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=== Development and casting === |
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On 4 August 2022, [[DAWN Images]] reported that a series based on [[Fatima Jinnah]] is in development by writer and director Danial K Afzal. It also reported that series will have three seasons focusing on three different phases of her life during pre-partition, [[Partition of India|partition]] and post-partition and |
On 4 August 2022, ''[[DAWN Images]]'' reported that a series based on [[Fatima Jinnah]] is in development by writer and director Danial K Afzal. It also reported that series will have three seasons focusing on three different phases of her life during pre-partition, [[Partition of India|partition]] and post-partition and Sundas Farhan, [[Sajal Aly]] and [[Samiya Mumtaz]] will portray Jinnah in these different phases.<ref name="r01">{{Cite web|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1190606/sajal-aly-to-play-fatima-jinnah-in-upcoming-partition-series|title=Sajal Aly to play Fatima Jinnah in upcoming Partition series|date=4 August 2022|work=DAWN Images|access-date=19 August 2022|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230608200140/https://images.dawn.com/news/1190606/sajal-aly-to-play-fatima-jinnah-in-upcoming-partition-series|archive-date=8 June 2023}}</ref> About the casting of Aly, Afzal stated in an interview that for the role of middle aged Jinnah, he was in talks with [[Sanam Saeed]], [[Iqra Aziz]], [[Syra Yousuf]] and Aly but he choose Aly as she would carry a similar body language to hers during the 1930s and 1940s around the Independence time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2369602/unveiling-fatima-jinnah-how-sajal-aly-samiya-mumtaz-came-to-embody-the-madar-e-millat?|title=Unveiling Fatima Jinnah: How Sajal Aly, Samiya Mumtaz came to embody the Madar-e-Millat|date=5 August 2022|work=Express Tribune|access-date=}}</ref> Afzal also stated that many other historical figures like [[Muhammad Ali Jinnah]], [[Liaquat Ali Khan]] and [[Allama Iqbal]]'s characters would also be a part of the series. About the casting of actor for [[Ruttie Jinnah]]'s character he stated that it would change the landscape of whole South Asian cinema.<ref name=tribune>{{cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2428916/first-part-of-fatima-jinnah-web-series-to-release-on-august-14|title=First part of Fatima Jinnah web series to release on August 14|date=2 August 2023|work=Express Tribune|access-date=4 August 2023|archive-date=4 August 2023|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230804121927/https://tribune.com.pk/story/2428916/first-part-of-fatima-jinnah-web-series-to-release-on-august-14}}</ref> In August 2023, it confirmed that Aly has withdrawn from the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2430248/sajal-alys-exit-from-fatima-jinnah-web-series-what-really-went-down?|title=Sajal Aly's exit from Fatima Jinnah web series: What really went down|date=11 August 2023|work=Express Tribune}}</ref> The soundtrack of the series was relased on 14 August 2023 where the actors playing [[Muhammad Ali Jinnah]], Allama Iqbal, [[Mahatma Gandhi]] and Ruttie Jinnah were revealed.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1191981|title=The Fatima Jinnah series has a gift for us this August 14 — a hauntingly beautiful OST|date=11 August 2023|work=Images}}</ref> |
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{{quote box|width=35%|align=left|quote=This ground-breaking series promises to unveil the authentic and untold story of Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah, showcasing a side of her that goes beyond being merely the sister of Quaid e Azam – Fatima Jinnah Series is a mission to do justice to her memory. For too long, we have overlooked the woman who defied convention and stood at the forefront of Pakistan’s struggle for freedom.|source=~ Danial K Afzal to ''[[Daily Times (Pakistan)|Daily Times]]''<ref name="dailytimes29">{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231229073335/https://dailytimes.com.pk/1154240/fatima-jinnah-series-tells-a-different-story/|title=‘Fatima Jinnah Series’ tells a different story!|date=23 December 2023}}</ref>}} |
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=== Principal photography === |
=== Principal photography === |
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[[Principal photography]] was mainly |
[[Principal photography]] was mainly held in [[Islamabad]] where Afzal depict the pre-[[Partition of India|partition]] Bombay and Neha Kumthekar served as the set designer.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pakistani director Danial K Afzal on recreating Bombay in Islamabad for web series on Fatima Jinnah|url=https://www.mid-day.com/amp/entertainment/web-series/article/pakistani-director-danial-k-afzal-on-recreating-bombay-in-islamabad-for-web-series-on-fatima-jinnah-23304360|date=19 August 2023|work=Mid Day|access-date=8 September 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2430982/soundtrack-for-fatima-jinnah-web-series-is-out-and-its-eerily-beautiful|title=Fatima Jinnah makers reveal first looks of Quaid-e-Azam, Ruttie Jinnah, others in newly-released OST|work=Express Tribune|date=16 August 2023}}</ref> |
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=== Promotion and release === |
=== Promotion and release === |
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A [[prologue]] of the series was released on 14 August 2022 on the occasion of [[Independence Day (Pakistan)|Independence day]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2371241/watch-14-min-long-prologue-for-web-series-on-fatima-jinnah-unveiled?|work=tribune.com.pk|title=Watch: 14-min-long prologue for web series on Fatima Jinnah unveiled|date=15 August 2022|access-date=21 August 2022}}</ref> |
A [[prologue]] of the series was released on 14 August 2022 on the occasion of [[Independence Day (Pakistan)|Independence day]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2371241/watch-14-min-long-prologue-for-web-series-on-fatima-jinnah-unveiled?|work=tribune.com.pk|title=Watch: 14-min-long prologue for web series on Fatima Jinnah unveiled|date=15 August 2022|access-date=21 August 2022}}</ref> |
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The frist season of the series is set to release on 14 August |
The frist season of the series is set to release on 14 August 2024 on digital platform Aur digital.<ref name="dailytimes29"/> |
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== References== |
== References== |
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Revision as of 07:48, 29 December 2023
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| Directed by | Danial K Afzal |
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| Country of origin | Pakistan |
| Original language | Urdu |
| No. of seasons | 3 (announced)[1] |
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| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
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| Network | Aur Digital |
Fatima Jinnah: Sister | Revolutionist | Stateswoman is an upcoming Pakistani biographical web series series directed and written by Danial K Afzal. The web series centers on the life of Fatima Jinnah, one of the leading woman leader of the Pakistan movement and the younger sister of Pakistan's founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah. It depicts Jinnah in three eras including her 30s and during the pre-partition, in her 50s and during Independence, in her 70s and during post-partition era. Sundas Farhan and Samiya Mumtaz will respectively star in first and third season as Jinnah.
Cast
- Sundas Farhan/ Samiya Mumtaz as Fatima Jinnah
- Dananeer Mobeen as Anita Poonamwala
- Aamir Qureshi as Muhammad Ali Jinnah
- Mahim Shahid as Rattanbai Jinnah
- Usman Mukhtar as Allama Iqbal
- Anoushey Ashraf as Mitthibai Jinnah
- Omair Rana as Jinnahbhai Poonja
- Sarmad Khoosat as Mahatma Gandhi
- Samina Ahmad as Manbai Jinnah
- Manzar Sehbai as Pherozeshah Mehta
- Kubra Khan as Homai Vyarawalla
- Amna Ilyas as Sarojini Naidu[2]
- Sheherzade Peerzada as Mehr Asghar
- Omer Abdullah Khan as Joseph Messih[3]
Production
Development and casting
On 4 August 2022, DAWN Images reported that a series based on Fatima Jinnah is in development by writer and director Danial K Afzal. It also reported that series will have three seasons focusing on three different phases of her life during pre-partition, partition and post-partition and Sundas Farhan, Sajal Aly and Samiya Mumtaz will portray Jinnah in these different phases.[4] About the casting of Aly, Afzal stated in an interview that for the role of middle aged Jinnah, he was in talks with Sanam Saeed, Iqra Aziz, Syra Yousuf and Aly but he choose Aly as she would carry a similar body language to hers during the 1930s and 1940s around the Independence time.[5] Afzal also stated that many other historical figures like Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Liaquat Ali Khan and Allama Iqbal's characters would also be a part of the series. About the casting of actor for Ruttie Jinnah's character he stated that it would change the landscape of whole South Asian cinema.[1] In August 2023, it confirmed that Aly has withdrawn from the series.[6] The soundtrack of the series was relased on 14 August 2023 where the actors playing Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Allama Iqbal, Mahatma Gandhi and Ruttie Jinnah were revealed.[7]
This ground-breaking series promises to unveil the authentic and untold story of Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah, showcasing a side of her that goes beyond being merely the sister of Quaid e Azam – Fatima Jinnah Series is a mission to do justice to her memory. For too long, we have overlooked the woman who defied convention and stood at the forefront of Pakistan’s struggle for freedom.
~ Danial K Afzal to Daily Times[8]
Principal photography
Principal photography was mainly held in Islamabad where Afzal depict the pre-partition Bombay and Neha Kumthekar served as the set designer.[9][10]
Promotion and release
A prologue of the series was released on 14 August 2022 on the occasion of Independence day.[11]
The frist season of the series is set to release on 14 August 2024 on digital platform Aur digital.[8]
References
- ^ a b "First part of Fatima Jinnah web series to release on August 14". Express Tribune. 2 August 2023. Archived from the original on 4 August 2023. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
- ^ "Sneak peek: Amna Ilyas to play Hindu leader who stood by Jinnah". Express Tribune. 4 September 2023.
- ^ "Fatima Jinnah's right-hand man was a Christian Kashmiri. New series explores the friendship". The Print. 14 August 2023. Archived from the original on 14 August 2023.
- ^ "Sajal Aly to play Fatima Jinnah in upcoming Partition series". DAWN Images. 4 August 2022. Archived from the original on 8 June 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
- ^ "Unveiling Fatima Jinnah: How Sajal Aly, Samiya Mumtaz came to embody the Madar-e-Millat". Express Tribune. 5 August 2022.
- ^ "Sajal Aly's exit from Fatima Jinnah web series: What really went down". Express Tribune. 11 August 2023.
- ^ "The Fatima Jinnah series has a gift for us this August 14 — a hauntingly beautiful OST". Images. 11 August 2023.
- ^ a b "'Fatima Jinnah Series' tells a different story!". 23 December 2023.
- ^ "Pakistani director Danial K Afzal on recreating Bombay in Islamabad for web series on Fatima Jinnah". Mid Day. 19 August 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ "Fatima Jinnah makers reveal first looks of Quaid-e-Azam, Ruttie Jinnah, others in newly-released OST". Express Tribune. 16 August 2023.
- ^ "Watch: 14-min-long prologue for web series on Fatima Jinnah unveiled". tribune.com.pk. 15 August 2022. Retrieved 21 August 2022.