While the latter was laser-focused on the story, with each character assigned to a skilled actor, Sang-i-Mah has made good use of Atif Aslams star power and pulled in the crowds, racking up millions of YouTube hits. By episode 12, we see author Mustafa Afridi has spun a web of intrigue around the family of Haji Marjaan (Naumaan Ijaz), whose stepson Hilmand (Atif Aslam) suspects him of murdering his father.

Afridis masterful script is reminiscent of classic suspense novels as each episode reveals new information, shifting the perspective of the viewer along with the understanding of each protagonist. In an atmosphere of secrets and suspicion, even what should be the cooling shade of forgiveness ignites a confrontation, pitting brother against brother. Once again director Saife Hassan is slowly reeling in the scattered threads of this story, but fans of the first season still expect that the creators to pull off a few shocks and twists.     https://www.dawn.com/news/1682092                                                                                                                   

I have been getting acting offers all these years but I was waiting for something special. I wanted to do something crazy. I was initially skeptical as to why they wanted to cast me. But when I read the script I knew that this was something I wanted to do. It was poetic, there was a rhythm to it. I felt a lot of the character was close to me.

Had he read Hamlet and was he aware of how complex the character was?

I actually havent seen Hamlet and when I asked, I was told not to, he says. So I had to tap into my inner Hamlet. It wasnt easy for me; it was tough to set the level of madness in the character. The monologues were long and complex, often they were tongue twisters, and it was difficult to do it for the first time. I looked within and found the poet and the philosopher and just enhanced those qualities.

Im not revengeful though, he laughs.                                                       I was scared, I was nervous and I questioned whether I should do it or not, he says. Everyone I met, from my family, to my industry, to my friendseveryone said I shouldnt do it. I was the only one adamant that this is something I want to do. I didnt want to regret not trying. I was unsure of how it would turn out but then the feedback started rolling in and I realized that people are loving it.

Did he agree with critique on the near-perfect disposition of a character that lived in the wilderness? Whatever he goes through will throw him off track and his appearance will eventually get disheveled. But yes, I think right now he has too much hair spray on hand! he laughs again.                                                                       https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/950492-atif-aslam-on-how-to-be-or-not-to-be