Shehr-e-Zaat

Shehr-e-Zaat
Shehr-e-Zaat title screen
Also known as English: The City of Self '
Genre Drama
Romance
Spiritual
Based on Shehr-e-Zaat
by Umera Ahmad
Written by Umera Ahmed
Directed by Sarmad Sultan Khoosat
Creative director(s) Munir Ahmad
Starring Mahira Khan
Mohib Mirza
Mekaal Zulfiqar
Theme music composer Muzaffar Ali original composer of OST
Opening theme Yaar Ko Hum Ne Ja Ba Ja Dekha by Abida Parveen
Composer(s) Mad Music
Country of origin Pakistan
Original language(s) Urdu
No. of episodes 19
Production
Executive producer(s) Abdullah Kadwani
Asad Qureshi
Producer(s) Momina Duraid
Production location(s) Karachi, Thatta, Lahore
Cinematography Khizer Idrees
Editor(s) Syed Tanveer Alam
Afzal Fayaz
Camera setup Multi-camera setup
Running time 45–50 Minutes
Production company(s) Moomal Productions
7th Sky Entertainment
Release
Original network Hum TV
Picture format 480p
Audio format Stereo
First shown in Pakistan
Original release 29 June (2012-06-29) – 2 November 2012 (2012-11-02)
Chronology
Preceded by Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu
Followed by Zindagi Gulzar Hai
External links
Hum Television
Moomal Productions

Shehr-e-Zaat (lit: The City Of Self) (Urdu: شہرذات‬‎) is a 2012 Pakistani spiritual romantic[1] drama serial based on the novel of the same name by Umera Ahmed. It is directed by Sarmad Sultan Khoosat, and produced by Momina Duraid and Abdullah Kadwani. It stars Mahira Khan, Mikaal Zulfiqar and Mohib Mirza in the leads.[2][3]

The Hum network gave its program three Hum Awards, including Best Drama Serial,[4] having nominated it in seven categories.[5] Mohib Mirza was nominated for best supporting actor at the Pakistan Media Awards in 2013. A special transmission was held in Karachi and broadcast on Hum TV at the conclusion of the drama. It was also broadcast in India on Zindagi Channel under the same name.[6]

Plot

Shehr-e-Zaat revolves around a beautiful day-dreamer Falak Sher Afgan (Mahira Khan); an only child to very rich parents. Falak is a student of fine arts who makes the sculpture of the man of her dreams and falls head over heels in love when she finds the breathing manifestation of it in Salman Ansar (Mikaal Zulfiqar).

Cast

From left to right, Mahira Khan Mikaal Zulfiqar played the leading roles respectively.

Original soundtrack

Track listing

Track Album Artist Composer Lyricist
"Yaar ko Humne Jabaja Dekha" Raqs-e-Bismil Abida Parveen Muzaffar Ali Hazrat Shah Niaz
"Zahid Ne Mera Hasil-e-Iman Nahi Dekha" Raqs-e-Bismil Abida Parveen Muzaffar Ali Asghar Gondhvi

Reception and rebroadcasts

In a blog on The Tribune, a writer wrote about "misplaced knowledge of Islam" due to the way the story presented Sufism and Islamization.[7] Dawn declared the series as one of the highlights of 2012.[8]

Zindagi Channel began broadcasting this series in India starting August 13, 2015.[9]

Awards

Ceremony Won Nominated
1st Hum Awards
  • Momina Duraid, Asad Qureshi and Abdullah Kadwani – Best Drama Serial
  • Mahira Khan - Best Actress
  • Mohib Mirza – Best Supporting Actor
  • Sarmad Sultan Khoosat – Best Director
  • Mikaal Zulfiqar – Best Actor
  • Umera Ahmed – Best Writer Drama Serial
  • Mikaal Zulfiqar and Mahira Khan – Best On screen couple
4th Pakistan Media Awards
  • Mahira Khan – Best Actress
  • Mohib Mirza – Best Supporting Actor
12th Lux Style Awards
  • Momina Duraid, Asad Qureshi and Abdullah Kadwani - Best Drama Serial
  • Abida Parveen – Best Original Sound Track

References

  1. ↑ "Shehr-e-Zaat a spiritual Romance". Sadaf Haider. Express Tribune. 12 October 2012. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
  2. ↑ "Shehr e Zaat - review and recap. - OxGadgets". OxGadgets. 2017-12-18. Retrieved 2018-10-03.
  3. ↑ "Mahira Khan returns to Indian TV with hit drama Shehr-e-Zaat | The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 2015-07-25. Retrieved 2018-10-03.
  4. ↑ "1st Hum TV Awards Results out; Shehr-e-Zaat wins best drama".
  5. ↑ Quraishi, Faisal (March 14, 2013). "1st Hum Awards celebrate showbiz achievements". Dawn.
  6. ↑ Desk, Web. "Crossing Border:'Shehr-e-Zaat' will air on Zindagi channel in India". Aaj News. Retrieved 2018-10-03.
  7. ↑ "Shehr-e-Zaat and its misplaced knowledge of Islam". Anam Zeb. Express Tribune. 7 November 2012. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
  8. ↑ Khalid, Eefa (December 31, 2012). "Pakistani dramas: highlights of 2012". Dawn.
  9. ↑
    • "Mahira Khan returns to Indian television with Shehr-e-Zaat". IANS. India Today. June 23, 2015.
    • "Crossing Border:'Shehr-e-Zaat' will air on Zindagi channel in India". August 11, 2015.
    • "Shehr-e-Zaat to air on Zindagi starting August 13 is one of the shows to look forward to". Times Of India.
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