Guru (TV series)

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Guru
Urdu گرو
Genre Drama
Social
Written byLikhari
Directed byBilawal Hussain Abbasi
Creative directorQaiser Ali
Starring Ali Rehman Khan
Hira Khan
Zhalay Sarhadi
Umer Alam
Theme music composerShadab Alam Sher
Opening theme"Main Guru" Sung by Azhar Ali and Mohsin Ejaz
Ending themeSoja Pyaare (Lori) by Shadab Alam
ComposerShadab Alam Sher
Country of originPakistan
Original languageUrdu
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes26
Production
Executive producersHassan Syed Zia
Maaz Imrani
Producers Wajahat Rauf
Shazia Wajahat [1]
EditorsAnzak and Ashar
Camera setup Multiple-camera setup
Running time36 Minutes
Production companyShowcase Productions
Original release
Network Express Entertainment
Release7 June 2023 (2023-June-07) 
present

Guru is a 2023 Pakistani television series directed by Bilawal Hussain Abbasi, produced by Shazia Wajahat & Wajahat Rauf and written by Likhari.It stars Ali Rehman Khan, and Zhalay Sarhadi as leads. The series first premiered on 7 June 2023 on Express Entertainment. [2] [3]

Contents

Plot

The drama revolves around the story of Guru, a transgender person. Guru faces many challenges and struggles to survive from the evil of society but never loses hope. After returning from a wedding, Guru finds an abandoned baby girl on the way back home. They bring the baby with them and take care of her. Guru loves the abandoned baby girl and meets her needs. They do everything to give that baby girl a good life and style.

Episode 1

Guru is at a wedding with his 3 friends dancing. While returning from a well-earned night, they are met with rainstorm and make a stop under a bridge for the weather to settle. On the same night, Fakhira goes into labor and is told by her husband to not bring any more daughters' home. She has twin girls and fearing her husband, she hands over 1 baby to the nurse to give to a childless couple. The nurse couldn't find any family so leaves the baby in street. Guru finds the baby and brings her home much to chagrin of his roommates. Guru's neighbors get curious about the baby noises coming from Guru's home.

Cast

Soundtrack

"Guru"
Song by Azhar Ali and Mohsin Ejaaz
Released16-August-2023
Recorded2023
Studio Shadab Studios
Genre Sufi
Length4:10
Label Express Entertainment
Composer(s) Shadab Alam Sher
Lyricist(s) Shadab Alam Sher
Producer(s) Shadab Alam Sher
Track listing
Total Tracks 4

1. Guru (OST)

2. Soja pyaare

3. Kabhi tum bhi to aajao

4. Soja Pyaare (Female version)
Music video
Guru - Full OST on YouTube

The official soundtrack of the series is performed by Azhar Ali and Mohsin Ejaaz on the lyrics and music composition by Shadab Alam Sher.

Production

In April 2023, it was reported that Ali Rehman Khan will play the role of a transgender person in an upcoming drama. [6] [7] The teaser trailer for the series released by the Express Entertainment on 31 May 2023 and premiered the first episode on 7 June 2023. [8] [9]

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