Veteran Pakistani actor Touqeer Nasir revealed that he rejected ace Pakistani actress Saba Qamar during an audition for his production.
The actor appeared as a guest on a private TV show hosted by Naeem Hanif. During the discussion, the actor talked about Saba Qamar. He stated: “Saba Qamar is a brilliant actress. She did an amazing job in the drama serial ‘Thakkan’ with me.
Adding to this, Touqeer Nasir said that he wants to share that he once took an audition of Saba and didn’t select her because he didn’t find her committed. She delivered her dialogues in a hurry and seemed rushed. She even admitted that she was in a rush. I was selecting new actors for my ARY digital drama serial and wanted to choose individuals for the long term, as I planned to induct them into my academy.
Touqeer Nasir also served in the government as Director General (DG) of the Pakistan National Council of Arts. The notable dramas of Tauqeer Nasir include Yaad Piya Ki Aye, Thakan, Baal o Par, Kashkol, Sona Chandi, Landa Bazaar, Rahain, Reza Reza, Panah, Aik Haqeeqat Aik Afsansa, Samandar, and Dehleez. Tauqeer Nasir was also awarded with Tamgha e Imtiaz and Sitara e Imtiaz by the government of Pakistan for his services in the field of art and culture.