.