You know fans tap into fanaticism when the dividing line between a character and actor gets blurred. Sabeena Farooq, the actor who played Haya on the super popular show Dear Bin, She took to Instagram to address the hate she received, including threats. He asked YouTubers to stop posting fake content, otherwise he threatened to publicly name and embarrass them.
On Saturday, she shared a note on her Instagram story saying everything was fine and snobby while it was limited to jokes but now it’s just too much. “I’ve been completely generous and kind with my character. Dear Bin, Joining you all in the frying[ing] and memes but everything has a limit. Now that you’re posting FAKE, CRAZY CONTENT on YouTube and threatening me, it’s REALLY DISTURBING for me and my family. THAT’S JUST A CHARACTER,” he claimed.
Addressing the “fools” who don’t understand the difference between a character and an actor, he said, “I beg you to stop taking out your frustration on me, and I curse those who make money by making fake YouTube videos. If I’m that bad, unfollow me and skip Haya’s scenes, but if you make another threat, I’ll post them publicly with your name and YouTube channels.”
Farooq’s character, Haya, is Murtasim’s cousin, who is hopelessly in love with Whaj Ali himself. Murtasim marries Meerab, played by Yumna Zaidi, who takes time to warm up to him and reciprocate his love. Seeing their inevitable love stories take root, Haya rages with jealousy and still tries to keep them apart. She is trying wildly to do it—even drumming, black magic.
The series began airing on December 28 and soon became a fan favorite. Written by Nooran Makhdoom and directed by Siraj ul Haq, the film stars Zaidi and Ali in the lead roles. Players also include Bushra Ansari, Sohail Sameer, Hira Soomro, Fazila Qazi and more. Trash can The story of two people from different backgrounds and a surprise that brings them together. Accustomed to living his life by his own rules, Meerab refuses to accept Murtasim’s family traditions and unnecessary social barriers. The friction-filled drama is about how they overcome their differences.