Ever since the pandemic woes have damaged the film industry’s progressions in Pakistan, the biggest of stars and technicians have switched to the medium of television. A boast of exciting ensemble casts are teaming up for exciting small screen projects.
Here’s a list of six recently announced projects that audiences are keenly awaiting:
Baddua
Syed Ramish Rizvi, of Jhooti fame, will be directing this drama penned by Samina Ijaz, who has previously worked on Yaariyan and Kaisa Hai Naseeban. Muneeb Butt and Amar Khan will be starring in lead roles, reuniting after Choti Choti Baatein. The supporting cast includes names like Mehmood Aslam, Saba Faisal, Rubina Ashraf, Abdullah Ejaz and Komal Rizvi.
Amanat
Shahid Shafaat of ‘Tou Dil Ka Kya Hua’, has roped in names like Imran Abbas, Urwa Hocane, Saboor Aly, Haroon Shahid, Asad Siddiqui, Salman Saeed and Babar Ali in his directorial project. The shooting is almost complete and the drama can release by the end of this year.
Jhooti
Actors Farhan Saeed and Hania Aamir will soon be seen opposite each other in the upcoming drama serial Jhooti by ARY Digital and Six Sigma Entertainment. The cast includes names such as Zoya Nasir, Saba Hameed, Waseem Abbas, Osama Tahir, Samina Ahmad and Angeline Malik.
Sinf-e-Aahan
ISPR has roped in five leading ladies in their forthcoming drama titled as Sinf-e-Aahan which will be co-produced by Humayun Saeed and is to be directed by Nadeem Baig. The small screen mega project is based on the theme of women empowerment and has been penned by the acclaimed writer, Umera Ahmed. Sajal Ali, Yumna Zaidi, Kubra Khan, Syra Yousuf and Ramsha Khan will be seen in pivotal roles.
Mein Haari Piya
Written by the acclaimed novelist Qaisera Hayat, who was also behind hits like Alif Allah Aur Insaan and Saya-e-Dewar Bhi Nahi. Dunk director Badar Mehmood will helm this project. The show features a fresh pairing with Hira Mani and Sami Khan in the leading roles. The cast also includes Sumbul Iqbal and Hamza Sohail. Seeing the names attached to it and this new exciting pairing, we cannot wait to experience it on television.
Ek Jhoota Lafz Mohabbat
After a short hiatus, Baaji star Amna Ilyas is returning to television with a new drama. The actress will be seen alongside Junaid Khan, Emmad Irfani, and Aiza Awan in an upcoming Express TV drama serial Ek Jhoota Lafz Mohabbat. Amna will be seen playing the role of Aleeza, whereas Junaid will be seen as Maaz and Emmad will be portraying the role of Hassan, who is not only rich but is deeply in love with Areesha.
