Idiot (TV series)

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Idiot
Written byKifayat Rodani
Directed by Anjum Shahzad
Creative directorMuhammad Awais
Starring
Country of originPakistan
Original languageUrdu
No. of episodes27
Production
Executive producerImran Raza
ProducerAnna Kazmi
EditorsRao Ali
Talha Yaqoob
Camera setup Multi-camera
Original release
Network Green Entertainment
Release14 July (2023-07-14) –
15 December 2023 (2023-12-15)

Idiot is a Pakistani television series directed by Anjum Shahzad, and first broadcast on Green Entertainment. It stars Ahmed Ali Akbar and Mansha Pasha in their second on-screen appearance. The series is about a man who questions the norms of the society leading him to be labelled as 'Idiot' by others. The first episode of the series was aired on 14 July 2023. [1] [2]

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Plot

Since his childhood, Gulzar behaves as a misfit person in the society when he raises the questions about the societal norms or acts something differently like his love for the pet dog, for which he is scolded by his family. His grandmother was the only member from his family who supported him in his childhood, otherwise his childhood was traumatic. [3] [4]

Cast

Production

It marked Akbar's return to television after his portrayal of titular in Parizaad (2021–22), [5] and his second appearance with Pasha as well, the first being Laal Kabootar (2019). [2]

Soundtrack

The first soundtrack Haklata Kyun Hun composed and performed by Sahir Ali Bagga was released in April 2023. Another soundtrack Farq Nai Painda was released in the same month by the network, performed and composed by Majid Akhter. The lyrics for both the soundtracks were penned by Imran Raza, the executive producer of the series. [5]

Another soundtrack of the series Ab Teri Yaad, a qawwali, was performed and composed by Sher Mian Dad was and the lyrics were Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar. [6]

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References

  1. ↑ "Ahmed Ali Akbar and Mansha Pasha's upcoming drama Idiot is an ode to misfits". DAWN Images. 30 March 2023. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
  2. 1 2 "After 'Laal Kabootar', Ahmed Ali Akbar, Mansha Pasha to star in 'Idiot'". Express Tribune. 24 March 2023.
  3. ↑ Bhutta, A. D. (17 May 2023). "Idiot Drama Serial All Cast Name's -" . Retrieved 2 August 2023.
  4. ↑ "Idiot Drama: Cast, Release Date & Story - WeGreen Entertainment" . Retrieved 2 August 2023.
  5. 1 2 Staff Report (4 April 2023). "Ahmed Ali Akbar set to return to TV with 'Idiot'; two OSTs released". Daily Times (newspaper).
  6. ↑ "'Idiot' unveils OST 'Ab Teri Yaad', reuniting Ahmed Ali Akbar and Mansha Pasha". Daily Times. 28 May 2023.
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