Mehwish Hayat has shared a fan moment on Instagram, capturing the overwhelming public response to her drama Dayan.
In the video clip, enthusiastic fans, particularly women, can be seen praising the show and chanting slogans like 'Dayan super super hit drama!'
The actress reshared the clip to express gratitude for the love and support pouring in from the audience.
Mehwish has been in the spotlight for her powerful role in Dayan, a supernatural thriller that has quickly gained traction among TV viewers. The drama also stars Ahsan Khan and Hira Mani, among other notable cast members.
Dayan marks the television return of Mehwish Hayat after nearly nine years, and fans have been buzzing about her portrayal of Nihaal, later known as Misha.
Directed by Siraj‑ul‑Haq and penned by Fatima Faizan and Amber Azhar, Dayan premiered on February 24, 2025.
As the Dayan, she adopts a commanding persona, complete with western attire and a revamped demeanour to infiltrate and expose the complicity around her.
Fans welcomed Mehwish’s return, though many expressed surprise and scepticism over her portrayal of a university student.
However, she described her role as a bold experiment, aiming to break away from predictable portrayals and take on something cinematic, layered, and challenging.
She said she joined the project after reading a script that felt compelling, and that the dual portrayal of Nihaal and Misha was one of the biggest challenges she has ever taken on.
She revealed that shooting took place in physically intense and emotionally charged locations, including graveyards, where even realistic set recreations left her unsettled.