Actor Ayub Khoso Reveals Difficulty Filming Romantic Scenes with Atiqa Odho

Senior Pakistani actor Ayub Khoso has opened up about a challenging yet memorable experience from his decades-long career: filming romantic scenes with co-star Atiqa Odho for the classic 1990s drama serial “Dasht.”

In a recent television interview, Khoso, known for his strong and serious on-screen persona, shared that playing a strict tribal character in the drama made romantic scenes particularly difficult for him. He explained that in Baloch culture, expressions of love are more reserved and cautious, which conflicted with the director’s vision.

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The drama’s director, Tariq Mairaj, demanded that the romance be portrayed in a poetic manner with expressive facial cues. Khoso admitted that scenes requiring him to compliment his co-star’s beauty or hold hands felt especially awkward to perform.

With a smile, he recalled that he and fellow actors would often request the director to reduce the number of such scenes. Ayub Khoso emphasized that he is a quiet and serious person in real life, and there is a clear distinction between on-screen romance and his personal temperament.

His honest confession has delighted fans, bringing back fond memories of the iconic drama.

FAQs About Ayub Khoso’s Experience

1. Why did Ayub Khoso find romantic scenes difficult?
Coming from a Baloch cultural background where expressions of love are more restrained, he felt awkward performing overtly romantic scenes, which contrasted with his real-life personality.

2. What was the director’s demand for “Dasht”?
Director Tariq Mairaj wanted the romance to be portrayed in a poetic, expressive style, which required more emotional and physical expression than Khoso was accustomed to.

3. Did this affect his performance?
Despite his discomfort, the drama was highly successful and is remembered as a classic. His performance was well-received, showing his professionalism in adapting to the role’s demands.

4. Is this common for actors?
Yes, many actors face challenges when performing scenes that clash with their personal or cultural comfort zones, though they often adapt to fulfill the director’s vision.