Mere Humsafar (TV series)
Mere Humsafar [lower-alpha 1], which translates to "My Companion" or "My Life Partner," is a romantic drama series from Pakistan. Produced by Humayun Saeed and Shehzad Naseeb under the Six Sigma Plus banner, it was directed by Qasim Ali Mureed and written by Saira Raza. The show aired on ARY Digital from 30 December 2021 to 29 September 2022. The main roles are played by Farhan Saeed and Hania Aamir, with supporting performances from Saba Hameed, Waseem Abbas, Samina Ahmad, Zoya Nasir, and Omer Shahzad.
| Mere Humsafar | |
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| Genre | Romantic Drama |
| Written by | Qasim Ali Saira Raza |
| Directed by | Qasim Ali |
| Starring | Hania Aamir Farhan Saeed |
| Theme music composer | Naveed Nashad |
| Opening theme | "Dil ye Mera" by Yashal Shahid Amanat Ali Zaheer Abbas |
| Country of origin | Pakistan |
| Original language | Urdu |
| No. of episodes | 40 |
| Production | |
| Producers | Humayun Saeed Shehzad Naseeb |
| Production company | Six Sigma Plus |
| Release | |
| Original network | ARY Digital |
| Original release | 30 December 2021Ā ā 29 September 2022 |
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Mere Humsafar tells the story of Hala, a girl who is left by her father, who lives in London, at her uncles' home in Pakistan. There, she faces mistreatment, particularly from her paternal aunt, Shahjahan. However, things change when Shahjahan's son, Hamza, returns from abroad, marries her, and provides her with the respect she has longed for. The series received mixed reviews from viewers but is highly rated and has gained popularity in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and the UAE.[1][2][3]
At the 22nd Lux Style Awards, the show garnered seven nominations, including Best TV Play and Best Ensemble Play, and it won the award for Best TV Original Soundtrack.[4]
ControversyEdit
Mere Humsafar faced criticism for its similarities to the 2011 series Humsafar.[5] Additionally, it sparked controversy and threats from Muslim extremists due to its portrayal of Hindu customs. In particular, a death sequence featured the cast dressed in white, which is a traditional practice associated with Hindu mourning rituals. This depiction raised discussions regarding the representation of different cultural and religious practices within the narrative of the series.[6][7]
ReferencesEdit
- ā "People are thirsty for mellow love stories: Farhan Saeed on 'Mere Humsfar' success". Express Tribune. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
- ā "Mere Humsafar Is Special Because Of The Performances: Farhan Saeed". Something Haute. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
- ā "Pakistani drama 'Mere Humsafar' trends in four neighbouring countries!". MMNews.tv. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
- ā "Announcing The Winners Of The HUM 22nd LUX Style Awards". Fuchsia Magazine. 7 October 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
- ā "Netizens are disappointed to see Mere Humsafar repeat scenes from Humsafar". Dawn Images. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
- ā "Mere Humsafar: Voice raised against the serial for following the Hindu culture, became a big controversy". India TV. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- ā "Pakistani serial Mere Humsafar is in controversy due to showing Hindu culture during last rites". Amar Ujala. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
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