Mansha Pasha joins the cast of Surkh Chandni

One of the most awaited TV plays of 2019, Surkh Chandni created a lot of hype when it was announced last year. Written by Asma Nabeel of Khaani fame, the upcoming play follows the life of an acid attack survivor essayed by Sohai Ali Abro while Osman Khalid Butt will be seen as the male lead. According to recent reports, the play that is being directed by Shahid Shafaat features Mansha Pasha in a negative role.“I am playing the role of the one who causes an acid attack,” Mansha shared about her role in a press statement. “It sheds light on the fact that men and women both can equally be the reason behind acid attacks. The reason I took up this particular project was because I haven’t done anything negative before and this wasn’t just a typical negative character. It has a lot of layers.”Surkh Chandni will acknowledge and emphasize on the legislation of acid and burns crime bills. Speaking of the need to address social issues sensitively, Mansha added, “When picking up subjects that deal with social issues, it is very important to ensure that the message does not get muddled. A lot of times directors are confused about how to portray certain characters. In the past, we have seen stories where the rapist has been highlighted and where the murderer is somebody you’re feeling really bad for or he’s coming across as the hero. Anti-hero and hero are two completely different things and this is where I think a lot of writers and directors get confused and negative roles end up being celebrated.”Mansha will also be seen on the big screen this year in Kamal Khan’s Laal Kabootar that is scheduled to release in the coming months.

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