Pakistan, Jan. 14 -- Veteran actor Arjumand Rahim says she is done accepting "cardboard" maternal roles in Pakistani television dramas, arguing that characters need depth, backstories and room to evolve rather than existing only to fuss over their children.

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With nearly three decades in the industry, Rahim reflected on how she has often walked away from roles that felt repetitive or lacked narrative purpose. "My character should have things to do," she said, noting that excitement and coherence in scripts are her primary criteria when signing new projects.

Rahim's recent performances in Sher and Meri Zindagi Hai Tu have drawn attention for pushing against the stereotypical ...