Ehd-e-Wafa

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Ehd-e-Wafa
GenreComedy
Drama
Friendship
Serial drama
Written byMustafa Afridi
Directed bySaife Hassan
Starring
Opening theme"Ehd-e-Wafa" by
Asim Azhar
Ali Zafar
Sahir Ali Bagga
Aima Baig
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
ComposersSahir Ali Bagga
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
Country of origin Pakistan
Original languageUrdu
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes25
Production
ProducerMomina Duraid
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running timeEpisode 1–24: Approx. 35–40 minutes
Last Episode: 1 hour 22 min
Production companiesMD Productions, ISPR
Release
Original networkHum TV
Original release22 September 2019 (2019-09-22) –
15 March 2020 (2020-03-15)
External links
[{{#property:P856}} Website]


Ehd-e-Wafa (Urdu: عہدِ وَفَا ) is a Pakistani drama series produced by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) wing of the Pakistan Army in collaboration with Momina Duraid’s MD Productions. It premiered on Hum TV, PTV Home, and ISPR’s dedicated channel on 22 September 2019 and concluded on 15 March 2020. The show, scripted by Mustafa Afridi and directed by Saife Hassan, features actors Ahad Raza Mir, Osman Khalid Butt, Ahmed Ali Akbar, Wahaj Ali, Alizeh Shah, and Zara Noor Abbas in lead roles.

The narrative follows four childhood friends with contrasting ambitions as they navigate life’s ups and downs, career struggles, personal betrayals, and shifting loyalties. Set against a backdrop of societal challenges, the story explores how shared experiences shape their bonds and individual journeys.

Cast[edit]

Name Role Notes
Main characters
Ahad Raza Mir Captain Saad Faraz Pakistan Army Officer and Dua's Husband
Osman Khalid Butt Malik Shahzain Khan MNA (Politician)
Ahmed Ali Akbar Shahryar "Sherry" Afzal AC (Assistant Commissioner)
Wahaj Ali Shariq "Shark" Habib Journalist
Alizeh Shah Captain Dr. Dua Saad Saad's love interest and later wife
Zara Noor Abbas Rani Shahzain Shahzain's love interest and later wife
Supporting characters
Hajra Yamin Ramsha Jaffer Shariq's colleague and love interest
Momina Iqbal Masooma Shahryar's cousin and love interest
Adnan Samad Khan Captain Gulzar Saad's army friend
Syed Muhammad Ahmed Malik Allahyar Khan Shahzain's grandfather
Vaneeza Ahmed Faryal Faraz Saad's mother
Komal Meer Rameen Saad's sister
Faraz Inam Siddiqui Faraz Inam Saad's father and Brigadier General/Major General of Pakistan Army
Ali Ammar Kashif A new student in Army
Khalifa Sajeer Uddin Firdous Baig Warden of Lawrence College Hostel
Mian Wassam Waheed Shahid Ahmed Duaa's adoptive father
Ejaz Ahmed Niazi Master Dean Lawrence College
Azeem Sajjad Malik Yar Mohammad Shahzain's father
Naeema Butt Ghazala Habib Shariq's sister
Naghma Shariq's mother
Anjum Habibi Laal Khan Shahryar's father
Munazzah Arif Shahzain's mother
Aadi Khan Malik Shahzaib Shahzain's brother
Humayun Saeed Humayun Saad's Senior Major/Lieutenant Colonel (Special Appearance)
Afraz Rasool Ameesh Goswami Indian TV anchor (Special Appearance)

Reception[edit]

Season No. of episodes Originally broadcast (Pakistan)
First episode Last episode
1 26 22 September 2019 (2019-09-22) 15 March 2020 (2020-03-15)

Television rating (TRPs)[edit]

Ep# airing date TRP ref
1 22 September 2019 11.0 [1]
2 29 September 2019 14.7 [2]
3 6 October 2019 11.6 [3]
5 20 October 2019 11.6 [4]
7 3 November 2019 11.1 [5]
8 10 November 2019 9.6 [6]
10 24 November 2019 10.1 [7]
13 15 December 2019 9.0 [8]
15 29 December 2019 10.7 [9][non-primary source needed]
16 5 January 2020 10.3 [10][non-primary source needed]
17 13 January 2020 8.8 [11][non-primary source needed]
18 19 January 2020 11.6 [12][non-primary source needed]
20 2 February 2020 12.1 [13][non-primary source needed]

Critical reception[edit]

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 (SSG), one of the most otherwise secretive sections of the Army". [14] 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.[14]

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".[15]

Muhammad Ali of Daily Times praised the Afridi's script especially the characters' development and their journey and Hassan's direction.[16]

While reviewing finale of the series, 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. [17]

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.[18][19][20]

Controversy[edit]

A petition was filed against the drama serial in Lahore High Court. The petitioner's plea: the drama showed a negative image of politicians and media personnel.[21] After which Justice Shahid Waheed declared the petition inadmissible and decided to reject it. He remarked that the petitioners should first apply to PEMRA and if there is no hearing, they can approach the court.[22]

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
2020 1st Pakistan International Screen Awards Best Television Play Ehd-e-Wafa Nominated [23]
Best Television Writer Mustafa Afridi Nominated
Best Television Actor in a Comedy Role Adnan Samad Khan Won [24]
Hum Social Media Awards Most Popular On Screen Couple Osman Khalid Butt and Zara Noor Abbas Nominated [25]
2021 4th International Pakistan Prestige Awards Best TV Series Ehd-e-Wafa Won
Best Director TV Saife Hassan Won
Best Actor Male TV Ahad Raza Mir Nominated
Best Actor Female TV Alizeh Shah Nominated
Best Negative Role TV Osman Khalid Butt Nominated
Best Supporting Role TV Adnan Samad Khan Nominated
Best OST of the Year Ehd-e-Wafa Won
Best On-Screen TV Couple Ahad Raza Mir and Alizeh Shah Nominated
20th Lux Style Awards Best TV Play Momina Duraid and ISPR Won [26]
Best TV Director Saife Hassan Nominated
Best TV Writer Mustafa Afridi Nominated
Best Actor – Critics' Choice Ahad Raza Mir Nominated
Best Actor – Viewer’s Choice Nominated
Best Emerging Talent in TV Adnan Samad Khan Won
Best Original Soundtrack Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Won
2022 8th Hum Awards Best Drama Serial (2020) Saife Hassan and Momina Duraid Won [27]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Highest Ever First Episode Ratings!". 23 September 2019 – via instagram.
  2. ↑ "Ehd-e-Wafa – Episode 2 TRPs!". 30 September 2019 – via instagram.
  3. ↑ "Ehd-e-Wafa – Episode 3 ratings". instagram. Archived from the original on 23 December 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  4. ↑ "Ehd-e-Wafa – Episode 5 ratings". instagram. Archived from the original on 23 December 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  5. ↑ "Ehd-e-Wafa – Episode 7 ratings". instagram. Archived from the original on 23 December 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  6. ↑ "Ehd-e-Wafa – Episode 8 ratings". instagram. Archived from the original on 23 December 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  7. ↑ "Ehd-e-Wafa – Episode 10 ratings". instagram. Archived from the original on 23 December 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  8. ↑ "Ehd-e-Wafa – Episode 13 ratings". instagram. Archived from the original on 23 December 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  9. ↑ "Topping The Charts!". Archived from the original on 8 April 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2021 – via Facebook.
  10. ↑ "The Ascent Continues!". Archived from the original on 8 April 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2021 – via Facebook.
  11. ↑ "Toping The Charts!". Archived from the original on 8 April 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2021 – via Facebook.
  12. ↑ "The Ascent Continues!". Archived from the original on 8 April 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2021 – via Facebook.
  13. ↑ "The Ascent Continues!". favebook. Archived from the original on 8 April 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2021.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 "Drama Review: Ehd-e-Wafa, and the Return to Nostalgic Friendships". Youlin Magazine. 10 October 2019. Archived from the original on 20 May 2021. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  15. ↑ Sheeba Khan (30 September 2019). "Ehd-e-Wafa: The newest drama on the block". The Express Tribune. Archived from the original on 17 October 2021. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  16. ↑ "'Ehd-e-Wafa' — a treat for youngsters after a long time". Daily Times Pakistan. 27 September 2019. Archived from the original on 2 October 2019. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  17. ↑ "Ehd e Wafa concludes; shines light on bond of friendship". The News International. 18 March 2020. Archived from the original on 20 March 2020. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  18. ↑ Syeda Zehra (29 December 2019). "5 breakthrough performances of the year". Something Haute. Archived from the original on 2 March 2021. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  19. ↑ Ahmed, Aisha (26 September 2019). "Wahaj Ali shines bright in 'Ehd-e-Wafa' with an outstanding performance". Daily Times. Archived from the original on 24 September 2021. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  20. ↑ "Wahaj Ali wins hearts in Ehd-e-Wafa". The Nation. 11 January 2020. Archived from the original on 13 August 2020. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  21. ↑ "Petition filed against drama serial for negative portrayal". MAG THE WEEKLY. Archived from the original on 11 April 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  22. ↑ بلال, رانا (19 February 2020). "آئی ایس پی آر کے ڈرامے 'عہد وفا' پر پابندی کی درخواست مسترد". Dawn News. Archived from the original on 18 May 2020. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  23. ↑ "Nominations for the first ever Pakistan International Screen Awards are out". Dawn. Pakistan. 24 December 2019. Archived from the original on 6 January 2020. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  24. ↑ "PISA 2020 winners – complete list of all categories". incpak.com. 8 February 2020. Archived from the original on 31 May 2020. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  25. ↑ "HUM Social Media Awards 2020 – Nomination List". incpak.com. 19 September 2020. Archived from the original on 5 November 2020. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  26. ↑ "Lux Style Awards announces nominations for its 20th edition". Images. 26 August 2021. Archived from the original on 27 August 2021. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
  27. ↑ "A look at your favourite celebs at this year's Hum Awards". Images. 25 September 2022. Archived from the original on 19 November 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2023.

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