Khaani

Khaani خانی
Title screen of the drama
Genre	Drama, Love story
Written by	Asma Nabeel
Directed by	Anjum Shahzad
Starring	Sana Javed Feroze Khan
Theme music composer	Sahir Ali Bagga
Opening theme	"Khaani” by RFAK[1]
Country of origin	Pakistan
Original language(s)	Urdu
No. of seasons	01
No. of episodes	31
Production
Producer(s)	Abdullah Kadwani Asad Qureshi
Camera setup	Multi-camera
Running time	30-45 minutes
Production company(s)	7th Sky Entertainment
Release
Original network	Geo Entertainment
Picture format	480i 720p (HDTV)
Audio format	Stereo
Original release	6 November 2017 (2017-11-06) – 2 July 2018 (2018-07-02)

Khaani (English: Feminine of Khan) is a 2017 Pakistani drama serial directed by Anjum Shehzad , produced by 7th Sky Entertainment and written by Asma Nabeel. The drama stars Feroze Khan as Mir Hadi and Sana Javed as 'Khaani' Sanam Khan in lead roles. The drama was first aired 6 November 2017 on Geo Entertainment.^{[2][3][4][5][6]}

Synopsis

The story opens with Khaani (Sana Javed) and her family, who are busy preparing for Khaani and her twin brother Sarim's upcoming birthday. Meanwhile, Sarim is about to graduate when he angers a rich spoilt brat named Mir Hadi (Feroze Khan). Sarim is killed by Hadi in that fight.

The story revolves around the reactions of Khaani's family, who take a file against Hadi. Hadi on the other hand threatens Khaani's family to take back the complaint, but Khaani stands up to him. Mir Hadi is surprised by this and gradually love blossoms in his heart upon seeing her courage. He sends her gifts and tries to get closer to Khaani without her knowing his identity. Khaani starts to love her mysterious lover but when she realizes that “H” is really Hadi, she lets go of her feelings.

Hadi tries to persuade her into marriage but she refuses, causing Hadi to forcefully get betrothed to her. This leads Khaani and her family to run away. Hadi tries to look for her everywhere and later finds her getting married to her boss, Arham. He kidnaps Khaani on her wedding day, but due to Khaani's words, he lets her go.

When Khaani returns, her mother asks her what happened to which she replies Mir Hadi has really fallen in love. Hadi realises the reason why Khaani does not want to marry him and he goes into depression.

Hadi is overcome by the true essence of love and starts seeking the meaning behind his feelings. Meanwhile, Khaani gets married and starts living her married life with Arham. Later, Arham's family is informed about Khaani's kidnapping by Hadi on their wedding day and this results in Khaani being questioned in front of Arham's family, thus resulting in humiliation for Khaani and she leaves the house without informing anyone. Arham feels lonely in her absence and decides to bring her back.

Hadi in contrast is achieving high levels of love and spirituality. He decides to make a Sufi shrine his humble abode and decides to stay there from now onwards. His family and friend Ali request him to return home, to which he responds to by saying that he feels peace in his heart and is scared of returning to his family home.

Hadi also starts experiencing spiritual visions in the form of a woman during his stay in the shrine. This spirit assists him in recognising true love. Hadi questions the spirit on how to achieve the ultimate love, to which she replies that it is a lifelong, never ending process.

After returning to her husband Arham's home, both Khaani and Arham decide to reopen Khaani's brother Sarim's murder case file in an attempt to prosecute Mir Shah (Mehmood Aslam), Hadi's father and Hadi himself, who shot Sarim.

Unknowing that Hadi is a completely changed man now, who only wants to spread love and practice spirituality, both Arham and Khaani press on with the case reopening. Hadi's father tries many ways to stop his son from being punished but fails many times. Hadi himself declares he is guilty and the court gives him the death penalty. Mir Shah is afraid to face the world and he commits suicide, whereas Hadi is given a last wish to which he says he wishes to meet Khaani.^[7] Hadi's mother begs Khaani's mum to save her son, and Khaani's parents request Sanam to forgive Hadi. At first Khaani is reluctant but then decides to forgive Hadi. She visits him an hour before his execution and tells Hadi that he does not need to die as she has forgiven him. Hadi begs Khaani to let him die, but she leaves telling him that dying will be his easy way out and living will be the hard way. In the ending Hadi is shown teaching other people love and how to practise spiritually. The show ends with Hadi saying 'This is not my doing but it is all thanks to God.'

Cast

Interruption

Khaani had been on hiatus since April 2, 2018 due to the ban of Geo Entertainment Network but resumed again on April 23, 2018^[9].

Soundtrack

The OST was sung by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan which has more than 30 Million views on YouTube.

Reception

The serial has created a few new records of popularity and has soon become viral especially on social media. Khaani's OST has been appreciated with millions of views. Moverover, the episodes uploaded on the official channel page on YouTube has garnered millions of views and keeps trending on the top 3 positions. Khaani has been winning hearts nationally and internationally.^[10] IMDB gave 8.8 out of 10, according to the TRP charts Khaani first episode gained 4.8 TRP ratings. Its second episode gained 4.1 TRP. Its third episode received 4.9 TRP ratings. Its fourth episode received 5.1 TRP ratings. Khaani's fifth episode gained 4.7 TRP ratings. Its sixth episode received 5.4 TRP ratings and seventh episode with 6.82 TRP and eighth episode got 7.4 TRP. The 9th episode of khaani on the first day of new year got 8.2.On its 11th episode it got 8.9 TRPs and a peak rating of 10.1 leaving behind Hum TV's serials Alif Allah Aur Insaan (TV series) and Humsafar. Its 12th episode received rating with 9.1 TRPs. On its 13th episode got 8.3 TRPs. Khaani's 14th episode peak rating was 7.1 TRPs. Its 15th episode received rating with 9.0 TRPs. its 17th episode received 7.4 TRPs. Khaani 18th episode got 8.0 TRPs and until highest rating with 10.00 TRPs on its 20th episode.^[11][12].Second last episode of the serial got more than 3 million views on YouTube and gain 7.9 trp ratings. Last episode of the blockbuster serial gain the highest trp in the history of Pakistani television industry with 14.3 and a peak at 17.6 trp leaving behind trps of hits like Humsafar, Zindagi Gulzar Hai and Pyarey Afzal.

Before the telecast of last episode, a campaign was started by Geo Entertainment about the end of Mir Haadi’s story and was largely appreciated by the Khaani viewers.

References

External Links

• Khaani on IMDb