Mann Jogi (TV series)

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Mann Jogi
Genre Drama
Showrunner Sultana Siddiqui
Written by Zafar Mairaj
Directed by Kashif Nisar
Starring
Theme music composer Sahir Ali Bagga
Country of originPakistan
Original languageUrdu
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes9
Production
Running time37 minutes
Production companies Moomal Entertainment
MD Productions
Original release
Network Hum TV
Release3 August (2024-08-03) –
28 September 2024 (2024-09-28)

Mann Jogi is a 2024 Pakistani television miniseries directed by Kashif Nisar, written by Zafar Mairaj, and produced by Sultana Siddiqui, marking her return to production after several years. [1] The series features Bilal Abbas Khan, Sabeena Farooq and Gohar Rasheed in lead roles. It premiered on Hum TV on 3 August 2024, with its final episode airing on 28 September 2024. The series explores the exploitation of the Islamic practice of Nikah Halala by individuals for personal gain. [2]

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Plot

Chaudhary Shabbir, a prominent politician in a small locality, had married the love of his life, Aliya. However, their union was short-lived, as they divorced in a fit of anger. When Aliya's mother found out, she forbade them from reuniting, declaring Aliya unlawful for Shabbir.

Seeking a solution, they consulted local Moulvi Hafiz Ilyas, who suggested Nikkah Halala, a controversial Islamic practice. Aliya was married off to Ibrahim, the muezzin of the neighborhood mosque, who had lost his family in an earthquake and now lived with the Moulvi.

On their wedding night, Aliya attempted suicide, but Ibrahim saved her, and they eloped together. The next morning, Shabbir arrived to bring Aliya back, only to discover they were gone. He called Aliya's brother, who denied any knowledge of their whereabouts. However, Aliya eventually returned and recounted the entire ordeal to her brother and sister-in-law.

She shared with them how her mother-in-law had initially mocked her for being divorced, repeatedly implying that Shabbir wasn't entirely to blame. Shabbir had manipulated Ibrahim into marrying and consummating the marriage, with the intention of divorcing her so he could remarry her himself. After recounting her story, she firmly refused to return to Shabbir.

However, her sister-in-law harbored doubts and expressed them to her husband, suggesting that perhaps no divorce had taken place and that she had simply eloped due to an illicit affair.

Her brother calls Shabbir there, but the couple learns of his intentions and leaves the house. They go to Yousuf, a keeper of the church and a friend of Aliya's father, who died while saving Yousuf from an extremist mob when she was young. Yousuf's wife, Mariam, goes to Aliya's house to find out the situation there. However, Shabbir's mother also comes there and doubts that Aliya has taken shelter with them. Shabbir goes there but finds nobody. He humiliates Yousuf, but he firmly refuses to tell him about Aliya, emphasizing that she is with her husband. After leaving the church, Aliya and Ibrahim take a bus journey but get separated when the journey ends.

They go to Yousuf's daughter, Anita, who works in a call center and lives in a hostel. She manages to hide them in the hostel, but the couple gets caught by the warden, who punishes them to work without pay for one month, doing tasks such as plumbing, cleaning, and other household chores. On the other hand, Shabbir again goes to Yousuf and Mariam and tries to ask them about her address, but they remain tight-lipped.

After completing their sentence, Ibrahim and Aliya's dedication impresses the warden, who offers them permanent positions at the hostel. Anita, recognizing their struggles, intervenes to improve their circumstances and relationship. She advises Aliya to foster Ibrahim's independence, encouraging her to empower him to stand on his own.

Anita also secures a job for Ibrahim, but he quits due to Aliya's concerns about leaving him alone. However, their quiet life is disrupted when Aliya's friend, the wife of Shabbir's political rival, discovers them at a hotel. Misinformed about Aliya's marital status, she assumes Aliya is having an affair, betraying Shabbir, unaware that he had previously divorced her.

Shabbir, alerted by his rival, senses deception and contacts the policeman investigating the false robbery case against Ibrahim. He orders a deeper probe into the mystery surrounding Ibrahim's situation.

Cast

Production

The project was first announced by Gohar Rasheed in April 2024 via his Instagram. [6] The post-production work completed in July. [7]

Soundtrack

Sahir Ali Bagga and Sabeena Farooq sang the original soundtrack of the series marking the singing debut of Sabeena Farooq.

Reviews

Gaitee Ara Siddiqi of The News International found the series "Brilliantly acted and scripted", stating it as "a welcome change from the usual fare." [8]

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