Yahya (TV series)

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Yahya
Poster for the miniseries Yahya.jpg
یحییٰ
Genre
Written bySaira Raza
Directed byShehrazade Sheikh
Starring
Theme music composerSarmad Ghafoor
Opening themeMujhe Lamhon Mein Jeena Sikha Do by Ahmed Ali
ComposerSarmad Ghafoor
Country of originPakistan
Original languageUrdu
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Producers
Production locations Karachi, Sindh,
Pakistan
Camera setup Multi-camera setup
Running time44 minutes
Production company 7th Sky Entertainment
Original release
Network Geo Entertainment
Release1 November (2024-11-01) 
23 November 2024 (2024-11-23) [1]

Yahya is a 2024 Pakistani television miniseries directed by Shehrazade Sheikh and written by Saira Raza. The series is produced by Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi under the production banner of 7th Sky Entertainment. It stars Khushhal Khan and Madiha Imam as Yahya and Mili respectively as leads. The series first episode broadcast on 1 November 2024 on Geo Entertainment. [2]

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Plot

In a family of four sisters, Yahya is the cherished only son with big dreams. Unbeknownst to him, his vibrant and beautiful neighbor, Mili, secretly holds a deep affection for him. Mili lends a helping hand to make Yahya's birthday celebration special, bringing joy to the event. Despite his injury, Yahya wows everyone with an impressive performance during cricket practice.

Bushra grows frustrated when a proposal falls short of her expectations, while Yahya continues to sacrifice for his family. Mili, in turn, steps up to support him. Yahya is overjoyed when he's selected for the U-19 national cricket team, but his happiness is short-lived when Mashkoor objects to the news. Things take a darker turn for Yahya when his rival begins to hatch a dangerous plan. [3]

Cast

Soundtrack

The official soundtrack for the series is performed by Ahmed Ali, lyrics by Shakeel Sohail and the music composition by Sarmad Ghafoor. The OST was released on 8 November 2024. [6]

Music video

Production

The series was announced in January 2024 but the filming was delayed as Khushhal Khan was busy in the production of Duniyapur along with Ramsha Khan. Khushhal Khan and Madiha Imam share the on-screen appearance for the first time. [4] Principal photography completed in October 2024. Filming for the series took place in the city of Karachi, Pakistan. Minor filming also shoot at Abdullah Shah Gazi Tomb in Karachi, Sindh. [7]

First teaser for the drama series released on 22 October 2024 by the Geo Entertainment and the first episode broadcast on November 1, 2024, on the same network. The last episode broadcast on 23 November 2024. [1]

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