101 Talaqain

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101 Talaqain
Genre
Written byOmer Ikram
Directed byOmer Ikram
Starring
Country of originPakistan
Original languageUrdu
No. of episodes26
Production
Production companiesAuj Production
Multiverse Entertainment
Original release
NetworkGreen Entertainment
Release13 July (2023-07-13) 
9 December 2023 (2023-12-09)

101 Talaqain is Pakistani television series that premiered on 13 July 2023 on the newly launched Green Entertainment. [1] [2] It is directed by Omer Ikram and produced by Auj Productions in association with Multiverse Entertainment. [3] [4] It stars Zahid Ahmed as Rustom Kavasji, an expert divorce lawyer with a record of hundred divorces on his credit.

Contents

Plot

Rustom Kavasji is a divorce lawyer and has a remarkable record of hundred divorces in his career. The quriky Kavasji has doesn't much regard for love and marriage as he has suffered a heartbreak in the past.

The first case is of Sajjad and Aimen who was an ideal couple until the arise of problems in their lives. Sajjad contacts Rustom and tells him about his case. But somehow he gets so involved in their case.

Cast

Production

The official trailer was released by the network in March 2023. [11]

Broadcast

On 29 June 2023, it was revealed by the channel's social media handles that the show will premier on 13 July 2023 airing episodes weekly on Thursday at 21:00 PST. [12] [13]

Reception

Youlin Magazine praised the Ikram's direction, camera work and performances of all the actors especially Ahmed. The News International panned the series for its black and white characters, predictable narrative, highlighting a rare cause of divorce instead of portraying real issues. [14]

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