| Genre: | Biography Drama |
| Screenplay: | Umera Ahmad |
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| Director: | Adnan Sarwar |
| Country: | Pakistan |
| Language: | Urdu |
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| Runtime: | 100 minutes |
| Company: | Soul Fry Films |
| Network: | ARY Digital |
Aik Hai Nigar is a Pakistani television biographical-drama film based on the three-star general of the Pakistan Army, Nigar Johar, and centers on her life and career from 1975 (when Johar was young) to the present time. The telefilm is directed by Adnan Sarwar, written by Umera Ahmad, and first aired on ARY Digital on 23 October 2021. The telefilm marked the Mahira Khan's debut as a producer, who also played the title role in the film. It also stars Bilal Ashraf in his television debut as Johar's husband.[1] [2] The telefilm was well-received by the audience and received mixed reviews from critics.
Nigar Johar is a girl who aspires to be big. Even though she has to face hardships of misogyny and personal despair, Nigar is determined to achieve her goal in life. Along the journey, she meets her life partner, Johar Ali Khan, who encourages her to pursue her career goal and make history.
The music of the telefilm is composed by Haroon Shahid, while Abbas Ali Khan is the music producer.
On television broadcast, the telefilm received 5.2 TRPs at its timeslot.[3]
The telefilm mostly received positive reviews from critics, with major praise towards the acting performances.[4] [5] While reviewing for The News International, the reviewer praised the Khan's acting performance and the heartwarming portrayal of the relationships.[6] The Express Tribune criticized the film's narrative and shallow depiction on Johar's life, stating,. "The film lacks severely in the narrative department, which couldn't have been salvaged by the cast even if they tried".[7]