''Parosi'' ( ur, , lit=Neighbour) is a Pakistani drama serial aired on NTM in 1990. The drama was written by

Haseena Moin Haseena Moin (20 November 1941 – 26 March 2021) was a Pakistani dramatist, playwright and scriptwriter. She wrote several plays for stage, radio, and television. She was the recipient of the Pride of Performance award for her services to the ...

and directed by Raana Sheikh. It was filmed in

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and

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. It starred

Khalida Riyasat Khalida Riyasat ( ur, خالدہ ریاست; July 7, 1953 – August 26, 1996) was a veteran Pakistani television actress. Along with Roohi Bano and Uzma Gillani, she dominated Pakistan's television screens during the 1970s, early 1980s and 1990 ...

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, Badar Khalil,

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and

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. This was Khalida Riyasat's last drama serial as she died soon after working in this drama and the long play ''Ab Tum Ja Sakte Ho''.

Plot

''Parosi'' tells the story of two sisters. Jahan Ara who is a single parent as her husband left her for a wealthier woman, and Roshan Ara, who is much more mature and composed as compared to her elder sister. They, along with Haryali Bua, come to live in a house they have rented from Shahnawaz, who is a very strict man living with his nephew Arsal. The comedy of errors starts as Jahan makes the life of her landlord miserable. Roshan Ara and Arsal fall in love.

Cast

as Shahnawaz Ali Khan, aka Agha Jani, the landlord; uncle of Arsal *

as Jahan Ara, the middle sister; has a son, Ali, with ex-husband Malik Iqbal *

as Roshan Ara aka Munni, youngest of three sisters; she makes documentary films * Badar Khalil as Haryali Begum; maidservant in the sisters' household. *

as Arsal, nephew (sister's son) of Aga Jani. *

as Malik Iqbal, Jehan Ara's husband *

Shamim Hilaly Shameem Hilaly (, born 1947) is a Pakistani actress who has acted in both films and television. She is most famous for acting in PTV Dramas. She is noted for her performance in '' Maigh Malhar'' during the 1990s. She has also acted in Pakista ...

as Bari Aapa (Mrs. Asif), elder sister of Roshan Ara and Jehan Ara * Humera Syed] as Nani, maternal grandmother of the sisters * Latif Sheikh as Chodhry Rehmat Ullah * Parveen Rasheed as Amma, mother of the sisters * Sikander as Ali, Jehan Ara and Malik Iqbal's son * Sardar Meer as cook Ali Ejaz

Reception

The drama serial was shot in Murree and Islamabad and was well received by the audiences. It is considered to be one of

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best works. It featured the great actresses

and

and it was a treat for the viewers to watch both of them perform together. The drama serial has had several reruns on TV and its DVDs are still in demand.

Soundtrack

''Parosi's'' soundtrack featured two songs. One was a ghazal called ''Abhi Kuch Din Lagen Ge'' sung by

Mehnaz Mehnaz Begum (1958 – 19 January 2013) was a Pakistani TV, radio, and film singer. She was well known as a film playback singer in the 1970s and 1980s. She was the recipient of Nigar Awards.Ali Haider with poetry by Nasir Kazmi. Both were composed by Arshad Mahmood, and are frequently used during the show.

References

{{PTV Programs Pakistani drama television series Urdu-language television shows Pakistan Television Corporation original programming Television shows set in Karachi

Plot

Cast

Reception

Soundtrack

See also

References