Fans slam Imran Ashraf’s on-screen pairing with Zoha Tauqeer

Imran Ashraf and Zoha Tauqeer remain two respected names in Pakistani dramas.

Imran Ashraf and Zoha Tauqeer remain two respected names in Pakistani dramas. Imran has delivered standout performances across several beloved television serials. His notable credits include Ranjha Ranjha Kardi, Chaudhry and Sons, and Mushk. Zoha debuted strongly in Aapa Shamim before gaining wider recognition recently.

Her recent roles in Chaalbaz and Zabt earned significant audience appreciation nationwide. The two actors will now share screen space for the first time. Their upcoming GEO TV drama has generated considerable buzz online. Imran himself wrote the script and plays the male lead.

Filming for the project is currently underway across various locations. Production company 7th Sky Entertainment is backing this ambitious new venture. Director Ahmed Bhatti is helming the series behind the scenes. The tentative title chosen for the drama is Jang E Ishq.

Social media users quickly reacted negatively toward the announced casting choices. Many felt the age gap between leads looked visually uncomfortable onscreen. One user compared Zoha’s appearance to that of a young child. She reportedly looked far too youthful beside her older co-star.

Another commenter directly criticized GEO TV’s casting decision this time. They questioned why an older male lead was paired again. The comment referenced similar patterns previously seen on rival channel Hum TV. A third viewer sarcastically asked if Imran played her father.

Beyond casting concerns, viewers also criticized the drama’s chosen title. Many felt Pakistani dramas overuse the word “Ishq” repeatedly. This repetition, they argued, makes titles feel unoriginal and predictable. Overall sentiment suggested audiences wanted more age-appropriate casting decisions.

Several fans suggested Zoha would suit someone closer to her age. They argued the current pairing feels mismatched and hard to believe. Despite backlash, production continues moving forward according to earlier reports. It remains unclear whether casting changes are being considered currently.