Kaisa Yeh Junoon (TV series)

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Kaisa Yeh Junoon is a Pakistani television series directed by Raana Sheikh, who also wrote the screenplay with dialogues by Haseena Moin. It first aired in 2007 on ARY Digital and focuses on the subjects of terrorism and religious extremism. The series has Azfar Rehman, Ayesha Omar, Adnan Siddiqui, Madiha Iftikhar, and Savera Nadeem in leading roles. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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It received three nominations at the 8th Lux Style Awards, including Best TV Play - Satellite.

Cast

Production

According to director Raana Sheikh, she was first asked to direct the series in the Indian style, with over-the-top and exaggerated production. [5] The series marked the acting debut of Rehman and her first appearance with Omar, the others being Roza Kay Rozy, Miss U Kabhi Kabhi, and Bisaat. [6] [7] The series marked the appearance of Bollywood actress Kiron Kher, who played the supporting role in the series in her first Pakistani TV drama. [7]

The series was shot in London, Bombay, and Karachi. [8] [1]

Accolades

CeremonyCategoryRecipientResult
8th Lux Style Awards Best TV Play (Satellite)Kaisa Yeh JunoonNominated [9]
Best TV Actor (Satellite) Azfar Rehman
Best TV Actress Ayesha Omer

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References

  1. 1 2 "Ayesha Omar wishes Azfar Rehman with a rare drama clip". Daily Times. 10 June 2022.
  2. ↑ Muhammad Ali (22 February 2019). "Every time Haseena Moin inspired us with her drama serials". Daily Times.
  3. ↑ "'Baat Cheet' with Erum Binte Shahid". nation.com.pk. 10 September 2018. Archived from the original on 3 November 2022.
  4. 1 2 "'Baat Cheet' with Savera Nadeem". The Nation. 10 August 2018.
  5. ↑ "Oh Karachi!". Dawn. 27 February 2010.
  6. ↑ "Toss Up: Azfar Rehman". Express Tribune. 5 December 2018.
  7. 1 2 "Ayesha Omar and Azfar Rehman's reunion reminds us of classics like 'Kaisa Yeh Junoon' and 'Roza Kay Rozay'". Minute Mirror. 22 September 2021. Archived from the original on 19 May 2022.
  8. ↑ "First person: Fait accompli". dawn.com. 16 September 2012.
  9. ↑ "Winners announced for 8th LUX Style Awards"|https://www.fashioncentral.pk/people-parties/events/celebrations/story-383-winners-announced-for-8th-lux-style-awards/
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