‘Biryani’ Ary Digital drama cast, timing and schedule unveiled

ARY Digital has launched a new Pakistani drama titled ‘Biryani’, featuring Khushhal Khan and Ramsha Khan in lead roles. Sarwat Gilani plays the role of Gul Meher, while Ramsha Khan plays Nisa and Khushhal Khan plays Mir Miran.

The drama is produced by Fahed Mustafa and Dr. Ali Kazmi, and written by Zafar Miraj—who previously penned Kabli Pulao and Dampukht—and directed by Cheekh fame Badar Mehmood.

The story revolves around Khushhal Khan, who comes from a wealthy family, and Ramsha Khan, who belongs to a normal middle-class family. Both are students at the same university and meet in a class they share together.

Ramsha’s character, Nisa, is a senior student in her sixth semester, while Khushhal’s character, Mir Miran, is a new admission in the first semester. The university department assigns Nisa the responsibility of guiding Mir Miran because she is an excellent student.

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In the drama, Mir Miran reveals that he completed his school and college education at home and even took exams from home.

Biryani drama cast: 

The cast name list of new Ary Digital drama Biryani is

• Khushhal Khan

• Ramsha Khan

• Sarwat Gilani

• Laila Wasti

• Javed Rizvi

• Yousaf Bashir Qureshi

• Mahnoor Pervaiz

• Farzana Munir and others.

Khushhal Khan:

Khushhal Khan is a Pakistani actor, model, and boxer from a Pashtun family, now based in Islamabad. He began his career as a model, working with top brands like Sana Safinaz, and won the Hum Style Award for Best Emerging Talent in 2020.

He made his acting debut in 2021 with Midsummer Chaos and Qissa Meherbano Ka. His breakthrough came in 2023 with the role of Saim Ibrahim in Muhabbat Gumshuda Meri, earning him a Hum Award in 2024.

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Khushhal entered films in 2024 with Poppay Ki Wedding, and also starred in Duniyapur and Barzakh. In 2025, he played Shehryar in Ishq Di Chashni and is set to appear in Netflix’s Jo Bachay Hain Sang Samait Lo.

Aside from acting, Khushhal won his debut amateur boxing match in 2025. He holds degrees in Computer Science, Project Management, and Business Administration.

Ramsha Khan:

Ramsha Khan, a Pakistani actress, model, and VJ, is known for her wide range of roles in TV dramas and films. She started her career in 2010 as a VJ on Oxygen TV and Play TV, later working as a model for big brands like Nestlé and 7Up.

She began acting in 2017 with the film Thora Jee Le and the drama Woh Aik Pal. She became popular with dramas like Mah-e-Tamaam (2018), Khudparast (2018-19), and Kaisa Hai Naseeban (2019).

In 2021, her role as Samiya in Ghisi Piti Mohabbat won her the ARY People’s Choice Award for Favorite Actress. She impressed viewers as an army officer in Sinf-e-Aahan (2021-22) and as a college student in Hum Tum (2022), earning a Lux Style Award nomination.

In 2023, Ramsha appeared in the anthology film Teri Meri Kahaniyaan and the drama Jannat Se Aagay. In 2024, she played Ana Dilawaiz in Duniyapur and a doctor in the mini-series Nadaan. She is set to star in the 2025 film Love Guru.

Ramsha also works as a brand ambassador for Nestlé and Pond’s. She holds an MBA from Iqra University, Karachi.

Sarwat Gilani:

Sarwat Gilani is a Pakistani actress, model, and voice artist. She works in TV dramas, films, and web series. She started acting in 2005 with the drama Dil Ki Madham Boliyan and became known for her role as Sila Ahmed in Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat (2009).

She acted as Mahi in Malaal (2009) and Zoya in Dil-e-Muztar (2013). These roles got her a Hum Award nomination. She appeared in her first film Jawani Phir Nahi Ani (2015) as Gul and received a Lux Style Award nomination.

In 2020, she starred in the popular web series Churails as Sara Khan, and in 2022 appeared in the award-winning film Joyland, which was recognized at Cannes. She has also done voice work in 3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam (2016).

Sarwat is a brand ambassador for Special Olympics Pakistan and speaks out for women’s rights. She is married to actor and surgeon Fahad Mirza and has two sons, Rohan and Araiz. She holds a degree from the Indus Valley School of Arts and Architecture.

Laila Wasti:

Laila Wasti is a Pakistani actress, model, and director who works in television and films. She began her career in the 1990s with PTV’s Begum Haveli, written by her mother, Tahira Wasti.

She has appeared in popular dramas like Qurban, Dil Ruba, Daldal, Sun Yaara, Dunk, and Khaie (2024). She also played motherly roles in Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay (2021) and Ishq E Laa (2021).

Her film work includes Khel Khel Mein (2021) and Daghabaaz Dil (2024). After surviving leukemia following her marriage to Fahad in 2008, she returned to acting after a long break of ten years.

Laila has one son, Nil, and is the cousin of actress Maria Wasti. She holds a master’s degree in filmmaking from the University of California, Los Angeles. She won STN Awards for Best New Talent (1995) and Best Talent (1996) for Hip Hip Hurrey.

Biryani Drama Schedule: 

Biryani drama episodes will air every Monday and Tuesday on ARY Digital. Two episodes are shown on TV each week. The first episode of Biryani was released on 12 August 2025.

Biryani Ary Drama Timing and Day: