''Firaaq'' ( ur, , lit=Separation: Separation is not a Comeuppance of Love) is a 2014 Pakistani

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television serial. The serial is directed by Aabis Raza, written by

Mustafa Afridi Mustafa Afridi ( ur, ) is a screenwriter and occasional actor from Pakistan, known for his television plays in Pakistani dramas, Urdu television industry such as ''Aseerzadi'', ''Sang-e-Mar Mar'' and ''Ehd-e-Wafa''. For his serial ''Sang-e-Mar Ma ...

and produced by Momina Duraid. Uzma Gillani, Syed Mazhar Ali,

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, Noor Hassan Rizvi, Hira Saleem and Cybil Chaudhry plays the lead roles. Set in

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, it follows the life of a broken family lives in Panama City, Florida, and Paiman who struggles to live at her own wills despite of boundaries by her mother.

Plot

The plot revolves around story of a broken Pakistani American family settled in Florida, United States. The story is about Paimaan, Imroze, Rumi, Sarah, Shams, and Hareem. Paimaan and Shams are siblings. Their father had died when they were very young. Their mother whom they call "Maa Jee" marries another man, Haider. At 10 years old, Shams realizes this and leaves the home in anger. Years pass, and Paimaan grows up into a mature, quiet, and depressed girl due to her mother's behavior. Her mother is strict and do not allow her to go anywhere as she thinks that the atmosphere of America will spoil her, but her stepfather is friendly with her, understands her problems, and advises her to move out. This makes her mother angry as she believes that he is poisoning her mind. On the other hand, Shams has married a Pakistani girl, Sarah. Sarah is an orphan and she and Shams love each other, but before they marry Shams puts a condition that he does not want a child. Sarah agrees, but after few years of marriage she begins to demand a baby from Shams. Then, she goes to Shams family and meets other. When Shams realises this, he takes Paimaan with him to his house.

Cast

* Uzma Gillani as Maa Jee * S. Mazhar Ali as Haider *

as Imroze *

as Paiman *

as Shams * Noor Hassan Rizvi as Roomi * Hira Mani as hareem * Cybil Chaudhry as Sara * Dr. Ismail Zahij * Kenyon Bozeman * Malik Qayyum Anwar * Maik Rose * Sabrina Rose * Asleen Nelson * Faizan * Hania Ikram * Muzamil Salman Sheikh

Production

Background and development

The story was written by Mustafa Afridi. It was the second serial of Hum Television that shot in same place outside of country, as first being was '' Vasl''. It marked second appearance of Junaid Khan and Sanam Saeed together after '' Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu'', where he plays Sanam's abusive husband. Model turned actress, Cybil mark his debut in acting by this serial. Veteran actor Syed Mazhar Ali returns to TV after massive heart attack and Uzma Gillani also appears on Hum TV after long time.

Filming and promotion

The serial was shot mostly in Panama City, Florida, in the United States, with some portion also taking place in Pakistan. Production and shooting began between May and June. Principal photography started in mid-July and finished in mid-August, with other editing processes. The first teaser trailer was released on 24 August 2014, and OST of the drama serial was released on 29 August 2014.

Broadcast

On 14 December 2014, ''Firaaq'' began to broadcast on Sundays at 8 pm – 10:20 pm (PST) instead of on Saturdays at 8 pm – 9:10 pm (PST). Its last episode aired on Sunday, 28 December 2014 at 8 pm.

Original soundtrack

The Theme song of ''Firaaq'' is its original soundtrack, written by Azal Band and Abis Raza the director of serial, and composed by ''Shebi''. The music is a label of Momina Duraid Productions. The song is sung by Razab Ali.