ARY Digital has launched its new prime-time drama Chaalbaaz, which tells the story of a family whose close bonds are tested by lies and misunderstandings. The first episode aired on Friday night, 11 October 2025, and caught the attention of many viewers.
The drama is written by Rakhshanda Rizvi, directed by Rao Ayaz Shahzad, and produced by Big Bang Entertainment. It shows how a single act of deceit can disturb family trust and peace.
Hammad Shoaib plays Asher and Zoha Tauqeer plays Eishal in the main roles. The cast also includes Saniya Shamshad, Hasan Khan, Emaan Khan, Shabbir Jan, and Ahmed Randhawa.
Saniya Shamshad appears as a clever family member whose emotional tricks cause trouble in the household. Her role as the “Chaalbaaz” has already become a topic of discussion on social media.
The story is set in a small town, where three brothers love and respect their elder sister like a mother. Their happy life changes when their father decides to move the family to the city, hiding financial issues and past tensions. Saniya’s character slowly creates problems among the family through her smart and quiet actions.
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In one important scene, Eishal says, “I can’t believe we are together now,” and Asher replies, “Being together is enough for us to believe.” The episode ends with suspense, showing that hidden secrets and family issues will become important in the next episodes.
Hammad Shoaib plays his role well as the caring elder brother, while Zoha Tauqeer gives a strong performance as Eishal. In this drama serial, Emaan Khan and Hasan Khan act as the younger brothers and add a natural feel to the scenes, story moves smoothly without extra drama, and the visuals nicely show both village and city life.
The first episode aired on October 11 and quickly became popular online with hashtags #ChaalbaazEp1 and #ARYDigital. Viewers praised the writing and the performances, especially Saniya Shamshad’s role.
Zoha Tauqeer was earlier seen in Apa Shamim with Fahad Sheikh, while Hammad Shoaib appeared in Kasi Teri Khod Gharshi.
The story is about a woman who plays with people’s feelings and hides her real plans behind a friendly face. She tells lies in a way that makes it hard to know what is true.
Her wish for control and power leads to problems and broken trust. The drama shows how selfish actions can hurt relationships and families.
Character Highlights:
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Hammad Shoaib as Ashir: Ashir, the son of Abid Sahab, is a kind and responsible young man who has a close bond with his father and two brothers.
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Zoha Tauqeer as Eshal: Eshal is a caring and independent girl. She is the only daughter of her parents and is in love with Ashir, hoping to marry him.
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Saniya Shamshad as Ayeza: Ayeza is a clever woman who likes to stay in control. After marrying Asad, the elder son of Abid Sahab, she slowly starts to take charge of everything around her.
ARY Digital Drama Chaalbaaz Cast:
Here is the cast of the new drama serial Chaalbaaz (actors’ names):
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Saniya Shamshad
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Zoha Tauqeer
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Emaan Khan
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Hammad Shoaib
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Hasan Khan
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Ahmed Randhawa
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Shabbir Jan and Others
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Chaalbaaz drama actors photo:
- Hammad Shoaib
- Saniya Shamshad
- Emaan Khan
- Zoha Tauqeer
Chaalbaaz Drama Timing & Days:
The new ARY Digital Pakistani drama serial Chaalbaazairs at 7:00 PM (Pakistan Standard Time) every day from Monday to Sunday.
| Drama | Day | Time (PKT) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaalbaaz | Monday to Sunday | 7:00 PM | ARY Digital HD |
Schedule of Chalbaaz Drama:
ARY Digital’s Chaalbaaz schedule features one episode daily, with 7 episodes per week, each lasting at least 40 minutes. The first episode premiered on 11 October for all world drama-loving audiences.
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Time: 7:00 PM (Pakistan Standard Time)
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Days: Every Monday to Sunday (Daily).
