Fahim Burney Shares How Iqtidar OST Faced Rejection
Fahim Burney, director of the hit drama Iqtidar, has played a major role in making the show a massive success. With his expert storytelling and direction, Iqtidar has become one of the most trending Pakistani dramas of 2025. Starring Ali Raza and Anmol Baloch in the lead roles, the drama has won hearts with its captivating love story. It remains a top trend on YouTube and is also gaining immense popularity in India.
In a recent interview with Maliha Rehman, Fahim Burney shared interesting insights about Iqtidar, including a surprising story about its OST. He revealed that the soulful soundtrack, sung by rising artist Arshman Khan, was initially rejected by the channel. The producers felt it didn’t fit the drama’s theme and wanted a different song.
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However, Burney was confident that this was the perfect OST for Iqtidar. To prove his point, he edited some scenes using the song and sent them to the channel. Once they saw how well it complemented the drama’s emotions, they approved it. Even after that, Burney gave them the option to create another OST, but he stood firm in keeping Arshman Khan’s version, which has now become a fan favorite.
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With its emotional storyline, outstanding performances, and now its much-loved OST, Iqtidar continues to dominate trends. Fans are deeply invested in the love story of Ali Raza and Anmol Baloch, making it one of the most successful romantic Pakistani dramas of 2025. The anticipation for its happy ending, as confirmed by Burney, has only added to the excitement.
