Exclusive: How Azaan Sami Khan feels about debuting with Sajal Aly and Yumna Zaidi

Musician Azaan Sami Khan is about make an acting debut on television in Ishq e Laa that will air on HUM TV. He will be seen with powerhouse performers like Sajal Aly and Yumna Zaidi, which in itself, is a rare but overwhelming combo of talent. There is a lot of conversation about him recently since he has impressed viewers in the teasers and OST, especially due to his electric chemistry with Sajal on screen.

In an exclusive conversation with Something Haute, Azaan shared how feels about getting this once-in-a-lifetime kind of opportunity in his debut role.

“It was nothing short of a massive honour to work with two incredible artists [Sajal and Yumna]. The love that people hold for them aside, they are just skillful and incredible artists, and every moment with them on set was a learning experience for me that I will, for sure, cherish for the rest of my career,” he said.

Sajal as Shanaya and Azaan as Azlan

Azaan already considers the drama a success because he has worked with some of the best people in the industry.

“For me particularly, Ishq e Laa is already a tremendous success because of what all that I have learnt through it, whether it’s Sajal, Yumna or Amin sir.  I have had a very long association with Momina [Duraid] bhabi. She has been a mentor and guide for me like a godmother,” he shared.

Yumna Zaidi as Azka in Ishq e Laa

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“It’s just a tremendous learning curve for me as an actor. I was just very concerned about doing this transition from music and coming in front of the camera. I wanted to do something where I could flex the acting muscle more and be able to do something with a serious subject matter so that people could see that side [of me]. It’s not like that I don’t love commercial cinema or commercial story-telling, I do. However, I wanted the first thing I do to be something that allows me to explore myself a little and Ishq e Laa is the perfect opportunity to do that,” he added.

Indeed, he hit the jackpot and he is well aware.

“I am very grateful to get this opportunity, it feels tremendous working with these guys and I’m very fortunate,” he concluded.