Islamabad(The COW News Digital) A new Pakistani drama serial, Mohabbat, has drawn attention on social media following the broadcast of its first episode, with emerging actor Shahveer Kadwani facing criticism over his acting performance.
Shahveer plays the character of Zarrar in the drama. In the opening episode, he appears in a university setting where his character confronts a senior student who is allegedly mistreating one of his friends.
The scene, in which Zarrar takes on the role of an angry and confrontational hero, quickly circulated on social media. Several viewers commented on Shahveer’s performance, with some users using labels such as “parchi” and “reference kid” while discussing his entry into the drama industry.
The reaction has also led to questions about Shahveer’s casting in the serial. Some social media users linked his selection to his family background, particularly his father Abdullah Kadwani, who is associated with the drama’s production.
The criticism has largely focused on the actor’s performance in the opening episode and the way his character was introduced. Some viewers questioned whether the introductory scene effectively established the character, while others expressed dissatisfaction with his acting style.
Social media discussions surrounding new television productions can quickly gain traction, particularly when an actor makes a prominent debut or appears in a highly anticipated project. In Shahveer’s case, the first episode generated a mix of reactions, with online users debating both his performance and casting.
The term “nepotism” was also referenced by some commenters in discussions about his casting. However, these remarks represent opinions expressed by individual social media users rather than an established finding regarding the actor’s professional selection.
Shahveer Kadwani is making his appearance in the drama as Zarrar, while the early storyline introduces him through a university-based sequence involving conflict between students. The opening episode has therefore placed both the character and the actor under immediate online scrutiny.
The discussion is expected to continue as further episodes of Mohabbat are released and viewers become more familiar with the characters and storyline.
For now, the controversy surrounding Shahveer remains centered on reactions to his debut performance, the portrayal of his character and questions raised online about his casting in the drama.
As the serial progresses, audience response and Shahveer’s performance in subsequent episodes will provide a broader picture of how viewers receive his role beyond the opening episode.
