“I’m finally working with my best friend,” says Wahaj Ali about Maya Ali

Everyone knows actors Wahaj Ali and Maya Ali are friends. However, this is the first time the two have come together for a project and fans are extremely happy. Jo Bichar Gaye features the two as the lead couple and soon after the first episode aired, Wahaj started trending on Twitter. Wahaj in a post on Instagram shared why he signed this drama. “This project is very close to my heart for multiple reasons. The fact that I’m finally working with my best friend, Maya Ali. Never thought I’d be working with her but I finally am, so I hope you all are able to tolerate us both on screen!” he shared. He also added that Nadia Jamil, who he admired a lot was another reason. “Also, Nadia appi who is not just my sister but also my mentor and one of the biggest reasons for me to be part of this industry. She believed in me even when I did not,” he added. Wahaj, who play Roomi, went on to appreciate the entire team. “And how can I forget the prodigy of direction, Haissam Hussain sir, who brought this project to life. There was no way one could turn down the opportunity to work with him & of course Talha Chahour , the brilliant actor who was able to translate excellent learnings on screen & Fazal Hussain who is very unique and brings completely new experience to the table.” Jo Bichar Gaye talks about revolt, riot and rebellion, and is based on real events from 1971 Indo-Pak War, including the Fall of Dhaka. Episode 1 “The Oath” begins with a series of old photos introducing all the armed force officers who are a part of our history with an oath in the background and then it highlights major events — cyclone, flood, elections and much more — that occurred before 1971 that led to an unrest. Read More: Ep1: ‘Jo Bichar Gaye’ dives deep into the separation of East Pakistan The story is taken from author Col Z. I. Farrukh’s novel. The drama is written by Ali Moeen and directed by Haissam Hussain.