The drama serial, which is directed by Seraj ul Haq — best known for the super successful Tere Bin — marks Hayat’s return to television after a gap of seven years. A day after Dayan’s finale was aired, the Punjab Nahi Jaungi star posted an emotional note on Instagram, in which she called the show “one of the most exhilarating experiences of my career. Playing the complex character of Nihaal/Misha with all her shades, her pain, and her strength truly challenged me in ways I didn’t expect. There were nights I couldn’t sleep, days I lost my appetite after filming certain intense scenes because they moved me so deeply… For me, this story was about exploring the many layers of a woman’s heart, her vulnerability, her scars, her strength and ultimately her will to rise again.”