August 22, 2017(2017-08-22)– June 15, 2018(2018-06-15)
Rani is a 2017 Pakistani drama serial directed by "Syed Faisal Bukhari" and written by Anwar Gilani.[1] Set in a rural area of Punjab, Rani narrates the story of a village girl who suffers due to rivalry within a spiritual and influential family in the village.[2][3]
Rani is a vivacious and exuberant village girl all set to marry her childhood friend, Bilal. However, Nadir Shah, step brother of Murad Shah, the spiritual and wealthy person of the village, in order to marry Rani, kidnaps and lynch Bilal by his mobs and reaches wedding destination to marry Rani forcefully. But Murad Shah interrupts the marriage and in order to rescue Rani from Nadir and her mother chivalrous scheme, marry her. On the other hand, Murad's first wife disapprove of her second marriage and becomes rebellious towards Murad and Rani. With all this enmity around, Rani revolves around the struggle of Rani and Murad.[4][5]
Viewers drew comparison of "Rani" with the serials like "Mil Ke Bhi Hum Na Mile" and "Kaneez", both being directed by Bukhari as well. Babar Ali's character as Murad received praise for his aura and personality on-screen. Whereas, Saleem Shaikh was also lauded for his role as an antagonist.[5] Overall serial, gained good television ratings and received mix reviews for its plot. However, makers and channel were heavily criticized for abrubtly ending the show after 41 episodes.[8]
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