Pehchaan (2014 TV series) explained

Director:Khalid Ahmed
Starring:
Theme Music Composer:Arshad Mahmood
Open Theme:Erum Nafees
Country:Pakistan
Language:Urdu
Num Episodes:20
Executive Producer:Noorul Huda Shah
Producer:
  • Seema Razi
  • Raziuddin Ahmed
Cinematography:Naveed Malik
Network:A-Plus TV

Pehchaan (Urdu: {{Nq|پہچان), 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

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

Reception

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]

Notes and References

  1. News: Conversation 'Baat Cheet' with Bee Gul (writer of Pehchaan TV drama above). Muhammad Ali. The Nation. 12 July 2018. 23 April 2021.
  2. Web site: Female writers who disregard women's plight are biggest supporters of patriarchy: Bee Gul - writer of Pehchaan (2014 TV series). Tehreem M Alam. 10 March 2020. 23 April 2021. Express Tribune.
  3. News: Drama Poll 2014 results: 'Pyaray Afzal' dominates Pakistani television. Sadaf Siddique & Sadaf Haider. 30 December 2014. Dawn.
  4. Web site: Underrated Pakistani Shows That Are Lead[sic] By Strong Female Characters (contains review of Pehchaan drama)]. Sophia Qureshi . 23 February 2020. 24 April 2021. masala.com.
  5. News: 2014: A good year for Pakistani TV and cinema (scroll down for this newspaper's review of Pehchaan (2014 TV series). Salima Feerasta. December 31, 2014. Dawn. April 24, 2021.