“Iqtidar” became a mega hit with the audience, running for such a long time that it turned into a daily habit for many viewers. Fans praised the on-screen chemistry between Ali Raza and Anmol Baloch, who played Shahnawaz Shah and Mehru, and credited them for keeping the audience engaged throughout. However, some viewers also complained that the show dragged on longer than necessary.
Ali Raza was a guest on Maliha Rehman’s show and spoke about the show’s dragging. He said that “yes, he also felt like the audience was complaining about the show, but with the last episode’s promo, they were happy again. The actor added that many people thought the director Fahim Burney decided to drag the drama, which is not true. Many other factors were involved in dragging Iqtidar this much.”
