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| Type of business | Private |
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Type of site | Video on demand |
| Founded | July 2018 |
| Headquarters | Karachi, Pakistan |
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| Industry | Technology & Entertainment , Mass media |
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| URL | nashpati |
Nashpati Prime is a Pakistani digital media company based in Karachi. It serves video on demand content for entertainment purpose. The venture began operations in July 2018. [1]
Nashpati Prime was initiated by QLinksGroup as part of their expansion towards a digital shift with clear focus of providing entertainment through video on demand.[ citation needed ] The group has been previously involved with Television Productions, Post Productions and Campaign Design for Producers, Film Makers and Broadcasters.[ citation needed ] It has showcasing various platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and its own website. [2]
The venture also serves as content creator with distribution on partner platforms in form of alliances. [3]
Nashpati Prime has programs outlay from wide spectrum of genres. Some of the projects include,
Saat Mulaqatein:
Drama web series directed by Kashif Nisar and starring Noman Ejaz along with Zara Tareen. [2] Story revolves around a couple who fall out of love and have subsequent interactions during their course of separation.
Arpitah:
Horror web series starring Sarwat Gillani, Yasra Rizvi, Zain Afzal and Khalid Nizami and created by Qaiser Ali. [4]
To be Honest:
Internet celebrity talk show hosted by standup comedian Tabish Hashmi with wide array of guests. The show has been directed and created by Azfar Ali. [5]
Khanabadosh:
Public service program hosted and conducted by drama writer Zafar Mairaj, who covers an array of topics concerning value system, prejudice, human rights and life in general. [6]
Nashpati Prime has been crediteds with initiating a 'Digital First' through its show To be Honest, initially streamed on its own platform and later on satellite television TV One. [5]
| Name | Release Date | Genre | No. of episodes | Notes | Ref(s) |
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| Saat Mulaqatein | 28 November 2019 | Web series | 9 | Featuring Noman Ijaz & Zara Tareen | [7] |
| To Be Honest | 8 January 2020 | Talkshow | 10 | [8] | |
| Dastak Na Do | 10 May 2020 | Web series | 9 | Featuring Saba Hameed, Arjumand Rahim & others |
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