Ali Raza explains the circumstances which to dragging the story of Iqtidar

• “Iqtidar” became a daily habit for many viewers, with a renowned on-screen chemistry between Ali Raza and Anmol Baloch.
• Despite criticisms, Raza, a guest on Maliha Rehman’s show, attributed the show’s dragging to various factors.
• The show ended with 62 episodes.

“Iqtidar” became a mega hit with the audience, running for such a long time that it turned into a daily habit for many viewers. Fans praised the on-screen chemistry between Ali Raza and Anmol Baloch, who played Shahnawaz Shah and Mehru, and credited them for keeping the audience engaged throughout. However, some viewers also complained that the show dragged on longer than necess.

Ali Raza was a guest on Maliha Rehman’s show and spoke about the show’s dragging. He said that “yes, he also felt like the audience was complaining about the show, but with the last episode’s promo, they were happy again. The actor added that many people thought the director Fahim Burney decided to drag the drama, which is not true. Many other factors were involved in dragging Iqtidar this much.”

Ali Raza also revealed that “he and Anmol wanted the show to end now, when the makers might have dragged it a bit more. The actor said that when a show is so loved then you want it to be crisp. You do not want it to get any hate. Iqtidar performed well throughout and the team wanted it to end on a high note. It ended with 62 episodes.”

Here is what Ali Raza revealed about the show dragging: