''Kaisa Hai Naseeban'' ( ur, ; previously titled ''Mangharat'', ur, ) is a 2019 Pakistani television series, produced by

Abdullah Seja Abdullah Seja is a Pakistani producer and chief operating officer of Idream Entertainment. He has produced more than 100 drama serials under Idream Entertainment. Some of his well known work includes Bay Dardi, Koi Chand Rakh, Qurban (Pakistani ...

under their banner Idreams Entertainment. The drama aired weekly 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 ...

. It stars

Muneeb Butt Muneeb Butt ( ur, ) is a Pakistani actor who works in Urdu cinema and television. He started acting in 2012 and since then appeared in many notable television serials. His recent appearances include ''Daldal'' (2017), ''Baandi'' (2018), '' Koi ...

and

Ramsha Khan Ramsha Khan ( ur, رمشا خان; born ) is a Pakistani actress. She has established a career in television and appeared in several notable serials including ''Mah-e-Tamaam'' (2018), ''Khud Parast'' (2018), ''Kaisa Hai Naseeban'' (2019), ''Ishq ...

. It is based on the concept and rituals of

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and marital abuse prevailing in the Pakistani society. The serial was one of the highest rated serials in the history of

Pakistani television Television in Pakistan started in 1964 and the first live transmission of Pakistan Television began on 26 November 1964, in Lahore.Ramsha Khan Ramsha Khan ( ur, رمشا خان; born ) is a Pakistani actress. She has established a career in television and appeared in several notable serials including ''Mah-e-Tamaam'' (2018), ''Khud Parast'' (2018), ''Kaisa Hai Naseeban'' (2019), ''Ishq ...

as Marium Jamal *

as Ahmed *

Uzma Gillani Uzma Gillani (born 1947; ur, ) is a veteran Pakistani television actress and advertiser. She along with Khalida Riyasat, Tahira Naqvi and Roohi Bano dominated the television screens of Pakistan during 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. Early life Uzma ...

as Musarrat; Ahmed's mother, Paternal aunt of Marium *

Waseem Abbas Waseem Abbas ( ur, وسِیم عبّاس) is a Pakistani television, film actor and director. He is known for his roles in television dramas for PTV and other networks, including ''Samundar'', ''Raat'', ''Ashiyana'', ''Family Front'', '' Landa ...

as Jamal; Marium's father *

Nida Mumtaz Nida Mumtaz is a Pakistani actress. She is known for her roles in dramas ''Kahin Deep Jaley'', ''Deewangi'' and '' Khoob Seerat''. She is also known for her roles in movies ''Wrong No.'' and ''Mehrunisa V Lub U''. Early life Nida was born in 196 ...

as Shahana; Marium's mother *Shehzeen Rahat as Sana; Ahmed's sister *

Farah Shah Farah Shah is a Pakistani television actress and former model. She made her acting debut with a role of Mehru in PTV World's classic series ''Boota From Toba Tek Singh'' (1999). Shah's career span for more than 20 years. She worked in various h ...

as Sofia; Maternal aunt of Marium *

Anumta Qureshi Anumta Qureshi ( ur, ) is a Pakistani television actress. She is known for her dramas roles in ''Mera Rab Waris'', ''Bisaat e Dil'', ''Sanwari'', and ''Bharosa Pyar Tera ''Bharosa Pyar Tera'' is a 2019 Pakistani romantic drama, produced by ...

as Farah, Youngest sister of Marium *

Agha Mustafa Hassan Agha Mustafa Hassan is a Pakistani television and film actor. Born in Abbottabad with family currently living in Islamabad. He has done his BBA from NUST.He started his career from Theater and worked in Anwar Maqsoods Play Sachin. He made his ac ...

as Affan *Anwaar Beg Moghal as Noor-ud-deen *

Farhan Ahmed Malhi Farhan Ahmad Malhi is a Pakistani actor, model and former video jockey. He is known for his roles in dramas ''Kaisay Tum Se Kahoon'', '' Hiddat'', ''Uraan'', ''Kaisa Hai Naseeban'', ''Banno'' and ''Mohabbat Chor Di Maine''. Early life Farhan was ...

as Waheed *Preet as Azlain *Waris Khan as restaurant Manager

Production

The series was earlier titled ''Mangharat'' but the makers changed it to ''Kaisa Hai Naseeban''.

Reception

Ramsha Khan's performance was highlighted in a review by ''

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''.

Awards and nominations

Zeb Bangash Zebunisa Bangash (born 7 March 1982), better known as Zeb Bangash, is a Pakistani singer-songwriter from Lahore, Punjab. Her family originally comes from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Apart from her solo career, she was the member of music group Zeb and ...

was nominated for ''Best Original Sountrack'' at

Lux Style Awards The Lux Style Awards is an award ceremony held annually in Pakistan since 2002. The awards celebrate "style" in the Pakistani entertainment industry, and it is the oldest event dedicated to cinema, television, fashion, music and film industry ...

2020

References

External links

* {{ARY Digital Programs Pakistani drama television series 2019 Pakistani television series debuts 2019 Pakistani television series endings Urdu-language television shows Pakistani family television dramas ARY Digital original programming