''Jurm'' () is a Pakistani crime-thriller mini-series, being the production by

Abdullah Kadwani Abdullah Kadwani (Urdu: ) is a Pakistani actor, producer and director. As of 2019, he holds the position of group managing director at Geo Entertainment, a leading television network in Pakistan. He is currently responsible for "Geo Entertain ...

and

Asad Qureshi Asad Qureshi is a British filmmaker who was kidnapped on 26 March 2010 by a militant group called the " Asian Tigers" in Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal Areas along the Afghanistan border, where he was making a film in North Wazirista ...

under the banner of

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 ( ...

. The series is 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 ...

. It stars

Wahaj Ali Wahaj Ali (born 1 December, 1988), is a Pakistani actor and television producer who appears in Urdu television. He established his career through the leading roles of Ahad in ''Bikhray Moti'', Rizwan in ''Ghisi Piti Mohabbat'', Jimmy in ''Dil Na ...

Dur-e-Fishan Saleem Dur-e-Fishan Saleem (born 14 January 1996) is a Pakistani actress who appears in Urdu television. She made her acting debut with a supporting role in Hum TV's ''Dil Ruba'' (2020) for which she received a nomination of Best Emerging Talent at Lu ...

and

Tooba Siddiqui Tooba Siddiqui, () is a Pakistani actress and model. Siddiqui started her career by starring in a Music Video "My Love" for pop singer Yasir Akhtar. She began modeling for the Pakistani fashion industry in the early 2000s. She has appeared in ...

in lead roles as well as

Mohammed Ehteshamuddin Mohammed Ehteshamuddin ( ur, ) is a Pakistani TV director, producer, writer and actor. Ehtesham's short films '' Shahrukh Khan Ki Maut'' (2005) and ''Mein Sawa Paanch Bujay Aai Thi'' (2006) featured at the 2005 and 2006 Kara Film Festival. In ...

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Zhalay Sarhadi Zhalay Sarhadi, also spelled Zille Sarhadi, (born on 11 June 1981) is a Pakistani actress, model, and former VJ. Her notable performance include the series ''Uraan'' (2010), '' Aks'' (2012), ''Madiha Maliha'' (2012), ''Digest Writer'' (2014), '' ...

, and

Tazeen Hussain Tazeen Hussain is a Pakistani actress who works in Pakistani television. The daughter of actor Talat Hussain, she made her acting debut in late 1990s. After several television appearances, she made her television comeback in 2022. Personal lif ...

in supporting roles. The series premiered 28 April 2023 and the last episode was aired on 6 May 2023 on

Geo Entertainment ''Geo Entertainment HD'' or Geo Drama is a Pakistani entertainment television channel owned by Geo Television Network was established in May 2002. Its test transmission started on 14 August 2002 on the PAS 10 digital satellite whereas on 1 Octob ...

Synopsis

The series revolves around a contentious, unexpected and sensational kidnap-murder case of a youthful girl named Ayla Nadeem, who is wedded to the only son of the town’s distinguished tycoon and billionaire. As the fateful tragedy strikes that one supposed romantic night, her love-arranged marriage that only could breathe for a few days, with her college sweetheart, Daniyal Mujib isn’t given a chance to prosper into a domestic saga of love. The story tangles into the cobwebs of deceit, greed and mystery of a maze that envelopes those around Ayla. With everyone linked to the case weaving different mysteries on their own and suppressing their true natures behind well-designed facades and through and through the only question that remains is, Will the investigation authorities find their grip over the lapel of the mastermind behind all of this?

Cast

as Daniyal Mujib — Mujib Zaman and Shahana Mujib’s only son; Ayla’s husband *

as Ayla Nadeem\Mujib — Naseema’s daughter; Daniyal’s wife *

as Samia — CEO in Mujib Zaman’s office and trusted hireling in the Mujib Mansion. *

as Mujib Zaman — upscale business tycoon; Shahana’s husband; Daniyal’s father *

as Shahana Mujib — Mujib Zaman’s wife; Daniyal’s mother *

as Naseema Nadeem — Ayla’s single mother *

as Zakia — Driver Hameed’s wife. * Maha Hasan as Ashley Victor — a journalist and a freelance blogger *

Salma Hassan Salma Hassan is Pakistani actress. She is known for her drama roles in ''Khaani'', ''Do Bol'', ''Juda Huway Kuch Is Tarhan'', ''Pyar Ke Sadqay'' and ''Parizaad''. Early life Salma was born on 1975 in 25 February in Karachi, Pakistan. She compl ...

as Bunty - Shahana's friend

Production

The series was first announced in May 2022, when shooting began. It was Siddiqui's fourth collaboration with Jabbar after starring in ''Wapsi'', '' Vasl'' and ''

Dobara Phir Se ''Dobara Phir Se'' is a 2016 Pakistani romantic drama film directed by Mehreen Jabbar, written by Bilal Sami and a production of ARY Films. The film is produced by Salman Iqbal and co-produced by Mohammad Jerjees Seja. The film stars Ali Kazmi, ...

''. The first teaser was reelased in April 2023.

Reception

In a review of the series by ''

The News International ''The News International'', published in broadsheet size, is one of the largest English language newspapers in Pakistan. It is published daily from Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi/Islamabad. An overseas edition is published from London that cater ...

'', the reviewer praised the series to explore the new genre but faulted it for many aspects including the half-baked story, some impactless characters, loose direction and lacking rawness and finess in art direction. While reviewing the last episodes, ''

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'' praised the Ali's performance and termed Saleem's performance as forgettable, and criticised the story regarding the narrative that was building for the conclusion.

References

External links

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