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Pakistani television series

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Wehem
GenreThriller, Romance
Written byImran Nazir (writer)
Directed byAdnan Wai Qureshi
StarringSavera Nadeem
Shamim Hilaly
Babar Ali
Kinza Hashmi
Zaviyar Nauman Ijaz
Theme music composerAhmed Jahanzeb
Opening themeZeb Bangash
Country of originPakistan
Original languageUrdu
No. of episodes29
Production
Executive producerMoomal Shuanid
EditorSyed Tariq Hussain
Running time36–38 minutes
Production companyMoomal Productions
Original release
NetworkHum TV
Release22 June 2022 (2022-06-22) –
4 January 2023 (2023-01-04)

Wehem (Urdu: وہم, lit. 'Illusion') is a 2022 Pakistani thriller drama television series that was produced by Moomal Entertainment. The series revolves around the mysterious happenings of an isolated and independent woman who pretends to be caring and sympathetic. The series features Savera Nadeem, Shamim Hilaly, Babar Ali, Kinza Hashmi, and Zaviyar Nauman Ijaz in leading roles. The series first aired on Hum TV in the night programming line-up on 22 June 2022.

Plot

Junaid and Eshal are cousins and in love with each other. Eshal's parents want to marry her with him, but Junaid's mother Rukhsana has problems with Eshal's father, Khawar. Years ago, Rukhsana's husband Anwar had gone to Hyderabad and never returned, and she thinks Khawar is responsible for it as he didn't try to find him.

Cast

Soundtrack

The official soundtrack of the series was sung by Zeb Bangash, music was composed by Ahmed Jahanzeb and lyrics were penned by Sabir Zafar.

Production

The series is written by Imran Nazir. Adnan Wai Qureshi who also direct Neelum Kinaray and Aashti directed the series while Moomal Shunaid produced it under her banner Moomal Productions.

The principal photography majorly took place in a house, located near Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Karachi.

Reception

Critical reception

In a review by The News International, the newspaper praised the teasers stating that it has created a peculiar and mysterious atmosphere. While reviewing the first episode positively, the same reviewer praised the performances of the lead cast especially of Nadeem and Hilaly. Youlin Magazine praised the acting performances of Hashmi, Ali and Hilaly and particularly the Nadeem's performance, but criticised the dragging story.

References

  1. "Kinza and Zaviyar Naumaan Ijaz to star in 'Wehem'". Daily Times. 22 June 2022.
  2. "Zeb's 'Weham' hot on the heels after the success of 'Kaash' enthrals audiences". Daily Times. 23 May 2022.
  3. "Kashmir release 'Chal Hutt'". The News International. 29 May 2022.
  4. Shaikh, Sajeer (26 April 2022). "9 Upcoming Dramas We're Extremely Excited For".
  5. "Savera Nadeem's upcoming project is a thriller drama called 'Wehem'". 27 April 2022.
  6. Entertainment Desk (7 December 2022). "'Wehem' exceeded my expectations: Savera Nadeem talks about her latest TV drama". tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
  7. Noor Ul Huda. "Paranoia all around | Shehr | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk.
  8. Noor Ul Huda (26 June 2022). "A figment of imagination". The News International.
  9. Hurmat Majid (1 September 2022). "Drama Review: Wehem Brings Sinister Characters to Life". Youline Magazine.

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