Suno Chanda 2 Explained
Season Number: | 2 |
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Num Episodes: | 30 (Episodes) |
Network: | Hum TV |
Suno Chanda 2 is a 2019 Pakistani romantic comedy television series produced by Momina Duraid under their production banner MD Productions.[1] It is a sequel to the 2018 series Suno Chanda. It is directed by Ahson Talish and written by Saima Akram Chaudhry. The first episode of the series was aired on 7 May 2019.[2] In this sequel, Farhan Saeed and Iqra Aziz reprise their roles as Arsal and Ajiya respectively. It also focuses on story of Mithu and Maina played by Raza Talish and Sabeena Farooq respectively. The serial became a sleeper hit in Pakistan, India[3] [4] and the United Kingdom.[5] [6]
Premise
This season continues from where the first season ended. The series explores the story of Jiya and Arsal after their marriage and also focuses on the marriage ceremonies of Sherry with Kinza and Billo with Joji/Jawaad. They had realised their love for each other during the last season. It also has new characters Nagina Chachi who is Jawaad's mother and Shahana's aunt who has come for her son's wedding but she gets bumped into Shah Jahan/Agha Jaan and then they both have a liking for each other and start getting close to each other during the family drama and wedding functions. Mithu, who is the son of Shahana's first cousin Pari and Jalal's niece Maina, both start liking each other and after a little family drama tied the knot, too.[5]
Cast and characters
- Iqra Aziz as Ajiya "Jiya" Arsalan Ali - Daughter of Nazakat and Naeema; Daniyal's sister; Arsal's wife.
- Farhan Saeed as Arsalan "Arsal" Jamshed Ali - Son of Jamshed and Shahana; Jiya's husband.
- Raza Talish as Subugtageen aka Mithoo - Arsal's maternal cousin; Pari's son; Shahana's nephew; Maina's love interest turned husband.[7]
- Sabeena Farooq as Romaina Khan aka Maina - Kinza's paternal cousin; Jalal's niece; Zarmeen Gul's daughter; Mithoo's love interest turned wife.
- Nabeel Zuberi as Shehryar Munawar Ali aka Sherry - Agha Jan's grandson; Munawar's son; Jiya, Daniyal and Arsal's second cousin; Kinza's husband.[8]
- Mashal Khan as Kinza Jalal Khan/Kinza Sheheryar Ali - Jalal and Masooma's daughter; Jiya, Daniyal and Arsal's cousin; Sherry's wife.[9]
- Samina Ahmed as Mumtaz Begam aka Bi Jaan - Jamshed, Nazakat and Masooma's mother; Jiya, Daniyal, Kinza and Arsal's grandmother.
- Syed Mohammad Ahmed as Shah Jahan Ali aka Agha Jee - Munawar's father; Shehryar's grandfather.
- Fareeha Jabeen as Nagina Chaudhary - Joji's mother; Pari and Shahana's aunt (chachi).
- Mizna Waqas as Arbela Jawed Chaudhary aka Billo - old flame of Jamshed Ali; Joji's wife.
- Ali Safina as Chaudhary Jawed aka Joji - Pari and Shahana's cousin and Shahana’s ex fiance; Billo's husband; Nagina's son.
- Farhan Ali Agha as Jamshed Ali - Shahana's husband; Bi Jaan's son; Masooma and Nazakat's brother; Arsal's father.
- Nadia Afgan as Shahana Jamshed Ali aka Shanno/Channo - Jamshed's wife; Arsal's mother.
- Sohail Sameer as Nazakat Ali - Naeema's husband; Bi Jaan's son; Masooma and Jamshed's brother; Jiya and Daniyal's father.
- Farah Shah as Naeema Nazakat Ali - Nazakat's wife; Jiya and Daniyal's mother.
- Adnan Shah Tipu as Jalal Khan - Masooma's husband; Jiya, Daniyal and Arsal's uncle; Kinza's father.
- Tara Mahmood as Masooma Jalal Khan - Jalal's wife; Bi Jaan's daughter; Jamshed and Nazakat's sister; Kinza's mother; Arsal, Daniyal and Jiya's aunt.
- Arjumand Rahim as Parveen Mughal aka Pari/Peeno/Bebe - Joji and Shahana's cousin; Mithoo's mother.
- Sami Khan as Daniyal Nazakat Ali aka DJ - Nazakat and Naeema's son; Jiya's younger brother.
- Beena Chaudhary as Zarmeen Gul Khan - Maina's mother; Jalal's sister.
- Hamza Khan as Yasir - Arsal's friend.
- Raja Haider as Daaji - Jalal and Zarmeen Gul's father; Maina and Kinza's grandfather.
Production
In 2018, it was reported that Suno Chanda will have a sequel.[10] Iqra Aziz confirmed being part of the Season.[11] On 2 October 2018, it was reported that Farhan Saeed had signed up for the project opposite Aziz.[12] On 10 October, it was reported that Nabeel Zuberi had also signed up.[13]
Like previous season, this season also introduces some debutants including Raza Abbas Talish, son of director Ahson Talish.[14] The first teaser was released on 22 April 2019.[15] It aired in May 2019 during Ramadan.[16] The first episode of the mini series was aired on 7 May 2019.[17]
Reception
The initial response to the series was good, it has been termed as a lighthearted sitcom.[18] Maria Kari of the Dawn says, "after a long day of work, school or fasting we want some lighthearted, mindless, comic relief."[19] In positive response to the series, the cast including Aziz and Zuberi feature in OPPO's F11 TVC. Reviewer from The Express Tribune called the TVC, along with the series a double treat for the audience.[20] According to BizAsia, the first episode of the series was watched by 84,600 viewers at 21:15 – peaking at 94,300 viewers. This was followed by another Hum TV serial Bharam with 33,300 viewers and Geo Entertainment's Siraat-e-Mustaqeem with 23,900 viewers.[21] [22]
Potential Sequel
It has been reported earlier that a sequel Suno Chanda 3, the third installment in the Suno Chanda series, will be made, however in an interview, Nadia Afgan denied and said "The Suno Chanda series will not be back and writer Saima Akram is writing something new for next Ramadan".[23]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Iqra Aziz back on sets for Suno Chanda 2. 2019-04-02. The News. en. 2019-04-12.
- Web site: Suno Chanda's sequel to be air on this date. Fatima. Nayab. Aaj News. en-US. 2019-04-12. 12 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190412185800/https://www.aaj.tv/2019/02/suno-chandas-sequel-to-be-air-on-this-date/. dead.
- Web site: Iqra Aziz's famous Pakistani drama collects praises from Indian TV star Karan Wahi. 2019-05-14. The News International. en. 2019-06-25.
- Web site: Indian actor Dino Morea sings praises of Iqra Aziz's acting prowess. 2019-05-22. The News International. en. 2019-06-25.
- Web site: Iqra Aziz reveals Suno Chanda 2 story. 2019-04-04. Business Recorder. en-US. 2019-04-12.
- Web site: Suno Chanda 2 to feature new characters. NewsBytes. The News International. en. 2019-04-12.
- Web site: 'Suno Chanda's Raza Talish on his breakthrough role. Gulf News. en. 2019-06-10.
- Web site: Catching up with Nabeel Zuberi. Shirazi. Maria. The News International. en. 2019-04-22.
- Web site: Ali Ansari shared picture with his fiancée Mishal Khan. Fatima. Nayab. Aaj News. en-US. 2019-06-10. 4 May 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190504112953/https://www.aaj.tv/2019/01/ali-ansari-shared-picture-with-his-fiancee-mishal-khan/. dead.
- Web site: Most Awaited Suno Chanda's sequel to be on air on this date. Daily Pakistan. 21 February 2019. en-US. 2019-04-12. 12 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190412190046/https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/lifestyle/most-awaited-suno-chandas-sequel-to-be-on-air-on-this-date/. live.
- News: 'Suno Chanda' sequel in works, confirms Iqra Aziz The Express Tribune. 2018-08-06. The Express Tribune. 2018-08-07. en-US. 16 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190416072342/https://tribune.com.pk/story/1774468/4-suno-chanda-sequel-works-confirms-iqra-aziz/. live.
- News: Farhan Saeed talks about Suno Chanda and Suno Chanda 2 in an exclusive interview. Daily Pakistan. 2018-11-28. en-US. 12 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190412185757/https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/lifestyle/farhan-saeed-talks-about-suno-chanda-and-suno-chanda-2-in-an-exclusive-interview/. live.
- News: Iman Zia. Nabeel Zuberi Just Revealed Details About "Suno Chanda" Season Two And OMGOMGOMGOMGOMG. 2018-10-10. MangoBaaz. 2018-11-28. en-US. 12 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190412185753/https://www.mangobaaz.com/nabeel-zuberi-reveals-suno-chanda/. live.
- Web site: Aehsun Talish responds to criticism on Suno Chanda 2. NewsBytes. www.thenews.com.pk. en. 2019-06-02. 30 May 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190530155055/https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/478224-aehsun-talish-responds-to-criticism-on-suno-chanda-2. live.
- Web site: Watch first teaser of Suno Chanda 2. 2019-04-22. Business Recorder. en-US. 2019-04-22. 22 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190422140113/https://www.brecorder.com/2019/04/22/491400/video-first-teaser-of-suno-chanda-2-is-out/. live.
- News: Two things we desperately need to see change in Suno Chanda 2. 2018-08-06. Something Haute. 2018-08-07. en-US. 12 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190412185755/https://www.somethinghaute.com/what-we-desperately-need-to-see-change-in-suno-chanda-2/. live.
- Web site: Suno Chanda is back. 2019-05-07. The Nation. en. 2019-05-07. 10 May 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190510023106/https://nation.com.pk/07-May-2019/suno-chanda-is-back. live.
- Web site: Drama serials to look forward to this Ramazan. Shirazi. Maria. The News International. en. 2019-05-14. 3 May 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190503012433/https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/465041-drama-serials-to-look-forward-to-this-ramazan. live.
- Web site: Suno Chanda 2 is pretty funny... if you don't think too much. Kari. Maria. 2019-05-13. DAWN. en. 2019-05-13. 13 May 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190513165758/https://images.dawn.com/news/1182714. live.
- Web site: Suno Chanda cast captures hearty moments with the latest smartphone OPPO F11 Pro. Tribune.com.pk. 2019-05-14. The Express Tribune. en-US. 2019-05-14. 27 March 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220327191018/https://tribune.com.pk/story/1970613/4-suno-chanda-cast-captures-hearty-moments-latest-smartphone-oppo-f11-pro. live.
- Web site: Pakistani drama 'Suno Chanda 2' becomes one of the most-watched shows in UK. 2019-05-23. Daily Times. en-US. 2019-05-25. 25 May 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190525010619/https://dailytimes.com.pk/399505/pakistani-drama-suno-chanda-2-becomes-one-of-the-most-watched-shows-in-uk/. live.
- Web site: Suno Chanda 2 Becomes Highest Grossing TV Show In UK. Urdu Point. en. 2019-05-25. 25 May 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190525011005/https://www.urdupoint.com/en/showbiz/suno-chanda-2-becomes-highest-grossing-tv-sho-628287.html. live.
- Web site: Is Suno Chanda getting a third season?. 2019-05-09. Something Haute. en-US. 2019-05-09. 9 May 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190509152204/https://www.somethinghaute.com/is-suno-chanda-getting-a-third-season/. live.