Mein Sitara
Mein Sitara | |
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Written by | Seema Tahir Khan |
Directed by | Faiza Iftikhar |
Starring | Saba Qamar Mikaal Zulfiqar Meera Noman Ijaz |
Theme music composer | Waqar Ali |
Opening theme | "Mein Sitara" by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan |
Country of origin | Pakistan |
Original language | Urdu |
No. of seasons | 2 |
No. of episodes | 47 |
Production | |
Producer | Seema Tahir Khan |
Production location | Karachi |
Editor | Arbab Khan |
Camera setup | Multi-camera setup |
Production company | TV One Productions |
Original release | |
Network | TV One |
Release | 17 March 3 November 2016 | –
Mein Sitara was a 2016 television series that aired on TV One. Series was written by Faiza Iftikhar, directed by Seema Tahir Khan and Produced by TV One Productions. It stars an assemble cast of Saba Qamar, Mikaal Zulfiqar, Meera, Hassan Ahmed, Anum Fayyaz, Noman Ijaz, Rashid Farooqui, and others.[1] The serial marks fourth on-screen collaboration of Saba Qamar and Mikaal Zulfiqar after Pani Jaisa Piyar in 2011, Izteraab in 2014 and Sangat in 2015.. At 16th Lux Style Awards series receive two nominations including: Best Television Actress for Qamar.[2]
Plot
It is based on the life and situations of actors and directors of the film industry. Sitara (Saba Qamar)'s character in particular was inspired from one of the most renowned actresses of the film industry. Sitara is a poor girl who makes it big in the industry. The series showed what really goes on behind the scenes and how sometimes actresses have to fight many difficulties at the same time. It is story of friendship, dreams, love, despair as well as hope. It was an emotional journey which covered 3 decades of the film industry.
Cast
- Saba Qamar as Surraiya/Sitara
- Mikaal Zulfiqar as Farhad Sethi
- Meera as Naseem Dilruba
- Noman Ijaz
- Anum Fayyaz
- Rashid Farooqui
- Hassan Ahmed as Jamal
- Ayesha Gul as Jharna
- Sara Gul
- Rija Ali
- Faiza Ali
Soundtrack
Mein Sitara | |
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Soundtrack album by | |
Released | 2016 |
Recorded | 2016 |
Genre | Television soundtrack |
Length | (3:23) |
Language | Urdu |
Label | TVOne Pakistan |
Music video | |
"Mein Sitara" OST on YouTube |
The theme song was composed by Waqar Ali and sung by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. Lyricist was Khalil Ullah Farooqui and music video was released in 2016.
Accolades
Award | Category | Recipients | Result | Ref. |
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16th Lux Style Awards | Best Television Play | Mein Sitara | Nominated | [3] |
Best Television Actress | Saba Qamar | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Mein Sitara: Serial on Lollywood's golden era a dark horse among Pakistani dramas - The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 2016-04-01. Retrieved 2018-06-04.
- ^ "Nominations revealed for 16th Lux Style Awards". The Nation. 2017-03-16. Retrieved 2018-06-04.
- ^ "16th Lux Style Awards: Nominations and predictions". The Express Tribune. 15 March 2017. Retrieved 19 April 2017.