Written by Mustafa Afridi Theme music composer Shaibi Country of origin Pakistan Final episode date 28 December 2014 Genre Drama Executive producer Momina Duraid | Directed by Abis Raza Abidi Composer(s) Shaibi First episode date 6 September 2014 Network Hum TV Opening theme Rajab Ali Khan | |
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Starring Mohib Mirza
Sanam Saeed
Junaid Khan
Cybil Chaudhry
Noor Hassan Rizvi
Hira Saleem
Uzma Gillani
S. Mazhar Ali Similar Bhool, Ru Baru, Laa, Hum Tehray G, Shanakht | ||
Firaaq (Urdu: فراق:دوریاں محبت کا زوال نہیں; English: Separation) is a 2014 Pakistani family drama television serial. The serial is directed by Abis Raza, written by Mustafa Afridi and produced by Momina Duraid. Uzma Gillani, Syed Mazhar Ali, Mohib Mirza, Sanam Saeed, Junaid Khan, Noor Hassan Rizvi, Hira Saleem and Cybil Chaudhry plays the lead roles. Set in America, it follows the life of a broken family lives in Panama City, Florida, and Paiman who struggles to live at her own wills despite of boundaries by her mother. On 14 December 2014, Firaaq began airing on Sundays at 8 pm – 10:20 pm (PST) instead of on Saturdays at 8 pm – 9:10 pm (PST). Its last episode aired on Sunday, 28 December 2014 at 8 pm.
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Plot
The plot revolves around story of a broken Pakistani American family settled in Florida, United States. The story is about Paimaan, Imroze, Rumi, Sarah, Shams, and Hareem. Paimaan and Shams are siblings. Their father had died when they were very young. Their mother whom they call "Maa Jee" (Uzma Gillani) marries another man, Haider (S. Mazhar Ali). At 10 years old, Shams realizes this and leaves the home in anger. Years pass, and Paimaan (Sanam Saeed) grows up into a mature, quiet, and depressed girl due to her mother's behavior. Her mother is strict and do not allow her to go anywhere as she thinks that that the atmosphere of America will spoil her, but her stepfather is friendly with her, understands her problems, and advises her to move out. This makes her mother angry as she believes that he is poisoning her mind. On the other hand, Shams (Junaid Khan) has married a Pakistani girl, Sarah (Cybil Chaudhry). Sarah is an orphan and she and Shams love each other, but before they marry Shams puts a condition that he does not want a child. Sarah agrees, but after few years of marriage she begins to demand a baby from Shams. Then,she goes to Shams family and meets other. When Shams realises this,he takes Paimaan with him to his house.
Cast
Following are list of main cast of drama serial:
Production
The serial was shot mostly in Panama City, Florida, in the United States, with some portion also taking place in Pakistan. Production and shooting began between May and June. Principal photography started in mid-July and finished in mid-August, with other editing processes. The first teaser trailer was released on 24 August 2014, and OST of the drama serial was released on 29 August 2014.
This is the second serial of Hum Television that shot in same place outside of country, as first being was Vasl. This is second appearance of Junaid and Sanam together after Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu, where he plays Sanam's abusive husband. Model turned actress, Cybil mark his debut in acting by this serial. Veteran actor Syed Mazhar Ali returns to TV after massive heart attack and Uzma Gellani also appears on Hum TV after long time.
Original soundtrack
The Theme song of Firaaq is its original soundtrack, written by Azal Band and Abis Raza the director of serial, and composed by Shebi. The music is a label of Momina Duraid Productions. The song is sung by Razab Ali.
Track listing
All lyrics written by Azal Band and ABis Raza; all music composed by Shaibi.