Urfi Javed on Sheheryar Munawar: 'Abu Bakar! The man you are' as Dar-e-Nijaat wins India
Indian star Urfi Javed praised Sheheryar Munawar's Abu Bakar in Dar-e-Nijaat and recalled how kind he was to her in Dubai before she was famous.
Indian reality star and influencer Urfi Javed has joined the long list of Indian viewers hooked on ARY Digital’s Dar-e-Nijaat. On Instagram she shared a fan edit of Sheheryar Munawar from the latest episode with the line “Abu Bakar! The man you are”, and then told a story about meeting him years ago that has Pakistani fans beaming, ARY News and 24 News reported.
What did Urfi Javed say?
According to ARY News, Urfi recalled that she and Sheheryar were both in Dubai for the Filmfare Middle East awards and staying at the same hotel. She was not well known then. She went up to him for a photo, and instead of a quick picture he talked to her for around 10 to 15 minutes. She described him as “extremely sweet and courteous”.
Her caption ended with a line that summed up why she was sharing it: “Your little act of kindness leaves a lasting impression on people.” 24 News also quoted her asking, “Who isn’t watching dar e nijaat??”
Why Abu Bakar has Indian viewers talking
Sheheryar plays Abu Bakar in Dar-e-Nijaat, written by Umera Ahmed, directed by Saqib Khan and produced by Three’s Entertainment, with Dur-e-Fishan Saleem, Sania Saeed, Saba Hameed, Sahar Hashmi and Romaisa Khan. ARY News says the character has pulled in viewers in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal, and especially India.
Reviewit.pk’s take is simple: Abu Bakar is a calm, gentle man in a genre full of shouting heroes, and that softness is the draw. Urfi’s post is one of the most visible Indian reactions yet, and it came from someone not usually known for praising television dramas.
How Pakistani fans reacted
The comments Reviewit collected were mostly warm and a little protective. One fan wrote “Leave our Sherry alone”, using the actor’s nickname. Another said “Our Abu Bakr is same across the border as well”, and a third joked that “Sheheryar will bring the two nations together”.
There has been no public reply from Sheheryar Munawar so far.
The bigger picture
This is not the first time an Indian celebrity has openly praised a Pakistani drama; Shehnaaz Gill did the same for Meri Zindagi Hai Tu, ARY News noted. Pakistani dramas reach Indian audiences mainly through YouTube, which is where Dar-e-Nijaat’s episodes are uploaded by ARY Digital, with English subtitles. Episode 24 went up on October 22, embedded above.
Sources
- ARY News: Urfi Javed recalls 10-minute conversation with Sheheryar Munawar in Dubai
- 24 News: 'Abu Bakar the man you are', Urfi Javed praises Dar-e-Nijaat star Sheheryar Munawar
- Reviewit.pk: Urfi Javed recalls a heartfelt meetup with Sheheryar Munawar
- Minute Mirror: Urfi Javed recalls heartfelt meeting with Sheheryar Munawar in Dubai
This story was researched and drafted with AI assistance, then checked and edited by our editor before publishing.
