Pakistani actor Danish Taimoor appears to have responded to the wave of trolling surrounding his latest emotional scene in drama serial Nashtar, delivering a rather witty message that suggests he is well aware of the online buzz.
Taking to Instagram, the actor shared a series of pictures and captioned the post: “NASHTAR keeping everyone busy these days.”
The seemingly indirect response comes after an intense scene from Nashtar went viral on social media, with viewers turning their attention to Danish’s dramatic expressions, dialogue delivery and emotional portrayal.
The actor’s depiction of an emotional breakdown quickly became a talking point online, as netizens dissected his facial expressions, vocal delivery and overall acting style in the highly charged sequence.
Joining the social media conversation, prominent Pakistani actress Mishi Khan also appeared to poke fun at the viral scene. Reacting to the clip, she commented: “What is he saying? Some kinda alien language.”
Her remark seemingly referred to Danish’s heavily altered voice and exaggerated delivery during the dramatic sequence.
In the scene, Danish portrays Shah Dawood, who reacts intensely to the sudden death of his father. Overwhelmed by grief, his character breaks down hysterically before confronting a doctor at the hospital, resulting in an emotionally charged and dramatic exchange.
However, the scene soon became the subject of memes and humorous reactions rather than sympathy, with several social media users questioning what they considered an overly theatrical, rigid and excessively loud performance.