Jo Tu Chahay is a 2019 Pakistani television series that premiered on

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Momina Duraid Momina Duraid ( ur, ) is a Pakistani director and producer. She is a senior producer and creative head of television network Hum TV and CEO of her own production company MD Productions. She has produced and created several series including '' ...

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MD Productions MD Productions is a Pakistani television and film production company based in Karachi, Pakistan. It is founded by Momina Duraid and Duraid Qureshi, son of Sultana Siddiqui. History The company has produced television serials such as ''Zindagi Gu ...

, it stars

Imran Abbas Syed Imran Abbas Naqvi (born 15 October 1982), professionally known by his stage name Imran Abbas, is a Pakistani actor and model who works predominantly in Urdu television. Abbas made his acting debut with ''Umrao Jaan Ada'' in 2003 and lat ...

Alizeh Shah Alizeh Shah (Urdu: علیزہ شاہ; born 9 June 2000) is a Pakistani actress who appears in Urdu television. She made her acting debut in 2016, with a supporting role Alina in ''Choti Si Zindagi''. In 2018, Her performance as Palwasha in ''Is ...

Ahmad Taha Ghani Ahmad Taha Ghani is a Pakistani actor and musician. He appeared in acclaimed television serials such as ''Parizaad'' and ''Jo Tu Chahey''. He made his film debut with Hassan Rana's 2017 war-epic ''Yalghaar''. Personal life Coming from a family ...

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Zarnish Khan Zarnish Khan is a Pakistani television actress. She is known for her appearance in Urdu television serials. Khan has played a role of Alizeh in '' Susraal Mera'' (2015) for which she received Hum Award for Best Soap Actress. Later she played ...

in lead roles. It received mixed reviews from critics as well as viewers for being dragged.

Synopsis

The general theme and focus of the series is the importance of keeping faith in a higher power, a soulful romance, and being careful about what you wish for. The plot centres around Mashal, an orphan who lives with her grandmother, also known as Apa Ji. Mashal's parents died in a car accident when she was 5 years old. She is mistreated by her aunts, Tayi Ammi, Fasiha and Shama Cachi, and her cousins, Bisma and Areesha but her uncles and 2 of her cousins Hashir and Arman are always kind with her. Her cousin Burhan is always harassing her.

Controversy

The serial was earlier titled ''Kun Faya Kun.'' However, due to controversies and objections from a religious group (''Kun Faya Kun'' is not only the attribute of Allah Almighty but also a Quranic verse), the program's producers rebranded it to ''Jo Tu Chahey''.

Reception

During the run of the series, it obtained mixed reviews from both critics and the audience. However, by the season finale, it went on to be one of the top 10 trending dramas in Pakistan with a huge TRP of 10.3. It has an extensive base in the YouTube community with over 3 million views per episode. It was doing average till it was re-branded. After re-branding, it faced a drastic boost in its viewership. It also did well in UK where it several times tops the weekly chart of Pakistani and Asian TV shows.

Cast

as Hashir Abbas *

as Mashal Azam *

as Bisma Ubaid *

Azra Mansoor ''Alif Allah Aur Insaan'' ( ur, ; lit: "A" Allah and Human) is a Pakistani Sufi spiritual drama series which aired on Hum TV from 25 April 2017 to 13 February 2018. It was produced by Momina Duraid, as part of a night programming all under ...

as Aapa Ji *

Areej Mohyudin Areej Mohyudin is a Pakistani television actress. She made her on-screen debut with Momina Duraid's '' Tajdee-e-Wafa'' in 2018 and later appeared in '' Jo Tu Chahey'' in same year. She then played the leading roles in '' Tum Se Kehna Tha'' (2020) ...

as Areesha Abbas *

as Armaan Ubaid *

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 ...

as Burhan Ubaid *

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 compl ...

as Fasiha Begum *

Nargis Rasheed Nargis Rasheed is a Pakistani actress who predominantly work in Urdu television serials and films. Her appearances include ''Mere Harjai'', ''Bad Gumaan'', '' Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi'', ''Talkhiyaan'', '' Muhabbat Ab Nahi Hugi'', ''Aik Pal'', ' ...

as Shama Begum * Mohsin Gilani as Mohammad Ubayd * Humayun Gul as Mohammad Abbas

References

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External links

Official website
2019 Pakistani television series debuts Pakistani drama television series Urdu-language television shows Hum TV original programming