Wonderland (Pakistani TV series)

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Wonderland
Urdu ونڈر لینڈ
Genre
Written byRida Bilal
Directed bySohail Javed
Starring
Country of originPakistan
Original languageUrdu
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes13
Production
Executive producerImran Raza
Camera setup Multiple-camera setup
Running time35 Minutes
Production companiesSJ Films
Multiverse Entertainment
Original release
Network Green Entertainment
Release14 July (2023-07-14) 
13 October 2023 (2023-10-13)

Wonderland is a 2023 Pakistani television series, directed by Sohail Javed and written by Rida Bilal. [1] It is produced by "SJ Films" in association with "Multiverse Entertainment". The cast includes Fahad Shaikh and Hajra Yamin in titular roles. The series premiered on 14 July 2023 on Green Entertainment. [2] [3] Wonderland revolves around an aspiring young director who's ready to fight all odds to make his dream project come true. [4]

Contents

Plot

Wonderland is a tale of Rohail, a young aspiring director who returns to Pakistan after completing his degree in filmmaking from the USA. After his arrival in the country, he feels lost, meets people from different walks of life and struggles in achieving his dreams. Meanwhile, he meets Sonehri, a poor independent girl and aims to cast her as a heroine in his project. The serial explores the complications faced by Rohail in order to have his dreams come true. [5]

Cast

Production

Javed first announced the project in 2021, revealing Shaikh and Yamin as lead couple in his next serial. The duo appeared together in serial Haya Kay Rang, Jalan and short film "Naam Kya Rakha". [11] [12] The serial slated to be aired on Green Entertainment on its launch airing weekly episodes, ending its run on 13 October 2023. [13]

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