Celebrated&nbsp;Pakistani actor Humayun Saeed recently made waves with his impactful and much-awaited role in Netflix’s hit show The Crown, as Princess Diana’s lover, Dr Hasnat Khan. A meaningful role that marked the Pakistani actor’s foray into an international production of this magnitude, Humayun Saeed is busy making Pakistanis proud. Now, Humayun Saeed's&nbsp;widely-loved Pakistani romantic TV drama Mere Pass Tum Ho&nbsp;is releasing in India. The seasoned actor spoke to WION about his hit show releasing in India, why he thinks Pakistani content connects with Indian audiences, and his 'wishful' plans of travelling to the neighbouring country with family on vacation.&nbsp;

Here are the excerpts from our chat here:&nbsp;

WION: Your Pakistani show Mere Pass Tum Ho has been quite a success and now that it is releasing in India, how does it feel?

Humayun Saeed: Mere Paas Tum Ho is a show which was extensively loved in Pakistan and enjoys a huge fanbase. It brings me immense pleasure as Zee Zindagi DTH is all set and prepping for the huge launch of the show on a greater scale to reach even wider audiences. I hope as it did in Pakistan, the show receives a lot of love in India as well.

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WION: Your character in the show, Danish, goes through a lot of emotions throughout the show owing to his wife’s cheating antics. How connected do you feel with Danish and do you think love is enough to sustain a romantic relationship?

Humayun Saeed: Danish and I have completely different personalities as he is comparatively more simple and more naive than me, but emotionally, I believe he and I are quite alike. As my wife and I have been together for about 25 years, like my character Danish in the show, I don’t want my marriage to end up like that because I love my wife. I sympathise with my character for the way his story ended.

WION: You are the producer of the show as well, so hypothetically, if the show had to be made in India, which Indian actors would fit the lead cast?

Humayun Saeed: I would love to perform the role of Danish if the show was remade in India. Among the Indian actors, (After a lot of thinking…) I believe Danish would’ve been best played by Manoj Bajpayee, and the stunning Arjun Rampal for Shehwaar’s character.

WION: Why do you think Indian audiences connect with Pakistani content?

Humayun Saeed: I think the simplicity of the characters is the connecting point for Indian audiences to Pakistani content.&nbsp;

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WION: Do you think OTT has helped blur the lines between the two countries with content from both India and Pakistan being exchanged and viewed?

Humayun Saeed: The OTT culture in Pakistan hasn’t developed as rigorously as it has&nbsp;in India and TV continues to remain the most popular&nbsp;medium for entertainment in Pakistan. However, I view a lot of Indian OTT shows on platforms like Netflix and Amazon and continue to support and love their work.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, YouTube remains a platform that helps in blurring the lines as fans from India have consistently watched our dramas on the video-sharing platform. Zindagi too helps provide fans with cross-border content.&nbsp;

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WION: At a recent event in Dubai, you mentioned that you’d want to come to India. Are there any filmmakers that you’d like to collaborate with?

Humayun Saeed: Visiting India has always remained on top of my wishlist apart from going there for work. I miss having vacations with my family and meeting all my fellow actors like Sharad Kapoor, Amir Khan, Gulzar, etc. I truly wish the barriers would open and we could visit each other’s events and celebrate together as artists.

WION: Any Indian actors and filmmakers' work that you watched recently and liked?

Humayun Saeed: There are multiple names that I would like to mention but my favourites remain shows/movies like Jubilee, Mirzapur, Sacred Games, Delhi Crime, Gangubai, etc. These shows and films have amazing actors who have performed phenomenally well.

Mere Paas Tum Ho will air in India on Zindagi channel's DTH services on August 2. The drama features Humayun Saeed, Ayeza Khan and Adnan Siddiqui in leading roles.&nbsp;

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Celebrated Pakistani actor Humayun Saeed recently made waves with his impactful and much-awaited role in Netflix’s hit show The Crown, as Princess Diana’s lover, Dr Hasnat Khan.

Celebrated Pakistani actor Humayun Saeed recently made waves with his impactful and much-awaited role in Netflix’s hit show The Crown, as Princess Diana’s lover, Dr Hasnat Khan. A meaningful role that marked the Pakistani actor’s foray into an international production of this magnitude, Humayun Saeed is busy making Pakistanis proud. Now, Humayun Saeed's widely-loved Pakistani romantic TV drama Mere Pass Tum Ho is releasing in India. The seasoned actor spoke to WION about his hit show releasing in India, why he thinks Pakistani content connects with Indian audiences, and his 'wishful' plans of travelling to the neighbouring country with family on vacation. Here are the excerpts from our chat here: WION: Your Pakistani show Mere Pass Tum Ho has been quite a success and now that it is releasing in India, how does it feel? Humayun Saeed: Mere Paas Tum Ho is a show which was extensively loved in Pakistan and enjoys a huge fanbase. It brings me immense pleasure as Zee Zindagi DTH is all set and prepping for the huge launch of the show on a greater scale to reach even wider audiences. I hope as it did in Pakistan, the show receives a lot of love in India as well. WION: Your character in the show, Danish, goes through a lot of emotions throughout the show owing to his wife’s cheating antics. How connected do you feel with Danish and do you think love is enough to sustain a romantic relationship? Humayun Saeed: Danish and I have completely different personalities as he is comparatively more simple and more naive than me, but emotionally, I believe he and I are quite alike. As my wife and I have been together for about 25 years, like my character Danish in the show, I don’t want my marriage to end up like that because I love my wife. I sympathise with my character for the way his story ended. WION: You are the producer of the show as well, so hypothetically, if the show had to be made in India, which Indian actors would fit the lead cast? Humayun Saeed: I would love to perform the role of Danish if the show was remade in India. Among the Indian actors, (After a lot of thinking…) I believe Danish would’ve been best played by Manoj Bajpayee, and the stunning Arjun Rampal for Shehwaar’s character. WION: Why do you think Indian audiences connect with Pakistani content? Humayun Saeed: I think the simplicity of the characters is the connecting point for Indian audiences to Pakistani content. WION: Do you think OTT has helped blur the lines between the two countries with content from both India and Pakistan being exchanged and viewed? Humayun Saeed: The OTT culture in Pakistan hasn’t developed as rigorously as it has in India and TV continues to remain the most popular medium for entertainment in Pakistan. However, I view a lot of Indian OTT shows on platforms like Netflix and Amazon and continue to support and love their work. Meanwhile, YouTube remains a platform that helps in blurring the lines as fans from India have consistently watched our dramas on the video-sharing platform. Zindagi too helps provide fans with cross-border content. Also read: Beware! Scammers are now using Barbie craze to scam you of your money WION: At a recent event in Dubai, you mentioned that you’d want to come to India. Are there any filmmakers that you’d like to collaborate with? Humayun Saeed: Visiting India has always remained on top of my wishlist apart from going there for work. I miss having vacations with my family and meeting all my fellow actors like Sharad Kapoor, Amir Khan, Gulzar, etc. I truly wish the barriers would open and we could visit each other’s events and celebrate together as artists. WION: Any Indian actors and filmmakers' work that you watched recently and liked? Humayun Saeed: There are multiple names that I would like to mention but my favourites remain shows/movies like Jubilee, Mirzapur, Sacred Games, Delhi Crime, Gangubai, etc. These shows and films have amazing actors who have performed phenomenally well. Mere Paas Tum Ho will air in India on Zindagi channel's DTH services on August 2. The drama features Humayun Saeed, Ayeza Khan and Adnan Siddiqui in leading roles. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Interview | Pak actor Humayun Saeed would like Manoj Bajpayee to play his role in hit show if remade in India

For all you fans of ‘The Crown’, we have some exciting news for you. Pakistani actor Humayun Saeed has just been confirmed in the role of Dr Hasnat Khan, who will feature in the Netflix show in season 5.&nbsp;

Variety confirmed in a report that the popular Pakistani actor will portray the important role opposite the actress who will take the mantle for Lady Diana.&nbsp;

Another prominent Pakistani face, Mahira Khan congratulated Humayun Saeed. Check her tweet here:

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For those unversed, Dr Hasnat Khan is a British-Pakistani heart surgeon who practised at London’s Royal Brompton Hospital. According to his 2004 statement to the Metropolitan Police, which was submitted in 2008 while investigation into Princess Diana’s death continued, stated that he was in a relationship with her from 1995-1997 and that she broke up with him after she met Dodi Fayed at a holiday with Mohammed Al Fayed and his family.

In the statement, Dr Khan said that he had considered a life with Princess Diana, but the situation with the press was too much for him. He had thought of a solution, which was to move to Pakistan – something Diana contemplated and even discussed with Jemima Goldsmith – who was at the time married to Pakistani cricketer Imran Khan. Imran is currently the Prime Minister of Pakistan.

Meanwhile, Dodi Fayed and Princess Diana died together in a road accident in Paris in 1997.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/the-crown-season-5-to-feature-dianas-controversial-interview-with-martin-bashir-424208">'The Crown' season 5 to feature Diana's controversial interview with Martin Bashir</a>

As for The Crown season 5, we will see Elizabeth Debicki play Princess Diana. Dodi Fayed will be played by The Kite Runner star Khalid Abdalla.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-the-crown-dominic-wests-son-senan-to-play-prince-william-in-royal-drama-430123">The Crown: Dominic West's son Senan to play Prince William in royal drama</a>

For all you fans of ‘The Crown’, we have some exciting news for you. Pakistani actor Humayun Saeed has just been confirmed in the role of Dr Hasnat Khan, who will feature in the Netflix show in season 5.

For all you fans of ‘The Crown’, we have some exciting news for you. Pakistani actor Humayun Saeed has just been confirmed in the role of Dr Hasnat Khan, who will feature in the Netflix show in season 5. Variety confirmed in a report that the popular Pakistani actor will portray the important role opposite the actress who will take the mantle for Lady Diana. Another prominent Pakistani face, Mahira Khan congratulated Humayun Saeed. Check her tweet here: Finaaaallly it’s out!!!! So proud! So excited!!! MashAllah mashAllah 🥳✨💫 🧿🤲🏼♥️ What a show! What a star :) @iamhumayunsaeed @TheCrownNetflix — Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) January 9, 2022 × For those unversed, Dr Hasnat Khan is a British-Pakistani heart surgeon who practised at London’s Royal Brompton Hospital. According to his 2004 statement to the Metropolitan Police, which was submitted in 2008 while investigation into Princess Diana’s death continued, stated that he was in a relationship with her from 1995-1997 and that she broke up with him after she met Dodi Fayed at a holiday with Mohammed Al Fayed and his family. In the statement, Dr Khan said that he had considered a life with Princess Diana, but the situation with the press was too much for him. He had thought of a solution, which was to move to Pakistan – something Diana contemplated and even discussed with Jemima Goldsmith – who was at the time married to Pakistani cricketer Imran Khan. Imran is currently the Prime Minister of Pakistan. Meanwhile, Dodi Fayed and Princess Diana died together in a road accident in Paris in 1997. 'The Crown' season 5 to feature Diana's controversial interview with Martin Bashir As for The Crown season 5, we will see Elizabeth Debicki play Princess Diana. Dodi Fayed will be played by The Kite Runner star Khalid Abdalla. The Crown: Dominic West's son Senan to play Prince William in royal drama

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Interview | Pak actor Humayun Saeed would like Manoj Bajpayee to play his role in hit show if remade in India

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