Actress Saba Qamar is reportedly set to portray alleged drug queenpin Anmol alias “Pinky” in a new biographical drama. Pinky, who has been referred to as an alleged “cocaine queen”, gained national attention last month following her arrest in Karachi.

The biopic is expected to explore the events and controversies surrounding Pinky's arrest, as well as the intense public attention she attracted afterwards. The script for the production is reportedly being written by journalist Shahzeb Khanzada, who previously wrote Case No. 9, another project starring Qamar in the lead.

The news did not come as a surprise to many of Qamar’s fans, as the actress is widely regarded as one of Pakistan’s most versatile performers. She has received praise for her work in dramas such as Baaghi, Cheekh, and Case No. 9, all of which tackled serious social issues including honour killings and sexual violence, themes rarely explored openly on mainstream Pakistani television. Following reports of the new biopic, fans flooded social media comment sections, praising the choice of casting Qamar in the lead.