National crush Shuja Asad bid farewell to Hum TV blockbuster ‘Tan Man Neelo Neel’ in a heartfelt post reflecting on the overwhelming response the drama received, expressing gratitude to the audience for engaging with its thought-provoking themes. He admitted his initial hesitation in taking on the role due to the sensitive subject matter but ultimately embraced the story.
Acknowledging the efforts of the team behind the project-including HUM TV, Sultana Siddiqui, director Saife Hasan, and writer Mustafa Afridi, he praised ‘their courage in telling such a powerful story’. He also extended special appreciation to his co-star, Sehar Khan, for her ‘unwavering support’.
Beyond the production, Shuja used the moment to reflect on the drama’s deeper message, voicing his hope for a more just and compassionate society. He ended his note by showing gratitude to Sonu Danger, thanking him before signing off with: “From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Sonu Danger.”
Tan Man Neelo Neel was a part of the issue based short series trilogy helmed by the channels founder Sultana Siddiqui. Social media has been flooded with praise for the bravery of the show’s creators in starting conversation about these harsh societal realities.