"The story is great, it is about women’s empowerment."
Usama Khan stated that women’s empowerment needs to be talked about more.
The cast of Nayab got together to speak about the film and life on set. Yumna Zaidi, Fawad Khan and Usama Khan came together to individually speak about their roles.
Yumna and Fawad will be seen playing Nayab and Akber, and Yumna spoke about her experience working with the actor.
She said: “I feel like he is a great theatre actor and we had reading sessions together. He was in character from day one.
“It would seem very authentic, so for me, it was quite easy to catch up and create chemistry.
“I was so comfortable working with him. The bond between Nayab and Akber relied on that.”
Fawad also spoke about his experience and added:
“The shoot was very positive for everyone. From her side, being a star, she was not a star on set. Very much there, down-to-earth.”
Usama was asked what made him accept the role and he said the main reason was Yumna.
“The main reason, I say this openly, was Yumna, and secondly the story. The story is great, it is about women’s empowerment.
“I think such stories should be made. The best part is that the pillars behind a journey have been showcased.
“A woman is working hard and the financially and emotionally supportive factors have also been shown. It’s very realistic.”
Yumna plays a young woman who has a passion for cricket and the actress admitted that she found training for the sport difficult.
“For me, the training was extreme because I am not attuned to physical fitness, and this sport is quite challenging.
“It demands a balance in your body, diet, sleep and mental peace.
“I learned a lot during that two-month training period, and I began respecting female and male cricketers a lot more.
“You begin with a struggle when you’re playing street cricket, and those young men and women don’t have resources.
“Some are from well-off families, others are not. They don’t have the resources to maintain their diet that will allow them to run fast or maintain their energy.
“It was quite challenging for me because I used muscles I’ve never used before.”
“After training, I would have breakfast and my hand would keep shaking holding my fork. I couldn’t hold my phone properly. But you learn through your struggles.”
The cast went on to speak about the emotions that are attached to cricket and how expensive the equipment was.
Usama pointed out: “You spend your whole life doing one thing, and if, in the end, you get nothing, then what will you think?”
Adding to Usama’s sentiments, Yumna called for Pakistani athletes to be represented internationally in a bid to connect people.
“There is a struggle, a lack of resources. But if you are representing your country on an international level, and it’s all you have to do, you should give it your everything.
“Because there are very few platforms where you can represent Pakistan internationally. It’s connected with people’s emotions.
“After seeing this, I would say to all sportsmen, you cannot fall short. Give it your all. No excuses.”
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