''Dil Diyan Gallan'' (; previously titled ''Naiki Kar Doob Marr'') is a

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i drama

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released on

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2018. It was developed by Shahzad Javed, Head of Content,

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, Written by Atiq Inayat, Directed by

Fahim Burney Fahim Burney is a Pakistani television director and producer. Mostly known for his work in Urdu television industry, he has directed many directed and produced several television series. His debut film ''Pyar Hi Pyar Mein'' (2003) earned him Lux S ...

. The telefilm is produced by

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under their production banner

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, and stars

Saba Qamar Saba Qamar Zaman (born 5 April 1984), known professionally as Saba Qamar, is a Pakistani actress who works predominantly in Urdu films and television. She has won several accolades including Lux Style Awards and Hum Awards. Qamar is one of Pak ...

and

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in lead roles.

Plot

Raniya (Saba Qamar) calls her boyfriend Vicky (Asad Arsalan) and asks him to meet her at a

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. After packing her clothes, she reaches the station, but cannot find Vicky there. While waiting for him, she meets Hassan (Zahid Ahmed), a writer. Dejected, Raniya is about to commit suicide, but Hassan talks her out of it, citing the effects it would have on her family. Raniya explains her situation to Hassan, who suggests posing as Vicky in front of her family so that they can reject him. She agrees and takes him to meet her family, but the opposite happens. They get married. After getting married, they gradually start to have feelings for each other, but don't express them. One day, Hassan plans to express his feelings, but finds Raniya meeting Vicky. Seeing as how Raniya still likes Vicky, he decides not to tell her. Later, the couple tell the truth to their family, while Raniya confides in her paternal aunt (Phuppo) that she actually loves Hassan, who sends a letter to her expressing his love. Phuppo advises her to follow her heart. Therefore, she meets Hassan at the railway station and finally expresses her feelings.

Cast

as Hassan *

as Raniya *

Saife Hassan Saife Hasan is a Pakistani TV director and actor. He is best known for the drama serial ''Dil ki Madham Boliyan'' (2005) and ''Ehd-e-Wafa'' (2019). He has directed the drama serial ''Bari Aapa'' for which he was nominated for the Hum Award for Best ...

as Raniya's father *

Durdana Butt Durdana Butt (9 May 1938 – 12 August 2021) was a Pakistani actress known for her roles in dramas '' Ruswai'', ''Intezaar'' and '' Rani''. She was best known for her role in dramas ''Tanhaiyaan'' and ''Tanhaiyan Naye Silsilay'' as Bibi. Early ...

as Daadi; Raniya's grandmother *

Arslan Asad Butt Arslan Asad Butt is a Pakistani actor and model. He is known for his roles in dramas ''Sara Sajeeda'', ''Dil Diyan Gallan'', ''Main Haar Nahi Manoun Gi'', '' Bharam'' and '' Chupke Chupke''. He is the recipient of Hum Award for Best Soap Actor fo ...

as Vicky; Raniya's love interest *

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as Phuppo; Raniya's aunt *Raju Jamil as Hassan's friend

Production

The film was initially named ''Naiki Kar Doob Marr'' but the makers changed the title to ''Dil Diyan Gallan''. In early June 2018, Qamar announced on her social media about the project. Speaking about the film, Zahid revealed to instep, "It's a comedy film that will be fun to watch", the actor also informed that he has never done any comic role but Qamar was the reason he accepted that offer. Talking about the story of the telefilm, Zahid added "It's a story about a romantic relationship of young couple and targeted at young generation who are not ready to compromise in relationships". Both the actors will be sharing the screen for the third time as they previously appeared in successful drama serials '' Sangat'' and '' Besharam''. Talking to hip, Qamar added, "It's highly interesting and going to be one of the happening projects". Filming began on early June. First spell took place in Karachi, Pakistan, film released on third day of Eid in June 2018 by Hum TV.

References

{{reflist Pakistani television films 2018 films 2018 drama films Pakistani drama films 2010s Urdu-language films