Portraying a Peevish Phupho

TV actress and host Javeria Saud proves her acting credentials in the ongoing TV serial Betiyan

Playing a character that is not anywhere near ‘likable’ is challenging. Though the play’s main plot always revolves around the leading protagonists, however, the characters who play supporting negative roles are also of equal significance.

It’s relatively easier to become the audience’s favourite, particularly for a character who seems to be an essence of everything good found in the world. In contrast, it is difficult to grab the spotlight for a character portrayed in a bad light.

Fortunately, our entertainment industry is blessed with such actors who have proven their mettle and versatility time and again by playing characters that the audience loves to hate.

Javeria Saud is currently playing one such character in the ongoing TV serial ‘Betiyan.’ While this Meesam Naqvi’s directorial has unfolded into yet another family drama with a damsel in distress and a predictable storyline, some notable performances have stood out from the rest. Despite playing a supporting role in ‘Betiyan,’ Javeria Saud has managed to steal the limelight with her impeccable performance.

The TV serial revolves around Laiq (Muhammad Ahmed), who is a single parent and a father of five daughters. Playing the role of his unmarried sister, Javeria, the ‘phupho’ (paternal aunt) of the girls, is always on the watch and often pokes her nose in her nieces’ affairs.

In doing so, Javeria has been remarkable in portraying the negativity and toxicity of her character. She exhibits a subtle jealousy towards her nieces enjoying the support of their father and this was something which she did not experience in her young age. In most scenes, she is spying or eavesdropping on their private conversations.

Other than her immaculate dialogue delivery, she has also been phenomenal with her expressions and body language. While her character is not exactly the inspiration we mostly look for, we are hoping that the TV serial will conclude with a lesson for all such people we see in real life.

Here’s a throwback to the roles Javeria Saud has played on the small screen in the last couple of years.

Haseena in ‘Paristan’ (2021)

The character of Haseena in the TV serial Paristan, directed by Ali Hassan, was yet another memorable performance by Javeria Saud. Playing the role of a lively mother, full of drama and banter, Javeria brought uniqueness to her character Haseena with her spontaneous expressions, dialogue delivery, and phenomenal acting.

Gohar in ‘Nand’ (2020)

Despite her unreal entry halfway through the TV serial Nand, Javeria Saud managed to steal the show. Cast in replacement of Faiza Hassan, the bars were quite high for Javeria to don the role of a bossy character named Gohar. However, she did the role with perfection.

Saira in ‘Oye Motti’ (2021)

Directed by Muhammad Iftikhar, the TV series Oye Motti was centred on fat-shaming and bullying both at home and the workplace. However, the portrayal of the chosen theme on screen was not up to the mark.

Javeria Saud appeared in one of the episodes of the TV series and perhaps, it was the only good thing about that episode. Javeria as Saira played the role of a schoolteacher who, despite being fat-shamed and bullied by her students, thrived towards being a successful woman with the love and support of her husband. -Ends