Veena (TV series)

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Veena
Urdu وینا
Written byFizzah Jaffri
Directed bySyed Atif Hussain
Starring
Country of originPakistan
Original languageUrdu
No. of episodes20
Production
Camera setup Multi-camera
Original release
Network ARY Digital
Release2009 (2009) 
2009 (2009)

Veena is a Pakistani television series starring Fahad Mustafa in the title role as a eunuch, who struggles for the survival of his community. The supporting cast includes Abid Ali, Beenish Chohan, Javeria Abbasi, Shabbir Jan and Nauman Masood. It was directed by Syed Atif Hussain and first broadcast on ARY Digital in 2009. [1]

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Mustafa's performance in the series was met with critical acclaim, and is marked as his first breakthrough. [2] [3] [4] The series received two nominations at 9th Lux Style Awards, including Best TV Actor for Mustafa and Best TV Writer.

Plot summary

The plot focuses on society's attitude towards the queer people and revolves around the struggle journey of Veena, a eunuch who wants to get due rights of his community as a human.

Cast

Accolades

YearAwardCategoryRecipient(s)/ nominee(s)ResultRef.
2010 Lux Style Awards Best Television Actor - Satellite Fahad Mustafa Nominated [5]
Best Television WriterFizzah JaffriNominated

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