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Baba Jani (TV series)

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Baba Jani
Title Screen
GenreFamily Drama
Romantic drama
Written byFaiza Iftikhar
Directed byAli Faizan
StarringFaysal Qureshi
Savera Nadeem
Saba Hameed
Madiha Imam
Jinaan Hussain
Country of originPakistan
Original languageUrdu
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes27
Production
ProducersFaysal Qureshi
Abdul Qadir Shah
Production locationsKarachi, Sindh
Camera setupMulti-camera setup
Running timeapprox 40 minutes
Production companyConnect Studios
Original release
NetworkGeo TV
Release8 September 2018 (2018-09-08) –
28 February 2019 (2019-02-28)

Baba Jani is a Pakistani drama serial that premiered on Geo Entertainment on 8 September 2018.[1] It was written by Faiza Iftikhar, produced by Faysal Qureshi, and was directed by Ali Faizan. It stars Faysal Qureshi, Madiha Imam, Savera Nadeem, and Saba Hameed in titular roles.

The actor Faysal Qureshi had his debut here as producer under his production house banner Connect Studios. The TV series marked the second on-screen appearance of Madiha Imam and Faysal Qureshi together after Zakham.[2]

Cast

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Production

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In May 2018, Faysal revealed that his next project was going to be "Baba Jani", a family drama, and that he was going to make his production debut with this serial.[3] Ali Faizan, who previously directed serials like Khan and Piya Mann Bhaye, joined hands with him for the direction of the serial while the scripts were penned down by Faiza Iftikhar.[citation needed]

About his character, he told The News International, "I play the role of a loyal brother who has three sisters, essayed by Saba Hameed, Jinaan Hussain, and Adla Khan. My character is a very positive one; he is a family man."[4] He also said that his serial is an emotional roller coaster and deals with strained family relations. About the release, he said that it is going to launch on Geo Entertainment after Eid.[citation needed]

Broadcast and release

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Broadcast

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Baba Jani premiered on 8 September 2018.

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominee Result
2020 1st Pakistan International Screen Awards Best Television Actor Faysal Qureshi Nominated
Best Television Director Ali Faizan Nominated

References

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  1. ^ "Baba Jani Drama On Geo TV: Timings, OST & Pictures". VerFilmi.com. 17 May 2018. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
  2. ^ "Madiha Imam talks about her upcoming drama 'Baba Jani'". Oye Yeah. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
  3. ^ "Faysal Quraishi's upcoming drama Baba Jani is not a love story". Dawn Images.com. 16 May 2018. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
  4. ^ "Faysal Qureshi on his next TV play, Baba Jani". The News International. Retrieved 4 September 2018.