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Muqaddar (TV series)

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Muqaddar
Title Screen
مُقدر
GenreRomance
Drama
Thriller
Written byIqbal Bano
Directed byShehrazade Sheikh
StarringFaysal Qureshi
Madiha Imam
Ayesha Gul
Haroon Shahid
Ali Ansari
Shameen Khan
Fazila Kaiser
Haris Waheed
Sabeena Syed
Saife Hassan
Opening theme"Dard Kay Mausam" by Sehar Gul
Country of originPakistan
Original languageUrdu
No. of episodes38
Production
ProducersAbdullah Kadwani
Asad Qureshi
Production locationsKarachi, Sindh
Camera setupMulti-camera setup
Running time35-45 minutes
Production company7th Sky Entertainment
Original release
NetworkGeo Entertainment
Release17 February (2020-02-17) –
2 November 2020 (2020-11-02)

Muqaddar (Urdu: مُقدر, lit.'Destiny') is a 2020 Pakistani television series directed by Shehrazade Sheikh. It premiered on Geo Entertainment on 17 February 2020.[1] It is produced by Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi under their banner 7th Sky Entertainment.[2] It features Faysal Qureshi and Madiha Imam in their third project together. The supporting cast include Ayesha Gul, Ali Ansari, Haroon Shahid, Shameen Khan, Fazila Kaiser and Saif-e-Hassan.[3]

It is digitally available to stream on YouTube and in some countries on VIU App.

Synopsis

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Raima (Madiha Imam) is RJ who wants to make a name for herself. At work she gets the opportunity to interview her colleague Saad (Haroon Shahid)'s influential businessman uncle, Saif (Faysal Qureshi). Saif falls in love with her and then using his influence and power forces Raima into marrying him.

Raima receives constant animosity from Saif’s household and no support from her own family. Then follows Raima's challenges to escape the atrocities inflicted by Saif and his family. Who will help her and give support in her struggle?

Cast

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Main characters

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Recurring Characters

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Production

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On 14 November 2019, Qureshi revealed through Instagram about his upcoming project.[4] In December 2019, it was reported that Imam will be paired opposite Qureshi in lead. The first teaser was released on 20 March 2020. It is the third project featuring Qureshi and Imam together after Zakham (2016) and Baba Jani (2018).[5][6]

Soundtrack

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Muqaddar
Soundtrack album by
Sahir Ali Bagga and Sehar Gul
Released15 February 2020 (2020-02-15)
Recorded2020
GenreTelevision soundtrack
Length1:56
LanguageUrdu
LabelGeo Entertainment
Music video
"OST: Muqaddar" on YouTube

The OST is sung and composed by Sahir Ali Bagga and Sehar Gul on lyrics of Asim Raza.

Awards and nominations

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Date of ceremony Award Category Recipients Result Ref.
October 9, 2021 Lux Style Awards Best Male Actor - Critics Faysal Quraishi Nominated [7]
Best Male Actor - Viewer’s Choice Nominated
November 5, 2021 Pakistan International Screen Awards Best Television Actress (Jury) Madiha Imam Nominated [8]
Best Television Actor (Jury) Faysal Quraishi Nominated

References

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  1. ^ Shabbir, Buraq. "Faysal Qureshi on playing a powerful role in Muqaddar". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  2. ^ "Geo TV's new drama serial 'Muqaddar' to go on-air from Monday". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  3. ^ Shabbir, Buraq. "Faysal Qureshi picks up great reviews as Muqaddar goes on-air". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  4. ^ "Faysal Quraishi makes TV comeback with 'Muqaddar'". Daily Times. 17 February 2020. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  5. ^ "Five new Pakistani dramas on TV this season: Pyar Ke Sadqay, Muqaddar, Ishqiya, Jhooti, Khoobseerat | Instep | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  6. ^ "'Muqaddar' Episode 3 — Sardar Saif's obsession with Raima is intensifying!". Daily Times. 10 March 2020. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
  7. ^ "Lux Style Awards announces nominations for its 20th edition". Dawn Images. 26 August 2021. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
  8. ^ "PISA 2021 announces nominations in 24 categories". Express Tribune. 6 September 2021.
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