Mehmood Aslam married twice, both times for love. PHOTO: File
Veteran actor Mahmood Aslam, best known for his role in Bulbulay, is currently going viral for his participation in social media trends.
Garnering millions of views and active engagement on his social media posts, he is catering to a younger audience, many of whom grew up watching him as ‘Mahmood Sahab’ in Bulbulay. The mix of nostalgia and contemporary trends has brought out a version of this senior actor that people might not have expected to see in their lifetime. However, his skills as an actor are clearly shining in even the short-form content format.
Whether he is playing a character, engaging ironically or genuinely taking part in these reels is up for discussion; however, the reception is a fun mix of shock and love.
He really does breathe life into the phrase ‘age is just a number’ as he does viral dances, voice-overs and short skits. Fans are also particularly interested in who handles his social media account, with one user claiming that person deserves a raise.
Moreover, the positive reception goes both ways, as Mehmood Aslam expresses his appreciation for his fans regularly. Stating he even reads all the comments on each of his posts, even if he does not respond to every one of them.
