''Qissa Meherbano Ka'' () is a 2021
Pakistani television series premiered on 28 August 2021 on
Hum TV
Hum TV is a 24-hour Urdu General Entertainment TV channel based in Karachi, Pakistan. It was founded by Sultana Siddiqui and Duraid Qureshi. It is owned by Hum Network Limited and traded on Pakistan Stock Exchange as (HUMNL).
Hum Network Limi ...
. It is directed by Iqbal Hussain, written by Fakhra Jabeen and produced by
Momina Duraid
Momina Duraid ( ur, ) is a Pakistani director and producer. She is a senior producer and creative head of television network Hum TV and CEO of her own production company MD Productions. She has produced and created several series including '' ...
under
MD Productions
MD Productions is a Pakistani television and film production company based in Karachi, Pakistan. It is founded by Momina Duraid and Duraid Qureshi, son of Sultana Siddiqui.
History
The company has produced television serials such as ''Zindagi Gu ...
. The serial stars
Mawra Hocane
Mawra Hussain (born 28 September 1992) Known professionally as Mawra Hocane is a Pakistani actress and model who primarily works in Urdu television. She made her acting debut with A-Plus's serial '' Khichari Salsa'' in 2011. Hocane is best ...
,
Ahsan Khan
Ahsan Khan ( ur, احسن خان; born 1981) is a Pakistani actor, producer and TV host.
He began acting in 1998. He appeared in the films ''Nikah'', '' Billi'', '' Ghar Kab Aao Gay'', ''Sultanat'', ''Ishq Khuda'', ''Dil Mera Dhadkan Teri' ...
, Zaviyar Nauman Ijaz and
Mashal Khan as lead roles while
Zaib Rehman
Zaib Rehman is a Pakistani lawyer and actress. She started in television in her 20s and made her movie debut in the 2011 blockbuster '' Bol''.
Early life
During her time as student at Lahore College for Women University, she acted as President ...
,
Syed Mohammad Ahmed
Syed Mohammad Ahmed credited as Mohammad Ahmed is a Pakistani screenwriter, lyricist, actor, and director. He is best known for ''Mystery Theater'', ''Badtameez'', '' Tum Se Kehna tha'', ''Shaista Shaista'', ''Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat'', ''Annie Ki A ...
,
Ghazala Kaifee
Ghazala Kaifee (née Najam) is a Pakistani actress. She is known for her roles in dramas '' Laikin'', '' Qissa Meherbano Ka'', '' Rasam'', ''Ishq E Laa'' and ''Sinf-e-Aahan''.
Early life
Ghazala was born in 1960 on 17th April in Karachi, Pakista ...
,
Khushhal Khan
Khushhal Khan was a son of Karim Khan a descendant of Tansen
Tansen ( – 26 April 1589), also referred to and commonly known as Sangeet Samrat () , was a Hindustani classical musician. Born in a Hindu Gaur Brahmin family, he learnt a ...
and
Areej Mohyudin
Areej Mohyudin is a Pakistani television actress. She made her on-screen debut with Momina Duraid's '' Tajdee-e-Wafa'' in 2018 and later appeared in '' Jo Tu Chahey'' in same year. She then played the leading roles in '' Tum Se Kehna Tha'' (2020) ...
in supporting roles.
Cast
*
Mawra Hocane
Mawra Hussain (born 28 September 1992) Known professionally as Mawra Hocane is a Pakistani actress and model who primarily works in Urdu television. She made her acting debut with A-Plus's serial '' Khichari Salsa'' in 2011. Hocane is best ...
as Meherbano
*
Ahsan Khan
Ahsan Khan ( ur, احسن خان; born 1981) is a Pakistani actor, producer and TV host.
He began acting in 1998. He appeared in the films ''Nikah'', '' Billi'', '' Ghar Kab Aao Gay'', ''Sultanat'', ''Ishq Khuda'', ''Dil Mera Dhadkan Teri' ...
as Muraad
* Zaviyar Nauman Ijaz
as Mehraan
*
Mashal Khan as Fari
*
Syed Mohammad Ahmed
Syed Mohammad Ahmed credited as Mohammad Ahmed is a Pakistani screenwriter, lyricist, actor, and director. He is best known for ''Mystery Theater'', ''Badtameez'', '' Tum Se Kehna tha'', ''Shaista Shaista'', ''Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat'', ''Annie Ki A ...
as Asghar Ali Mehtaab
*
Zaib Rehman
Zaib Rehman is a Pakistani lawyer and actress. She started in television in her 20s and made her movie debut in the 2011 blockbuster '' Bol''.
Early life
During her time as student at Lahore College for Women University, she acted as President ...
as Afiya and Murad's mother
*
Ghazala Kaifee
Ghazala Kaifee (née Najam) is a Pakistani actress. She is known for her roles in dramas '' Laikin'', '' Qissa Meherbano Ka'', '' Rasam'', ''Ishq E Laa'' and ''Sinf-e-Aahan''.
Early life
Ghazala was born in 1960 on 17th April in Karachi, Pakista ...
as Ghazala
*
Laila Zuberi
Laila Zuberi is a Pakistani TV actress who has worked in many Pakistani drama series and has also appeared in the 2016 film Teri Meri Love Story.
Personal life
Laila Zuberi was born on August 18, 1957 in Karachi. She is married to her cousin, ''T ...
as Safiya
*
Areej Mohyudin
Areej Mohyudin is a Pakistani television actress. She made her on-screen debut with Momina Duraid's '' Tajdee-e-Wafa'' in 2018 and later appeared in '' Jo Tu Chahey'' in same year. She then played the leading roles in '' Tum Se Kehna Tha'' (2020) ...
as Noor
* Isha Khan as Sarah
*
Khushhal Khan
Khushhal Khan was a son of Karim Khan a descendant of Tansen
Tansen ( – 26 April 1589), also referred to and commonly known as Sangeet Samrat () , was a Hindustani classical musician. Born in a Hindu Gaur Brahmin family, he learnt a ...
as Ayaz
* Mehrunnisa as Eman
* Hassan Noman as Achhay Mian
* Waqas Shahzad as Atif
* Sadia Farooq as Afiya
* Faiza Azeem as Mehru's aunt
* Sahir Jahangir
Production
Background and development
In mid-June 2021, Zaviyar Nauman Ijaz, son of veteran actor
Nauman Ijaz
Nauman Ijaz (Punjabi and ur, ) is a Pakistani television and film actor, TV anchorperson, and TV show presenter. He is the recipient of several accolades including 10 Lux Style Awards, 7 Hum Awards and a President's Pride of Performance, whic ...
revealed that he is going to make his television debut and it will be a produced by MD Productions.
Later, Hocane also announced being a part of the serial through her Instagram account in late June 2021. The principal photography began in same month in
Islamabad
Islamabad (; ur, , ) is the capital city of Pakistan. It is the country's ninth-most populous city, with a population of over 1.2 million people, and is federally administered by the Pakistani government as part of the Islamabad Capital T ...
.
The series is directed by Iqbal Ansari who previously directed ''
Zebaish
''Zebaish'' () is a 2020 Pakistani television series premiered on 12 June 2020 on Hum TV. It is written by Bushra Ansari, directed by Iqbal Hussain and produced by Momina Duraid under their banner MD Production. Based on the life of actors i ...
'' and ''
Deewar-e-Shab
''Deewar-e-Shab'' () is a 2019 Pakistani historical drama television series created and produced by Momina Duraid of MD Productions, and directed by Iqbal Hussain. It is the dramatization of the novel of the same name by Aliya Bukhari. The s ...
'' for the same production house.
References
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External links
Official website
2021 Pakistani television series debuts
2022 Pakistani television series endings