Daurr

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Daurr
Urdu دوڑ
Genre
Based onEyes on the Prize by Safinah.D.Elahi
Written byMohsin Ali
Directed by Wajahat Rauf
Starring
Opening theme"Pal, Do Pal" by Aashir Wajahat
Country of originPakistan
Original languagesUrdu
English(minor)
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producers Shazia Wajahat
Imran Raza
Camera setup Multiple-camera setup
Running time38 Minutes
Production companiesShowcase Entertainment
Multiverse Entertainment
Original release
Network Green Entertainment
Release12 July (2023-07-12) 
13 September 2023 (2023-09-13)

Daurr is a 2023 Pakistani television series based on a novel Eyes on the Prize by Safinah Elahi, directed by Wajahat Rauf and written by Mohsin Ali. [1] It is produced by "Showcase Productions" in association with "Multiverse Entertainment". The cast includes Ushna Shah, Zhalay Sarhadi, Amna Ilyas and Noreen Gulwani in titular roles. The series premiered on 12 July 2023 on Green Entertainment. [2] [3]

Contents

Plot

Daurr revolves around three families whose children attend the same private school. Shezray, the CEO of a textile company and an independent, committed professional, has two children and a parade of maids and drivers. Her husband, Umer, relies on her assets and works in her company. However, he's not loyal to her and has an extra-marital affair with a colleague, Laila. Hina, who is also Laila's sister, wants to climb the social ladder, and nothing matters to her more. Minahil, a mother of two, is haunted by her past and dreams of taking up her career again. [4]

The three women have different aspirations in life, but one thing is common between them: They want their child to win the prestigious Asian games they're competing in. [5]

Cast

Reception

Daurr failed to grab viewers attention after initial episodes. [8] Galaxy Lollywood expressed their concerns regarding this and wrote, "It was disheartening to see Daurr's viewership records, especially considering its progressive narrative, such circumstances can undoubtedly serve as a discouragement for individuals striving to introduce captivating and forward-thinking storylines to the world of television". [9] [10]

The series received mixed reviews from audiences after the finale episode, with some people appreciating the drama and others expressing their disappointment for a rushed conclusion and leaving behind unanswered questions. [9]

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