Aijaz Aslam revisits 1990s PTV memories with rare Eid show footage

Pakistani actor Aijaz Aslam has taken fans back to the golden days of television by sharing a rare clip from his appearances on Pakistan Television (PTV) during the 1990s recalling an era defined by simple entertainment and candid conversations.

Pakistani actor Aijaz Aslam has taken fans back to the golden days of television by sharing a rare clip from his appearances on Pakistan Television (PTV) during the 1990s recalling an era defined by simple entertainment and candid conversations.

The actor posted the nostalgic footage on Instagram offering a glimpse of an Eid special programme featuring several well-known entertainment personalities of the time including the late comedian and actor Khawaja Akmal and Adnan Siddiqui. The show was hosted by Laila Wasti.

The video captures the guests engaging in a relaxed and humorous conversation reflecting the informal atmosphere of television programmes during that period.

One particularly entertaining exchange features Aslam asking Khawaja Akmal about the opportunities available to an actor after gaining weight. The comedian responds with a clever reference to “cinema scope” leaving the other guests amused.

Reflecting on the old recording, Aslam said he believed it was an Eid transmission from the 1990s, although he was not completely certain about the occasion. He explained that the participants had prepared a few light-hearted questions but the programme ultimately featured natural interactions among colleagues.

In his Instagram post, the actor highlighted how television production has transformed over the years. He recalled a time when programmes relied on genuine conversations mutual respect and warmth rather than elaborate sets or content designed to attract online attention.

Aslam observed that television formats, production styles and the entertainment industry have undergone significant changes since then.

However revisiting the footage reminded him of the simplicity and charm of those earlier days which he said he deeply misses.

Concluding his emotional reflection, the actor wrote “Wo din bhi kya din thay,” expressing his affection for an era that continues to hold special memories for him.

The shared footage has also offered fans an opportunity to revisit a memorable period in Pakistani television history and appreciate the familiar personalities who helped shape its entertainment landscape