Danish Taimoor bids an emotional goodbye to 'Mann Mast Malang'

This wasn’t just another drama, it was a journey filled with passion, said actor in a post

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Manjusha Radhakrishnan, Entertainment Editor
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Pakistani actors Danish Taimoor and Sahar Hashmi have a hit on their hands with Man Mast Malang
Pakistani actors Danish Taimoor and Sahar Hashmi have a hit on their hands with Man Mast Malang

Pakistani actor Danish Taimoor shared a heartfelt message on Instagram as his hit television drama Mann Mast Malang aired its final episode. The actor, known for his roles in commercially successful television serials, called the project one of his most meaningful to date.

“This wasn’t just another drama — it was a journey filled with passion, challenges, and growth,” Taimoor wrote, while expressing gratitude to fans for their support and to the team behind the series. He revealed that Mann Mast Malang had become his third project to cross one billion views on YouTube while still on air — a milestone he described as humbling.

Taimoor also thanked producers Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi of 7th Sky Entertainment, director Ali Faizan, writer Nooran Makhdoom, and the entire cast and crew for their dedication and trust.

While the serial enjoyed massive viewership and topped ratings charts in Pakistan, it has also attracted significant criticism throughout its run. Mann Mast Malang sparked controversy over its depiction of romanticised abuse and emotionally manipulative relationships. Critics and audiences on social media accused the show of glorifying toxic masculinity, particularly through Taimoor’s character, whose actions were often violent and possessive.

Despite this backlash, the show maintained a strong following, and its finale was widely anticipated. It also helped solidify Taimoor’s presence as a top-rated television actor — especially with his new drama Sher also emerging as a ratings frontrunner.

The dual success of Mann Mast Malang and Sher places Taimoor among the few actors currently dominating Pakistan’s primetime drama space. However, the mixed response to Mann Mast Malang also reflects a growing public conversation around the ethics of storytelling in South Asian television — especially when it comes to portraying love, gender dynamics, and violence.

For now, Taimoor’s message strikes a note of gratitude and nostalgia. “This chapter may be ending,” he wrote, “but the love and connection we've built will remain.”

Manjusha Radhakrishnan
Manjusha RadhakrishnanEntertainment Editor
Manjusha Radhakrishnan has been slaying entertainment news and celebrity interviews in Dubai for 18 years—and she’s just getting started. As Entertainment Editor, she covers Bollywood movie reviews, Hollywood scoops, Pakistani dramas, and world cinema. Red carpets? She’s walked them all—Europe, North America, Macau—covering IIFA (Bollywood Oscars) and Zee Cine Awards like a pro. She’s been on CNN with Becky Anderson dropping Bollywood truth bombs like Salman Khan Black Buck hunting conviction and hosted panels with directors like Bollywood’s Kabir Khan and Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh. She has also covered film festivals around the globe. Oh, and did we mention she landed the cover of Xpedition Magazine as one of the UAE’s 50 most influential icons? She was also the resident Bollywood guru on Dubai TV’s Insider Arabia and Saudi TV, where she dishes out the latest scoop and celebrity news. Her interview roster reads like a dream guest list—Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Shah Rukh Khan, Robbie Williams, Sean Penn, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Joaquin Phoenix, and Morgan Freeman. From breaking celeb news to making stars spill secrets, Manjusha doesn’t just cover entertainment—she owns it while looking like a star herself.

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