The internet is divided over actress Sajal Aly playing Fatima Jinnah in the upcoming period drama. People are happy with the casting of Sundus Farhan as Madr-e-Millat.
Actress Sajal Aly is set to star in an upcoming period drama about Pakistan’s Madr-e-Millat. The 28-year-old actress will play the role of Fatima Jinnah. The show is about the events leading to Pakistan’s independence and Partition from India, from Fatima Jinnah’s perspective.
However, fans are not too thrilled with Sajal Aly’s casting as Fatima Jinnah. People on social media are furiously debating the reason behind the actress’s casting for such an iconic role. For starters, people don’t think she shares any resemblance to Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s sister. Other question her height as netizen argue she is “too short” to play Pakistan’s Madr-e-Millat.
Netizen are also suggesting alternatives to Sajal that can better portray Fatima Jinnah. Some think actress Sanam Saeed is a better fit, while others make a case for Saba Qamar and Syra Yousuf. Even Ramsha Khan’s name is also thrown into the discussion. There are also people who came out to defend Sajal’s case, justifying her casting due to her acting skills.
Regardless of the online debate, Sajal Aly is confirmed for the role and we’ll have to wait and see if she can pull it off or not. Since the series is divided into three time periods, another actress will take on the role of Fatima Jinnah as well. That actress is Sundus Farhan. And people are happy with her portrayal.
What do you think about Sajal Aly’s casting? Share your thoughts down below.
I think Ayeza khan is better for Fatima Jinnah role.
Exactlyyy!!!
Wrong choice i dont think so she suits as Fatima jinnah
at least gives role model to some respected character and not to characterless woman
I think she is capable for this role. As her acting matters not anything else. After all, this is a drama. People are giving their views against her because of their sentimants for Fatima Janah.
Sajal Ali is not fit for the role of Fatima Jinnah because of her low height and personality.
Who is being compared with whom both the cast and the cast is an ignorant insult Fatima Jinnah’s place of drowning
I think Sanam Baloch could do it in much better way.
No no no no.She doesn’t have the right features and she’s just too tiny in stature to pull it off,however good an actress she is.Don’t do it please,the physical disparity between the two will be impossible to overlook.
oblivious to the character!!
I think sajil Aly does not resemble with the legendary Fatima Jinnah. It is not a good choice to pick sajal Aly to act as Fatima Jinnah.
I think Sajal Aly is better than any other actresses.
sundas farhan is just like madre millat nut sajal acting is good i like all serials of sajjal