''Madventures'' is a Pakistani adaptation of the popular reality show ''
Fear Factor
''Fear Factor'' is an American stunt/ dare game show that first aired on NBC from 2001 to 2006 and was initially hosted by comedian and UFC commentator Joe Rogan. The show was adapted by Endemol USA from the original Dutch series titled ''Now or ...
''. The first season of the series premiered on 22 February 2013 on
ARY Digital
''ARY Digital'' ( ur, ) is a Pakistani pay television network available in Pakistan, the Middle East, North America and Europe. The ARY Group of companies is a Dubai-based holding company founded by a Pakistani businessman, Abdul Razzak Yaqoob ...
, and was presented by Pakistani television actor
Ahsan Khan
Ahsan Khan ( ur, احسن خان; born 1981) is a Pakistani actor, producer and TV host.
He began acting in 1998. He appeared in the films ''Nikah'', '' Billi'', '' Ghar Kab Aao Gay'', ''Sultanat'', ''Ishq Khuda'', ''Dil Mera Dhadkan Teri' ...
. And won by
Priyamvada Kant
Priyamvada Kant is an Indian actress, writer and the winner of MTV Splitsvilla Season 12
Early life
Priyamvada Kant was born on 1 January 1990 in Kolkata to mother Ratnabali Kant and father Awani Kant who are both renowned Artists. She studied a ...
from India. The second season began airing on 1 August 2015 which was hosted by Pakistani Comedian and Actor
Ahmad Ali Butt
Ahmad Ali Butt ( ur, ) is a Pakistani actor, television host, comedian, keyboardist, rapper, singer, and songwriter.
Career
Butt began his career in music, where he was a member of the alternative rock band ''Entity Paradigm'' (EP) as a vocalist ...
.
Concept
''Madventures'' originated as a 13-part series that aired on
SET Asia
Sony Entertainment Television (SET) is an Indian Hindi-language general entertainment pay television channel, that was launched on 30 September 1995, and is owned by Culver Max Entertainment, a subsidiary of the Japanese Sony.
SET India's You ...
in 2013. Season 1 was shot in
Thailand
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. Six
Pakistan
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i and six
India
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n celebrities participated.
In the second season, all celebrities were Pakistani.
Host
Season 1 was hosted by the television actor
Ahsan Khan
Ahsan Khan ( ur, احسن خان; born 1981) is a Pakistani actor, producer and TV host.
He began acting in 1998. He appeared in the films ''Nikah'', '' Billi'', '' Ghar Kab Aao Gay'', ''Sultanat'', ''Ishq Khuda'', ''Dil Mera Dhadkan Teri' ...
. Season 2 was hosted by
Ahmed Ali Butt
Ahmad Ali Butt ( ur, ) is a Pakistani actor, television host, comedian, keyboardist, rapper, singer, and songwriter.
Career
Butt began his career in music, where he was a member of the alternative rock band ''Entity Paradigm
Entity Paradigm ...
.While, season 3 was hosted by
Mohib Mirza
Mohib Mirza ( ur, ) (born 18 August 1979) is a Pakistani actor, director, television host and comedian. He is known for his work in film and television industry of Pakistan for which he has been nominated for various awards.
Career
Mirza st ...
.
Series overview
Season 1
Contestants
Six Pakistani and six Indian celebrities are participating in the show.
= Winners (Pakistan)
=
*
Mehwish Hayat
Mehwish Hayat (born 6 January 1988) is an Pakistani actress who primarily works in Urdu films and former television. She made her debut in film with comedy ''Jawani Phir Nahi Ani'' (2015) and later went on to ''Actor in Law'' (2016). Hayat is ...
&
Sana Nawaz
SANAhttps://www.instagram.com/sana_fakhar/, (; born 16 June 1979), often credited on the film screen as Sana Nawaz, is a Pakistani film actress and model.
Sana was introduced to the Lollywood film industry by director Syed Noor in his film Sa ...
Winner (India)
*
Priyamvada Kant
Priyamvada Kant is an Indian actress, writer and the winner of MTV Splitsvilla Season 12
Early life
Priyamvada Kant was born on 1 January 1990 in Kolkata to mother Ratnabali Kant and father Awani Kant who are both renowned Artists. She studied a ...
= Pakistani contestants
=
*
Mehwish Hayat
Mehwish Hayat (born 6 January 1988) is an Pakistani actress who primarily works in Urdu films and former television. She made her debut in film with comedy ''Jawani Phir Nahi Ani'' (2015) and later went on to ''Actor in Law'' (2016). Hayat is ...
*
Sana Nawaz
SANAhttps://www.instagram.com/sana_fakhar/, (; born 16 June 1979), often credited on the film screen as Sana Nawaz, is a Pakistani film actress and model.
Sana was introduced to the Lollywood film industry by director Syed Noor in his film Sa ...
*
Sana Askari
Sana Askari ( ur, ; born 23 April 1988) is a Pakistani model and actress. She is known for portraying the character of Laila in '' Baraat Series''.
Early life
Askari grew up in America and attended Beaconhouse School. She graduated from NAPA ...
*
Ayesha Toor
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* ''Aisha'' (2010 film), an Indian roma ...
*
Zeba Ali
Zeba Ali or Zeba Ali Sheikh ( ur, زیبا علی) is a Pakistani television actress and model. She started her career as model and has appeared in television serials including ''Mutthi Bhar Mitti'', ''Husn Bay Hijab'' and ''Man-O-Salwa''.
Ca ...
*
Madiha Iftikhar
Madiha Iftikhar (Urdu: مدیحہ افتخار) (born on 5 February 1985 is a Pakistani TV drama actress and model.[Priyamvada Kant
Priyamvada Kant is an Indian actress, writer and the winner of MTV Splitsvilla Season 12
Early life
Priyamvada Kant was born on 1 January 1990 in Kolkata to mother Ratnabali Kant and father Awani Kant who are both renowned Artists. She studied a ...](_bl ...<br></span></div>
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Leena Jumani
Leena Jumani is an Indian actress and model, best known as Tanushree "Tanu" Mehta in Kumkum Bhagya.
She played Khemi, a poor village girl, in the television series '' Bandini''. This was followed with the role of Suhasi in the show '' Koi Aa ...
*
Priyal Gor
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Shafaq Naaz
Shafaq Naaz is an Indian television actress and trained Kathak dancer, known for her role of Kunti in ''Mahabharat'' and Mayuri in ''Chidiya Ghar''. She is the sister of actress Falaq Naaz.
Career
In 2019, Shafaq acted in web series Halala f ...
*
Melanie Pais
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Season 2
Only Pakistani Celebrities (1 Male and 1 Female) combined participated in the show.
Contestants
*
Danish Hayat &
Mehwish Hayat
Mehwish Hayat (born 6 January 1988) is an Pakistani actress who primarily works in Urdu films and former television. She made her debut in film with comedy ''Jawani Phir Nahi Ani'' (2015) and later went on to ''Actor in Law'' (2016). Hayat is ...
(Winner)
*
Taifoor Khan &
Saima Azhar (1st Runner-up)
*
Daniyal Raheel
Daniyal Raheal (in Punjabi and ur, ) is a Pakistani television actor, director and producer.
Career
The son of veteran actress Seemi Raheel and the brother of actress Mehreen Raheel, after graduating in Film, Theatre & Television from the ...
&
Farah Ali (2nd Runner-up)
*
Saim Ali &
Natasha Ali
Natasha Ali is a Pakistani actress, model and host. She is known for her roles in '' Talafi'', ''Khaas'', ''Mushk'' and ''Malaal-e-Yaar''.
Biography and career
She was born on January 01, 1988 in Lahore, Pakistan. She completed her studies from ...
*
Fakhar Imam
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&
Sana Nawaz
SANAhttps://www.instagram.com/sana_fakhar/, (; born 16 June 1979), often credited on the film screen as Sana Nawaz, is a Pakistani film actress and model.
Sana was introduced to the Lollywood film industry by director Syed Noor in his film Sa ...
* Khurram Patras &
Hina Altaf
Hina Altaf Khan ( ur, ; born 2 January 1992), also known by her married name Hina Aagha, is a Pakistani television actress, presenter and former video jockey. Altaf briefly hosted ARY Musik's teen show ''Girl's Republic''. She is best known for ...
(Eliminated on 6th place)
*
Minhaj Ali Askari &
Sana Askari
Sana Askari ( ur, ; born 23 April 1988) is a Pakistani model and actress. She is known for portraying the character of Laila in '' Baraat Series''.
Early life
Askari grew up in America and attended Beaconhouse School. She graduated from NAPA ...
(Eliminated on 7th place)
*
Kanwar Arsalan
Kanwar Arsalan, is a Pakistani television actor and a model.
Career
Kanwar started his career as a Model but later entered in serials. He made his debut in Tum Jo Miley. After that he appeared in Pul Siraat, Talluq, Tahir-e-Lahoti, Kuch Unkah ...
&
Fatima Effendi
Fatima Effendi ( ur, ) is a Pakistani actress and model. She has appeared in the Pakistani drama series '' Man-O-Salwa'', ''Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan'', ''Ishq Ibadat'' and ''Kash Mai Teri Beti Na Hoti''.
Personal life
Effendi was born in 1 ...
(Eliminated on 8th place)
*
Faiq Khan &
Rahma Ali
Rahma Ali is a Pakistani actress and singer, known for her roles in dramas ''Nail Polish'', '' Choti'', '' Mol'' and ''Rukhsati''.
Early life
Rahma was born on September 15 in 1988 in Lahore, Pakistan. She completed her studies from Beaconhouse ...
(Eliminated on 9th place)
*
Nouman Javaid
Nouman Javaid (born 28 October 1982) is a Pakistani singer. He started his career writing, composing and singing hit songs for Mahesh Bhatt's film Jashnn. He is also one of the music directors of the movie Yamla Pagla Deewana
''Yamla P ...
&
Rabab Hashim
Rabab Hashim is a Pakistani television actress and host. She made her acting debut with ''Na Kaho Tum Mere Nahi''. She has played a role of Rukhi in Hum TV's acclaimed series '' Zid''. She is also known for her leading roles in ''Piya Mann Bhay ...
(Eliminated on 10th Place)
Season 3
Season 3 was hosted by
Mohib Mirza
Mohib Mirza ( ur, ) (born 18 August 1979) is a Pakistani actor, director, television host and comedian. He is known for his work in film and television industry of Pakistan for which he has been nominated for various awards.
Career
Mirza st ...
started airing from 2 March 2018 on
ARY Zindagi
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. As with season 2, only Pakistani celebrated participated in the show.
Contestants
*
Fahad Shaikh
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and Mahi Baloch (Winners)
*
Raeed Muhammad Alam
Raeed Muhammad Alam is a Pakistani actor, model, director and producer.
He has appeared in several television serials such as ''Jo Tu Chahey'', ''Mujhay Jeenay Do'', ''Dil Ruba'' and '' Fitrat''.
Early life
Raeed was born in Karachi on October ...
and Shazia Naz (1st Runner-up)
*
Ayaz Samoo
Ayaz Samoo is a Pakistani actor, model, host, VJ and writer. He is best known by his character name ''Sajid Billa'' on ARY Musik. In 2016, he won the AFA for Best Actor in a negative role for the film ''Moor''.
Early life & career
His debut in ...
and
Anoushay Abbasi
Anoushay Abbasi is a Pakistani television actress and model. She started her career as a child artist at PTV. In her acting career, she is widely known for her leading roles in the television series ''Mera Saaein 2'' (2012), ''Meri Saheli Meri ...
(2nd Runner-up)
*
Noman Habib
Noman Habib is a Pakistani actor.
Career
Noman Habib Khan made his debut with the television serial Yeh Zindagi Hai in which he played the role of "Bhola". Noman Habib Khan also appeared in the television show "Nachley" which was aired on ARY Di ...
and
Sukaina Khan
Sukaina Khan (born 28 May 1996) is a Pakistani actress and model. She is known for her roles in dramas ''Haya Ke Daaman Main'', '' Jaal'', ''Mehboob Aapke Qadmon Main'', '' Mohabbat Daagh Ki Soorat'', ''Choti Choti Batain'' and ''Fasiq''. She is ...
(Eliminated on 4th place)
*Yasir Shoro and Iqra (Eliminated on 5th place)
*
Mani
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and Anum Aqeel (Eliminated on 6th place)
*
Taqi Ahmed
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and
Anam Tanveer
Anam Tanveer ( ur, ) is a Pakistani actress, TV host, and writer. She made her acting debut with a supporting role in the 2012 series ''Meray Dard Ko Jo Zuban Miley'' and since then appeared in television series including ''Joru Ka Ghulam'' (201 ...
(Eliminated on 7th place)
*Aadi Khan and
Eshita Syed
Eshita Syed ( ur, اشیتا محبوب سید) is a Pakistani model and TV actress.
Early life
Eshita Syed was born on the 5th of August in 1988. She was raised in Karachi. Her parents were ethnically Bengali. She has acted in different seria ...
(Eliminated on 8th place)
*Sohail and
Dua Malik
Dua Malik (Urdu: دعا ملک) (born 1994) is a Pakistani singer, songwriter, host and composer. She hosted ''Sur Saath Savera'' on Express Entertainment in Pakistan. Malik has sung title songs of many Pakistani serials such as '' Ishq Mein ...
(Eliminated on 9th place)
*
Faizan Shaikh
Faizan Sheikh is a Pakistani actor who appears in television series and films. He is known for appearances in numerous contrasting roles. He has played several genre roles including comical, romantic, antagonist and supporting roles. Currently, ...
and
Maham Amir
Maham Aamir is a Pakistani actress who appears in Urdu-language television series. She is known for her role as Sualeha (witch) in Saaya and Noshi in Ready Steady Go.
Career
Aamir started her career as a host on ''Salam Sindh'' on Sindh TV. She ...
(Eliminated on 10th place)
References
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2013 Pakistani television series debuts
ARY Digital original programming
Pakistani game shows
Pakistani reality television series
Urdu-language television shows
Fear Factor
Television shows filmed in Thailand
Pakistani television series based on American television series