''Koyal'' () is a Pakistani television series first aired on

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on 9 December 2021. The story is written by

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and directed by

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in his directorial debut. It features

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and

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in leading roles. The story revolves around the rivalry of two sisters.

Cast

as Koyal *

as Moosa *

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as Affaq Ahmed * Huma Mir as Nargis *

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as Pakiza *

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as Falak *

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as Mahir * Syeda Kainat as Mashal * Sajeel Meer as Affan * Saman Malik as Ishrat *

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as Hashim

Production

The project was first announced by Hussain on his social media handle in late July 2021 While talking to ''

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'', Hussain revealed, "the story is about a koel who gives her eggs in someone else's nest." He revealed that Pasha will be an adopted child, and Huma Mir, who will be on screen after a 12-year gap, will be playing her mother in the series. The first look of the series was unveiled by Hussain on 3 November 2021 through his

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account.

Citations

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