Iqtidar
| Iqtidar | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Written by | Hina Huma Nafees |
| Directed by | Fahim Burney |
| Starring | Anmol Baloch Ali Raza Rubina Ashraf Javed Sheikh Seemi Pasha Sami Khan |
| Theme music composer | Arshman Khan Farrukh Mehervi |
| Composer | Arshman Khan |
| Country of origin | Pakistan |
| Original language | Urdu |
| No. of episodes | 42 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Multiverse Entertainment |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 30–45 minutes |
| Production company | Green Entertainment |
| Original release | |
| Release | 19 September 2024 – present |
Iqtidar (Urdu: اقتدار , lit. 'Authority') is a 2024 Pakistani drama serial. The drama premiered on 19 September 2024 on Green Entertainment.[1] The drama is set on the political background and focuses on the life of the politician and publics.
Written by Hina Huma Nafees, it is directed by Fahim Burney and produced and presented by Multiverse Entertainment. It stars Anmol Baloch and Ali Raza with supporting cast of Rubina Ashraf, Ahmed Randhawa, Javed Sheikh and Seemi Pasha.[2]
Synopsis
[edit]Mehrunnisa, a young woman supporting her family after her father's death, is devastated when her brother is killed in an accident caused by a politician's son. Determined to seek justice, she raises her voice against the lies surrounding his death.[3]
Cast
[edit]- Anmol Baloch as Mehrunnisa "Mehru" Shah (nee Shehroz) : Shehroz & Sadia's daughter; Faiza, Muskan and Zeeshan's sister; Urooj's cousin; Rafay's cousin and ex fiancee; Shahnawaz's wife.
- Ali Raza as Shahnawaz Shah[4] : Saman and Suleman's eldest son; Zain's brother; Amal's cousin and ex-fiancee; Mehrunnisa's husband.
- Rubina Ashraf as Saman Shah : Safdar's sister; Suleman's widow; Shahnawaz and Zain's mother.
- Ahmed Randhawa as Zain Shah : Saman and Suleman's younger son; Shahnawaz's brother; Amal's cousin.
- Javed Sheikh as Safdar : Saman's brother; Beenish's husband; Amal's father.
- Seemi Pasha as Beenish Safdar : Safdar's wife; Amal's mother.
- Rabia Rizwan as Sadia Shehroz : Shehroz's widow; Faiza, Mehrunnisa, Muskan and Zeeshan's mother.
- Nouman Kahout as Rafay : Bi Jaan's son; Faiza, Mehrunnisa, Muskan and Zeeshan's cousin; Mehrunnisa's ex fiancee; Urooj's cousin turned husband.
- Hareem Sohail as Urooj Rafay : Parveen and Feroze's daughter; Faiza, Mehrunnisa, Muskan and Zeeshan's cousin; Rafay's cousin turned wife.
- Roma Michael as Amal Safdar : Beenish and Safdar's daughter; Zain and Shahnawaz’s cousin; Shahnawaz's ex-fiancé.
- Emaan Khan as Muskan Shehroz : Sadia's daughter; Faiza, Mehrunnisa, and Zeeshan's sister; Urooj and Rafay's cousin.
- Atif Rathore as Feroze : Parveen's husband; Urooj's father.
- Mizna Waqas as Parveen Feroze : Feroze's wife; Urooj's mother.
- Maryam Jaffri as Bi Jaan : Feroze’s sister; Rafay's mother.
Reception
[edit]A couple of days before the show was released, a behind-the-scenes video was published on social media showing Baloch being picked up by Raza bridal style which was met with scrutiny from the public.[5]
Fuchsia magazine described the show as highly relatable, praising its ability to connect with audiences through realistic characters and situations that reflect everyday life experiences.[6]
The series is presented in The Siasat Daily as a "mix of romance and drama" and one of the most watched in the country in 2024.[7] while Dawn noted that it presented "comparatively formulaic story for the once-innovative Green TV but it is making the ratings because both Ali Raza and Anmol Baloch have worked hard on their characters, and kept the focus on their chemistry."[8]
Production
[edit]In an interview, Baloch shared that the show was initially intended to be titled "Qurat-ul-Ain", but was later renamed to "Iqtidar". [9]
References
[edit]- ^ Amena, Rasti (25 October 2024). "October's most-watched Pakistani dramas: Check out Top 5 list". The Siasat Daily. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
- ^ "Iqtidar – Green TV". Retrieved 29 December 2024.
- ^ "'مَردوں کا نہیں، مُردوں کا معاشرہ': ڈراما 'اقتدار' کی مہرالنسا سے ملیے". Independent Urdu (in Urdu). 26 October 2024. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
- ^ Fatima, Sana (12 December 2024). "Ali Raza's cheeky comment on 'Iqtidar' IMDb ratings sparks reaction from Anmol Baloch". BOL News. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
- ^ Ayesha Butt (14 September 2024). "Anmol Baloch & Ali Raza slammed for BTS video of 'Iqtidar'". desiblitz. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ Team Fushica (6 October 2024). "Iqtidar: A Relatable Story Line Marred By 'Over The Top' Characters". Fushcia Magazine. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
- ^ Amena, Rasti (25 October 2024). "October's most-watched Pakistani dramas: Check out Top 5 list". The Siasat Daily. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ Haider, Sadaf (24 November 2024). "THE TUBE". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ Shehzad, Hiba. ""When the script came, the drama was not Iqtidar, it was … " – Anmol Baloch & Ali Raza On Iqtidar!". Fuchsia Magazine. Retrieved 23 January 2025.