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{{Short description|Pakistani television series}}
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| runtime              = 36 - 38 minutes
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'''''Jo Bichar Gaye''''' ({{Lang-ur|{{Nastaliq|جو بچھڑ گئے}}|lit=Those Who Got Split}}) is a [[Pakistani]] [[period drama]] series based on the book "Bichar Gaye" by Col. Z. I. Farrukh. The series is directed and produced by [[Haissam Hussain]] under his banner H2 Films, Mehreen Alam as co-writer for screenplay and written by [[Ali Moeen]]. It features [[Wahaj Ali]], [[Maya Ali]] and [[Talha Chahour]] in leading roles. Set in 1970 and 1971, ''Jo Bichar Gaye'' is based on real events from the [[Bangladesh Liberation War]], including the [[fall of Dhaka]].<ref name=mareh>{{cite web|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1188965|title=Actor Wahaj Ali is sticking to TV for now|website=[[Dawn.com|Dawn]] Images|date=8 December 2021|access-date=8 December 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/854649|title=Wahaj Ali all set to star in drama 'Jo Bichar Gaye' alongside Maya|website=[[dailytimes.com.pk|Daily Times]]|date=14 December 2021}}</ref> It premiered on [[Geo Entertainment]] on 12 December 2021 and airs weekly.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.somethinghaute.com/maya-ali-and-wahaj-ali-to-star-in-upcoming-drama-jo-bichar-gaye/|title=Maya Ali and Wahaj Ali to star in upcoming drama 'Jo Bichar Gaye'|website=Something Haute|date=10 December 2021|access-date=11 December 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://cutacut.com/2021/12/13/jo-bichar-gaye-episode-1/|title=Jo Bichar Gaye off to an impressive start|website=CutACut|date=13 December 2021|access-date=15 December 2021|author=Farheen Abdullah}}</ref>
'''''Jo Bichar Gaye''''' ({{Langx|ur|{{Nastaliq|جو بچھڑ گئے}}|lit=Those Who Got Separated}}) is a Pakistani [[historical drama]] television series based on the book "Bichar Gaye" by Col. Z. I. Farrukh. The series is directed and produced by [[Haissam Hussain]] under his banner H2 Films, Mehreen Alam as co-writer for screenplay and written by [[Ali Moeen]]. It features [[Wahaj Ali]], [[Maya Ali]] and [[Talha Chahour]] in leading roles. Set in 1970 and 1971, ''Jo Bichar Gaye'' is based on the [[India–Pakistan war of 1971|1971 India-Pakistan war]], and the [[fall of Dhaka]].<ref name=mareh>{{cite web|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1188965|title=Actor Wahaj Ali is sticking to TV for now|website=[[Dawn.com|Dawn]] Images|date=8 December 2021|access-date=8 December 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/854649|title=Wahaj Ali all set to star in drama 'Jo Bichar Gaye' alongside Maya|website=[[dailytimes.com.pk|Daily Times]]|date=14 December 2021}}</ref> It premiered on [[Geo Entertainment]] on 12 December 2021 and aired weekly.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.somethinghaute.com/maya-ali-and-wahaj-ali-to-star-in-upcoming-drama-jo-bichar-gaye/|title=Maya Ali and Wahaj Ali to star in upcoming drama 'Jo Bichar Gaye'|website=Something Haute|date=10 December 2021|access-date=11 December 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://cutacut.com/2021/12/13/jo-bichar-gaye-episode-1/|title=Jo Bichar Gaye off to an impressive start|website=CutACut|date=13 December 2021|access-date=15 December 2021|author=Farheen Abdullah}}</ref> The show ended on 13 March 2022 with 14 episodes.


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
The plot revolves around the political conflict between West Pakistan and East Pakistan at the time [[Liberation of Bangladesh]] and deals with true events from 1970 to 1971.
The plot revolves around the political conflict between [[West Pakistan]] and [[East Pakistan]] (modern day [[Bangladesh]]) leading up to the 1971 India-Pakistan war, and deals with fictional events from 1970 to 1971.  


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
* [[Wahaj Ali]] as [[Shafi Imam Rumi]]
* [[Wahaj Ali]] as Rumi. A character based on [[Shafi Imam Rumi]]
* [[Maya Ali]] as Sonia Anwar
* [[Maya Ali]] as Sonia Anwar
* [[Talha Chahour]] as Capt.Z.I Farrukh
* [[Talha Chahour]] as Capt. Z.I. Farrukh
* [[Adnan Jaffar]] as Col A.Fakhruddin
* [[Adnan Jaffar]] as Col A.Fakhruddin
* [[Nadia Jamil]] as Shabnam Anwar
* [[Nadia Jamil]] as Shabnam Anwar
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* Arsalan Dultana as Politician
* Arsalan Dultana as Politician
* Major Omer Shabbir as Maj. Omer
* Major Omer Shabbir as Maj. Omer
* Ghulam Hussain as [[Mohammad Ruhul Amin]]
* Ghulam Hussain as Mohammad Ruhul Amin
* Muneeb Qadir as [[Jawaharlal Nehru]]
* Muneeb Qadir as [[Jawaharlal Nehru]]


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| Title          = The Oath
| Title          = The Oath
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| ShortSummary    = Captain Farruk reaches to [[Dhaka]] after being posted there, and feels that the circumstances are not good, favouring to some major disaster. He gets introduced to Captain A. Fakhruddin and updates him about the conditions. In [[Dhaka University]], Professor Ajeet addresses the students telling them that they suffered a lot because of [[West Pakistan]]'s unfairness and now they want freedom. Sonia condemns it and asks "what kind of freedom".On invitation, Farrukh goes to function of Dhaka university's dramatic club society, where he encounters Sonia.
| ShortSummary    = Captain Farrukh reaches [[Dhaka]] after being posted there, and feels that the circumstances are not good, favoring some major disaster. He is introduced to Brig. A. Fakhruddin, and updates him about the conditions. In [[Dhaka University]], Professor Ajeet addresses the students, telling them that they suffered a lot because of [[West Pakistan]]'s unfairness, and now they want freedom. Sonia condemns it, and asks "what kind of freedom?". On invitation, Farrukh goes to an event of Dhaka University's dramatic club society, where he encounters Sonia.
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{{Episode list
{{Episode list
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| Title          = The Last Toast
| Title          = The Last Toast
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| ShortSummary    = Students from West Pakistan go to Professor Ajeet to save their lives when some Bengali students try to kill them. He does not help them and just talks about his ideology. Next day, Sonia goes to police station with some students to register complain of missing students. There, she encounters Farrukh who asks her what he can do to which she says to help them. At night, Farrukh goes to the university where he sees Maj. Ghayas ud Din involved in anti-government activities and informs about it to Captain A. Fakhruddin. On the other hand, Rumi comes to know about Sonia's support for government and he complains to Shabnam about it to which she supports her daughter. Farrukh updates Sonia about the missing students and she invites him to new year's party at her house.
| ShortSummary    = Students from West Pakistan go to Professor Ajeet to save their lives when some Bengali students try to kill them. He does not help them, and instead talks about his ideology. The next day, Sonia goes to the police station with some West Pakistani students to register a missing persons complaint. There she encounters Farrukh, who asks her what he can do to help her; she says he should find the students. At night, Farrukh goes to the university, where he sees Maj. Ghayas ud Din involved in anti-government activities and informs about it to Brig. A. Fakhruddin. On the other hand, Rumi discovers Sonia's support for the government and he complains to his paternal aunt, Shabnam, however, she supports her daughter. Farrukh meets her and tells Sonia there is still no information regarding the missing students. She invites him to the new years party at her house.
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{{Episode list
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber  = 3
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| EpisodeNumber2  = 3
| EpisodeNumber2  = 3
| Title          = Future Prime Minister of Pakistan
| Title          = [[1970 Pakistani general election|Future Prime Minister of Pakistan]]
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| Title          = [[Agartala Conspiracy]]
| Title          = [[Agartala Conspiracy]]
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| EpisodeNumber  = 5
| EpisodeNumber  = 5
| EpisodeNumber2  = 5
| EpisodeNumber2  = 5
| Title          = Peaceful Protest
| Title          = [[1969 East Pakistan mass uprising|Peaceful Protest]]
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| EpisodeNumber2  = 6
| Title          = Writ of the Government
| Title          = Writ of the Government
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| EpisodeNumber  = 7
| EpisodeNumber2  = 7
| EpisodeNumber2  = 7
| Title          = Dead Reckoning
| Title          = [[Dead Reckoning: Memories of the 1971 Bangladesh War|Dead Reckoning]]
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| EpisodeNumber2  = 8
| EpisodeNumber2  = 8
| Title          = Ghazipur
| Title          = [[Battle of Gazipur|Ghazipur]]
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| EpisodeNumber2  = 9
| EpisodeNumber2  = 9
| Title          = Dead Before Dawn
| Title          = Dead Before Dawn
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| EpisodeNumber  = 10
| EpisodeNumber2  = 10
| EpisodeNumber2  = 10
| Title          = Operation Searchlight
| Title          = [[Operation Searchlight]]
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|02|13}}
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| EpisodeNumber2  = 11
| EpisodeNumber2  = 11
| Title          = Uncivil War
| Title          = Uncivil War
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| EpisodeNumber2  = 12
| EpisodeNumber2  = 12
| Title          = The Last Prayer
| Title          = The Last Prayer
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| EpisodeNumber  = 13
| EpisodeNumber  = 13
| EpisodeNumber2  = 13
| EpisodeNumber2  = 13
| Title          = The War
| Title          = [[Bangladesh Liberation War|The War]]
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| EpisodeNumber2  = 14
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| Title          = The Fall
| Title          = [[Pakistani Instrument of Surrender|The Fall]]
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Wahaj revealed in an interview about his upcoming project with Maya.<ref name="mareh"/> Talha Chahour, a theatre actor makes his television debut with this serial. The serial marks comeback of Nadia Jamil after her cancer recovery.
Wahaj revealed in an interview about his upcoming project with Maya.<ref name="mareh"/> Talha Chahour, a theatre actor makes his television debut with this serial. The serial marks comeback of Nadia Jamil after her cancer recovery.


===Location===
===Filming===
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  | footer    = Shooting locations: Clockwise from upper left: Government College, Lahore (upper two), Governor's house and Chamba House
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The shooting of the series took place within [[Lahore]] at several locations, mainly [[Government College University, Lahore|Government College University]], [[Punjab University College of Information Technology|Punjab University Old Campus]], [[National College of Arts]] (NCA) and [[Chamba House, Lahore]]. A few scenes were filmed in [[Governor's House, Lahore]] too.
The shooting of the series took place within [[Lahore]] at several locations, mainly [[Government College University, Lahore|Government College University]], [[Punjab University College of Information Technology|Punjab University Old Campus]], [[National College of Arts]] (NCA) and [[Chamba House, Lahore]]. A few scenes were filmed in [[Governor's House, Lahore]] too.


===Language preferences===
===Release===
For this drama Wahaj Ali has learnt [[Bengali language]] and accents from his fan Nishat Salsabil Rahman who is originally from [[Dhaka]], Bangladesh; has completed the [[Master of Pharmacy]] and professionally a [[Pharmacist]]. Her grand father was an [[Aircraft]] [[Engineer]] of [[Pakistan International Airlines]] and posted in [[West Pakistan]] from 1948 to 1971.
The series was originally produced to be release on Green Entertainment, however due to the delayed launch of the network it could not happen and consequently the series aired on [[Geo Entertainment]].<ref name="mareh"/> The first and second teasers were released on 8 December 2021. The series premiered on 12 December 2021.
 
== Critical reception ==
 
The series received acclaim due to its execution and script.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cutacut.com/2022/02/23/jo-bichar-gaye-drama/?|title=Jo Bichar Gaye: A masterclass in storytelling|author=Hurmat Majid|date=23 February 2022|access-date=19 May 2022|work=Cutacut}}</ref>


===Release===
In a review for ''[[Dawn (newspaper)|Dawn]]'', the reviewer praised its unbiased approach comparing it with Hussain's previous historical-period drama stating, "Like [[Haissam Hussain]]’s previous work ''[[Dastaan (2010 TV series)|Dastan]]'', which centred on [[Partition of India|Partition]], ''Jo Bichar Gaye'' does not indulge in triumphalist patriotism or demonisation."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1189238/|title=Jo Bichar Gaye Illustrates How Political Idealism Can Quickly Turn Into Conspiracy And Murder|date=21 January 2022|work=Dawn Images|author=Sadaf Hiader}}</ref> A review for ''[[The Express Tribune]]'' noted Wahaj Ali's performance as Rumi.<ref>{{cite web|website=Express Tribune|author=Entertainment Desk|date=22 February 2022|access-date=|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2343803/wahaj-ali-steals-praises-for-his-moving-performance-in-jo-bichar-gaye|title=Wahaj Ali steals praises for his moving performance in 'Jo Bichar Gaye'}}</ref> Noor-Ul-Huda of ''[[The News International]]'' found it as a "well-executed drama" with a "nuanced storyline" and commended the casting, direction, and subject matter, its attention to detail in cinematography, costuming, and visual effects.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/940896-the-ones-that-got-away|title=The ones that got away|author=Noor Ul Huda|date=March 13, 2022|work=The News International|archive-date=March 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220313193155/https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/940896-the-ones-that-got-away|url-status=live}}</ref>
The first and second teasers were released on 8 December 2021. The series premiered on 12 December 2021.
 
In a review published by ''[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]]'', the reviewer panned the series for its distorted portrayal of the 1971 Liberation War, showing protesting Dhaka University students as "uncouth bullies" and Pakistani army men as "righteous gentlemen", and noted the inaccurate depiction of historical events and its use of derogatory language towards Bengalis.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Rakshanda Rahman Misha |date=2021-12-28 |title=Unapologetic distortion of history in Pakistani 1971 drama 'Jo Bichar Gaye' |url=https://online.thedailystar.net/entertainment/tv-film/news/unapologetic-distortion-history-pakistani-1971-drama-jo-bichar-gaye-2926856 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240818202442/https://online.thedailystar.net/entertainment/tv-film/news/unapologetic-distortion-history-pakistani-1971-drama-jo-bichar-gaye-2926856 |archive-date=2024-08-18 |access-date=2024-08-18 |work=The Daily Star |language=en}}</ref>


== Reception ==
Historian [[Anam Zakaria]], writing for ''Dawn'', argued that it distorts historical events, humanises Pakistani soldiers while depicting Bengalis as villains, and reinforces a narrative that absolves Pakistan of responsibility for the war.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fact vs fiction: Pakistan must accept the uncomfortable truths about the 1971 war|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1726305|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221216112903/https://www.dawn.com/news/1726305|author=Anam Zakaria|author-link=Anam Zakaria|date=16 December 2022|archive-date=16 December 2022|work=Dawn|url-status=live|language=en-US}}</ref>
The series received acclaim due to its execution and script.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cutacut.com/2022/02/23/jo-bichar-gaye-drama/?|title=Jo Bichar Gaye: A masterclass in storytelling|author=Hurmat Majid|date=23 February 2022|access-date=19 May 2022|work=Cutacut}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/amp/940896-the-ones-that-got-away|title=The ones that got away|date=13 March 2022|author=Noor ul Huda|work=The News|access-date=}}</ref>


In a review for ''[[Dawn (newspaper)|Dawn]]'' the reviewer praised its unbiased approach comparing it with Hussain's previous historical-period drama stating, "Like [[Haissam Hussain]]’s previous work ''[[Dastaan (2010 TV series)|Dastan]]'', which centred on [[Partition of India|Partition]], ''Jo Bichar Gaye'' does not indulge in triumphalist patriotism or demonisation."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1189238/|title=Jo Bichar Gaye Illustrates How Political Idealism Can Quickly Turn Into Conspiracy And Murder|date=21 January 2022|work=Dawn Images|author=Sadaf Hiader}}</ref> A review for [[The Express Tribune]]  noted Wahaj Ali's performance as Rumi.<ref>{{cite web|website=Express Tribune|author=Entertainment Desk|date=22 February 2022|access-date=|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2343803/wahaj-ali-steals-praises-for-his-moving-performance-in-jo-bichar-gaye|title=Wahaj Ali steals praises for his moving performance in ‘Jo Bichar Gaye’}}</ref> However, the show did not succeed in television ratings or digital ratings but proclaimed a good number of appreciation from the people.
==Awards==
===Lux Style Awards===
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!Categories  
!Recipients
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!Result  
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|rowspan="7"|[[21st Lux Style Awards]]<ref>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2387740/lsa-2022-and-the-nominees-are</ref>
|2022
|rowspan="7"|[[21st Lux Style Awards]]
|Best Emerging Talent in TV  
|Best Emerging Talent in TV  
|''[[Talha Chahour]]
|''[[Talha Chahour]]''
|{{nom}}
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{cite web | url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2387740/lsa-2022-and-the-nominees-are | title=LSA 2022: And the nominees are | date=23 November 2022 }}</ref>
|}
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== See also ==
* [[Khaab Toot Jaatay Hain]]


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Pakistani television series]]
== External links ==
* {{IMDb title}}
 
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Jo Bichar Gaye
Urduجو بچھڑ گئے
GenrePeriod drama
Based onBichar Gaye
by Col. Z.I.Farrukh
Written byAli Moeen
Screenplay byHaissam Hussain
Mehreen Alam
Directed byHaissam Hussain
Starring
ComposerSibte Hassan
Country of originPakistan
Original languages
  • Urdu
  • Bengali
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes14
Production
Executive producerHaissam Hussain
Production locations
EditorsLiaqat Baltee
Ghayoor Hussain
Running time36 - 38 minutes
Production companyH2 Films Productions
Release
Original networkGeo Entertainment
Original release12 December 2021 (2021-12-12) –
13 March 2022 (2022-03-13)
External links
[{{#property:P856}} Website]

Jo Bichar Gaye (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.) is a Pakistani historical drama television series based on the book "Bichar Gaye" by Col. Z. I. Farrukh. The series is directed and produced by Haissam Hussain under his banner H2 Films, Mehreen Alam as co-writer for screenplay and written by Ali Moeen. It features Wahaj Ali, Maya Ali and Talha Chahour in leading roles. Set in 1970 and 1971, Jo Bichar Gaye is based on the 1971 India-Pakistan war, and the fall of Dhaka.[1][2] It premiered on Geo Entertainment on 12 December 2021 and aired weekly.[3][4] The show ended on 13 March 2022 with 14 episodes.

Plot[edit | edit source]

The plot revolves around the political conflict between West Pakistan and East Pakistan (modern day Bangladesh) leading up to the 1971 India-Pakistan war, and deals with fictional events from 1970 to 1971.

Cast[edit | edit source]

  • Wahaj Ali as Rumi. A character based on Shafi Imam Rumi
  • Maya Ali as Sonia Anwar
  • Talha Chahour as Capt. Z.I. Farrukh
  • Adnan Jaffar as Col A.Fakhruddin
  • Nadia Jamil as Shabnam Anwar
  • Sajid Shah as Anwarul Haq
  • Fazal Hussain as Haroon Anwar
  • Rana Majid as Capt. Salahuddin Baig
  • Aurangzaib Mirza as Col Aurangzeb
  • Ahmed Abbas as Capt. Kabeer Alam
  • Umer Darr as Capt. Siddiqui
  • Omar Cheema as Shil
  • Shizza Khan as Koko Aftab
  • Zaheer Taj as Maj. Ghayas ud Din
  • Usman Zia as Professor Ajeet
  • Fahad Hashmi as Union Leader
  • Usama Rehan as Tameez ud Fin
  • Shahrule Ali As Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
  • Fahad Sokhta as Professor
  • Shah Fahad as Politician
  • Arsalan Dultana as Politician
  • Major Omer Shabbir as Maj. Omer
  • Ghulam Hussain as Mohammad Ruhul Amin
  • Muneeb Qadir as Jawaharlal Nehru

Episodes[edit | edit source]

Jo Bichar Gaye, episodes
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date
11"The Oath"12 December 2021 (2021-12-12)
Captain Farrukh reaches Dhaka after being posted there, and feels that the circumstances are not good, favoring some major disaster. He is introduced to Brig. A. Fakhruddin, and updates him about the conditions. In Dhaka University, Professor Ajeet addresses the students, telling them that they suffered a lot because of West Pakistan's unfairness, and now they want freedom. Sonia condemns it, and asks "what kind of freedom?". On invitation, Farrukh goes to an event of Dhaka University's dramatic club society, where he encounters Sonia.
22"The Last Toast"19 December 2021 (2021-12-19)
Students from West Pakistan go to Professor Ajeet to save their lives when some Bengali students try to kill them. He does not help them, and instead talks about his ideology. The next day, Sonia goes to the police station with some West Pakistani students to register a missing persons complaint. There she encounters Farrukh, who asks her what he can do to help her; she says he should find the students. At night, Farrukh goes to the university, where he sees Maj. Ghayas ud Din involved in anti-government activities and informs about it to Brig. A. Fakhruddin. On the other hand, Rumi discovers Sonia's support for the government and he complains to his paternal aunt, Shabnam, however, she supports her daughter. Farrukh meets her and tells Sonia there is still no information regarding the missing students. She invites him to the new years party at her house.
33"Future Prime Minister of Pakistan"26 December 2021 (2021-12-26)
44"Agartala Conspiracy"2 January 2022 (2022-01-02)
55"Peaceful Protest"9 January 2022 (2022-01-09)
66"Writ of the Government"16 January 2022 (2022-01-16)
77"Dead Reckoning"23 January 2022 (2022-01-23)
88"Ghazipur"30 January 2022 (2022-01-30)
99"Dead Before Dawn"6 February 2022 (2022-02-06)
1010"Operation Searchlight"13 February 2022 (2022-02-13)
1111"Uncivil War"20 February 2022 (2022-02-20)
1212"The Last Prayer"27 February 2022 (2022-02-27)
1313"The War"6 March 2022 (2022-03-06)
1414"The Fall"13 March 2022 (2022-03-13)

Production[edit | edit source]

Casting and development[edit | edit source]

Wahaj revealed in an interview about his upcoming project with Maya.[1] Talha Chahour, a theatre actor makes his television debut with this serial. The serial marks comeback of Nadia Jamil after her cancer recovery.

Filming[edit | edit source]

Shooting locations: Clockwise from upper left: Government College, Lahore (upper two), Governor's house and Chamba House

The shooting of the series took place within Lahore at several locations, mainly Government College University, Punjab University Old Campus, National College of Arts (NCA) and Chamba House, Lahore. A few scenes were filmed in Governor's House, Lahore too.

Release[edit | edit source]

The series was originally produced to be release on Green Entertainment, however due to the delayed launch of the network it could not happen and consequently the series aired on Geo Entertainment.[1] The first and second teasers were released on 8 December 2021. The series premiered on 12 December 2021.

Critical reception[edit | edit source]

The series received acclaim due to its execution and script.[5]

In a review for Dawn, the reviewer praised its unbiased approach comparing it with Hussain's previous historical-period drama stating, "Like Haissam Hussain’s previous work Dastan, which centred on Partition, Jo Bichar Gaye does not indulge in triumphalist patriotism or demonisation."[6] A review for The Express Tribune noted Wahaj Ali's performance as Rumi.[7] Noor-Ul-Huda of The News International found it as a "well-executed drama" with a "nuanced storyline" and commended the casting, direction, and subject matter, its attention to detail in cinematography, costuming, and visual effects.[8]

In a review published by The Daily Star, the reviewer panned the series for its distorted portrayal of the 1971 Liberation War, showing protesting Dhaka University students as "uncouth bullies" and Pakistani army men as "righteous gentlemen", and noted the inaccurate depiction of historical events and its use of derogatory language towards Bengalis.[9]

Historian Anam Zakaria, writing for Dawn, argued that it distorts historical events, humanises Pakistani soldiers while depicting Bengalis as villains, and reinforces a narrative that absolves Pakistan of responsibility for the war.[10]

Awards[edit | edit source]

Year Ceremony Categories Recipient Result Ref.
2022 21st Lux Style Awards Best Emerging Talent in TV Talha Chahour Nominated [11]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

Jo Bichar Gaye
Soundtrack album by
Sibte Hassan
Released29 January 2022
Recorded2021
Length5:50
LanguageUrdu
LabelGeo

All lyrics are written by Mubashir Hasan; all music is composed by Sibte Hassan.

No.TitleSingerLength
1."Raste Kathin" (Female version[12])Beena Khan1:37
2."Raste Kathin" (Male version[13])Sibte Hassan1:37
3."Tanhai" (co-written by Sibte Hassan[14])Sibte Hassan2:46
Total length:5:50

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Actor Wahaj Ali is sticking to TV for now". Dawn Images. 8 December 2021. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
  2. ↑ "Wahaj Ali all set to star in drama 'Jo Bichar Gaye' alongside Maya". Daily Times. 14 December 2021.
  3. ↑ "Maya Ali and Wahaj Ali to star in upcoming drama 'Jo Bichar Gaye'". Something Haute. 10 December 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
  4. ↑ Farheen Abdullah (13 December 2021). "Jo Bichar Gaye off to an impressive start". CutACut. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
  5. ↑ Hurmat Majid (23 February 2022). "Jo Bichar Gaye: A masterclass in storytelling". Cutacut. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
  6. ↑ Sadaf Hiader (21 January 2022). "Jo Bichar Gaye Illustrates How Political Idealism Can Quickly Turn Into Conspiracy And Murder". Dawn Images.
  7. ↑ Entertainment Desk (22 February 2022). "Wahaj Ali steals praises for his moving performance in 'Jo Bichar Gaye'". Express Tribune.
  8. ↑ Noor Ul Huda (13 March 2022). "The ones that got away". The News International. Archived from the original on 13 March 2022.
  9. ↑ Rakshanda Rahman Misha (28 December 2021). "Unapologetic distortion of history in Pakistani 1971 drama 'Jo Bichar Gaye'". The Daily Star. Archived from the original on 18 August 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
  10. ↑ Anam Zakaria (16 December 2022). "Fact vs fiction: Pakistan must accept the uncomfortable truths about the 1971 war". Dawn. Archived from the original on 16 December 2022.
  11. ↑ "LSA 2022: And the nominees are". 23 November 2022.
  12. ↑ HAR PAL GEO (13 December 2021). "Jo Bichar Gaye - Episode 01 - Best Scene 10". Retrieved 15 February 2022 – via YouTube.
  13. ↑ HAR PAL GEO (27 January 2022). "Jo Bichar Gaye - New Song - Raasty Khatin - Sibte Hassan". Retrieved 15 February 2022 – via YouTube.
  14. ↑ Sibte Hassan (29 January 2022). "Tanhai OST - (Jo Bichar Gaye)". Retrieved 15 February 2022 – via YouTube.

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