Namak Haram

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Namak Haram
نمک حرام
Genre Romance
Suspense
Thriller
Drama
Written bySaqlain Abbas
Directed byShaqielle Khan
Starring Imran Ashraf [1]
Sarah Khan
Babar Ali
(entire cast)
Theme music composerWaqar Ali
Opening theme"Namak Haram" by Khurram Iqbal
Ending theme"Namak Haram" by Khurram Iqbal
ComposerWaqar Ali
Country of originPakistan
Original languageUrdu
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes22 [lower-alpha 1]
Production
Producer Momina Duraid
Production locations Karachi,
Pakistan
Camera setup Multiple-camera setup
Running time36 minutes
Production companies MD Productions
FARS Entertainment
Original release
Network Hum TV
Release3 November 2023 (2023-11-03) 
present (present)
Related
Raqs-e-Bismil [lower-alpha 2]

Namak Haram is a 2023-24 Pakistani thriller drama television series directed by Shaqielle Khan and produced by Momina Duraid. [2] It stars Imran Ashraf and Sarah Khan [3] as lead in their second on-screen appearance, with Babar Ali and Sunita Marshall in supporting roles. [4] [5]

Contents

Premise

Namak Haram revolves around Mureed, the main character, who gets caught up in a plot against the powerful Qureshi family. Amin Qureshi's quest for power goes too far, affecting both locals and servants. Driven by a grudge, Mureed is determined to right past wrongs. The story unfolds with loyalty and rising tension, showing Mureed's journey after a life-changing tragedy. The drama explores family dynamics, revealing hidden truths that cause resentment. Past and present events collide, creating a tale of loyalty tested by growing bitterness.

Cast

Production

The series marked the second collaboration of Khan and Ashraf after Raqs-e-Bismil . In July, it confirmed that the couple will appear in a Hum TV's production. [10] The teasers of the series were released in mid October. [11] [12] The first episode broadcast on 3 November 2023 on Hum TV.[ citation needed ]

Notes

  1. As of 30th March 2024
  2. The series is a spin-off from the lead cast

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