Behkawa

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Behkawa
Genre Family drama
Social drama
Written by Fasih Bari Khan
Directed byMazhar Moin
Opening theme"Behkawa" by Qurat-ul-Ain Balouch
Country of originPakistan
Original languageUrdu
No. of episodes26
Production
Running timeApprox 40 Minutes
Production companiesMedia City Productions
NZ Signature Films
Original release
Network Geo Entertainment
Release9 February (2012-02-09) 
18 July 2012 (2012-07-18)

Behkawa is a Pakistani social drama serial produced by Media City Productions and NZ Signature Films, directed by Mazhar Moin and written by Fasih Bari Khan. [1] The drama stars Maria Wasti, Hina Dilpazeer, Adnan Siddiqui, Nirvaan Nadeem and Rubina Ashraf in lead roles, and was first aired on 9 February 2012 on Geo Entertainment. [2]

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References

  1. "Will Faseeh Bari Khan's film be as dark and bold as his drama serials?". nation.com.pk. 27 August 2017. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
  2. "An actor's sojourns: the Behkawa experience". Daily Times. 14 February 2018.
  3. "'Baat Cheet' with Nirvaan Nadeem". The Nation. 26 June 2018.