Yashma Gill’s latest drama serial – Azmaish has been slowly but expectedly raising our expectations from the story with each passing episode. With a brilliant ensemble cast, a noticeably unique plot, well thought out scenes, and dialogues – it is one drama that we have been going back to, every week, to see what happens next.
One of the major reasons for sticking up to the story is related to the performances – everyone sits comfortably in their roles, making it a treat to watch them deliver their dialogues on screen. Among this talented cast, the one person that has been really shining through is Yashma Gill – in a role that we initially thought was ‘just another negative performance’ from this talented actress.
It has been nice to see that Shiza (played by Yashma Gill) has many layers than just your average negative character. She is mean and rude – but she isn’t stupid about it. Shiza knows when and how to play her cards against her step-sister Nimra (played by Kinza Hashmi). She also knows how to keep up the façade of innocence and care in front of her father (played by Shahood Alvi) and keep everyone around her on their toes. Yashma Gill has taken all these unique layers of her character – and executed them with perfection on the screen. It is admirable to watch how Shiza transitions from the innocent and loving daughter – to the plotting and rude step-sister in a matter of seconds. Yashma Gill knows how to play the cards when performing negative characters – and her knowledge and ideation for this role shine through.
In one of the latest episodes, a particular scene that stood out was when Shiza comes to her (now ex) fiancé’s house, in hopes to win him back, only to have her insult him. Though she came looking fazed and apologetic, it is interesting to watch how that sober look changes into a look of anger and hate, when her fiancé refuses to have anything to do with her. You wouldn’t be able to tell this was the same girl who was admitting her undeniable love for him a few seconds ago.
