Pakistan
Pakistan ( ur, ), officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan ( ur, , label=none), is a country in South Asia. It is the world's List of countries and dependencies by population, fifth-most populous country, with a population of almost 24 ...
i drama serial. It was aired by
Pakistan Television Corporation
Pakistan Television Corporation ( ur, ; reporting name: PTV) is the Pakistani state-owned broadcaster. Pakistan entered the television broadcasting age in 1964, with a pilot television station established at Lahore.
Background
Historical co ...
Khalil-Ur-Rehman Qamar
Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar ( ur, ) is a Pakistani writer, director, Urdu poet, lyricist and occasional actor known for writing such dramas as ''Pyarey Afzal'' (2013), ''Sadqay Tumhare'' (2014) and most recently the top-rated '' Meray Paas Tum H ...
, directed by
Dilawar Malik
Dilawar Malik is a Pakistani television actor and director. He is best known for directing acclaimed project for PTV such as '' Boota from Toba Tek Singh'' and '' Landa Bazar''.
Career
Malik began his career in late 1990s when he directed sever ...
. This drama serial was very popular back in 1999.
Plot
The story revolves around a character Boota ( Faisal Qureshi) who belongs to Toba Tek Singh and is the only son of a landlord. He is a mischievous fellow who has failed to do well in school. Boota changes overnight when he falls in love with Mahru (
Farah Shah
Farah Shah is a Pakistani television actress and former model. She made her acting debut with a role of Mehru in PTV World's classic series ''Boota From Toba Tek Singh'' (1999). Shah's career span for more than 20 years. She worked in various h ...
) whose car breaks down near his village when she and her grandmother (
Khursheed Shahid
Begum Khursheed Shahid (1 January 1926 – 27 June 2021) was a Pakistani actress and singer. She was also the mother of actor Salman Shahid.
Early life
Khursheed Shahid was born in 1926 in Delhi, where her father was a government official a ...
) are going to Lahore. Boota soon runs away from home and goes to Lahore.
Mahru runs an advertising agency and her assistant Faani (
Kashif Mehmood
Kashif Mehmood ( Punjabi, ur, کاشف محمود) is a Pakistani television actor.
Television
Films
* ''Sultanat'' (2014)
Awards and nominations
* 2012 - Lux Style Awards - Best Television Actor-Terrestrial - ''Love, Life Aur Lahore
...
) takes Boota to the boarding house of Zohra Khatoon (
Deeba
Deeba ( ur, ), is a Pakistani film actress. She was one of the leading film actresses during the 1960s and 1970s, well known for her romantic and tragic roles in Urdu and Punjabi films. She has received a Nigar Award and Pride of Performance. ...
) where he lives. Meeru (
Babar Ali
Babar Ali ( ur, ; born 30 June 1972) is a Pakistani film and television actor. He started his career at age sixteen. Babar Ali is known for playing ‘Bali’ in the drama serial Landa Bazaar directed by Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar.
Career
Babar ...
) is a fellow resident there who belongs to a broken home and hence has a shattered personality. He makes false promises to girls and then blackmails them after he gets their photos and letters.
Mahru loves him and tries to reason with him. Meeru falls in love with Mahru too but is afraid to admit it because he does not want to be in a position where someone else can exploit him.
This play was quite popular at that time (1999).Main theme and plot of 'Boota from Toba Tek Singh' on PTV2.com website Retrieved 9 December 2020
Maria Wasti
Maria Wasti (born August 14, 1980) is a Pakistani film, television actress and host. She currently hosts the game show ''Croron Mein Khel'' on the Pakistani television channel BOL Entertainment.
Biography
Early years
Maria Wasti was born in Da ...
as Zulekha
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Babar Ali
Babar Ali ( ur, ; born 30 June 1972) is a Pakistani film and television actor. He started his career at age sixteen. Babar Ali is known for playing ‘Bali’ in the drama serial Landa Bazaar directed by Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar.
Career
Babar ...
as Meeru
*
Mishi Khan
Mishi Khan is a film and television actress and TV host. She is famous for starring as 'Uroosa' in PTV's Drama titled 'Aroosa' which was her debut serial. She then went on to star in numerous hit PTV dramas which have made her a household name. ...
as Zoya
*
Kashif Mehmood
Kashif Mehmood ( Punjabi, ur, کاشف محمود) is a Pakistani television actor.
Television
Films
* ''Sultanat'' (2014)
Awards and nominations
* 2012 - Lux Style Awards - Best Television Actor-Terrestrial - ''Love, Life Aur Lahore
...
as Fani
*
Farah Shah
Farah Shah is a Pakistani television actress and former model. She made her acting debut with a role of Mehru in PTV World's classic series ''Boota From Toba Tek Singh'' (1999). Shah's career span for more than 20 years. She worked in various h ...
as Mehru
*
Naima Khan
Naima Khan is a Pakistani actress. She is known for her roles in dramas ''Tum Mere Kya Ho'', '' Saya-e-Dewar Bhi Nahi'', ''Shehnai'', ''Yaqeen Ka Safar'' and '' Yeh Dil Mera''.
Early life
Naima was born in 1972 on October 26th in Lahore. She com ...
as Sarwat Begum
*
Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar
Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar ( ur, ) is a Pakistani writer, director, Urdu poet, lyricist and occasional actor known for writing such dramas as ''Pyarey Afzal'' (2013), ''Sadqay Tumhare'' (2014) and most recently the top-rated '' Meray Paas Tum H ...
*
Deeba
Deeba ( ur, ), is a Pakistani film actress. She was one of the leading film actresses during the 1960s and 1970s, well known for her romantic and tragic roles in Urdu and Punjabi films. She has received a Nigar Award and Pride of Performance. ...
as Zohra Begum
*
Khursheed Shahid
Begum Khursheed Shahid (1 January 1926 – 27 June 2021) was a Pakistani actress and singer. She was also the mother of actor Salman Shahid.
Early life
Khursheed Shahid was born in 1926 in Delhi, where her father was a government official a ...
as Zohra's mother
*
Nighat Butt
Nighat Butt was a Pakistani actress and singer. Nighat acted in numerous television dramas and films.
Early life
Nighat was born in 1948 in Lahore, Pakistan. She completed her studies from University of Lahore.
Career
She started stage acting a ...
as Boota's Mother
* Khalid Butt as Boota's Father
*
Begum Khurshid Mirza
Begum Khurshid Mirza (Urdu: بیگم خورشید مرزا ), also known by her screen name as Renuka Devi (1918 – 1989), was a Pakistani television actress and a film actress in the pre-partition era.
Early life, Family and Educa ...
as Mahru's Grandmother
*
Mahmood Aslam
Mehmood Aslam is a Pakistani television and stage actor. He has appeared in classic drama series such as ''Andhera Ujala'', ''Payas'', ''Din'', ''Janjaalpura'' and is commonly known for his role in ongoing comedy series ''Bulbulay''. Some of ...
as Kanwar Sarkhab
*
Imran Ashraf
Imran Ashraf Awan (born 11 September 1989) is a Pakistani actor and writer. Ashraf appeared in ''Dil Lagi'', ''Alif Allah Aur Insaan'' and ''Raqs-e-Bismil''. He is best known for portraying mentally challenged Bhola in ''Ranjha Ranjha Kardi'' ...