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Farhan Saeed Responds To Criticism Over Playing College Student In ‘Bas Tera Saath Ho’

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Pakistani singer-turned-actor Farhan Saeed has finally addressed the online criticism surrounding his role in the drama Bas Tera Saath Ho, where he portrays a young college-going boy despite being in his 40s.

Farhan, who first rose to fame through music before becoming one of television’s most loved romantic leads, recently returned to the small screen with the emotionally driven drama. In the serial, he plays Anas - an orphaned young man battling difficult circumstances while trying to survive life’s harsh realities. The character’s innocence, emotional struggles, and journey through education form the emotional backbone of the story.

However, while many viewers praised the drama’s emotional depth, others could not ignore the noticeable age gap between the actor and the character he was portraying. Social media quickly filled with discussions questioning how believable it was for Farhan Saeed to appear as a university student at this stage of his career.

Speaking candidly, Farhan admitted that he understands why some viewers found the role difficult to accept initially. According to him, the college storyline was essential for building the emotional journey and personality development of Anas. He explained that while filming, he never really focused on whether the role would appear awkward because he was deeply invested in the character’s emotional arc.

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Farhan shared that he only began noticing the conversation around his age after the episodes aired and audiences started pointing it out online. Even then, he believes the criticism mainly affects the beginning of the drama.

The actor confidently stated that if viewers remain invested in the story, they eventually move past the age factor. He joked that by the fifth episode, the audience tends to forget they are watching a 40-year-old actor playing a college student and for him, that is the real success of performance and storytelling.

At the same time, Farhan acknowledged that viewers are entitled to their opinions. He admitted that expecting audiences to instantly accept an older actor in such a youthful role would be unrealistic. Rather than dismissing the criticism, he called it valid and understandable.

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