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Express Tribune
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Tazeen calls Faisal a 'riot' to work with
What's it like picking up where you left off with a co-worker from 28 years ago? If your name is Tazeen Hussain and that co-worker is fellow actor Faisal Rehman, then the answer is very simple: it is as if no time has passed by at all. "It felt not like 28 years, but 28 minutes. Or 28 seconds!" recalled Tazeen about her onscreen husband from Qarze Jaan (2024) in a resurfaced clip from The Rafay Mahmood podcast. Eagle-eyed fans of classics from Pakistani television will recall the pair from Shahpar (1997). But although 1997 may be locked away in the previous century, Tazeen is adamant that the Faisal of today is no different from the Faisal she remembers from almost three decades ago. "Faisal hasn't changed much, and he told me I haven't changed much!" continued Tazeen. "He is a riot to work with. That's how it was before, and that's how it is now." According to Tazeen, the effervescent energy Faisal brings to the set is rooted in his love for thinking on his feet. "A lot of our scenes have a lot of improvisations. He's amazing with that," she explained. Tazeen is adamant that her long-time co-star is also adept at tweaking a scene before anyone can quash his ideas. "He's very clever!" admitted Tazeen. "He knows if he tells [me what he is up to], I won't agree! So he just does it on camera!" However much she may be taken by surprise during a shoot, Tazeen's chemistry with Faisal is such that she is able to draw on instinct during her scenes with him. "My reaction to him would be totally natural," admitted the actor. Having cultivated this shared history and fun-loving chemistry with her seasoned co-star, Tazeen credited Faisal for allowing her to feel comfortable behind the camera, even when she experienced inner turmoil at the demands of a scene. "You know my wedding night sequence [in Qarze Jaan]? I was so stressed over it, and I told [director] Saqib [Khan] that I couldn't do it, it was too awkward. But he got me to calm down and shot it beautifully. And it became what it did because Faisal was with me. It is so important to have a relaxed relationship with the actor you are working with." In Tazeen's experience, the fact that Faisal exudes this air of comfort, coupled with his refusal to belittle anyone he works with, combine together to make working with him a joy. "He respects all his co-stars, whether they are new or experienced. That, and he owns what he is doing and he is totally shameless and unapologetic about it. That's what makes him what he is!"
Express Tribune
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Faisal Rehman is a riot to work with: Tazeen Hussain
What's it like picking up where you left off with a co-worker from 28 years ago? If your name is Tazeen Hussain and that co-worker is fellow actor Faisal Rehman, then the answer is very simple: it is as if no time has passed by at all. 'It felt not like 28 years, but 28 minutes. Or 28 seconds!' recalled Tazeen about her onscreen husband from Qarze Jaan (2024) in a resurfaced clip from The Rafay Mahmood podcast. Eagle-eyed fans of classics from Pakistani television will recall the pair from Shahpar (1997). But although 1997 may be locked away in the previous century, Tazeen is adamant that the Faisal of today is no different from the Faisal she remembers from almost three decades ago. 'Faisal hasn't changed much, and he told me I haven't changed much!' continued Tazeen. 'He is a riot to work with. That's how it was before, and that's how it is now.' According to Tazeen, the effervescent energy Faisal brings to the set is rooted in his love for thinking on his feet. 'A lot of our scenes have a lot of improvisations. He's amazing with that,' she explained. Tazeen is adamant that her long-time co-star is also adept at tweaking a scene before anyone can quash his ideas. 'He's very clever!' admitted Tazeen. 'He knows if he tells [me what he is up to], I won't agree! So he just does it on camera!' However much she may be taken by surprise during a shoot, Tazeen's chemistry with Faisal is such that she is able to draw on instinct during her scenes with him. 'My reaction to him would be totally natural,' admitted the actor. Having cultivated this shared history and fun-loving chemistry with her seasoned co-star, Tazeen credited Faisal for allowing her to feel comfortable behind the camera, even when she experienced inner turmoil at the demands of a scene. 'You know my wedding night sequence [in Qarze Jaan]? I was so stressed over it, and I told [director] Saqib [Khan] that I couldn't do it, it was too awkward. But he got me to calm down and shot it beautifully. And it became what it did because Faisal was with me. It is so important to have a relaxed relationship with the actor you are working with.' In Tazeen's experience, the fact that Faisal exudes this air of comfort, coupled with his refusal to belittle anyone he works with, combine together to make working with him a joy. 'He respects all his co-stars, whether they are new or experienced. That, and he owns what he is doing and he is totally shameless and unapologetic about it. That's what makes him what he is!' Have something to add to the story? Share it in the comments below.
Express Tribune
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Wedding bells ring for actor Tazeen Hussain
Reel turned real as Qarze Jaan actor Tazeen Hussain tied the knot for a second time. On Saturday, she posted a photo from the wedding where she stood in the loving embrace of her husband. "Married my friend, Aamir Syedain," her caption read. Among the peers and fans who congratulated the newlyweds on their union was Tazeen's onscreen daughter Yumna Zaidi. "This is the best news I've seen. Masha Allah, congratulations. Really, really happy for you," Yumna wrote. Co-stars Nameer Khan and Usama Khan were also quick to offer their heartfelt wishes. "Masha Allah! The best news I have heard in recent time. Congratulations to our Bisma," Nameer wrote, referring to Tazeen's character in Qarze Jaan. Meanwhile, Usama said, "Masha Allah. Congratulations, Tazeen. So happy for you." Other actors who extended their congratulations included Mawra Hocane, Adnan Siddiqui, Syra Yousuf, and Hina Bayat, all of whom expressed their elation in the form of prayers for the couple's happy life ahead. Tazeen was previously married to Zahid Hussain, who passed away in 2020. In June that year, she shared a photo of him smiling bright and flanked by two kids. "Till we meet again," she wrote, sending a wave of emotion through her followers. The Zulm actor often takes her followers through bittersweet trips with her sentimental posts. In a tribute to her late father, the legendary Talat Hussain, she posted an old photo of the two from her valima. "This is one of my favourite pictures with you because it's us meeting again on my valima, after you had said goodbye to me on my wedding. I remember you had joked with me about being so dolled up and looking so ladylike and proper, so unlike me," Tazeen recalled. "A month back you said goodbye to me a second time!" she continued. "I miss you, and love you, and I know we will meet again and you will be waiting for me, smiling and welcoming me in my new destination!" Talat passed away on May 26, 2024. Tazeen announced his death and the details of his funeral prayer in consecutive posts, with fans sympathising with the family in the comments section. Reflecting on the mark her father left behind, the daughter said, "Till then, I have all of what you have left in me: your values, your unconditional love, your wisdom, the never-ending lectures on art, culture and life, your love for books, your fighter spirit, your fearlessness, your ability to pursue your dreams, your print." She fondly concluded, "Proud of being your blood, Abu Jee!"
