Muqaddar (TV series) explained

Native Name:Urdu: {{Nastaliq|مُقدر
Genre:Romance
Drama
Thriller
Director:Shehrazade Sheikh
Starring:Faysal Qureshi
Madiha Imam
Ayesha Gul
Haroon Shahid
Ali Ansari
Shameen Khan
Fazila Kaiser
Haris Waheed
Sabeena Syed
Saife Hassan
Opentheme:"Dard Kay Mausam" by Sehar Gul
Country:Pakistan
Language:Urdu
Num Episodes:38
Producer:Abdullah Kadwani
Asad Qureshi
Location:Karachi, Sindh
Camera:Multi-camera setup
Runtime:35-45 minutes
Company:7th Sky Entertainment
Network:Geo Entertainment

Muqaddar is a 2020 Pakistani television series directed by Shehrazade Sheikh. It premiered on Geo Entertainment on 17 February 2020.[1] It is produced by Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi under their banner 7th Sky Entertainment.[2] It features Faysal Qureshi and Madiha Imam in their third project together. The supporting cast include Ayesha Gul, Ali Ansari, Haroon Shahid, Shameen Khan, Fazila Kaiser and Saif-e-Hassan.[3]

It is digitally available to stream on YouTube and in some countries on VIU App.

Synopsis

Raima (Madiha Imam) is RJ who wants to make a name for herself. At work she gets the opportunity to interview her colleague Saad (Haroon Shahid)'s influential businessman uncle, Saif (Faysal Qureshi). Saif falls in love with her and then using his influence and power forces Raima into marrying him.

Raima receives constant animosity from Saif’s household and no support from her own family. Then follows Raima's challenges to escape the atrocities inflicted by Saif and his family. Who will help her and give support in her struggle?

Cast

Main characters

Recurring Characters

Production

On 14 November 2019, Qureshi revealed through Instagram about his upcoming project.[4] In December 2019, it was reported that Imam will be paired opposite Qureshi in lead. The first teaser was released on 20 March 2020. It is the third project featuring Qureshi and Imam together after Zakham (2016) and Baba Jani (2018).[5] [6]

Soundtrack

Muqaddar
Type:Soundtrack
Artist:Sahir Ali Bagga and Sehar Gul
Recorded:2020
Genre:Television soundtrack
Length:1:56
Language:Urdu
Label:Geo Entertainment

The OST is sung and composed by Sahir Ali Bagga and Sehar Gul on lyrics of Asim Raza.

Awards and nominations

Date of ceremonyAwardCategoryRecipientsResult
October 9, 2021Lux Style AwardsBest Male Actor - CriticsFaysal Quraishi[7]
Best Male Actor - Viewer’s Choice
November 5, 2021Best Television Actress (Jury)Madiha Imam[8]
Best Television Actor (Jury)Faysal Quraishi

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Faysal Qureshi on playing a powerful role in Muqaddar. Shabbir. Buraq. www.thenews.com.pk. en. 2020-03-08.
  2. Web site: Geo TV's new drama serial 'Muqaddar' to go on-air from Monday. www.geo.tv. en-US. 2020-03-08.
  3. Web site: Faysal Qureshi picks up great reviews as Muqaddar goes on-air. Shabbir. Buraq. www.thenews.com.pk. en. 2020-03-08.
  4. Web site: Faysal Quraishi makes TV comeback with 'Muqaddar'. 2020-02-17. Daily Times. en-US. 2020-03-08.
  5. Web site: Five new Pakistani dramas on TV this season: Pyar Ke Sadqay, Muqaddar, Ishqiya, Jhooti, Khoobseerat Instep thenews.com.pk. www.thenews.com.pk. en. 2020-03-08.
  6. Web site: 'Muqaddar' Episode 3 — Sardar Saif's obsession with Raima is intensifying!. 2020-03-10. Daily Times. en-US. 2020-04-12.
  7. Web site: Lux Style Awards announces nominations for its 20th edition. Dawn Images. 26 August 2021. 10 February 2022.
  8. Web site: Express Tribune. 6 September 2021. PISA 2021 announces nominations in 24 categories.