Mor Mahal
| Mor Mahal | |
|---|---|
 Release poster | |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Created by | Sarmad Khoosat |
| Written by | Sarmad Sehbai |
| Directed by | Sarmad Khoosat |
| Starring |
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| Country of origin |  Pakistan |
| Original language | Urdu |
| No. of episodes | 43 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Babar Javed |
| Production location | Pakistan |
| Camera setup | Multi-Camera |
| Production company | A&B Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | Geo Entertainment PTV Home |
| Release | 08:00:00, 24 April 2016 (+05:00) – 18 March 2017 |
Mor Mahal (Template:Lang-ur, Template:Lang-en) is a 2016 Pakistani historical fiction television fantasy series based on life of Nawab Asif Jehan of Hakim dynasty created by Sarmad Khoosat which premiered on Geo Entertainment and PTV Home on 28 April 2016. It is directed by Sarmad Khoosat, produced by Babar Javed and was originally conceptualized by Imran Aslam in 2002 and written by Sarmad Sehbai in 2004.[1] Mor Mahal is known as one of the biggest television projects in Asia.[2] The serial stars Umair Jaswal, Meesha Shafi Hina Khawaja Bayat, Sania Saeed and Fiza Ali in the lead roles. The cast also includes Shah Fahad, Jana Malik, Sonia Nazir, Kinza Hashmi and Ali Saleem.[3] Umair Jaswal who will play the role of a nawab alongside Meesha Shafi will be making is television debut.[4]
In an interview Jaswal said that he is honored to be a part of the biggest Pakistani television production and sharing the screen with some of the best actors in the industry.[5]
Mor Mahal is set around 200 years back in an era of Mughal, Greek, Egyptian and Turkish civilizations and it is the first fantasy-drama to be televised in Pakistan in the last 25 years. It is also the most expensive television series of Pakistan after Bashar Momin. The director Sarmad Khoosat has said that Mor Mehal can be called Hilal erotic of Pakistan.[6] The series began from 24 April 2016 on Geo Entertainment and PTV Home as the production of A&B Productions.[7] After 26-27 episodes the show started airing on Saturday 10:00 p.m as Mannat took place on the time slot.
Cast
- Umair Jaswal as Nawab Asif Jehan
- Meesha Shafi as Farrukh Zaad
- Hina Khawaja Bayat as Begum Sarwat Jehan
- Fiza Ali as Surayya Jehan
- Zahid Ahmed as Kabeer
- Sania Saeed as Akhtari
- Jana Malik as Shaista (Kaneez-e-Khaas)
- Shah Fahad as Nawab Shujaat Jehan
- Sonia Nazir as Mehar Bano
- Kinza Hashmi as Banki
- Umer Naru as Shehzada Taimoor
- Xille Huma as Kundni
- Ali Saleem as Shola Jaan
- Suhaee Abro
- Mehar Bano
Production
Marketing
The first look poster of Mor Mahal was unveiled by Geo in February 2016.[8][9] In March 2016, Geo released the teaser of the show via Facebook.[10]
Episodes
The series consist of 40 to 45 episodes. The first episode was aired on Geo Entertainment and PTV Home on 24 April 2016.[11]
References
- ^ "'Mor Mahal' gets a release date!". HIP. 11 April 2016. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
- ^ "Mor Mahal, a period fantasy". DAWN. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
- ^ "Mor Mahal is the story of resilient,fiercely powerful women". The News International. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
- ^ Alveena Abid (10 February 2016). "Umair Jaswal set to make acting debut in Mor Mahal". Retrieved 10 February 2016.
- ^ Satish Umair (21 January 2016). "Mor Mahal: Umair Jaswal's upcoming attraction!". IBEX. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
- ^ Aamna Haider Isani. "Mor Mahal Is The Story Of Resilient,fiercely Powerful Women". The News International. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
- ^ "'Mor Mahal' airs on Geo TV today". The News International. 24 April 2016. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
- ^ Sumaira Shiraz Alwani (8 February 2016). "rama OST, Trailer & BTS Pictures". Brandsynario. Retrieved 18 February 2016.
- ^ "FIRST LOOK: MOR MAHAL". The News International. 28 February 2016. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
- ^ Raj Baddhan (4 March 2016). "In Video: First look of 'Mor Mahal' on Geo TV". Biz Asia. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
- ^ "Mor Mahal: Sarmad Khoosat's Legacy Continues". Brandsynario. Retrieved 9 February 2016.