Rasam (TV series) explained

Genre:Social Drama
Family Drama
Developer:S.Mukhtar Ahmed
Director:Asim Ali
Starring:Sumbul Iqbal
Junaid Khan
Hassan Niazi
Javaid Sheikh
Rija Ali
Country:Pakistan
Language:Urdu
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:17
Producer:Gold Bridge Media and Habib Jaan
Editor:H.A Khan
Location:Karachi
Channel:Geo TV

Rasam (English: Custom) is a 2014 Pakistani social drama serial directed by Asim Ali. It was premiered on 1 May 2017. The serial is written by Samina Aijaz and produced by Gold Bridge Media in collaboration with Habib Jaan. The serial features Sumbul Iqbal, Junaid Khan, Hassan Niazi and Javaid Sheikh in lead roles.[1] [2] [3] The serial is based on how a mistake during performing traditions, changes the lives of Ali and Amber.

Plot

Everything is going well until all is lost, not just for Ali (Junaid Khan) but for Amber (Sumbul Iqbal) as well and only for a stupid mistake committed in a mehndi ceremony by a family member which leaves everyone in shock. They say these Rasam's are the flavors of our wedding ceremonies but not for Amber. What is it that the future holds for girls like Amber, isn't she a victim of these Rasam's

Cast

Interruption

In May 2014, Geo TV was banned by PEMRA[4] for airing blasphemous content on Geo Entertainment in its morning show Utho Jago Pakistan. Therefore, the serial was on hiatus along with other serials of the channel for few months.

Reception

The serial could not do better on the ratings charts due to the unavailability of the channel in some parts of the country. It was also criticized by the viewers for its weak story line and flaws in direction.

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Rasam Story, Wiki & Details. TV.com. 2021-06-05. en-US.
  2. News: Rasam on Geo TV. Pakistani.pk. 2021-06-05. en-US.
  3. News: Sumbul Iqbal and Junaid Khan upcoming drama Rasam. Myipedia. 2021-06-05. en-US.
  4. News: PEMRA serves notice on Geo for controversial content . 31 May 2014 . Daily Times . 16 May 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140531105242/http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/national/16-May-2014/pemra-serves-notice-on-geo-for-controversial-content . 31 May 2014 . dmy .