Pehchaan (2014 TV series)
| Pehchaan | |
|---|---|
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| Written by | Bee Gul |
| Directed by | Khalid Ahmed |
| Starring | |
| Theme music composer | Arshad Mahmood |
| Opening theme | Erum Nafees |
| Country of origin | Pakistan |
| Original language | Urdu |
| No. of episodes | 20 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Noorul Huda Shah |
| Producers |
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| Cinematography | Naveed Malik |
| Original release | |
| Network | A-Plus TV |
| Release | 17 April – 4 September 2014 |
Pehchaan (Urdu: پہچان, lit. 'Identity'), is a Pakistani television drama serial that aired on A-Plus TV from 17 April 2014 to 4 September 2014. It was written by Bee Gul and directed by Khalid Ahmed. It stars Alishba Yousuf, Sohail Sameer and Iffat Rahim in lead roles.[1][2]
Plot overview
[edit]Pehchaan is the narrative of Laila, a praiseworthy young girl having a basic existence with no more prominent assumptions separated from discovering love in her arranged marriage, finds her genuine strength and a solid way of life as an independent woman when gotten through the trial of time and relations. Will the society let her discover the equality that she properly merits and the love she has consistently yearned for?
Cast
[edit]- Alishba Yousuf as Laila
- Sohail Sameer as Mansoor
- Iffat Rahim as Kukoo
- Anita Camphor as Mrs. Khan
- Qazi Wajid as Laila's father
- Parveen Malik as Laila's mother
- Fawad Khan as Khurram
- Faris Khalid as Saadi
- Sumbul Shahid as Kukoo's mother
Reception
[edit]Being an artistic serial and having unique storyline, the series received praise from critics.[3] Masala.com said it "an underrated show".[4] Dawn praised the writing and execution of the serial and wrote, "The non-linear script is beautifully handled and the excellent visuals help make Pehchan a serial that is as appealing as it is engaging." The newspaper further adds, "Writer Bee Gul and director Khalid Ahmed, who gave us Talkhian, produced another gem in Pehchaan."[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Muhammad Ali (12 July 2018). "Conversation 'Baat Cheet' with Bee Gul (writer of Pehchaan TV drama above)". The Nation. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
- ^ Tehreem M Alam (10 March 2020). "Female writers who disregard women's plight are biggest supporters of patriarchy: Bee Gul - writer of Pehchaan (2014 TV series)". Express Tribune. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
- ^ Sadaf Siddique & Sadaf Haider (30 December 2014). "Drama Poll 2014 results: 'Pyaray Afzal' dominates Pakistani television". Dawn.
- ^ Sophia Qureshi (23 February 2020). "Underrated Pakistani Shows That Are Lead[sic] By Strong Female Characters (contains review of Pehchaan drama)". masala.com. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
- ^ Salima Feerasta (31 December 2014). "2014: A good year for Pakistani TV and cinema (scroll down for this newspaper's review of Pehchaan (2014 TV series)". Dawn. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
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