''Dil Kiya Karay'' () is a 2019
Pakistani television series directed by
Mehreen Jabbar
Mehreen Jabbar (Urdu: مﮩرين جبار ) (b. 29 December 1971, is a Pakistani film and television director and producer based in New York City. She is a daughter of the Pakistani media-person Javed Jabbar.https://tribune.com.pk/story ...
, produced by
7th Sky Entertainment
7th Sky Entertainment (or Seventh Sky Entertainment) is a Pakistani television production house. It has produced and aired many television series of various genres on different channels. The house was founded by Abdullah Kadwani & Asad Qureshi ( ...
and written by
Asma Nabeel
Asma Nabeel (1970s – 1 July 2021) was a Pakistani screenwriter, poet, producer and creative consultant. She wrote scripts for Pakistani dramas such as ''Khuda Mera Bhi Hai'' and ''Khaani''.
Education
She had a Master's in Mass Communication ...
of ''
Khaani
''Khaani'' (''Feminine version of Khan'') is a 2017 Pakistani drama television series premiered on 6 November 2017 on Geo Entertainment. It is directed by Anjum Shahzad, produced by Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi under 7th Sky Entertainment ...
'' fame. The series features
Feroze Khan
Feroze Khan ( ur, فیروز خان; born 11 July 1990) is a Pakistani actor, model and video jockey. who works in Urdu television. He made his acting debut with '' Bikhra Mera Naseeb'' as Harib and later on played various roles. Khan got his ...
and
Yumna Zaidi in lead roles.
Synopsis
Armaan is a handsome young man, who lives with his joint family in Pakistan. He has always been in love with his childhood best friend Aiman who lives in the US. Armaan and Aiman share the same birthday and he collects gifts every year to give to her since she left at the age of twelve . He lives with his parents, grandmother, sister Faryal and aunt Rabia(uncle’s widow).
Armaan also has a best friend Saadi, who he loves like a brother and whose parents Raza and Talat he considers his own ‘Baba’ and ‘Mama’. When Aiman finally comes from the US, soon her parents die, causing Armaan’s sister Faryal’s marriage to break due to superstitions, making his mother resentful. Armaan acts as a support system to Aiman and plans to confess his feelings to her. But soon he discovers that Aiman and Saadi are in love with each other since their university days in the US, causing him to corner his feelings for her. Armaan’s mother Rumaisa is a selfish and mean woman, who blames Aiman for his daughter’s marriage being broken and for ruining her son’s life. She misbehaves with Aiman, causing Armaan to become bitter to her.
Saadi marries Aiman and Armaan is heartbroken but sacrifices his love for his friends’ happiness. Saadi later finds out that Armaan loved Aiman and is disappointed that Armaan never told him and feels as betrayed.
Armaan moves to China to try and surround himself with work and forget Aiman.Aiman and Saadi, meanwhile lead a happy married life and are about to become parents. Armaan’s widow aunt Rabia meets a widower, Hussain who is a nice respectful man, who falls in love with her. But Rabia asks for some time in deciding to marry him.
Saadi, who has joined his father’s trust, faces a lot of threats due to land possession disputes that worry his family.
Some time later, Saadi is kidnapped by a politician due to a land dispute. Armaan comes back and tries to save him but during the exchange of ransom, Saadi is shot while in Armaan’s arms. Aiman holds Armaan accountable for Saadi’s death. Armaan is mentally deranged after this and blames himself. He even becomes suicidal due to guilt. But when consoled by his own father as well as Saadi’s parents Raza and Talat, Armaan decides he should be there for Aiman and her child. He begins to take care of them, and begins their fight for justice against Saadi’s murderers.
After a lot of effort they finally prove that the man is guilty and he is punished.
During this time, Aiman realizes the depth of Armaan’s love for her, and also falls in love with him. Rabia marries Hussain and her life becomes joyful again. After Aiman saves Faryal from a rapist; Rumaisa realises her faults and apologises to everyone. Faryal finds her satisfaction in her work and realises that she doesn’t need a man to ‘complete her and also makes her mother realise this. Aiman decides to marry Armaan, and finally opens the presents he saved for her. They live happily, and bring up Saadi’s child with love.
Cast
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Feroze Khan
Feroze Khan ( ur, فیروز خان; born 11 July 1990) is a Pakistani actor, model and video jockey. who works in Urdu television. He made his acting debut with '' Bikhra Mera Naseeb'' as Harib and later on played various roles. Khan got his ...
as Armaan Salman
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Yumna Zaidi as Aiman Saadi Raza/Aiman Armaan Salman
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Mariyam Nafees
Mariyam Nafees ( ur, ) is a Pakistani television actress. She made her television debut in Hum TV's ''Diyar-e-Dil'' as Zarminey and later appeared as Tabinda in ''Kuch Na Kaho''. her husband name
Career
Mariyam started her career in ''Diyar-e-D ...
as Faryal
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Mirza Zain Baig
Mirza Zain Baig (Urdu: مرزا زین بیگ; born 12 January 1990) is a Pakistani actor and model. In 2016 he made his debut in Dil Lagi as Fazal. Baig rose to fame after portraying Malik Balaj, a cruel, feudal person in Malaal-e-Yaar.
In 202 ...
As Saadi Raza
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Marina Khan
''Marina Khan'' (born 26 December 1962) is a Pakistani television and film actress, director and a producer. She was one of the most popular actresses of the 1980s and 1990s. Her television shows include '' Tanhaiyan'' (1986), '' Dhoop Kinare ...
as Rumaisa (Armaan’s mother)
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Shamim Hilaly
Shameem Hilaly (, born 1947) is a Pakistani actress who has acted in both films and television. She is most famous for acting in PTV Dramas. She is noted for her performance in '' Maigh Malhar'' during the 1990s. She has also acted in Pakista ...
as Sohana Begum (Armaan’s grandmother)
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Lubna Aslam
Lubna Aslam is a Pakistani actress. She has appeared in a number of television serials and advertisements. She has worked with directors such as Babar Javed, Mehreen Jabbar, and Haissam Hussain. She has mostly appeared as a liberal mother. Mostl ...
as Talat (Saadi’s mother)
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Abid Ali as Raza ( Saadi’s father)
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Sonia Rehman
Sonia Rehman is a Pakistani actress, host and director. She is known for her roles in dramas ''Coke Kahani'', ''Aks'', ''Band Khirkyon Kay Peechay'' and '' Doraha''.
Early life
Sonia was born in 1985 on 29th January in Lahore, Pakistan. She comp ...
as Rabia
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Sarmad Khoosat
Sarmad Sultan Khoosat (born May 7, 1979) is a Pakistani actor, film director, film/television director, TV director, producer and screenwriter best known for directing the super-hit TV dramas ''Humsafar'' and ''Shehr-e-Zaat''. He is considered t ...
as Hussain
* Tanveer Jamal as Salman
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Mizna Waqas
Mizna Waqas, also known as Mizna, is a Pakistani television and theatre actress known for her supporting roles in several acclaimed drama series. She has played the role of Billo in Hum TV's popular series '' Suno Chanda'' and its sequel '' Sun ...
as Zunaira
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Saman Ansari
Saman Ansari is a Pakistani television, theater and OTT actor.
She started acting in 2014 and is performing to date. .
Career
Saman Ansari started her career in the HUMTV drama Jugnoo opposite Zahid Ahmed and Yumna Zaidi. She is noted for pla ...
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Zaheen Tahira
Zaheen Tahira (1931 – 9 July 2019) was a Pakistani film and television actress, producer and director. She also worked for Radio Pakistan and on stage.
Early life
She was born in 1931 in Lucknow, India (according to some sources, she was ...
As Bua
* Aliee Shaikh as Bilal (Saadi’s murderer)
Soundtrack
The original soundtrack of Dil Kiya Karay is composed by Shahzad Ali and arranged and produced by Saad Sultan. Mustafa Zahid and Sharvari Deshpande have provided the vocals while the lyrics are by Shakeel Sohail. Th
songis available on
Patari.
International release
Awards and nominations
* Mehreen Jabbar - Best Television Director at
Pakistan International Screen Awards
Pakistan International Screen Awards, also known as PISA, is an annual award ceremony that honours excellence in Pakistani television, film, fashion, music and digital industry.
History
In 2019, Faisal Khan, the executive producer of the Aw ...
- Nominated
References
External links
Official website
{{Geo Entertainment Programs
Pakistani drama television series
Comedy-drama television series
Urdu-language television shows
2019 Pakistani television series debuts
Geo TV original programming