Usama Khan is currently the most viewed star on Pakistani television, participating in three popular 8 p.m. dramas. He’s progressed from soap operas to extended serials and now prime-time dramas. He made his feature debut this year with Nayab and is currently playing opposite Yumna Zaidi, Ushna Shah, and Maya Ali.
Usama Khan was a guest on Fuchsia and discussed how he worked hard to get to this point. He revealed that following the success of Aik Sitam Aur, he took an 8-month break from writing scripts since he knew he wanted to act in the 8 p.m. slot. He was filming a telefilm with Ushna Shah when he was approached for Ghair, and he landed his first 8 p.m. main role as Salis.
Here is what he shared:
Usama Khan also discussed a major blockbuster drama that he departed. He claimed that he was given Noor Jahan, which he knew after reading the script would be a tremendous hit, but he knew it would not benefit his career, therefore he declined the drama offer.
This is what he said: