Ehd-e-Wafa (TV series) - Revision history

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	'''Ehd-e-Wafa''' received several awards, including Best TV Serial at the 4th IPPA Awards in 2021, in recognition of its production quality and narrative impact.<ref>http://archive.today/2026.06.12-080153/https://showbizhut.com/ippa-awards-2021-winners-full-list/</ref> However, it also faced criticism, including concerns over the casting of older actors as teenagers and a petition filed in the [[Lahore High Court]] alleging misrepresentation of military life. Some critics further alleged that the series served as ISPR propaganda, glorifying military service.<ref>http://archive.today/2026.06.12-080601/https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/616649-lhc-dismisses-plea-to-ban-tv-drama</ref>		'''Ehd-e-Wafa''' received several awards, including Best TV Serial at the 4th IPPA Awards in 2021, in recognition of its production quality and narrative impact.<ref>http://archive.today/2026.06.12-080153/https://showbizhut.com/ippa-awards-2021-winners-full-list/</ref> However, it also faced criticism, including concerns over the casting of older actors as teenagers and a petition filed in the [[Lahore High Court]] alleging misrepresentation of military life. Some critics further alleged that the series served as ISPR propaganda, glorifying military service.<ref>http://archive.today/2026.06.12-080601/https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/616649-lhc-dismisses-plea-to-ban-tv-drama</ref>
			== Plot ==
			''Ehd-e-Wafa'' centres on four central characters (Captain Saad Faraz, Malik Shahzain Khan, Shahryar Afzal, and Shariq Habib) who form the "SSG (Special 'S' Gang)" during their time at Lawrence College in Murree. Their friendship, formed despite differing social backgrounds, becomes the narrative's foundation. Saad, son of Brigadier Faraz Inam, represents military tradition; Shahzain comes from a wealthy feudal family; Shehryar, son of a musician, pursues civil service; and Shariq, from a modest widowed household, chooses journalism.

			The narrative progresses chronologically through their educational journey and subsequent career paths. Initially, their college experiences include typical youthful adventures and pranks, though their friendship faces its first major crisis when Shahzain's actions damage Saad's reputation, creating a significant rift between them.

			Following their education, the characters pursue distinct professional trajectories: Saad joins the Pakistan Military Academy and advances to Captain in the SSG; Shahzain enters politics as an elected MNA; Shehryar serves as Assistant Commissioner in civil service; and Shariq establishes himself as a prominent news anchor. Their romantic relationships develop alongside these careers—Saad marries Dua, an army doctor, while Shahzain's marriage to Rani marks his personal transformation.

			The series incorporates authentic military sequences filmed at the actual Pakistan Military Academy in Abbottabad. National events, particularly heightened tensions along the Line of Control in Kashmir, serve as backdrop for Saad's deployment and injury during a rescue mission. The narrative culminates in the reconciliation of the four friends, who reunite for patriotic endeavors, demonstrating that their brotherhood endures despite professional differences and personal sacrifices.

			The 25-episode series, created by ISPR and MD Productions and directed by Saife Hassan, explores themes of loyalty, national service, and the evolution of friendships through various life stages, concluding with the friends advising students at their alma mater and reaffirming their unbreakable bond.

	==Cast ==		==Cast ==
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	==Production and Background ==		==Production and Background ==
	Ehd-e-Wafa, a highly anticipated drama serial, was jointly produced by Hum TV’s senior producer Momina Duraid and the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The project was helmed by director Saife Hassan, known for his critically acclaimed works like ''Belapur Ki Dayan'' and ''Sammi''.<ref name="Directions">{{cite news\|title=Saif-e-Hassan's first directorial work in horror genre set to release tomorrow on HUM Tv – Daily Times\|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/201199/saif-e-hassans-first-directorial-work-horror-genre-set-release-tomorrow-hum-tv/\|accessdate=16 March 2021\|work=Daily Times\|date=14 February 2018\|archive-date=14 May 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514141640/https://dailytimes.com.pk/201199/saif-e-hassans-first-directorial-work-horror-genre-set-release-tomorrow-hum-tv/\|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1176951\|title=Sammi will highlight issues like honour killings, says producer Momina Duraid\|publisher=Dawn Images\|access-date=16 March 2021\|date=19 January 2017\|archive-date=21 April 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210421160435/https://images.dawn.com/news/1176951\|url-status=live}}</ref> The screenplay was penned by Mustafa Afridi, who previously scripted the period drama ''Aangan''.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=27 September 2018\|title=The story of 'Aangan' is both universal and ageless: Mustafa Afridi\|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/303408/the-story-of-aangan-is-both-universal-and-ageless-mustafa-afridi/\|access-date=16 March 2021\|website=[[Daily Times Pakistan\|Daily Times]]\|language=en-US\|archive-date=12 April 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412061312/https://dailytimes.com.pk/303408/the-story-of-aangan-is-both-universal-and-ageless-mustafa-afridi/\|url-status=live}}</ref> To ensure authenticity, Afridi conducted a month-long research stint at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA), Abbottabad.<ref>{{cite interview\|url=https://www.hum.tv/mustafa-afridi-the-man-with-the-golden-pen/\|title=Mustafa Afridi – The Man With The Golden Pen\|date=18 September 2019\|work=Hum TV\|interviewer=Omair Alavi\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200519084625/https://www.hum.tv/mustafa-afridi-the-man-with-the-golden-pen/\|archive-date=19 May 2020}}</ref> This marked their fourth collaboration, following their successful partnership in the mega-hit ''Sang-e-Mar Mar'' (2016–17).<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Haider \|first1=Sadaf \|title=TV drama Sang-e-Marmar is a necessary critique of Pakistan's obsession with 'ghairat' \|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1177229 \|accessdate=27 July 2017 \|work=Images \|date=10 March 2017 \|language=en \|archive-date=29 July 2017 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170729143351/https://images.dawn.com/news/1177229 \|url-status=live }}</ref>		Ehd-e-Wafa, a highly anticipated drama serial, was jointly produced by Hum TV’s senior producer Momina Duraid and the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The project was helmed by director Saife Hassan, known for his critically acclaimed works like ''Belapur Ki Dayan'' and ''Sammi''.<ref name="Directions">{{cite news\|title=Saif-e-Hassan's first directorial work in horror genre set to release tomorrow on HUM Tv – Daily Times\|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/201199/saif-e-hassans-first-directorial-work-horror-genre-set-release-tomorrow-hum-tv/\|accessdate=16 March 2021\|work=Daily Times\|date=14 February 2018\|archive-date=14 May 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514141640/https://dailytimes.com.pk/201199/saif-e-hassans-first-directorial-work-horror-genre-set-release-tomorrow-hum-tv/\|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1176951\|title=Sammi will highlight issues like honour killings, says producer Momina Duraid\|publisher=Dawn Images\|access-date=16 March 2021\|date=19 January 2017\|archive-date=21 April 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210421160435/https://images.dawn.com/news/1176951\|url-status=live}}</ref> The screenplay was penned by Mustafa Afridi, who previously scripted the period drama ''Aangan''.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=27 September 2018\|title=The story of 'Aangan' is both universal and ageless: Mustafa Afridi\|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/303408/the-story-of-aangan-is-both-universal-and-ageless-mustafa-afridi/\|access-date=16 March 2021\|website=[[Daily Times Pakistan\|Daily Times]]\|language=en-US\|archive-date=12 April 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412061312/https://dailytimes.com.pk/303408/the-story-of-aangan-is-both-universal-and-ageless-mustafa-afridi/\|url-status=live}}</ref> To ensure authenticity, Afridi conducted a month-long research stint at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA), Abbottabad.<ref>{{cite interview\|url=https://www.hum.tv/mustafa-afridi-the-man-with-the-golden-pen/\|title=Mustafa Afridi – The Man With The Golden Pen\|date=18 September 2019\|work=Hum TV\|interviewer=Omair Alavi\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200519084625/https://www.hum.tv/mustafa-afridi-the-man-with-the-golden-pen/\|archive-date=19 May 2020}}</ref> This marked their fourth collaboration, following their successful partnership in the mega-hit ''Sang-e-Mar Mar'' (2016–17).<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Haider \|first1=Sadaf \|title=TV drama Sang-e-Marmar is a necessary critique of Pakistan's obsession with 'ghairat' \|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1177229 \|accessdate=27 July 2017 \|work=Images \|date=10 March 2017 \|language=en \|archive-date=29 July 2017 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170729143351/https://images.dawn.com/news/1177229 \|url-status=live }}</ref>

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	Reviewing of initial episodes for ''Youlin Magazine'', the reviewer praised the chemistry of the stars and execution of the serial stating, "Each character's individual personality comes across as fully developed from the first episode. Their hilarious first scene lets their chemistry shine through, and propels the audience into the world of the [[Special Services Group (Pakistan)\|Special Services Group]] (SSG), one of the most otherwise secretive sections of the Army". The reviewer also praised the performance of [[Zara Noor Abbas]] and said that she gives the audience an exciting introduction, with her loud, clever, and bubbly disposition.<ref name="return">{{cite web\|url=https://www.youlinmagazine.com/article/drama-review-ehd-e-wafa-and-the-return-to-nostalgic-friendships/MTU3OQ==\|title=Drama Review: Ehd-e-Wafa, and the Return to Nostalgic Friendships\|work=Youlin Magazine\|access-date=17 March 2021\|date=10 October 2019\|archive-date=20 May 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210520130002/https://www.youlinmagazine.com/article/drama-review-ehd-e-wafa-and-the-return-to-nostalgic-friendships/MTU3OQ==\|url-status=live}}</ref>		Reviewing of initial episodes for ''Youlin Magazine'', the reviewer praised the chemistry of the stars and execution of the serial stating, "Each character's individual personality comes across as fully developed from the first episode. Their hilarious first scene lets their chemistry shine through, and propels the audience into the world of the [[Special Services Group (Pakistan)\|Special Services Group]] (SSG), one of the most otherwise secretive sections of the Army". The reviewer also praised the performance of [[Zara Noor Abbas]] and said that she gives the audience an exciting introduction, with her loud, clever, and bubbly disposition.<ref name="return">{{cite web\|url=https://www.youlinmagazine.com/article/drama-review-ehd-e-wafa-and-the-return-to-nostalgic-friendships/MTU3OQ==\|title=Drama Review: Ehd-e-Wafa, and the Return to Nostalgic Friendships\|work=Youlin Magazine\|access-date=17 March 2021\|date=10 October 2019\|archive-date=20 May 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210520130002/https://www.youlinmagazine.com/article/drama-review-ehd-e-wafa-and-the-return-to-nostalgic-friendships/MTU3OQ==\|url-status=live}}</ref>

	While reviewing the first two episodes, Sheeba Khan of [[The Express Tribune]] rated the series 4/5. The reviewer praised the performances of the male protagonists, Afridi's "light-hearted comic" script. She further criticised the casting of Butt and Akbar as late teens, acting of Abbas and Shah with labelling the former's acting as "Irritating" and "annoying".		While reviewing the first two episodes, Sheeba Khan of [[The Express Tribune]] rated the series 4/5. The reviewer praised the performances of the male protagonists, Afridi's "light-hearted comic" script. She further criticised the casting of Butt and Akbar as late teens, acting of Abbas and Shah with labelling the former's acting as "Irritating" and "annoying".<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2068720/ehd-e-wafa-newest-drama-block \|title=Ehd-e-Wafa: The newest drama on the block \|work=[[The Express Tribune]]\|access-date=17 March 2021 \|date=30 September 2019 \|author=Sheeba Khan\|archive-date=17 October 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211017204039/https://tribune.com.pk/story/2068720/ehd-e-wafa-newest-drama-block\|url-status=live}}</ref>

	Muhammad Ali of [[Daily Times (Pakistan)\|Daily Times]] praised the Afridi's script especially the characters' development and their journey and Hassan's direction.		Muhammad Ali of [[Daily Times (Pakistan)\|Daily Times]] praised the Afridi's script especially the characters' development and their journey and Hassan's direction.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/473667/ehd-e-wafa-a-treat-for-youngsters-after-a-long-time/\|title='Ehd-e-Wafa' — a treat for youngsters after a long time\|work=[[Daily Times Pakistan]]\|access-date=17 March 2021\|date=27 September 2019\|archive-date=2 October 2019\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191002021929/https://dailytimes.com.pk/473667/ehd-e-wafa-a-treat-for-youngsters-after-a-long-time/\|url-status=live}}</ref>

			While reviewing the series finale, Buraq Shabbir wrote for The News International, "Ehd e Wafa stood out for tackling an unusual genre, with male protagonists, their struggle and friendship being the highlight of the drama." She further praised the women portrayal in the series due to the impactful characters.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/630687-ehd-e-wafa-concludes-shines-light-on-bond-of-friendship\|title=Ehd e Wafa concludes; shines light on bond of friendship\|work=[[The News International]]\|access-date=17 March 2021\|date=18 March 2020\|archive-date=20 March 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200320165850/https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/630687-ehd-e-wafa-concludes-shines-light-on-bond-of-friendship\|url-status=live}}</ref>

			Wahaj Ali and Adnan Samad Khan received major praise from the critics due to their respective roles of Shariq and Gulzar, turned out a breakthrough project for them.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.somethinghaute.com/headliners-5-breakthrough-performances-of-the-year/\|title=5 breakthrough performances of the year\|work=Something Haute\|access-date=17 March 2021\|date=29 December 2019\|author=Syeda Zehra\|archive-date=2 March 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210302015106/https://www.somethinghaute.com/headliners-5-breakthrough-performances-of-the-year/\|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/473515/wahaj-ali-shines-bright-in-ehd-e-wafa-with-an-outstanding-performance/\|title=Wahaj Ali shines bright in 'Ehd-e-Wafa' with an outstanding performance\|work=[[Daily Times Pakistan\|Daily Times]]\|access-date=17 March 2021\|date=26 September 2019\|first=Aisha\|last=Ahmed\|archive-date=24 September 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210924060335/https://dailytimes.com.pk/473515/wahaj-ali-shines-bright-in-ehd-e-wafa-with-an-outstanding-performance/\|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://nation.com.pk/11-Jan-2020/wahaj-ali-wins-hearts-in-ehd-e-wafa\|title=Wahaj Ali wins hearts in Ehd-e-Wafa\|work=[[The Nation (Pakistani newspaper)\|The Nation]]\|access-date=17 March 2021\|date=11 January 2020\|archive-date=13 August 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200813172935/https://nation.com.pk/11-Jan-2020/wahaj-ali-wins-hearts-in-ehd-e-wafa\|url-status=live}}</ref>

	== Controversy ==		== Controversy ==

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	===Critical reception===		===Critical reception===
			Reviewing of initial episodes for ''Youlin Magazine'', the reviewer praised the chemistry of the stars and execution of the serial stating, "Each character's individual personality comes across as fully developed from the first episode. Their hilarious first scene lets their chemistry shine through, and propels the audience into the world of the [[Special Services Group (Pakistan)\|Special Services Group]] (SSG), one of the most otherwise secretive sections of the Army". The reviewer also praised the performance of [[Zara Noor Abbas]] and said that she gives the audience an exciting introduction, with her loud, clever, and bubbly disposition.<ref name="return">{{cite web\|url=https://www.youlinmagazine.com/article/drama-review-ehd-e-wafa-and-the-return-to-nostalgic-friendships/MTU3OQ==\|title=Drama Review: Ehd-e-Wafa, and the Return to Nostalgic Friendships\|work=Youlin Magazine\|access-date=17 March 2021\|date=10 October 2019\|archive-date=20 May 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210520130002/https://www.youlinmagazine.com/article/drama-review-ehd-e-wafa-and-the-return-to-nostalgic-friendships/MTU3OQ==\|url-status=live}}</ref>

			While reviewing the first two episodes, Sheeba Khan of [[The Express Tribune]] rated the series 4/5. The reviewer praised the performances of the male protagonists, Afridi's "light-hearted comic" script. She further criticised the casting of Butt and Akbar as late teens, acting of Abbas and Shah with labelling the former's acting as "Irritating" and "annoying".

			Muhammad Ali of [[Daily Times (Pakistan)\|Daily Times]] praised the Afridi's script especially the characters' development and their journey and Hassan's direction.

	== Controversy ==		== Controversy ==
	A petition was filed in the Lahore High Court against ''Ehd-e-Wafa'', alleging that it presented an unfavourable image of politicians and media professionals.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://magtheweekly.com/detail/8245-petition-filed-against-drama-serial-for-negative-portrayal\|title=Petition filed against drama serial for negative portrayal\|publisher=MAG THE WEEKLY\|access-date=17 March 2021\|archive-date=11 April 2023\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411024516/https://magtheweekly.com/detail/8245-petition-filed-against-drama-serial-for-negative-portrayal\|url-status=live}}</ref> Justice Shahid Waheed, however, dismissed the petition as inadmissible and advised the petitioners to first approach PEMRA before seeking judicial intervention.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.dawnnews.tv/news/1120712\|title=آئی ایس پی آر کے ڈرامے 'عہد وفا' پر پابندی کی درخواست مسترد\|publisher=[[Dawn News]]\|access-date=17 March 2021\|date=19 February 2020\|first=رانا\|last=بلال\|archive-date=18 May 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200518232752/https://www.dawnnews.tv/news/1120712/\|url-status=live}}</ref>		A petition was filed in the Lahore High Court against ''Ehd-e-Wafa'', alleging that it presented an unfavourable image of politicians and media professionals.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://magtheweekly.com/detail/8245-petition-filed-against-drama-serial-for-negative-portrayal\|title=Petition filed against drama serial for negative portrayal\|publisher=MAG THE WEEKLY\|access-date=17 March 2021\|archive-date=11 April 2023\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411024516/https://magtheweekly.com/detail/8245-petition-filed-against-drama-serial-for-negative-portrayal\|url-status=live}}</ref> Justice Shahid Waheed, however, dismissed the petition as inadmissible and advised the petitioners to first approach PEMRA before seeking judicial intervention.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.dawnnews.tv/news/1120712\|title=آئی ایس پی آر کے ڈرامے 'عہد وفا' پر پابندی کی درخواست مسترد\|publisher=[[Dawn News]]\|access-date=17 March 2021\|date=19 February 2020\|first=رانا\|last=بلال\|archive-date=18 May 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200518232752/https://www.dawnnews.tv/news/1120712/\|url-status=live}}</ref>

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 == Controversy ==
 A petition was filed in the Lahore High Court against ''Ehd-e-Wafa'', alleging that it presented an unfavourable image of politicians and media professionals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://magtheweekly.com/detail/8245-petition-filed-against-drama-serial-for-negative-portrayal|title=Petition filed against drama serial for negative portrayal|publisher=MAG THE WEEKLY|access-date=17 March 2021|archive-date=11 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411024516/https://magtheweekly.com/detail/8245-petition-filed-against-drama-serial-for-negative-portrayal|url-status=live}}</ref> Justice Shahid Waheed, however, dismissed the petition as inadmissible and advised the petitioners to first approach PEMRA before seeking judicial intervention.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dawnnews.tv/news/1120712|title=آئی ایس پی آر کے ڈرامے 'عہد وفا' پر پابندی کی درخواست مسترد|publisher=[[Dawn News]]|access-date=17 March 2021|date=19 February 2020|first=رانا|last=بلال|archive-date=18 May 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200518232752/https://www.dawnnews.tv/news/1120712/|url-status=live}}</ref>

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 *Pakistan Military Academy (PMA), Abbottabad – Academy sequences.
 Other filming locations included [[Lahore]], [[Chakwal]], [[Rawalpindi]]/[[Islamabad]], Gujrat, and [[Bahawalpur]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1158598|title=Bad News for Ehd-e-Wafa Fans!|publisher=HipInPakistan|access-date=16 March 2021|date=6 November 2019|last=Administrator|work=HIP |archive-date=6 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191106184427/https://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1158598|url-status=live}}</ref> The extensive shoot lasted over nine months, ensuring high production value.
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 In March 2025, digital content creator Adeel Afzal released a video critique of the series, arguing that its narrative was biased—particularly in the portrayals of media and political figures by Wahaj Ali and Osman Khalid Butt. The video was subsequently removed from social media platforms.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pakobserver.net/adeel-afzals-ehd-e-wafa-critique-video-removed-from-social-media/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250410231753/https://pakobserver.net/adeel-afzals-ehd-e-wafa-critique-video-removed-from-social-media/|title=Adeel Afzal’s Ehd-e-Wafa critique video removed from social media|date=11 March 2025|archive-date=10 April 2025|location=Lahore|work=Pak Observer|url-status=live}}</ref>
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	Other filming locations included [[Lahore]], [[Chakwal]], [[Rawalpindi]]/[[Islamabad]], Gujrat, and [[Bahawalpur]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1158598\|title=Bad News for Ehd-e-Wafa Fans!\|publisher=HipInPakistan\|access-date=16 March 2021\|date=6 November 2019\|last=Administrator\|work=HIP \|archive-date=6 November 2019\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191106184427/https://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1158598\|url-status=live}}</ref> The extensive shoot lasted over nine months, ensuring high production value.		Other filming locations included [[Lahore]], [[Chakwal]], [[Rawalpindi]]/[[Islamabad]], Gujrat, and [[Bahawalpur]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1158598\|title=Bad News for Ehd-e-Wafa Fans!\|publisher=HipInPakistan\|access-date=16 March 2021\|date=6 November 2019\|last=Administrator\|work=HIP \|archive-date=6 November 2019\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191106184427/https://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1158598\|url-status=live}}</ref> The extensive shoot lasted over nine months, ensuring high production value.

			== Controversy ==
			A petition was filed in the Lahore High Court against ''Ehd-e-Wafa'', alleging that it presented an unfavourable image of politicians and media professionals.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://magtheweekly.com/detail/8245-petition-filed-against-drama-serial-for-negative-portrayal\|title=Petition filed against drama serial for negative portrayal\|publisher=MAG THE WEEKLY\|access-date=17 March 2021\|archive-date=11 April 2023\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411024516/https://magtheweekly.com/detail/8245-petition-filed-against-drama-serial-for-negative-portrayal\|url-status=live}}</ref> Justice Shahid Waheed, however, dismissed the petition as inadmissible and advised the petitioners to first approach PEMRA before seeking judicial intervention.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.dawnnews.tv/news/1120712\|title=آئی ایس پی آر کے ڈرامے 'عہد وفا' پر پابندی کی درخواست مسترد\|publisher=[[Dawn News]]\|access-date=17 March 2021\|date=19 February 2020\|first=رانا\|last=بلال\|archive-date=18 May 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200518232752/https://www.dawnnews.tv/news/1120712/\|url-status=live}}</ref>

			In March 2025, digital content creator Adeel Afzal released a video critique of the series, arguing that its narrative was biased—particularly in the portrayals of media and political figures by Wahaj Ali and Osman Khalid Butt. The video was subsequently removed from social media platforms.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://pakobserver.net/adeel-afzals-ehd-e-wafa-critique-video-removed-from-social-media/\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250410231753/https://pakobserver.net/adeel-afzals-ehd-e-wafa-critique-video-removed-from-social-media/\|title=Adeel Afzal’s Ehd-e-Wafa critique video removed from social media\|date=11 March 2025\|archive-date=10 April 2025\|location=Lahore\|work=Pak Observer\|url-status=live}}</ref>
	==References==		==References==
	{{Reflist}}		{{Reflist}}

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	==Production and Background ==		==Production and Background ==
	Ehd-e-Wafa, a highly anticipated drama serial, was jointly produced by Hum TV’s senior producer Momina Duraid and the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The project was helmed by director Saife Hassan, known for his critically acclaimed works like ''Belapur Ki Dayan'' and ''Sammi''.<ref name="Directions">{{cite news\|title=Saif-e-Hassan's first directorial work in horror genre set to release tomorrow on HUM Tv – Daily Times\|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/201199/saif-e-hassans-first-directorial-work-horror-genre-set-release-tomorrow-hum-tv/\|accessdate=16 March 2021\|work=Daily Times\|date=14 February 2018\|archive-date=14 May 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514141640/https://dailytimes.com.pk/201199/saif-e-hassans-first-directorial-work-horror-genre-set-release-tomorrow-hum-tv/\|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1176951\|title=Sammi will highlight issues like honour killings, says producer Momina Duraid\|publisher=Dawn Images\|access-date=16 March 2021\|date=19 January 2017\|archive-date=21 April 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210421160435/https://images.dawn.com/news/1176951\|url-status=live}}</ref> The screenplay was penned by Mustafa Afridi, who previously scripted the period drama ''Aangan''.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=27 September 2018\|title=The story of 'Aangan' is both universal and ageless: Mustafa Afridi\|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/303408/the-story-of-aangan-is-both-universal-and-ageless-mustafa-afridi/\|access-date=16 March 2021\|website=[[Daily Times Pakistan\|Daily Times]]\|language=en-US\|archive-date=12 April 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412061312/https://dailytimes.com.pk/303408/the-story-of-aangan-is-both-universal-and-ageless-mustafa-afridi/\|url-status=live}}</ref> To ensure authenticity, Afridi conducted a month-long research stint at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA), Abbottabad.<ref>{{cite interview\|url=https://www.hum.tv/mustafa-afridi-the-man-with-the-golden-pen/\|title=Mustafa Afridi – The Man With The Golden Pen\|date=18 September 2019\|work=Hum TV\|interviewer=Omair Alavi\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200519084625/https://www.hum.tv/mustafa-afridi-the-man-with-the-golden-pen/\|archive-date=19 May 2020}}</ref> This marked their fourth collaboration, following their successful partnership in the mega-hit ''Sang-e-Mar Mar'' (2016–17).<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Haider \|first1=Sadaf \|title=TV drama Sang-e-Marmar is a necessary critique of Pakistan's obsession with 'ghairat' \|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1177229 \|accessdate=27 July 2017 \|work=Images \|date=10 March 2017 \|language=en \|archive-date=29 July 2017 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170729143351/https://images.dawn.com/news/1177229 \|url-status=live }}</ref>		Ehd-e-Wafa, a highly anticipated drama serial, was jointly produced by Hum TV’s senior producer Momina Duraid and the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The project was helmed by director Saife Hassan, known for his critically acclaimed works like ''Belapur Ki Dayan'' and ''Sammi''.<ref name="Directions">{{cite news\|title=Saif-e-Hassan's first directorial work in horror genre set to release tomorrow on HUM Tv – Daily Times\|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/201199/saif-e-hassans-first-directorial-work-horror-genre-set-release-tomorrow-hum-tv/\|accessdate=16 March 2021\|work=Daily Times\|date=14 February 2018\|archive-date=14 May 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514141640/https://dailytimes.com.pk/201199/saif-e-hassans-first-directorial-work-horror-genre-set-release-tomorrow-hum-tv/\|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1176951\|title=Sammi will highlight issues like honour killings, says producer Momina Duraid\|publisher=Dawn Images\|access-date=16 March 2021\|date=19 January 2017\|archive-date=21 April 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210421160435/https://images.dawn.com/news/1176951\|url-status=live}}</ref> The screenplay was penned by Mustafa Afridi, who previously scripted the period drama ''Aangan''.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=27 September 2018\|title=The story of 'Aangan' is both universal and ageless: Mustafa Afridi\|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/303408/the-story-of-aangan-is-both-universal-and-ageless-mustafa-afridi/\|access-date=16 March 2021\|website=[[Daily Times Pakistan\|Daily Times]]\|language=en-US\|archive-date=12 April 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412061312/https://dailytimes.com.pk/303408/the-story-of-aangan-is-both-universal-and-ageless-mustafa-afridi/\|url-status=live}}</ref> To ensure authenticity, Afridi conducted a month-long research stint at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA), Abbottabad.<ref>{{cite interview\|url=https://www.hum.tv/mustafa-afridi-the-man-with-the-golden-pen/\|title=Mustafa Afridi – The Man With The Golden Pen\|date=18 September 2019\|work=Hum TV\|interviewer=Omair Alavi\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200519084625/https://www.hum.tv/mustafa-afridi-the-man-with-the-golden-pen/\|archive-date=19 May 2020}}</ref> This marked their fourth collaboration, following their successful partnership in the mega-hit ''Sang-e-Mar Mar'' (2016–17).<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Haider \|first1=Sadaf \|title=TV drama Sang-e-Marmar is a necessary critique of Pakistan's obsession with 'ghairat' \|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1177229 \|accessdate=27 July 2017 \|work=Images \|date=10 March 2017 \|language=en \|archive-date=29 July 2017 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170729143351/https://images.dawn.com/news/1177229 \|url-status=live }}</ref>
	==Casting===		===Casting===
	The cast was finalised through a mutual decision between producer Momina Duraid and ISPR Director-General Asif Ghafoor. The male leads included Ahad Raza Mir, Osman Khalid Butt, Ahmed Ali Akbar, and Wahaj Ali. Zara Noor Abbas was cast as Rani, while Alizeh Shah, fresh off her success in ''Baandi'', ''Daldal'', and ''Jo Tu Chahey'', took on the role of Duaa.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/687376/the-rise-and-reign-of-alizeh-shah/\|title=The rise and reign of Alizeh Shah\|work=[[Daily Times Pakistan\|Daily Times]]\|access-date=16 March 2021\|date=10 November 2020\|archive-date=5 December 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201205064214/https://dailytimes.com.pk/687376/the-rise-and-reign-of-alizeh-shah/\|url-status=live}}</ref> Vaneeza Ahmed (a former model) and PTV veteran Faraz Inam Siddiqui were roped in to play Saad’s parents.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1183699\|title=Vaneeza Ahmed is playing Ahad Raza Mir's mother in Ehd-e-Wafa\|publisher=Dawn Images\|access-date=16 March 2021\|date=19 September 2019\|archive-date=15 April 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415102303/https://images.dawn.com/news/1183699\|url-status=live}}</ref> Notably, Siddiqui had earlier appeared in ''Alpha Bravo Charlie'' (1980s), a series often (incorrectly) linked to ''Ehd-e-Wafa'' as a supposed inspiration—though Afridi has dismissed this claim.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1184878\|title=Ehd-e-Wafa was no Alpha Bravo Charlie but it didn't have to be\|publisher=Dawn Images\|access-date=16 March 2021\|date=20 March 2020\|first=Sadaf\|last=Haider\|archive-date=12 April 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412061311/https://images.dawn.com/news/1184878\|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/pakistani-cinema/ehd-e-wafa-is-not-a-sequel-to-alpha-bravo-charlie-1.66308043\|title='Ehd e Wafa' is not a sequel to 'Alpha Bravo Charlie'\|work=Gulf News\|access-date=16 March 2021\|date=9 September 2019\|archive-date=24 June 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624205221/https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/pakistani-cinema/ehd-e-wafa-is-not-a-sequel-to-alpha-bravo-charlie-1.66308043\|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Hajra Yamin]] and [[Momina Iqbal]] were cast as parallel female leads Ramsha and Masooma, respectively. Adnan Samad Khan made his TV debut with a comic role as Gulzar, while Syed Mohammad Ahmed (known for Cake) played Malik Allahyar.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.somethinghaute.com/in-conversation-with-adnan-samad-khan-aka-gulzar-from-ehd-e-wafa/\|title=In conversation with Adnan Samad Khan aka Gulzar from Ehd-e-Wafa\|publisher=Something Haute\|access-date=16 March 2021\|date=7 April 2020\|first=Syeda\|last=Zehra\|archive-date=28 January 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128164956/https://www.somethinghaute.com/in-conversation-with-adnan-samad-khan-aka-gulzar-from-ehd-e-wafa/\|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.somethinghaute.com/headliners-5-breakthrough-performances-of-the-year/\|title=Headliners: 5 breakthrough performances of the year\|website=somethinghaute.com\|access-date=16 March 2021\|date=29 December 2019\|first=Syeda\|last=Zehra\|archive-date=2 March 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210302015106/https://www.somethinghaute.com/headliners-5-breakthrough-performances-of-the-year/\|url-status=live}}</ref> Anjum Habibi was cast as Shehryar’s father. The final episode featured a special appearance by [[Humayun Saeed]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/620647-last-episode-of-ehde-wafahumayun-saeed-to-make-special-appearance\|title=Last episode of Ehd-e-Wafa: Humayun Saeed to make special appearance\|date=27 February 2020 \|work=[[The News International]]\|access-date=16 March 2021\|archive-date=29 February 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200229020102/https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/620647-last-episode-of-ehde-wafahumayun-saeed-to-make-special-appearance\|url-status=live}}</ref>		The cast was finalised through a mutual decision between producer Momina Duraid and ISPR Director-General Asif Ghafoor. The male leads included Ahad Raza Mir, Osman Khalid Butt, Ahmed Ali Akbar, and Wahaj Ali. Zara Noor Abbas was cast as Rani, while Alizeh Shah, fresh off her success in ''Baandi'', ''Daldal'', and ''Jo Tu Chahey'', took on the role of Duaa.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/687376/the-rise-and-reign-of-alizeh-shah/\|title=The rise and reign of Alizeh Shah\|work=[[Daily Times Pakistan\|Daily Times]]\|access-date=16 March 2021\|date=10 November 2020\|archive-date=5 December 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201205064214/https://dailytimes.com.pk/687376/the-rise-and-reign-of-alizeh-shah/\|url-status=live}}</ref> Vaneeza Ahmed (a former model) and PTV veteran Faraz Inam Siddiqui were roped in to play Saad’s parents.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1183699\|title=Vaneeza Ahmed is playing Ahad Raza Mir's mother in Ehd-e-Wafa\|publisher=Dawn Images\|access-date=16 March 2021\|date=19 September 2019\|archive-date=15 April 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415102303/https://images.dawn.com/news/1183699\|url-status=live}}</ref> Notably, Siddiqui had earlier appeared in ''Alpha Bravo Charlie'' (1980s), a series often (incorrectly) linked to ''Ehd-e-Wafa'' as a supposed inspiration—though Afridi has dismissed this claim.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1184878\|title=Ehd-e-Wafa was no Alpha Bravo Charlie but it didn't have to be\|publisher=Dawn Images\|access-date=16 March 2021\|date=20 March 2020\|first=Sadaf\|last=Haider\|archive-date=12 April 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412061311/https://images.dawn.com/news/1184878\|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/pakistani-cinema/ehd-e-wafa-is-not-a-sequel-to-alpha-bravo-charlie-1.66308043\|title='Ehd e Wafa' is not a sequel to 'Alpha Bravo Charlie'\|work=Gulf News\|access-date=16 March 2021\|date=9 September 2019\|archive-date=24 June 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624205221/https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/pakistani-cinema/ehd-e-wafa-is-not-a-sequel-to-alpha-bravo-charlie-1.66308043\|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Hajra Yamin]] and [[Momina Iqbal]] were cast as parallel female leads Ramsha and Masooma, respectively. Adnan Samad Khan made his TV debut with a comic role as Gulzar, while Syed Mohammad Ahmed (known for Cake) played Malik Allahyar.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.somethinghaute.com/in-conversation-with-adnan-samad-khan-aka-gulzar-from-ehd-e-wafa/\|title=In conversation with Adnan Samad Khan aka Gulzar from Ehd-e-Wafa\|publisher=Something Haute\|access-date=16 March 2021\|date=7 April 2020\|first=Syeda\|last=Zehra\|archive-date=28 January 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128164956/https://www.somethinghaute.com/in-conversation-with-adnan-samad-khan-aka-gulzar-from-ehd-e-wafa/\|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.somethinghaute.com/headliners-5-breakthrough-performances-of-the-year/\|title=Headliners: 5 breakthrough performances of the year\|website=somethinghaute.com\|access-date=16 March 2021\|date=29 December 2019\|first=Syeda\|last=Zehra\|archive-date=2 March 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210302015106/https://www.somethinghaute.com/headliners-5-breakthrough-performances-of-the-year/\|url-status=live}}</ref> Anjum Habibi was cast as Shehryar’s father. The final episode featured a special appearance by [[Humayun Saeed]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/620647-last-episode-of-ehde-wafahumayun-saeed-to-make-special-appearance\|title=Last episode of Ehd-e-Wafa: Humayun Saeed to make special appearance\|date=27 February 2020 \|work=[[The News International]]\|access-date=16 March 2021\|archive-date=29 February 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200229020102/https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/620647-last-episode-of-ehde-wafahumayun-saeed-to-make-special-appearance\|url-status=live}}</ref>

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	The cast was finalised through a mutual decision between producer Momina Duraid and ISPR Director-General Asif Ghafoor. The male leads included Ahad Raza Mir, Osman Khalid Butt, Ahmed Ali Akbar, and Wahaj Ali. Zara Noor Abbas was cast as Rani, while Alizeh Shah, fresh off her success in ''Baandi'', ''Daldal'', and ''Jo Tu Chahey'', took on the role of Duaa.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/687376/the-rise-and-reign-of-alizeh-shah/\|title=The rise and reign of Alizeh Shah\|work=[[Daily Times Pakistan\|Daily Times]]\|access-date=16 March 2021\|date=10 November 2020\|archive-date=5 December 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201205064214/https://dailytimes.com.pk/687376/the-rise-and-reign-of-alizeh-shah/\|url-status=live}}</ref> Vaneeza Ahmed (a former model) and PTV veteran Faraz Inam Siddiqui were roped in to play Saad’s parents.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1183699\|title=Vaneeza Ahmed is playing Ahad Raza Mir's mother in Ehd-e-Wafa\|publisher=Dawn Images\|access-date=16 March 2021\|date=19 September 2019\|archive-date=15 April 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415102303/https://images.dawn.com/news/1183699\|url-status=live}}</ref> Notably, Siddiqui had earlier appeared in ''Alpha Bravo Charlie'' (1980s), a series often (incorrectly) linked to ''Ehd-e-Wafa'' as a supposed inspiration—though Afridi has dismissed this claim.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1184878\|title=Ehd-e-Wafa was no Alpha Bravo Charlie but it didn't have to be\|publisher=Dawn Images\|access-date=16 March 2021\|date=20 March 2020\|first=Sadaf\|last=Haider\|archive-date=12 April 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412061311/https://images.dawn.com/news/1184878\|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/pakistani-cinema/ehd-e-wafa-is-not-a-sequel-to-alpha-bravo-charlie-1.66308043\|title='Ehd e Wafa' is not a sequel to 'Alpha Bravo Charlie'\|work=Gulf News\|access-date=16 March 2021\|date=9 September 2019\|archive-date=24 June 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624205221/https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/pakistani-cinema/ehd-e-wafa-is-not-a-sequel-to-alpha-bravo-charlie-1.66308043\|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Hajra Yamin]] and [[Momina Iqbal]] were cast as parallel female leads Ramsha and Masooma, respectively. Adnan Samad Khan made his TV debut with a comic role as Gulzar, while Syed Mohammad Ahmed (known for Cake) played Malik Allahyar.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.somethinghaute.com/in-conversation-with-adnan-samad-khan-aka-gulzar-from-ehd-e-wafa/\|title=In conversation with Adnan Samad Khan aka Gulzar from Ehd-e-Wafa\|publisher=Something Haute\|access-date=16 March 2021\|date=7 April 2020\|first=Syeda\|last=Zehra\|archive-date=28 January 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128164956/https://www.somethinghaute.com/in-conversation-with-adnan-samad-khan-aka-gulzar-from-ehd-e-wafa/\|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.somethinghaute.com/headliners-5-breakthrough-performances-of-the-year/\|title=Headliners: 5 breakthrough performances of the year\|website=somethinghaute.com\|access-date=16 March 2021\|date=29 December 2019\|first=Syeda\|last=Zehra\|archive-date=2 March 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210302015106/https://www.somethinghaute.com/headliners-5-breakthrough-performances-of-the-year/\|url-status=live}}</ref> Anjum Habibi was cast as Shehryar’s father. The final episode featured a special appearance by [[Humayun Saeed]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/620647-last-episode-of-ehde-wafahumayun-saeed-to-make-special-appearance\|title=Last episode of Ehd-e-Wafa: Humayun Saeed to make special appearance\|date=27 February 2020 \|work=[[The News International]]\|access-date=16 March 2021\|archive-date=29 February 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200229020102/https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/620647-last-episode-of-ehde-wafahumayun-saeed-to-make-special-appearance\|url-status=live}}</ref>		The cast was finalised through a mutual decision between producer Momina Duraid and ISPR Director-General Asif Ghafoor. The male leads included Ahad Raza Mir, Osman Khalid Butt, Ahmed Ali Akbar, and Wahaj Ali. Zara Noor Abbas was cast as Rani, while Alizeh Shah, fresh off her success in ''Baandi'', ''Daldal'', and ''Jo Tu Chahey'', took on the role of Duaa.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/687376/the-rise-and-reign-of-alizeh-shah/\|title=The rise and reign of Alizeh Shah\|work=[[Daily Times Pakistan\|Daily Times]]\|access-date=16 March 2021\|date=10 November 2020\|archive-date=5 December 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201205064214/https://dailytimes.com.pk/687376/the-rise-and-reign-of-alizeh-shah/\|url-status=live}}</ref> Vaneeza Ahmed (a former model) and PTV veteran Faraz Inam Siddiqui were roped in to play Saad’s parents.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1183699\|title=Vaneeza Ahmed is playing Ahad Raza Mir's mother in Ehd-e-Wafa\|publisher=Dawn Images\|access-date=16 March 2021\|date=19 September 2019\|archive-date=15 April 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415102303/https://images.dawn.com/news/1183699\|url-status=live}}</ref> Notably, Siddiqui had earlier appeared in ''Alpha Bravo Charlie'' (1980s), a series often (incorrectly) linked to ''Ehd-e-Wafa'' as a supposed inspiration—though Afridi has dismissed this claim.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1184878\|title=Ehd-e-Wafa was no Alpha Bravo Charlie but it didn't have to be\|publisher=Dawn Images\|access-date=16 March 2021\|date=20 March 2020\|first=Sadaf\|last=Haider\|archive-date=12 April 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412061311/https://images.dawn.com/news/1184878\|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/pakistani-cinema/ehd-e-wafa-is-not-a-sequel-to-alpha-bravo-charlie-1.66308043\|title='Ehd e Wafa' is not a sequel to 'Alpha Bravo Charlie'\|work=Gulf News\|access-date=16 March 2021\|date=9 September 2019\|archive-date=24 June 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624205221/https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/pakistani-cinema/ehd-e-wafa-is-not-a-sequel-to-alpha-bravo-charlie-1.66308043\|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Hajra Yamin]] and [[Momina Iqbal]] were cast as parallel female leads Ramsha and Masooma, respectively. Adnan Samad Khan made his TV debut with a comic role as Gulzar, while Syed Mohammad Ahmed (known for Cake) played Malik Allahyar.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.somethinghaute.com/in-conversation-with-adnan-samad-khan-aka-gulzar-from-ehd-e-wafa/\|title=In conversation with Adnan Samad Khan aka Gulzar from Ehd-e-Wafa\|publisher=Something Haute\|access-date=16 March 2021\|date=7 April 2020\|first=Syeda\|last=Zehra\|archive-date=28 January 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128164956/https://www.somethinghaute.com/in-conversation-with-adnan-samad-khan-aka-gulzar-from-ehd-e-wafa/\|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.somethinghaute.com/headliners-5-breakthrough-performances-of-the-year/\|title=Headliners: 5 breakthrough performances of the year\|website=somethinghaute.com\|access-date=16 March 2021\|date=29 December 2019\|first=Syeda\|last=Zehra\|archive-date=2 March 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210302015106/https://www.somethinghaute.com/headliners-5-breakthrough-performances-of-the-year/\|url-status=live}}</ref> Anjum Habibi was cast as Shehryar’s father. The final episode featured a special appearance by [[Humayun Saeed]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/620647-last-episode-of-ehde-wafahumayun-saeed-to-make-special-appearance\|title=Last episode of Ehd-e-Wafa: Humayun Saeed to make special appearance\|date=27 February 2020 \|work=[[The News International]]\|access-date=16 March 2021\|archive-date=29 February 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200229020102/https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/620647-last-episode-of-ehde-wafahumayun-saeed-to-make-special-appearance\|url-status=live}}</ref>

	===Filming & Locations==		===Filming & Locations===
	The serial was shot across 16 cities,<ref name="cities">{{cite web\|url=https://thecurrent.pk/did-you-know-ehd-e-wafa-was-shot-in-16-cities/#:~:text=Apart%20from%20a%20stellar%20star,16%20cities%20across%20the%20country.\|title=Did you know 'Ehd-e-Wafa' was shot in 16 cities?\|access-date=16 March 2021\|website=TheCurrent.PK\|date=17 March 2020 \|archive-date=3 October 2023\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231003164946/https://thecurrent.pk/did-you-know-ehd-e-wafa-was-shot-in-16-cities/#:~:text=Apart%20from%20a%20stellar%20star,16%20cities%20across%20the%20country.\|url-status=live}}</ref> with key sequences filmed at:		The serial was shot across 16 cities,<ref name="cities">{{cite web\|url=https://thecurrent.pk/did-you-know-ehd-e-wafa-was-shot-in-16-cities/#:~:text=Apart%20from%20a%20stellar%20star,16%20cities%20across%20the%20country.\|title=Did you know 'Ehd-e-Wafa' was shot in 16 cities?\|access-date=16 March 2021\|website=TheCurrent.PK\|date=17 March 2020 \|archive-date=3 October 2023\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231003164946/https://thecurrent.pk/did-you-know-ehd-e-wafa-was-shot-in-16-cities/#:~:text=Apart%20from%20a%20stellar%20star,16%20cities%20across%20the%20country.\|url-status=live}}</ref> with key sequences filmed at:
	*Lawrence College, Ghora Gali (Murree) – College scenes.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/264829-ehd-e-wafa-some-hidden-facts-about-drama-you-probably-dont-know\|title=Ehd-e-Wafa: Some hidden facts about drama you probably don't know\|publisher=[[Geo News]]\|access-date=16 March 2021\|date=31 December 2019\|archive-date=1 January 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200101154216/https://www.geo.tv/latest/264829-ehd-e-wafa-some-hidden-facts-about-drama-you-probably-dont-know\|url-status=live}}</ref>		*Lawrence College, Ghora Gali (Murree) – College scenes.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/264829-ehd-e-wafa-some-hidden-facts-about-drama-you-probably-dont-know\|title=Ehd-e-Wafa: Some hidden facts about drama you probably don't know\|publisher=[[Geo News]]\|access-date=16 March 2021\|date=31 December 2019\|archive-date=1 January 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200101154216/https://www.geo.tv/latest/264829-ehd-e-wafa-some-hidden-facts-about-drama-you-probably-dont-know\|url-status=live}}</ref>
	*Pakistan Military Academy (PMA), Abbottabad – Academy sequences.		*Pakistan Military Academy (PMA), Abbottabad – Academy sequences.
	Other filming locations included [[Lahore]], [[Chakwal]], [[Rawalpindi]]/[[Islamabad]], Gujrat, and [[Bahawalpur)).<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1158598\|title=Bad News for Ehd-e-Wafa Fans!\|publisher=HipInPakistan\|access-date=16 March 2021\|date=6 November 2019\|last=Administrator\|work=HIP \|archive-date=6 November 2019\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191106184427/https://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1158598\|url-status=live}}</ref> The extensive shoot lasted over nine months, ensuring high production value.		Other filming locations included [[Lahore]], [[Chakwal]], [[Rawalpindi]]/[[Islamabad]], Gujrat, and [[Bahawalpur]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1158598\|title=Bad News for Ehd-e-Wafa Fans!\|publisher=HipInPakistan\|access-date=16 March 2021\|date=6 November 2019\|last=Administrator\|work=HIP \|archive-date=6 November 2019\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191106184427/https://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1158598\|url-status=live}}</ref> The extensive shoot lasted over nine months, ensuring high production value.

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 '''Ehd-e-Wafa''' received several awards, including Best TV Serial at the 4th IPPA Awards in 2021, in recognition of its production quality and narrative impact.<ref>http://archive.today/2026.06.12-080153/https://showbizhut.com/ippa-awards-2021-winners-full-list/</ref> However, it also faced criticism, including concerns over the casting of older actors as teenagers and a petition filed in the [[Lahore High Court]] alleging misrepresentation of military life. Some critics further alleged that the series served as ISPR propaganda, glorifying military service.<ref>http://archive.today/2026.06.12-080601/https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/616649-lhc-dismisses-plea-to-ban-tv-drama</ref>
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