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Zindagi Gulzar Hai
File:Zindagi Gulzar Hai.jpg
GenreRomance
Based onZindagi Gulzar Hai by Umera Ahmed
Written byUmera Ahmed
Directed bySultana Siddiqui
StarringSanam Saeed
Fawad Afzal Khan
(For entire cast see below)
Opening themeZindagi Gulzar Hai by Ali Zafar
Ending themeZindagi Khak Na Thi by Hadiqa Kiani
Country of originPakistan
Original languageurdu
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes26
Production
ProducerMomina Duraid
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running timeApprox. 40-45 minutes
Production companyMoomal Productions
Original release
NetworkHum TV
Release30 November 2012 - 24th May 2013[1][2]

Zindagi Gulzar Hai (Urdu: زندگی گلزار ہے ; English: Life is a Rose Garden) was a Pakistani serial, directed by Sultana Siddiqui and produced by Momina Duraid of Moomal Productions, which was broadcast on Hum TV.[3] Based on a novel of the same name, written by Umera Ahmad,[4] it premiered on 30 November 2012. It is the second highest-rated Pakistani television series. The serial was aired on Fridays, at 8:00 pm. The final episode was broadcast in late May 2013. The shows airs in Middle East on MBC Bollywood.

Zindagi Gulzar Hai also aired in India. It premiered on the channel Zindagi, on 23 June 2014.[4][5][6][7][8] Its last episode was broadcast on 18 July 2014. The show became such a huge success that it was aired again on public demand by Zindagi from August 2014 to September 2014. The popularity of the show and his character Zaroon made Fawad Khan a household name in India.

Plot Summary

The story revolves around the lives of Kashaf Murtaza (Sanam Saeed) and Zaroon Junaid (Fawad Afzal Khan), who are poles apart. Kashaf, a very sensible and matured girl, comes from a middle-class family background and lives with her mother Rafia (Samina Peerzada) and her two sisters, Sidra (Mansha Pasha) and Shehnila (Sana Sarfaraz). Rafia had separated from her husband, Murtaza, (Waseem Abbas) because she didn't fulfill his desire of having a son. As a result, he married another woman, who did eventually give birth to his son.

Rafia works as the principal of a government school and also gives tuitions to children during the evenings. Kashaf, her eldest daughter, gets chance in a well-known university, where she eventually meets Zaroon, who happens to come from a very rich family. However, they don't get along well with each other. Zaroon's jealosy for Kashaf emerges from the fact that Kashaf had superseded him in studies. Zaroon, in his school days, had always remained the best. As a result of his envy he ends up having arguments and fights with her. However, later Zaroon's tries to patch up with her but his attempts are repeatedly turned down.

Zaroon's family consists of his laid-back and patient father; an independent, but workaholic and somewhat arrogant mother-who doesn't give much time to her family -and his sister Sara (Ayesha Omar), who is just like her mother.

Zaroon's circle of friends consists of Asmara (Mehreen Raheel) and Osama (Shehryar Munawar Siddiqui). He remains unaware of the fact that Asmara is in love with him. They end up getting engaged but due to irreconcilable differences they break off the engagement. He shows disapproval of Asmara's lifestyle but she stubborn refuses to compromise. Zaroon states many times that his ideal wife would have qualities found in Kashaf.

One year later, Zaroon and Kashaf meet once again in a professional circle due to their jobs. Once again, Zaroon's attempts at friendship are repeatedly turned down, as Kashaf believes him to be the same flirtatious and irresponsible person as before. On the other hand, Osama, who had been the only good male friend of Kashaf from the university, proposes to Kashaf, who in turn rejects him, as she doesn't want to complicate her life by getting married.

Later Zaroon talks to Sir Abrar, who is Kashaf's and his former university professor. Sir Abrar was also a mentor to Kashaf and Zaroon's close family friend. Zaroon confesses to him that he wants to marry Kashaf and asks him to talk to Kashaf regarding this. After finding out about this, Kashaf is furious with Zaroon, thinking that his proposal is not sincere. The two meet at Sir Abrar's house, where they have a heart to heart conversation. There Zaroon saves Kashaf from getting burnt by hot tea which got spilled. Kashaf realises that he is good hearted and does care for her. She finally accepts his proposal and they get engaged. After the engagement Zaroon also establishes good rapport with Kashaf's family.

Zaroon and Kashaf eventually start living together very happily. Later Zaroon and Kashaf have a fight as he comes to know about Osama's proposal while Kashaf discovers that Zaroon is in touch with Asmara. She leaves his house and returns to her mothers home. This feud lasts a few months during which Kashaf realises that she is pregnant. She starts missing Zaroon and later dreams that Zaroon has divorced her. She realises that she is really in love with Zaroon and yearns to go back to him. Rafia also tries to make her realise this and the same night she calls up Zaroon. And when Zaroon gets to know that he is going to be a father he becomes very happy. Thus, their feud finally ends and they realise their love for each other. Kashaf goes back with Zaroon to his house and resumes their married life.

Few months later Kashaf gives birth to twin girls, which fills their married life with much more excitement and love. Thus, they start living their married life with a new reason.[9]

Cast

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Soundtrack

Untitled

Zindagi Gulzar Hai title song is sung by Ali Zafar and Hadiqa Kiani, composed by Shani Haider and lyrics by Naseer Turabi.[3] [11]

Tracklist
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Zindagi Khaak Na Thi"Hadiqa Kiani5:00
2."Zindagi Gulzar Hai"Ali Zafar3:23

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Production

The Serial is written by Umera Ahmed it is directed by Sultana Siddiqui it is produced by Momina Duraid and is a Moomal Productions Presentation.The OST is performed by famous Singers Ali Zafar and Hadiqa Kiani. The Series is based on the Novel of Sultana Siddiqui. it starts Fawad Afzal Khan and Sanam Saeed as Leading Characters. The Series aired on Hum TV on 30 November 2012. It originally was Planned to debut on 31 October 2012 but due to few strikes it was postponed to air on 16 November 2012.[13] After Episode After 7 episodes the Series Had a high and Positive rating it also made new record and it topped the ranking charts of its final episodes. Due to popularity it aired in India and is airing in Arabia.

Casting

Fawad Khan was officially announced for the role of Zaroon. Controversies began to rise when Sanam Saeed was chosen for the role of Kashaf Murtaza. However, Sanam's talented acting left the viewers speechless. [10]

Filming

The serial is set in Karachi, Sindh, many of scenes are filmed in the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture Pakistan.

Reception

Television Rating Points (TRPs)

Zindagi Gulzar Hai started off very well than averaging 6.4 TRPs but after the climax episode i.e. EP. 7, ratings increased dramatically averaging and topping the charts every week. Then after the marriage of the protagonists, ratings started to further increase and now Zindagi Gulzar Hai averages 6+ TRPs with 6.6 TRPs as maximum until now. But from 3 May 2013 Zindagi Gulzar Hai achieved 8.7 trp as declared by Hum TV. Many say that it will make a new record when its last episode will air. And it did by reaching a point till 9.5.[14] It is the forth highest-rated Pakistani television series.

Awards

Year Award Category Result
2013 12th Lux Style Awards Best Original Soundtrack Zindagi Gulzar Hai to Ali Zafar Won
2014 Pakistan Media Awards Best Drama of the year 2013 Zindagi Gulzar Hai Won
2014 Pakistan Media Awards Best Director to Sultana Siddiqui Won
2014 Pakistan Media Awards Best Writer to Umera Ahmed Won
2014 Hum Awards Best Director Drama Serial to Momina Duraid Won
2014 Hum Awards Best Drama Serial to Sultana Siddiqui Won
2014 Hum Awards Best Supporting Actress to Samina Peerzada Won
2014 Hum Awards Best Writer Drama Serial to Umera Ahmed Won
2014 Hum Awards Best Onscreen Couple to Fawad Afzal Khan and Sanam Saeed Won
2014 Hum Awards Best Drama Serial Viewers Choice to Momina Duraid Won
2014 Hum Awards Best Onscreen Couple Viewers Choice to Fawad Afzal Khan and Sanam Saeed Won
2014 Hum Awards Best Actor Viewers Choice to Fawad Afzal Khan Won
2014 Hum Awards Best Actress Viewers Choice to Sanam Saeed Won
2014 Hum Awards Best Actor to Fawad Afzal Khan Nominated
2014 Hum Awards Best Actress to Sanam Saeed Nominated
2014 Hum Awards Best Supporting Actor to Waseem Abbas Nominated

Broadcasting

The Show was officially decided to air on 31 October 2012 but however it was postponed till 26 November 2012 due to some strike since then the series was airing on Fridays at 8:00pm on its official Channel Hum TV. On May 2014 an Indian Network "Zee Network" was launching its new channel Zee Zindagi from Pakistan it took Top 10 TV series of 2013 and aired them from 23 June 2014. The show was picked up by MBC Network's MBC Bollywood and aired in Arabic dubbed version called 'Asrar Al Hob'. Since then the show also aired on Zee Zindagi daily at 8:00pm. In India, Zindagi Gulzar Hai was a huge success and due to the popular demand it was broadcast again starting on 17 August 2014.[15][16]

Country Title Network Note
 Pakistan Zindagi Gulzar Hai Hum TV 30 November 2012
 Saudi Arabia  Iraq  Qatar  Iraq  Yemen  Kuwait  Jordan  United Arab Emirates  Libya  Oman  Syria MBC Group January 2014
 India Zindagi Gulzar Hai Zee Zindagi 23 June 2014
 Europe Zindagi gulzar hai Hum TV 2012

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  6. ^ "Bye-bye unending television dramas, welcome Zindagi". Times of India. 1 July 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
  7. ^ "Imran Abbas glad 'Zindagi' will air Pakistan's best shows". indianexpress.com. 17 June 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
  8. ^ "Pakistani TV shows to be back on Indian small screen". indiatoday. 4 June 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
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  12. ^ "Zindagi Gulzar Hai OST". Pakium. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
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  14. ^ "Race for Trps". Review.pk.
  15. ^ Zindagi Gulzar Hai is back on TV
  16. ^ Fawad Khan’s Zindagi Gulzar Hai is back on TV by popular demand!
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