Pinjra (TV series)
Pinjra (Urdu: پنجرا) is an Urdu language Pakistani television series directed by Kashif Nisar and written by Faiza Iftikhar. First broadcast in Pakistan by A-Plus TV, It features actors Yumna Zaidi, Noman Ijaz, Kiran Haq, Samina Ahmed, Hassan Ahmed, Farah Tufail and Faiza Gillani. Premiering on 25 January 2017, Pinjra ended its run on 2 August 2017 after telecasting 27 episodes.[2][3][4]
| Pinjra | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Faiza Iftikhar |
| Directed by | Kashif Nisar |
| Starring | See the section on cast below |
| Music by | Rahat Fateh Ali Khan[1] |
| Opening theme | "Ishqaaway" |
| Country of origin | Pakistan |
| Original language | Urdu |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 27 |
| Production | |
| Producer | A-Plus Entertainment |
| Running time | Approx. 35–40 minutes |
| Production company | 26th Frame Entertainment |
| Release | |
| Original network | A-Plus TV |
| Original release | 25 January – 2 August 2017 |
Cast
- Yumna Zaidi as Aasiya (Vanni of Jahanzaib Mazari)
- Noman Ijaz as Aurengzeb (Ranga) Mazari
- Kiran Haq as Zuleikha wife of Jahanzaib Mazari
- Samina Ahmad as Jannat Bibi
- Hassan Niazi as Jahanzaib Mazari
- Daniyal Raheel as Shahzaib Mazari
- Azra Aftab as Sakina
- Hassan Ahmed as Ch Mubashir
- Farah Tufail (sister of Jahanzaib Mazari)
- Faiza Gillani
Theme
The series is based on social and moral issues revolving around gender discrimination in the rural society, specifically related to the concept of Vani. The story tells the journey of Amtul Rafay, a young girl who is sold off by her family to compensate another family where her brother had killed her fiancé. Simultaneously it revolves around reality based issues with different characters within the same plot.
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Recipients | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Lux Style Awards | Best Television Actor | Noman Ijaz | Nominated[5] |
References
- Khan, Saira (10 January 2017). "Rahat hits gold with the OST of Pinjra". HIP. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
- Khan, Saira (16 January 2017). "Teasers of Pinjra show Yumna Zaidi's versatality". HIP. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
- "Promos & OST of Upcoming Drama Pinjra". Reviewit.pk. 14 January 2017. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
- "فائزہ گیلانی کی" پنجرہ" کی ریکارڈنگ جاری | Khabrain Group Pakistan". Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- Haider, Sadaf (15 January 2018). "What this year's Lux Style Awards nominations got right — and wrong". Images. Retrieved 26 October 2018.