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| The early working title of the drama was "Affairs" it was subsequently changed to Fitoor to avoid any controversy. | The early working title of the drama was "Affairs" it was subsequently changed to Fitoor to avoid any controversy. | ||
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| The drama has sat well with the viewers and critics alike.It is one of the highest rated Pakistani drama in the recent years. The Brown Identity praised the series and ]'s performance in particular by writing: | The drama has sat well with the viewers and critics alike.It is one of the highest rated Pakistani drama in the recent years. The Brown Identity praised the series and ]'s performance in particular by writing: | ||
| "Overall fitoor is a winning show which manages to bring the drama viewers want along with great performances. Continuing to be the one-man show where Wahaj Ali is delivering the strongest performance and is stealing the show".<ref>{{Citation|title=Wahaj Ali remains in focus as 'Hamza'|url=https://www.thebrownidentity.com/lens/fitoor-ep-6-Wahaj-Ali-remains-in-focus-as-Hamza/|website=Thebrownidentity}}</ref> | "Overall fitoor is a winning show which manages to bring the drama viewers want along with great performances. Continuing to be the one-man show where Wahaj Ali is delivering the strongest performance and is stealing the show".<ref>{{Citation|title=Wahaj Ali remains in focus as 'Hamza'|url=https://www.thebrownidentity.com/lens/fitoor-ep-6-Wahaj-Ali-remains-in-focus-as-Hamza/|website=Thebrownidentity}}</ref> | ||
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| Fuchsia Magazine remarked: "All the layers within Hamza's character which Wahaj has delivered makes you believe yes Hamza can do anything. The psycho vibe which Hamza has Wahaj Ali shows it sometimes and sometimes not makes you feel the power which Hamza has. Great job done by the actor!".<ref>{{Citation|title=fitoor story archives|url=https://fuschiamagazine.com/lens/fitoor%20story%20archives/|website=fuchsiamagazine}}</ref> | Fuchsia Magazine remarked: "All the layers within Hamza's character which Wahaj has delivered makes you believe yes Hamza can do anything. The psycho vibe which Hamza has Wahaj Ali shows it sometimes and sometimes not makes you feel the power which Hamza has. Great job done by the actor!".<ref>{{Citation|title=fitoor story archives|url=https://fuschiamagazine.com/lens/fitoor%20story%20archives/|website=fuchsiamagazine}}</ref> | ||
| Qureshi and Bukhari's performance was lauded too whereas Kiran Haq was noticed for her wardrobe and styling.<ref>{{Citation|url=https://reviewit.pk › kiran-haq-elega...|title=Kiran Haq Elegant Looks From Drama Fitoor - BTS Pictures |website= Reviewit.pk}}</ref> However,series drew criticism for its recurrent continuity issues. Dilnasheen's costume choices were questioned and there is ongoing debate on the need of adding the track where Dilnasheen (Hiba Bukhari) was slapped by Haider (Faysal Qureshi). In an interview with "FUCHSIA Magazine" Qureshi opened up about why he agreed to the slap scene in the serial.<ref>{{Citation|title=Here's Why Faysal Quraishi Agreed to the Slap Scene in 'Fitoor'|url=https://propakistani.pk/lens/heres-why-faysal-quraishi-agreed-to-the-slap-scene-in-fitoor/|website=ProPakistani}}</ref> Currently, the drama has more than 400 million views on ] collectively. |
Qureshi and Bukhari's performance was lauded too whereas Kiran Haq was noticed for her wardrobe and styling.<ref>{{Citation|url=https://reviewit.pk › kiran-haq-elega...|title=Kiran Haq Elegant Looks From Drama Fitoor - BTS Pictures |website= Reviewit.pk}}</ref> However,series drew criticism for its recurrent continuity issues. Dilnasheen's costume choices were questioned and there is ongoing debate on the need of adding the track where Dilnasheen (Hiba Bukhari) was slapped by Haider (Faysal Qureshi). In an interview with "FUCHSIA Magazine" Qureshi opened up about why he agreed to the slap scene in the serial.<ref>{{Citation|title=Here's Why Faysal Quraishi Agreed to the Slap Scene in 'Fitoor'|url=https://propakistani.pk/lens/heres-why-faysal-quraishi-agreed-to-the-slap-scene-in-fitoor/|website=ProPakistani}}</ref> Currently, the drama has more than 400 million views on ] collectively. | ||
| ==Soundtrack== | ==Soundtrack== | ||
Revision as of 13:31, 8 September 2021
Pakistani televisions series
| Fitoor | |
|---|---|
 Title card featuring from left to right: Wahaj Ali, Hiba Bukhari, Faysal Qureshi, Kiran Haq | |
| Genre | Romantic Family |
| Written by | Zanjabeel Asim Shah |
| Directed by | Siraj-ul-Haque |
| Starring | |
| Opening theme | "Koi aisa dard de nikal jaaye jan" by Shani Arshad |
| Country of origin | Pakistan |
| Original language | Urdu |
| No. of episodes | 44 |
| Production | |
| Producers | Abdullah Kadwani Asad Qureshi (Producer) |
| Running time | 37 minutes approx. |
| Production company | 7th Sky Entertainment |
| Original release | |
| Network | Geo TV |
| Release | 14 January 2021 (2021-01-14) – present |
Fitoor (Template:Lang-ur) is a 2021 Pakistani television series, directed by Siraj Ul Haq and written by Zanjabeel Asim Shah . It is produced by Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi under their banner 7th Sky Entertainment. It premiered on 14 January 2021 on Geo TV. It stars Wahaj Ali,Faysal Qureshi,Hiba Bukhari and Kiran Haq in the leading roles.Fitoor narrates the story of four people whose future is connected by their past. Fitoor is a love story that transcends above all as a person in love is bound to forget about the worries of the past and uncertainty of the future.
The drama is very well received by the audience in Pakistan & overseas. It is the slot leader and achieves tremendous amount of views on YouTube.
Plot
Hamza (Wahaj Ali) and Dilnasheen ( Hiba Bukhari) are deeply in love with each other and intend to get married but the fate intervenes and Haider (Faisal Qureshi) who is living a lonely life with memories of his past love interest Mehmal (Kiran Haq), sees Dilnasheen on a relative's wedding and feels an instant attraction towards her. Mehmal whose marriage has failed comes back to Haider's life.The four cross paths with each other and this is when the Saga of intense love, confessions, realisations,convictions, heartbreaks, revenge, enmity and rebellion begins.
Cast
Main
- Wahaj Ali as Hamza. Hamza is a very emotional and chaotic character. His 'obsession (fitoor)' is to get Love of his Life Dilnasheen back. He is son of a rich and powerful businessman. He is madly in love with Dilnasheen but his parents were not willing to let them get married as they thought Dilnasheen who was from middle-class background cannot fit their elite life. This causes Hamza to attempt suicide but he is rescued by his father who now accepts Dilnasheen. But all in vein, after Dilnasheen's marriage to Haider, heartbroken Hamza goes abroad and is given to drug abuse. He later returns on his father's demise and begins his pursuit to marry Dilnasheen.
- Faysal Qureshi as Haider. Haider's fitoor is to forget about his painful past and move on with his Wife Dilnasheen. Haider is a middle aged, self made rich businessman who deeply cares about those around him. He was dumped by Mehmal when he was young because he was not rich so he worked his way up to become a successful CEO of an Architecture Firm.He decides to marry Dilnasheen after years of lonliness as he is attracted to her at first sight.
- Hiba Bukhari as Dilnasheen, she is a beautiful and simple girl. Her fitoor is to sustain her forced marriage like a typical Pakistani girl. She was in love with Hamza. But due to family pressure she marries Haider. After her marriage to Haider, she becomes extremely faithful towards him and concentrates on her marriage but her relation with Haider deteriorates due to Mehmal's ulterior motives. She is continuously haunted by her past love affair with Hamza.
- Kiran Haq as Mehmal, She cherishes a lavish lifestyle and can go to any heights to maintain it. She dumped Haider but now her fitoor is to get back to him. She is greedy and married Ansab for money but he was abusive towards her. She realised her mistake of not accepting Haider and comes back to his life creating difficulties for Dilnasheen in process.
Supporting
- Ismat Zaidi as Bushra, Haider's mother and Mehmal's aunt
- Saba Hameed as Aneesa, Dilnasheen's mother
- Tanveer Jamal as Sadiq, Rida and Hamza's father
- Farhan Ally Agha as Asim, Haider's brother in law
- Annie Zaidi as Kulsoom, Hamza and Rida's mother
- Tipu Sharif as Ansab, Mehmal's ex-husband
- Kamran Jeelani as Yawar, Dilnasheen's brother
- Mizna Waqas as Afia, Sara's and Dilnasheen's sister-in-law
- Faheema Awan as Sara, Haider's sister
- Zohreh Amir as Rida, Hamza's sister
- Saife Hassan as Haroon, Afsiya's father
- Kanwal Khan as Afsiya, Haroon's daughter
Production
Casting
In the last quarter of 2020, it was reported that Faysal Qureshi, Hiba Bukhari, Wahaj Ali and Kiran Haq have been cast as lead characters for a 7th Sky project. The project reunited Actor Faysal Qureshi with Bashar Momin writer Zanjabeel Asim. It marks the third collaboration between Faysal Qureshi and 7th Sky production, other two being Muqaddar and Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan. The serial also marks the second collaboration of the trio director Siraj ul Haque, Kiran Haq and Hiba Bukhari after their serial Ramz-e-Ishq, whereas it is the first time Wahaj appeared in a project of 7th Sky production.
Filming
The shooting of the serial took place in Karachi during late 2020 and early 2021.
Title
The early working title of the drama was "Affairs" it was subsequently changed to Fitoor to avoid any controversy.
Reception
The drama has sat well with the viewers and critics alike.It is one of the highest rated Pakistani drama in the recent years. The Brown Identity praised the series and Wahaj Ali's performance in particular by writing: "Overall fitoor is a winning show which manages to bring the drama viewers want along with great performances. Continuing to be the one-man show where Wahaj Ali is delivering the strongest performance and is stealing the show". An online portal Let's hang here wrote: "Fitoor continues to grab audience attention with its powerful storyline" "Trending in social" praised the drama by writing, "Fitoor is a treat for Pakistani drama fans". Wahaj Ali quickly gained wide recognition for portraying his beautiful range of emotions. Fuchsia Magazine remarked: "All the layers within Hamza's character which Wahaj has delivered makes you believe yes Hamza can do anything. The psycho vibe which Hamza has Wahaj Ali shows it sometimes and sometimes not makes you feel the power which Hamza has. Great job done by the actor!".
Qureshi and Bukhari's performance was lauded too whereas Kiran Haq was noticed for her wardrobe and styling. However,series drew criticism for its recurrent continuity issues. Dilnasheen's costume choices were questioned and there is ongoing debate on the need of adding the track where Dilnasheen (Hiba Bukhari) was slapped by Haider (Faysal Qureshi). In an interview with "FUCHSIA Magazine" Qureshi opened up about why he agreed to the slap scene in the serial. Currently, the drama has more than 400 million views on YouTube collectively.
Soundtrack
The original soundtrack of Fitoor is sung and composed by Shani Arshad, and Aima Baig lent her voice for female vocals. The OST was released on 23 February 2021, on TV as well as digitally on YouTube, and has more than 25 million views on YouTube.
References
- "'Fitoor' another love story starts today on Geo TV". Thenews.com.pk. 14 January 2021. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
- "7th Sky Entertainment ready to enthral viewers with new drama 'Fitoor'". Daily Times.
- "New Drama 'Fitoor': Another Love Story By Zanjabeel Shah, or More StarPlus Vibes?". Fuchsia Magazine.
- "Fitoor-BTS Pictures". Reviewit.PK.
- "7th Sky Entertainment Ready to Enthral Viewers with new drama 'Fitoor'". NEXTVC.com.
- "Here is why Wahaj Ali is the Audience Favourite Character in Fitoor". OYE YEAH.
- "Wahaj Ali remains in focus as 'Hamza'", Thebrownidentity
- "Fitoor drama story 'Archives'", letshanghere
- "Fitoor episode 1: a treat for Pakistani drama fans - Trendinginsocial.com: Latest Entertainment, Fashion, Technology, Business, Travel & Sports News", trendinginsocial
- Akram Chaudhry Believes Wahaj Ali is King of expressions Saima Akram Chaudhry Believes Wahaj Ali is King of expressions
{{citation}}: Check|url=value (help) - can't stop gushing over wahaj ali's intense acting in fitoor! -Diva Magazine "people can't stop gushing over Wahaj Ali's intense acting in fitoor! - Diva Magazine".
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- › kiran-haq-elega... "Kiran Haq Elegant Looks From Drama Fitoor - BTS Pictures", Reviewit.pk
{{citation}}: Check|url=value (help) - "Here's Why Faysal Quraishi Agreed to the Slap Scene in 'Fitoor'", ProPakistani