Tanha (TV series)

Tanha is an Indian television drama which aired on Star Plus in 1999.It was a joint presentation of India and Pakistan and it included top Pakistani actors such as Sajid Hasan and Marina Khan. The lyrics for the title song were composed by Javed Akhtar and set to tune by Raju Singh. It was written by Haseena Moin, the writer of popular Pakistani television series like Dhoop Kinare, Tanhaiyaan and Ankahi. Tanha was a very popular drama and it received huge ratings. It was an Indo-Pak Drama and was enjoyed by the people of South Asia.[1]

Tanha
A promotional logo image of "Tanha".
Created byNavid Antulan
Written byHaseena Moin
Directed bySiddharth Sengupta
StarringSushma Seth
Opening theme"Tanha" by Raju Singh
Country of originIndia
Original language(s)Hindi
No. of episodes40
Production
Producer(s)Afnan Arts
Running timeapprox. 60 minutes
Release
Original networkSTAR Plus
Picture format480i
Original release1999

Synopsis

Tanha is a poignant family drama. Sushma Seth plays the role of a contemporary Muslim woman, Shakeela Begum, a widow running a prosperous garment export industry. She is dynamic and an inspiration, who strives to keep her family together.

The series opens with the family getting together to celebrate Eid. The story then unfolds the interesting and colourful characters and the intimacy and filial love between them. The series has been shot on location in Lucknow, Aligarh and other important cities in India.

Plot

A poignant family drama, Tanha is based on a widow (Sushma Seth), who strives to keep her family together. After facing a bunch of problems and difficulties in the end she succeeds to keep her whole family together.

Cast

References
  1. https://www.tribuneindia.com/1999/99jan24/sunday/filmtv.htm
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