Bilal Ashraf will also be seen in an important role in the telefilm written by Umera Ahmed and directed by Adnan Sarwar. “Gen Nigar Johar rose through the ranks of Pakistan Army and continues to have a meritorious service. She overcame personal tragedy and societal pressures to break the glass ceiling for all the women of the country. A tribute to one of the biggest symbols of women empowerment in Pakistan – AIK HAI NIGAR,” states the official YouTube description by the ISPR. Aik Hai Nigar is a tribute is being produced by Mahira’s production, Soul Fry Films and will air on ARY Digital. Watch the teaser here:View this post on Instagram
Superstar Mahira Khan is on a mission to treat her fans with back to back projects. She recently made her TV comeback with Hum Kahan Kay Sachay Thay and instantly won hearts with her powerful performance. Next, she will be essaying Lieutenant General Nigar Johar in Aik Hai Nigar.
Last year Lieutenant General Nigar Johar made history by becoming the first female officer to be promoted to the rank of lieutenant general and Mahira feels honoured to be able to play a woman she admires.
Taking to Instagram, Mahira shared a teaser of the telefilm and penned a heartfelt note.
“Honoured to be able to play a woman I admire so much. Pakistan Army’s first female three-star General. ‘Aik Hai Nigar’ traces the life and career of Lieutenant General Nigar Johar,” she wrote.
“What a life, what a story… to know her, is to know one of the greatest we have amongst us,” she further shared her sentiments.
