Actress Hajra Yamin is earning praise for her role as Sumbul in the drama Noor Jahan. During a guest appearance on Gloss Etc with Maliha Rehman, she was asked if she would prefer to play another character in the drama.
“I’d still choose Sumbul,” Hajra said, “but if I were older, I’d definitely play Noor Jahan. What a character, and what an amazing job. Despite the negativity, she’s such a powerful woman. I love it.”
The host also inquired whether Saba Hamid, who portrays Noor Jahan, is as strict off-screen as she appears on-screen. Hajra responded, “To be honest, sometimes people who seem strict are more anxious than we realize. Maybe it’s social anxiety. I have a bit of it myself, which can come across as arrogance. Saba Aapa, with her immense talent, was a bit intimidating at first, especially since much of my work was with her or Kubra Khan. But she was clear and professional. There was one moment where I felt nervous, but Musadik, our director, reassured me, and it worked out.”
