Pakistani star Junaid Khan is speaking out following the controversial ending of his hit Green Entertainment drama, Do Kinaray, which concluded with 65 episodes yesterday.
The show’s finale sparked significant fan reaction after Junaid Khan’s character, Waleed, drew criticism for moving on with his life instead of forgiving Dureshehwar, who ultimately committed suicide.
Why Waleed Couldn’t Forgive
In a video shared today, Khan first thanked fans for their love for the drama and its characters. He then offered a deep dive into the psychology of Waleed, the character that has divided viewers: “Waleed was a normal human being, not strong,” Khan explained. “He wasn’t a very black-and-white character; he was a regular guy who was emotionally weak because of his insecurities.”
Khan elaborated that Waleed coped with his emotional struggles by suppressing his feelings, which led him to become “over caring and giving.” He suggests Waleed’s generosity—like helping Mawra’s family and Dureshehwar—stemmed from a desire to overcome his feelings of inadequacy. “He felt like a lesser human,” Khan stated, “which is why he loved more than a normal person.”
Ultimately, Waleed reached a breaking point, giving Dureshehwar “a shut-up call.” Khan clarified: “She was forgivable, but he could not welcome her back into his life, as he was now inclined towards his life with Mawra.” Junaid Khan concluded by thanking the drama’s makers for the successful run of Do Kinaray.
Momina Iqbal, Hina Altaf and fans praised Junaid Khan for his excellent performance as Waleed:
