Mein Sitara

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Mein Sitara
Genre Period drama
Written by Faiza Iftikhar
Directed bySeema Tahir Khan
Starring Saba Qamar
Mikaal Zulfiqar
Meera
Anum Fayyaz
Noman Ijaz
Ayesha Gul
Theme music composer Waqar Ali
Opening theme"Mein Sitara" by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
Country of origin Pakistan
Original languageUrdu
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes31
Production
ProducerSeema Tahir Khan
Production location Karachi
EditorArbab Khan
Camera setup Multi-camera setup
Production companyTV One Productions
Original release
Network TV One
Release17 March (2016-03-17) 
3 November 2016 (2016-11-03)

Mein Sitara is a 2016 Pakistani television series that aired on TV One. The series was written by Faiza Iftikhar, directed by Seema Tahir Khan, and produced by TV One Productions. It had an ensemble cast of Saba Qamar, Mikaal Zulfiqar, Meera, Hassan Ahmed, Anum Fayyaz, Noman Ijaz, Rashid Farooqui, and others. [1] The serial marked the fourth on-screen collaboration of Saba Qamar and Mikaal Zulfiqar after Pani Jaisa Piyar (2011), Izteraab (2014), and Sangat (2015). Set in the mid-1960s, the drama serial follows the fortunes of characters from Lollywood's golden era and their tremulous journey till the turn of this century. [1] [2]

Contents

At the 16th Lux Style Awards, the series received two nominations, best television play and best actress for Qamar. [3]

Plot

It is based on the life and situations of actors and directors of the film industry. Sitara (Saba Qamar)'s character in particular was inspired from one of the most renowned actresses of the film industry. Sitara is a poor girl who makes it big in the industry. The series showed what really goes on behind the scenes and how sometimes actresses have to fight many difficulties at the same time. It is story of friendship, dreams, love, despair, as well as hope. It was an emotional journey which covered 3 decades of the film industry.

Cast

Soundtrack

Mein Sitara
Soundtrack album by
Released2016 (2016)
Recorded2016
Genre Television soundtrack
Length(3:23)
Language Urdu
Label TVOne Pakistan
Music video
"Mein Sitara" OST on YouTube

The theme song was composed by Waqar Ali and sung by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. The lyricist was Khalil Ullah Farooqui and the music video was released in 2016.[ citation needed ]

Accolades

AwardCategoryRecipientsResultRef.
16th Lux Style Awards Best Television PlayMein SitaraNominated [4]
Best Television Actress Saba Qamar Nominated

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