Hum TV explained

Hum TV HD (Pakistan)
Picture Format: 480p (2005–2018)
1080p, HDTV (2018–present)
2160p, 4KTV (2018–present)
Owner:Hum Network Limited
Key People:Sultana Siddiqui (President)
Country:Pakistan
Language:Urdu
English
Area:Asia
Middle East
Americas
Europe
Headquarters:Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Former Names:Eye TV (2005–2011)
Sister Channels:Hum Masala
Hum Sitaray
Hum News
Hum Europe
Hum Pashto
Online Serv 1:HUM TV Live
Online Chan 1:Watch Live
Online Serv 2:Sling TV
Online Chan 2:Internet Protocol television

Hum TV HD 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).[1]

Hum Network Limited was known as Eye Television Network Limited prior to 21 January 2011. Hum TV began its transmission on 17 January 2005. In March 2013, Hum Network held its first Hum Awards ceremony.[2] As of 1 May 2018, Hum TV shut down its SD feed and shifted to HD in Pakistan.[3]

Hum TV is one of Pakistan's biggest entertainment networks and regularly is in top ranks and maintains a loyal fanbase on social media in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and streaming platforms, as well as on television.[4]

History

The channel's drama series Humsafar, broadcast in 2011–2012, has become the most successful program of the channel to date, earning it widespread acclaim and international recognition.[5] [6] [7] Due to its success, critics referred to Pakistani television as a "Golden Age".[8]

At the 1st Hum Awards ceremony it was awarded the Hum Honorary Phenomenal Serial Award.[9] Hum TV caters to all genres from entertainment. While HUM caters to urban Pakistan, most dramas on Hum TV at the moment are skewed towards a teen/youth audience, with some other serials being aimed at a more mature urban audience.

Current programming

Note: Titles are listed in alphabetical order.

Feudal

Historical

Romance

Former programming

Anthology series

Horror or supernatural series

Comedy series

Drama series

Miniseries

Soap operas

Reality/non-scripted

Telefilms

Awards shows

Acquired programming

Production House

MD Productions

The network television serials are primarily produced under production company Momina Duraid Productions or MD Productions, owned by Momina Duraid wife of Siddiqui's youngest Son Duraid Qureshi and she is also a senior producer at channel.[4]

Moomal Entertainment

The other Hum TV shows are being produced by Moomal Entertainment owned by Moomal Shunaid, wife of Siddiqui's eldest son Shunaid Siddiqui. Moomal Entertainment was founded in 2014.[4]

See also

Notes and References

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  5. News: Popular Pakistani television drama Humsafar reaches Toronto fans via web. 25 April 2021. The Toronto Star (newspaper). 16 February 2012.
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  8. News: Drama Serials:Golden Age?. Sbahat . Zakariya. Dawn (newspaper). 29 November 2015. 25 April 2021.
  9. Web site: Hum TV awards celebrate showbiz achievements. Dawn (newspaper). 16 March 2013. 25 April 2021.
  10. Web site: Sonam Bajwa's Admiration for Sajal Aly's 'Zard Patton Ka Bann' Teaser Goes Viral! . May 6, 2024 . Samaa TV .
  11. Web site: Mann Jogi teaser out now a Glance into the World of Cordial Love. 8 July 2024. 10 July 2024. Moeeza. Arshad. HUM TV. en-PK.
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  47. News: Top-rated TV plays presently on air. Desk. Instep. The News International. 2018-07-24. en.
  48. Web site: Zahid Ahmed sheds light on split personality disorders in upcoming drama. Tribune.com.pk. 2019-05-28. The Express Tribune. en-US. 2019-05-30.
  49. Web site: 'Jaal' revolves around the relationship between a man and his daughter. Monitor. Daily Times. 2019-03-01. Daily Times. en-US. 2019-03-11.
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  51. Web site: Ali Rehman Khan to star with Sanam Baloch in 'Khaas'. 2019-01-31. Daily Times. en-US. 2019-03-23.
  52. News: Bilal Khan on his acting debut and his upcoming play, Khamoshi. Shabbir. Buraq. The News International. 2018-06-30. en.
  53. Web site: Kinza Hashmi and Adnan Siddiqui Team up for upcoming project. Daily Pakistan. 14 October 2023 .
  54. News: Ki Jana Mein Kaun highlights story of a griefstricken girl. 2018-06-27. The Nation. 2018-06-30. en-US.
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  56. Web site: Ayeza Khan shares details about her next drama serial. Something Haute. 20 May 2021. 18 May 2021.
  57. News: Shaz Khan and Zara Noor Abbas are set to star in upcoming drama Lamhay. Haq. Irfan Ul. 2018-04-30. Images. 2018-08-23. en-US.
  58. News: Domesticated Drama – Channeling Anxiety! TALKING POINT – MAG THE WEEKLY. 2018-07-28. en.
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  62. Web site: 'Namak Haram' Trailer Unveiled: A blend of Power, Betrayal, and Revenge . 2023-10-20 . Hum TV . en-US.
  63. News: Sana Fakhar will play Sonya Jehan in upcoming drama 'O Rangreza'. Haq. Irfan Ul. 2017-07-06. Images. 2018-06-30. en-US.
  64. News: In Pagli, Hira Mani will play a woman suffering from a memory disorder. Haq. Irfan Ul. 2017-08-25. Images. 2018-06-30. en-US.
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  67. Web site: Rah e Junoon's first look released featuring Danish Taimoor and Komal Meer . 2023-10-20 . Hum TV . en-US.
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  74. Web site: Upcoming Drama Serial 'Takabbur' all Set to Premiere . December 21, 2023. June 6, 2024 . Hum TV.
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  77. News: Saheefa Jabbar Khattak's Drama Teri Meri Kahani's Teaser is Here!. Daily Pakistan Global. 2018-06-30. en-US.
  78. Web site: New Drama Serial Tum Mere Kya Ho - Airs Tomorrow . April 20, 2024. May 30, 2024 . Hum TV.
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