''Raaz-e-Ulfat'' () is a Pakistani romantic drama

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premiered on

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on 7 April 2020. It is written by

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, produced by Abdullah Kadwani and

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under

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and directed by

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. It features

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, Yumna Zaidi,

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in the lead roles. The supporting cast include

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. It is the story of Mushk, a young and innocent girl who belongs to a conservative family as her life is governed and determined by her father Iftikar Ali. Mushk has no choice other than following the principles set by her father until she meets Sehba and her life changes forever. It received praise for Zaidi and Aziz's performance as protagonist and antagonist respectively. It is digitally available to stream on

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and in some countries on VIU App.

Synopsis

Mushk ( Yumna Zaidi) belongs to a conservative family and obeys her father Iftikhar Ali (Tanveer Jamal). She follows the principles set by her father until she meets Sehba (

). Sehba, who likes modern lifestyle, influences Mushk and they become friends. Sehba has a childhood friend named Nomi (Danial Afzal Khan). Nomi is a bad person who is involved with drugs, smoking and gambling. He was friends with Irtiza but they stopped. Sehba really likes Nomi but Nomi doesn't take it seriously. As Sehba starts to develop a liking for Irtiza (

), she gets jealous when she discovers Mushk and Irtiza's newfound relationship. Hatching vicious plans, Sehba makes Mushk's life difficult and she loses her family and her lover's trust. One day, Nomi and Sehba make a plan to trap Mushk in Nomi's house right before her wedding with Irtiza. Sehba, Under the Fake love of friendship, Picks up Mushk from the Salon she was getting her hair and makeup done in, and peer pressures her in going to a party, where she drugs mushk and locks her in nomis room. Sehba leaves the house while Nomi in a drunken state tries to enter the room Mushk is in. Police raids and arrests everyone in the house. Mushk hides in a cupboard and manages to escape Nomi's house. Meanwhile, Irtiza and Mushk's family are searching for her. Seeing Mushk in a disheveled state, everyone believes the worst of her. Irtiza and his family call off their engagement and Mushk is stood up on her wedding. Then enters Ismael whom Mushk's father asks to marry his daughter and finally Mushk while waiting for Irtiza to show up becomes a reluctant bride of Ismael. Iftikhar Sahib dies of a heart attack sometime later. Ismael and Mushk are living like strangers under one roof with no love in their relationship yet. Sehba succeeds in her attempts to make Irtiza misunderstand Mushk and he decides to marry her as per the wish of both of their families. To spite Mushk, Sehba visits her home to give her the wedding invitation which Mushk decides to attend with Ismael. On the wedding day, Nomi discloses Sehba's shameful secret and conspiracy clearing Mushk's name and leaving Irtiza in agony over losing a pure girl like Mushk. Sehba murders Nomi and ends in hospital with injuries then passes away a few days later after asking forgiveness from Mushk. Mushk chooses to be with Ismael after witnessing his goodness, kind nature and loving attitude. Irtiza is left heartbroken with Mushk forgiving him but refusing to be with him for a second time. Mushk and Ismael live in love and harmony.

Cast

Main cast

as Irtiza * Yumna Zaidi as Mushk (Irtaza's Love Interest) *

as Sehba (Antagonist) (Dead) *

as Ismail

Recurring cast

as Amber (Mushk's sister) *

as Rahma (Mushk's mother) * Tanveer Jamal as Iftikhar (Mushk's father) *

as Ghazala, Irtiza's mother *

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as Naveed Sehba's father *

Jinaan Hussain Jinaan Hussain is a Pakistani actress, model, singer and painter. She made her acting debut with theatre and moved on to television. Her debut series on television was ''Aisay Jiya Jaley'' (2013) aired on Hum TV. She rose to fame with ''Bashar M ...

as Mohini, Ismail's sister *

as Munaza Sehba's mother *

Danial Afzal Khan Danial Afzal Khan is a Pakistani television and film actor. He played leading roles in many television shows including Kab Mere Kehlaoge, Mann Kay Dhagay, Zara Sambhal Kay, Thori Si Wafa, Umm-e-Haniya, Raaz-e-Ulfat, Ghisi Piti Muhabbat, Moh ...

as Nomi (Antagonist) *

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 Nomi's mother * Manzoor Qureshi *

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*Faisal Bali *Jawed Ali *Hanif Muhammad *Hina Sheikh

Guest appearance

* Kiran Haq as Geeti (Ismail's Wife) *

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as Bano Aapa; Mushk's neighbour *

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as Bano's mother

Awards and nominations

References

External links

Official website

Yumna Zaidi Biography
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