Humayun Saeed is the first Pakistani actor that has cracked it on Netflix. And as usual, everyone is busy applauding his big global achievement. It is refreshing to watch a Pakistani actor playing a prominent Pakistani character in Season 5 of the hit Netflix series.
But why should you watch The Crown?
Humayun Saeed plays the role of Dr. Hasnat Khan a heart surgeon at London’s Royal Brompton Hospital, where he first met Princess Diana in 1995. Diana struck up a friendship with him, depicted in ‘The Crown’ as taking place while she was visiting a friend whose husband was undergoing surgery with Khan. Saeed is wonderful on screen. The actor has always been the camera’s darling and the first look as the British-Pakistani doctor seems to be layered and complex. We are sure the London Nahi Jaunga actor will bring confidence and strength into the role, something that will be a delight to watch.
The Crown, is all set to premiere on November 9 and we are just too excited about it. Giving us all the feels already, Humayun took to his social media handle to share the first look.
Finally… @TheCrownNetflix @netflix pic.twitter.com/LNoJnvSyrh
— Humayun Saeed (@iamhumayunsaeed) October 28, 2022
In an exclusive conversation with Variety, Saeed said: “Dr. Hasnat Khan and Princess Diana were total opposites. He was a very ordinary man in every way and I feel this is what attracted Princess Diana towards him. His nature and simplicity made him special to Princess Diana.”
“I haven’t played a real life character on-screen and to play the role of Dr. Hasnat Khan who everyone knows due to Princess Diana was a huge responsibility,” Saeed added. “I am confident audiences will love the simplicity of the relationship and how it is portrayed on-screen.”
The ensemble cast is a talented bunch of actors who seem dedicated and eager to do a good show. Other than the main plot line, the subplots are extremely exciting. Every character has a dark secret and the compelling new season follows the adventures of the monarchy throughout the 1990s.
Watch the trailer of ‘The Crown’ here
Featured image: Variety
