Aik Hai Nigar

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Aik Hai Nigar
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Urdu اک ہے نگار
Genre Biography
Drama
Based on Nigar Johar
Screenplay by Umera Ahmad
Directed by Adnan Sarwar
Starring
Country of originPakistan
Original languageUrdu
Production
Producers
Running time100 minutes
Production companySoul Fry Films
Original release
Network ARY Digital
Release23 October 2021 (2021-10-23)

Aik Hai Nigar is a Pakistani television biographical-drama film based on the three-star general of the Pakistan Army, Nigar Johar, and centers on her life and career from 1975 (when Johar was young) to the present time. The telefilm is directed by Adnan Sarwar, written by Umera Ahmad, and first aired on ARY Digital on 23 October 2021. The telefilm marked the Mahira Khan's debut as a producer, who also played the title role in the film. It also stars Bilal Ashraf in his television debut as Johar's husband. [1] [2] The telefilm was well-received by the audience and received mixed reviews from critics.

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Plot

Nigar Johar is a girl who aspires to be big. Even though she has to face hardships of misogyny and personal despair, Nigar is determined to achieve her goal in life. Along the journey, she meets her life partner, Johar Ali Khan, who encourages her to pursue her career goal and make history.

Cast

Soundtrack

The music of the telefilm is composed by Haroon Shahid, while Abbas Ali Khan is the music producer.

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Pyar Tera"Haroon Shahid Haroon Shahid, Lalarukh Abbas3:26
2."Mitti/Judai Sahi na jaye"Haroon Shahid Haroon Shahid 3:45

Reception

On television broadcast, the telefilm received 5.2 TRPs at its timeslot. [3]

The telefilm mostly received positive reviews from critics, with major praise towards the acting performances. [4] [5] While reviewing for The News International , the reviewer praised the Khan's acting performance and the heartwarming portrayal of the relationships. [6] The Express Tribune criticized the film's narrative and shallow depiction on Johar's life, stating,. "The film lacks severely in the narrative department, which couldn't have been salvaged by the cast even if they tried". [7]

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References

  1. ↑ "Mahira Khan plays 'Pakistan's first female Three star General' in 'Ek Hai Nigar'". www.thenews.com.pk. 14 August 2021.
  2. ↑ "Mahira Khan's Aik Hai Nigar to release on October 23". Images. 14 October 2021.
  3. ↑ "Glorified Victory!". 25 October 2021. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
  4. ↑ "Aik Hai Nigar: An inspirational biopic with powerful messages". Something Haute. 26 October 2021.
  5. ↑ Mehr Jan (28 October 2021). "Review of Telefilm: Aik Hai Nigar". Youlin Magazine.
  6. ↑ Ameera Mehmood (31 October 2021). "An inspiring portrait". The News International.
  7. ↑ Raaja Moini (2 November 2021). "Review: 'Aik Hai Nigar' is a shallow take on a complex journey". Tribune. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
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