''Pyari Mona'' is a Pakistani television series directed by Ali Hasan. It features

Sanam Jung Sanam Jung () is a Pakistani actress, model and former television host and VJ. She made her television debut with Hum TV's popular series Dil e Muztar in (2013). Career Jung started her career as a VJ on Play TV in 2008, while studying for ...

in the titular role along with

Adeel Hussain Adeel Husain ( ur, ) is a Pakistani actor and director. He is best known for his roles in '' Daasi,'' ''Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu'', '' Mohabat Subh Ka Sitara Hai,'' '' Jackson Heights'' and ''Mera Naseeb''. Early life and education Born on 30 June ...

Sabeeka Imam Sabeeka Imam is a British-Pakistani actress and model. She has established a career in modeling and ramp the walk for several designers. Imam appeared in a comedy-drama film ''Queen'' in 2014. She went on to play the romantic interest of the lea ...

, Mashal Khan and Adnan Jaffar in prominent roles. It first aired on Hum TV from 19 January 2022. It focuses on the subject of

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and revolves around the struggle of an overweight girl.

Plot

After moving from

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, Mona does a number of jobs and now looks for another after quitting the previous one, despite hailing from an affluent family. She wants to do job for her passion but her mother doesn't like it and wants her to marry with a suitable guy. His father however supports her decision.

Cast

as Mona Khalid * Hunbal Khan *

as Babar *

* Mashal Khan * Uzma Beg as Shaista * Adnan Jaffar as Khalid * Salma Asim as Lubna

Reception

The first teaser garnered criticism due to the casting of Jung, who is not plus size and wore a

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to fit the character.

References

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