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'''Maat''' ({{lang-ur|{{nastaliq|مات}}|lit=Defeat}}) is a Pakistani drama serial broadcast on [[Hum TV]] premiered on 9 September 2011. The drama is based on an Urdu novel of the same name by [[Umera Ahmad]]. ''Maat''<nowiki>'s last episode was telecasted on 24 February 2012.</nowiki> It is one of the [[Pakistani dramas|highest-rated Pakistani television series]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/775238|title=Pakistani dramas: highlights of 2012|last=Khalid|first=Eefa|date=2012-12-31|work=DAWN.COM|access-date=2018-07-04|language=en-US}}</ref>
'''''Maat''''' ({{langx|ur|{{nastaliq|مات}}|lit=Defeat}}) is a Pakistani television series that premiered  on [[Hum TV]] on 9 September 2011. The series is based on an Urdu novel of the same name by [[Umera Ahmad]]. It stars [[Saba Qamar]] and [[Aamina Sheikh]] as the contrasting sisters who take divergent paths driven by their choices and actions. The last episode of the series was telecasted on 24 February 2012.
 
''Maat'' garnered mixed critical response, with praise for the leads' performances, but criticism for lacking nuance. The series earned numerous award nominations, including four at the [[12th Lux Style Awards]] and five at the [[1st Hum Awards]], where it won [[Hum Award for Best Writer Drama Serial|Best Writer]].


==Plot==
==Plot==


Saman and Aiman are sisters who belong to a lower-middle-class family. Aiman the elder sister is kind, polite, and deeply respects her elders; Saman, who is younger than Aiman, is overambitious and believes she can give ''maat'' (defeat) to anyone at any time. There cousin Faisal is enchanted with Saman's beauty and, despite his engagement to Aiman, proposes to Saman. She refuses, but his improving financial status changes her mind.
''Maat'' follows the contrasting lives of two sisters, Aiman and Saman, from a lower-middle-class family. Aiman, the elder, is polite and respectful toward her elders, while the younger Saman is ambitious and believes she can defeat (“maat”) anyone to achieve her desires.
 
Their cousin Faisal, engaged to Aiman, becomes infatuated with Saman’s beauty. Though Saman initially rejects him, she changes her mind after his financial situation improves, and they marry. The marriage is strained by Saman’s demanding nature, though the couple have a son, Hadeed. Unable to manage her responsibilities, Saman relies on Aiman to care for Hadeed.


The marriage is uneasy due to Saman's demanding nature, but the couple have a son, whom they name Hadid. Saman can barely handle her child, so Aiman takes on the role of caretaker. Saman begins an affair with Faisal's business partner, Azar, who is richer than her husband. After an incident where Saman's attitude towards her mother-in-law leads Faisal to slap her, Saman files for divorce.
Saman begins an affair with Faisal’s business partner, Azar, who is wealthier than her husband. After Faisal slaps her during an argument, Saman files for divorce and later marries Azar, leaving her family disheartened. Aiman eventually marries Faisal so that Hadeed will have a maternal figure.


Around the same time, Azar breaks his partnership with Faisal. Leaving her family heartbroken, Saman enjoys her wealthy life with her new husband. Meanwhile, Aiman's mother and aunt decide to get Faisal and Aiman married so that Hadid will have a maternal figure in his life.
Twenty-five years later, Faisal is a wealthy businessman and Hadeed, now 27, is also successful. Following Azar’s death, Saman resumes a relationship with Faisal. He decides to leave Aiman, offering her financial support and falsely claiming that Hadeed wants Saman back in their lives. Distraught, Aiman departs, while Faisal remarries Saman.


Twenty-five years later, Faisal has established a new factory and become a wealthy and successful businessman. Hadid has now grown up to be a successful 27-year-old bachelor. Unknown to Aiman, Faisal has begun an affair with Saman, again, after Azar's death. Faisal decides to end his marriage to Aiman and offers her a Apartment and monthly retainer so she won't need anything financially. He also lies to Aiman about Hadid wanting Saman back which causes a heartbroken Aiman to leave. Meanwhile, Saman remarries Faisal. Hadid, later discovers that Aiman has left and that Saman only returned because Azar has died. He reacts with outrage and accuses Saman of returning only because her former life is gone. He disowns her as well as his father. Hadid later brings Aiman home, although she is resistant at first, she realizes her adopted son was never at fault and his refusal to be a part of Faisal's plan is what delayed it for so long.
Hadeed discovers the truth, condemns both Faisal and Saman for their selfishness, and brings Aiman to live with him. Initially reluctant, Aiman accepts, recognizing that Hadeed was not responsible for his parents’ actions.


Four years later, Hadid has a wife and son with Aiman living with them. She receives a call from Saman, who apologizes on her and Faisal's behalf, having grown tired of their isolation. Aiman forgives them, but reminds Saman their misery was of her own making. With this, she hangs up, happy with the knowledge she finally gave ''maat'' to Saman, after all.
Four years later, Hadeed is married with a son, and Aiman lives peacefully with his family. Saman contacts her by phone, expressing regret for her and Faisal’s choices. Aiman forgives them but reminds Saman that their unhappiness was the result of their own actions. With this, she hangs up, happy to have finally given ''maat'' to Saman, after all.


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
* [[Aamina Sheikh]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/aamina-sheikhs-real-life-character/|title=Aamina Sheikh's real life character|last=DNA|work=Bollywoodlife|access-date=2018-07-04|language=en-US}}</ref> as Aiman
* [[Aamina Sheikh]]<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/aamina-sheikhs-real-life-character/ |title=Aamina Sheikh's real life character |author=DNA |work=Bollywood Life |access-date=2018-07-04 |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-07-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230703105659/https://www.bollywoodlife.com/interviews/aamina-sheikhs-real-life-character-379490/}}</ref> as Aiman
* [[Saba Qamar]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1678229/4-happy-birthday-saba-qamar-5-times-actor-proved-mettle-onscreen/|title=Happy Birthday Saba Qamar: 5 times the actor proved her mettle onscreen {{!}} The Express Tribune|date=2018-04-05|work=The Express Tribune|access-date=2018-07-04|language=en-US}}</ref> as Saman
* [[Saba Qamar]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1678229/4-happy-birthday-saba-qamar-5-times-actor-proved-mettle-onscreen/|title=Happy Birthday Saba Qamar: 5 times the actor proved her mettle onscreen {{!}} The Express Tribune|date=2018-04-05|work=The Express Tribune|access-date=2018-07-04|language=en-US}}</ref> as Saman
* [[Adnan Siddiqui]] as Faisal
* [[Adnan Siddiqui]] as Faisal
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* [[Rabia Noreen]] as Afia
* [[Rabia Noreen]] as Afia
* [[Asad Malik]] as Aazar
* [[Asad Malik]] as Aazar
* [[Samina Ahmad]] as servant
* [[Maheen Rizvi]] as Shaila
* [[Maheen Rizvi]] as Shaila
* [[Sadia Ghaffar]] as Munazzah
* [[Sadia Ghaffar]] as Munazzah
* Diya Mughal as Noreen
== Production ==
Aamina Sheikh shared her insights on playing Aiman, initially finding the character unrealistic and feeling trapped as a submissive self-sacrificing sister. However, viewers feedback made her realize the importance of portraying Aiman's complex story.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/idiotbox/when-aiman-of-maat-felt-trapped_159226.html |title=When Aiman of 'Maat' felt trapped |date=2014-07-31 |work=Zee News |access-date=2018-07-04 |archive-date=2018-07-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180704124859/https://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/idiotbox/when-aiman-of-maat-felt-trapped_159226.html |language=en}}</ref>
During the filming of the series, Saba Qamar briefly left the set after a disagreement with the director, but returned on Adnan Siddiqui's intervention, ensuring production continued smoothly.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1143352 |title=Bollywood is a yes if it's SRK, a big no if Emraan Hashmi: Saba Qamar |date=10 November 2014 |work=Dawn.com}}</ref>


== Broadcast and release ==
== Broadcast and release ==
===National and international broadcast===
''Maat'' originally aired on [[Hum TV]] in 2011.
Maat was originally broadcast on [[Hum TV]]. It was rebroadcast by [[Hum TV]] due to its popularity and viewers demand in September 2013. Also aired on [[Hum Sitaray]] and with Pashto dubbing on [[Hum Pashto 1]].
 
It later premiered in the UK and Ireland on [[Colors Rishtey]] in August 2013.<ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.bizasialive.com/overnights-maat-leads-sunday-night-uk-ratings/ | title = Overnights: 'Maat' leads Sunday night UK ratings | date = 2 September 2013 | accessdate = 22 February 2021 | work = BizAsia | first = Raj | last = Baddhan }}</ref> The show debuted in India on [[Zindagi (TV channel)|Zindagi]] on July 19, 2014, replacing ''Zindagi Gulzar Hai''.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/idiotbox/maat-to-replace-zindagi-gulzar-hai_158402.html |title='Maat' to replace 'Zindagi Gulzar Hai' |date=2014-07-16 |access-date=2018-07-04 |archive-date=2018-07-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180704124907/https://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/idiotbox/maat-to-replace-zindagi-gulzar-hai_158402.html |work=Zee News |language=en}}</ref>
 
''Maat'' is available to stream on [[MX Player]], and since mid-2020, also on [[ZEE5]] and Hum TV's official [[YouTube]] channel.
 
== Reception ==
=== Critical reception ===
Eefa Khalid of ''[[Dawn (newspaper)|Dawn]]'' praised the series, noting that the dialogues are "full of impact" and the performances by Sheikh and Qamar are "excellent".<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/775238|title=Pakistani dramas: highlights of 2012|author=Eefa Khalid|date=2012-12-31|work=Dawn.com|access-date=2018-07-04|language=en-US}}</ref>
 
A reviewer from the ''[[Bollywood Life]]'' praised Saman's character, the mother's personality, and Aiman's potential, however, the pacing, moral posturing and overdramatic moments were critiqued.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/maat-tv-review-the-story-has-its-moments-but-is-not-without-flaws-376452/ |title=Maat TV review: The story has its moments but is not without flaws! |date=22 July 2014 |archive-date=23 November 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241123090309/https://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/maat-tv-review-the-story-has-its-moments-but-is-not-without-flaws-376452/ |work=Bollywood Life }}</ref>


It was also aired in [[Iran]] and [[Turkey]] under the same title, premiering on 19 July 2014. The show ended its run in Iran on 12 August 2014. It has again been shown three more times in [[Turkey]] due to its popularity. In [[UK]] and [[Ireland]], the show was aired on ''Rishtey tv UK'' (now [[Colors Rishtey|Colors Rishtey UK]]) and first episode was aired on 10 August 2013.<ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.bizasialive.com/overnights-maat-leads-sunday-night-uk-ratings/ | title = Overnights: 'Maat' leads Sunday night UK ratings | date = 2 September 2013 | accessdate = 22 February 2021 | publisher = BizAsia | first = Raj | last = Baddhan }}</ref> In [[India]], it was aired on [[Zindagi (TV channel)|Zindagi TV]] premiering 19 July 2014 at 08:00pm by replacing channel most popular [[Zindagi Gulzar Hai]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-zindagi-launches-maat-the-story-of-rivalry-and-jealousy-between-two-sisters-2002910|title=Zindagi launches 'Maat' – The story of rivalry and jealousy between two sisters|date=2014-07-17|work=dna|access-date=2018-07-04|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/idiotbox/maat-to-replace-zindagi-gulzar-hai_158402.html|title='Maat' to replace 'Zindagi Gulzar Hai'|date=2014-07-16|work=Zee News|access-date=2018-07-04|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/idiotbox/when-aiman-of-maat-felt-trapped_159226.html|title=When Aiman of 'Maat' felt trapped|date=2014-07-31|work=Zee News|access-date=2018-07-04|language=en}}</ref>
In a mixed review published in ''[[The Caravan]]'', the reviewer criticised the series for lacking nuance and sophistication, presenting characters in a simplistic and unambiguous manner, and relying on conventional storytelling, but praised the fascinating, albeit flawed, characters.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://caravanmagazine.in/reviews-and-essays/opening-channel |title=Opening a Channel |date=1 November 2014 |author=Karanjeet Kaur |work=The Caravan |archive-date=22 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151122073804/https://caravanmagazine.in/reviews-and-essays/opening-channel |url-status=live}}</ref>


===Digital release and availability===
=== Accolades ===
The show was made available to stream online on [[MX Player]]. Since mid-2020 it is also available on [[ZEE5]] and Hum TV's official [[YouTube]] channel.


== Accolades ==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
===Nominations===
! Year
====[[12th Lux Style Awards|Lux Style Awards]]====
! Awards
* ''Best Television Actress - Satellite'' - [[Saba Qamar]]
! Category
* ''Best Television Director'' - Amna Nazwaz Khan
! Recipient(s)/ nominee(s)
* ''Best Television Writer'' - [[Umera Ahmad]]
! Result
* ''Best Television Serial - Satellite''<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.unilever.pk/news/press-releases/2013/lux-style-awards-announces-nominations.html | title = LUX Style Awards announces Nominations in 23 categories| accessdate = 11 February 2021 | publisher = unilever | date = 17 May 2013}}</ref>
! {{Tooltip|Ref.|References}}
|-
| rowspan="4"| [[12th Lux Style Awards|2013]]
! scope="row" rowspan="4" | [[Lux Style Awards]]
| Best Television Play - Satellite
| ''Maat''
| {{Nom}}
| rowspan="4"| <ref>{{Cite web|archive-date=1 October 2019|url=https://nation.com.pk/15-May-2013/12th-annual-lux-style-awards-nominations|date=15 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191001170252/https://nation.com.pk/15-May-2013/12th-annual-lux-style-awards-nominations|title=12th Annual LUX Style Awards nominations|work=nation.com.pk}}</ref>
|-
| Best Television Actress - Satellite
| [[Saba Qamar]]
| {{Nom}}
|-
| Best Television Director
| Amna Nawaz Khan
| {{Nom}}
|-
| Best Television Writer
| [[Umera Ahmad]]
| {{Nom}}
|-
| rowspan="6"| 2012
! scope="row" rowspan="6" | [[Pakistan Media Awards]]
| Best Drama Serial
| ''Maat''
| {{Nom}}
| rowspan="6"| <ref>{{Cite web|archive-date=8 December 2012|url=https://nation.com.pk/15-May-2013/12th-annual-lux-style-awards-nominations|date=15 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121208022323/http://pakistanmediaaward.com.pk/pma-2012.html |title=12th Annual LUX Style Awards nominations }}</ref>
|-
| Best Drama Director
| Amna Nawaz Khan
| {{Nom}}
|-
| Best Drama Actor
| [[Adnan Siddiqui]]
| {{Nom}}
|-
| Best Drama Actress
| [[Aamina Sheikh]]
| {{Nom}}
|-
| Best Drama Supporting Actor
| [[Asad Malik]]
| {{Nom}}
|-
| Best Drama Supporting Actress
| Saba Qamar
| {{Nom}}
|-
| rowspan="6"| [[1st Hum Awards|2013]]
! scope="row" rowspan="6" | [[Hum Awards]]
| Best Drama Serial
| ''Maat''
| {{Nom}}
| rowspan="6"| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/792549/awards-celebrate-showbiz-achievements |title=Awards celebrate showbiz achievements |author=Faisal Qureshi |date=14 March 2013 |work=Dawn.com}}</ref>
|-
| Best Director
| Amna Nawaz Khan
| {{Nom}}
|-
| Rowspan="2"|Best Actress
| Saba Qamar
| {{Nom}}
|-
| Aamina Sheikh
| {{Nom}}
|-
| Best Writer
| Umera Ahmed
| {{Won}}
|-
| Best Original Soundtrack 
| Muhammad Ali
| {{Nom}}
|}


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.hum.tv/dramas.php?page_id=16 Official Website]
* [http://www.hum.tv/dramas.php?page_id=16 Official Website]
* {{IMDb title}}
* [https://www.mxplayer.in/show/watch-maat-series-online-ef191a67b4e4f6d5c259f39c64bef718 Maat] on [[MX Player]]
* [https://www.mxplayer.in/show/watch-maat-series-online-ef191a67b4e4f6d5c259f39c64bef718 Maat] on [[MX Player]]
* [https://www.zee5.com/global/tvshows/details/maat/0-6-2899 Maat] on [[ZEE5]]
* [https://www.zee5.com/global/tvshows/details/maat/0-6-2899 Maat] on [[ZEE5]]
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Latest revision as of 17:00, 16 December 2025


Maat
GenreRomance
Drama
Written byUmera Ahmad
Directed byAmna Nawaz Khan
Starring

(For entire cast see below)

Theme music composerFarrukh Abid
Shoaib Farrukh
Opening themeMaat by Muhammad Ali
Country of originPakistan
Original languageUrdu
No. of episodes25
Production
Executive producerAsfar Sanjrani
ProducerMomina Duraid
CinematographyShahzad Kashmiri
EditorHusnain
Running timeApprox. 40 minutes
Production companyMD Productions
Release
Original networkHum TV
Original release9 September 2011 (2011-09-09) –
24 February 2012 (2012-02-24)
External links
[{{#property:P856}} Website]

Maat (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.) is a Pakistani television series that premiered on Hum TV on 9 September 2011. The series is based on an Urdu novel of the same name by Umera Ahmad. It stars Saba Qamar and Aamina Sheikh as the contrasting sisters who take divergent paths driven by their choices and actions. The last episode of the series was telecasted on 24 February 2012.

Maat garnered mixed critical response, with praise for the leads' performances, but criticism for lacking nuance. The series earned numerous award nominations, including four at the 12th Lux Style Awards and five at the 1st Hum Awards, where it won Best Writer.

Plot[edit | edit source]

Maat follows the contrasting lives of two sisters, Aiman and Saman, from a lower-middle-class family. Aiman, the elder, is polite and respectful toward her elders, while the younger Saman is ambitious and believes she can defeat (“maat”) anyone to achieve her desires.

Their cousin Faisal, engaged to Aiman, becomes infatuated with Saman’s beauty. Though Saman initially rejects him, she changes her mind after his financial situation improves, and they marry. The marriage is strained by Saman’s demanding nature, though the couple have a son, Hadeed. Unable to manage her responsibilities, Saman relies on Aiman to care for Hadeed.

Saman begins an affair with Faisal’s business partner, Azar, who is wealthier than her husband. After Faisal slaps her during an argument, Saman files for divorce and later marries Azar, leaving her family disheartened. Aiman eventually marries Faisal so that Hadeed will have a maternal figure.

Twenty-five years later, Faisal is a wealthy businessman and Hadeed, now 27, is also successful. Following Azar’s death, Saman resumes a relationship with Faisal. He decides to leave Aiman, offering her financial support and falsely claiming that Hadeed wants Saman back in their lives. Distraught, Aiman departs, while Faisal remarries Saman.

Hadeed discovers the truth, condemns both Faisal and Saman for their selfishness, and brings Aiman to live with him. Initially reluctant, Aiman accepts, recognizing that Hadeed was not responsible for his parents’ actions.

Four years later, Hadeed is married with a son, and Aiman lives peacefully with his family. Saman contacts her by phone, expressing regret for her and Faisal’s choices. Aiman forgives them but reminds Saman that their unhappiness was the result of their own actions. With this, she hangs up, happy to have finally given maat to Saman, after all.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

Aamina Sheikh shared her insights on playing Aiman, initially finding the character unrealistic and feeling trapped as a submissive self-sacrificing sister. However, viewers feedback made her realize the importance of portraying Aiman's complex story.[3]

During the filming of the series, Saba Qamar briefly left the set after a disagreement with the director, but returned on Adnan Siddiqui's intervention, ensuring production continued smoothly.[4]

Broadcast and release[edit | edit source]

Maat originally aired on Hum TV in 2011.

It later premiered in the UK and Ireland on Colors Rishtey in August 2013.[5] The show debuted in India on Zindagi on July 19, 2014, replacing Zindagi Gulzar Hai.[6]

Maat is available to stream on MX Player, and since mid-2020, also on ZEE5 and Hum TV's official YouTube channel.

Reception[edit | edit source]

Critical reception[edit | edit source]

Eefa Khalid of Dawn praised the series, noting that the dialogues are "full of impact" and the performances by Sheikh and Qamar are "excellent".[7]

A reviewer from the Bollywood Life praised Saman's character, the mother's personality, and Aiman's potential, however, the pacing, moral posturing and overdramatic moments were critiqued.[8]

In a mixed review published in The Caravan, the reviewer criticised the series for lacking nuance and sophistication, presenting characters in a simplistic and unambiguous manner, and relying on conventional storytelling, but praised the fascinating, albeit flawed, characters.[9]

Accolades[edit | edit source]

Year Awards Category Recipient(s)/ nominee(s) Result Ref.
2013 Lux Style Awards Best Television Play - Satellite Maat Nominated [10]
Best Television Actress - Satellite Saba Qamar Nominated
Best Television Director Amna Nawaz Khan Nominated
Best Television Writer Umera Ahmad Nominated
2012 Pakistan Media Awards Best Drama Serial Maat Nominated [11]
Best Drama Director Amna Nawaz Khan Nominated
Best Drama Actor Adnan Siddiqui Nominated
Best Drama Actress Aamina Sheikh Nominated
Best Drama Supporting Actor Asad Malik Nominated
Best Drama Supporting Actress Saba Qamar Nominated
2013 Hum Awards Best Drama Serial Maat Nominated [12]
Best Director Amna Nawaz Khan Nominated
Best Actress Saba Qamar Nominated
Aamina Sheikh Nominated
Best Writer Umera Ahmed Won
Best Original Soundtrack Muhammad Ali Nominated

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ DNA. "Aamina Sheikh's real life character". Bollywood Life. Archived from the original on 3 July 2023. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
  2. ↑ "Happy Birthday Saba Qamar: 5 times the actor proved her mettle onscreen | The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 5 April 2018. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
  3. ↑ "When Aiman of 'Maat' felt trapped". Zee News. 31 July 2014. Archived from the original on 4 July 2018. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
  4. ↑ "Bollywood is a yes if it's SRK, a big no if Emraan Hashmi: Saba Qamar". Dawn.com. 10 November 2014.
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