Noor Jahan (2024 TV series)

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Noor Jahan
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GenreFamily Drama
Written by Zanjabeel Asim Shah
Directed byMusaddiq Malek
Starring Kubra Khan
Saba Hameed
Ali Rehman Khan
Noor Hassan Rizvi
Hajra Yamin
Zoya Nasir
Ali Raza
Alina Abbas Shah
Country of originPakistan
Original languageUrdu
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes33
Production
Producer Six Sigma Entertainment
EditorZafar Ali Sodhar
Camera setup Multi-camera setup
Original release
Network ARY Digital
Release25 May (2024-05-25) –
14 September 2024 (2024-09-14)

Noor Jahan is a 2024 Pakistani family drama series is written by Zanjabeel Asim Shah and produced by Humayun Saeed and Shehzad Naseeb of Six Sigma Entertainment. Saba Hameed played the titular role in the series as a domineering mother from a lower-class background who climbed the social ladder by marrying a wealthy man. [1] She has three sons, each of whom marries a different woman, leading to various difficulties with her three daughters-in-law. The series became one of the highest-rated shows of Pakistan on television in 2024. [2] [3] [4]

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Plot

Taking place in a Sindhi household, Noor Jahan (Saba Hamid) is the mother of three sons; Hunaid (Noor Hassan Rizvi), Safeer (Ali Rehman Khan) and Murad (Ali Raza). She has an assertive and dominant personality and belongs to upper class family where she takes decisions of her sons' lives. [5]

Noor Bano (Kubra Khan) is the daughter of Mukhtar Shah with an educational degree from abroad. Noor Bano is infatuated with Murad and eventually falls in love with her. Murad being the youngest son obediently follows her mother orders and becomes involved with Noor Bano under his mother's influence. Safeer is anxious and confused person. Jahan wants him to marry Sumbul (Hajra Yamin) but he is already dating a girl named Maha (Zoya Nasir). Hunaid being an elder son with anger issues, his life revolves around his mother's decisions and consent which affects his marital life. The story revolves around Noor Jahan's involvement in her sons’ life which ultimately brings chaos among the family members. [6]

Cast

Reception

Gaitee Ara Siddiqi of The News International praised Saba Hameed's performance and the show's production values, but criticizes its unoriginal storyline, clichéd dialogues, and weak supporting cast. [10] Javaria Farooqui of DAWN Images was appreciative of relatable storyline, strong female characters, and social commentary, with Hameed's standout performance but, the show's concept and male characters are criticized for lacking originality and depth. [11]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Pakistani drama Noor Jahan last episode, director drops BIG hint". siasat. 7 September 2024.
  3. ↑ "THE TUBE". Dawn. 25 August 2024.
  4. ↑ "Star-studded first look of 'Noor Jahan' unveiled". Ary News. 9 May 2024.
  5. ↑ "'ہمارے یہاں بیٹی پیدا نہیں ہوتی': روایت پسندی کے گرد گھومتی 'نور جہاں' کی کہانی". Independent Urdu (in Urdu). 11 June 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  6. ↑ Web Desk (19 August 2024). "ڈرامہ سیریل "نور جہاں": کہانی نے نیا موڑ لے لیا". Aaj TV. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  7. ↑ "I got irritated in the first 15 minutes: Kubra". Daily Times. 11 September 2024. Archived from the original on 23 July 2024. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
  8. ↑ Azeem, Eba Fatima. "Pakistani Drama 'Noor Jahan' Actor Gets Offer From Yash Raj Film; Details Inside". News24. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
  9. ↑ "'Noor Jahan' actress Alina Abbas Shah reveals she almost lost her role in a famous drama". 24 News HD. 13 September 2024. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
  10. ↑ Gaitee Ara Siddiqi (16 June 2024). "The empress strikes (unimpressively)". www.thenews.com.pk. Archived from the original on 21 September 2024. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
  11. ↑ Javaria Farooqui (12 September 2024). "Five reasons why Noor Jahan is not your average saas-bahu drama". Dawn. Archived from the original on 13 September 2024. Retrieved 16 November 2024.


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