Sajal Aly and Yumna Zaidi New Drama Sparks Global Interest Zanjeerein

On: January 17, 2026 12:13 PM

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ISLAMABAD – The Pakistani television industry has set a high bar for 2026 with the release of the trailer for “Zanjeerein,” a star-studded project featuring Sajal Aly, Yumna Zaidi, Ahsan Khan, and Danyal Zafar. The drama, written by Farhat Ishtiaq and directed by Shahzad Kashmiri, has already started trending on social media across Pakistan, India, and the Middle East.

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Focusing on themes of love, social restraint, and emotional credibility, “Zanjeerein” is being hailed as a return to writer-led storytelling. “We wanted to tell a story that resonates with the soul. The chemistry between this cast is something the audience has never seen before,” Director Shahzad Kashmiri told a digital magazine.

The drama is expected to break viewership records on YouTube, where Pakistani content continues to dominate the South Asian diaspora. Critics are calling it the most anticipated production of the decade, signaling a shift in TV’s mantra toward “strategy and scale.”

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Shabab Batoor

Shabab Batoor is a journalist from the Tribal District of South Waziristan, actively reporting on issues related to the tribal regions, ground realities, and public concerns. His work focuses on field reporting from conflict-affected areas, while also highlighting the culture, history, civilization, traditions, and way of life of tribal society. His reporting reflects in-depth observation, research, and a strong connection with the local context. Currently, Shabab Batoor works with various Pakistani media outlets, covering politics, corruption, terrorism, social issues, and producing documentary work centered on tribal regions. His journalism is dedicated to preserving tribal identity, historical heritage, and social values, and presenting them to a wider audience.