Parosi Explained

Runtime:56 - 60 min
Creator:Haseena Moin
Channel:NTM
Starring:
Num Episodes:13
Director:Raana Sheikh
Country:Pakistan

Parosi (Urdu: {{Nq|پڑوسی) is a Pakistani drama serial aired on NTM in 1990. The drama was written by Haseena Moin and directed by Raana Sheikh. It was filmed in Islamabad and Murree. It starred Khalida Riyasat, Marina Khan, Badar Khalil, Ali Ejaz, Saleem Sheikh and Jamal Shah. This was Khalida Riyasat's last drama serial as she died soon after working in this drama and the long play Ab Tum Ja Sakte Ho.[1] [2]

Plot

Parosi tells the story of two sisters. Jahan Ara, who is a single parent as her husband left her for a wealthier woman, and Roshan Ara, who is much more mature and composed as compared to her elder sister. They, along with Haryali Bua, come to live in a house they have rented from Shahnawaz, who is a very strict man living with his nephew Arsal. The comedy of errors starts as Jahan makes the life of her landlord miserable. Roshan Ara and Arsal fall in love.

Cast

Reception

The drama serial was shot in Murree and Islamabad and was well received by the audiences. It is considered to be one of Haseena Moin's best works. It featured the great actresses Khalida Riyasat and Marina Khan and it was a treat for the viewers to watch both of them perform together. The drama serial has had several reruns on TV and its DVDs are still in demand.

Soundtrack

Parosi
Type:Soundtrack
Artist:Ali Haider, Mehnaz
Genre:Theme song
Language:Urdu
Producer:NTM

Parosi's soundtrack featured two songs. One was a ghazal called Abhi Kuch Din Lagen Ge sung by Mehnaz with poetry by Iftikhar Arif. The second song was called Ga Raha Tha Koi sung by Ali Haider with poetry by Nasir Kazmi. Both were composed by Arshad Mahmood, and are frequently used during the show.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The unforgettable Khalida Riyasat. Dawn News. August 26, 2014. March 29, 2021.
  2. Web site: Pakistani dramas that once appealed to every group have now glued themselves to feminist issues only. The Nation. May 22, 2017. March 29, 2021. Muhammad. Ali.
  3. Web site: Strong Female Leads - Still a Rare Sight. Youline Magazine. July 19, 2019. March 29, 2021. Hurmat. Majid.
  4. Web site: From Haseena Moin's empowered female characters of the 80s to the damsels in distress of today. Express Tribune. February 28, 2018. March 29, 2021.