Deewar-e-Shab


Deewar-e-Shab is a 2019 Pakistani historical drama television series, based on the history of Heeramandi created and produced by Momina Duraid of MD Productions, and directed by Iqbal Hussain. It is the dramatization of the novel of the same name by Aliya Bukhari. The series has Nausheen Shah, Sarah Khan, Shehzad Sheikh, Shehroz Sabzwari, Bushra Ansari, Asma Abbas, Kinza Hashmi, Anmol Baloch, Hira Soomro and Osama Tahir as leading actors while Zara Noor Abbas, Iqbal Ansari and Mohsin Abbas Haider also make extended cameo appearances. The series premiered from 8 June 2019 to 21 March 2020 on Hum TV.

Plot

Set in the early '90s when tawaifs are portrayed as classy women with etiquette but whom do not get involved in sexual activities. Sitara Jahan is well versed in the art of classical singing, music, and dance. She wants her daughters Feroza and Nagina to entertain her clients by singing and performing Mujra. Sitara wants to carry forward her family legacy with pride and doesn't view her craft in a negative light.
Nagina's life takes turn when Feroza runs away from Sitara Mahal; she eventually realizes that her family is falling apart and takes over Feroza's responsibilities to the best of her capabilities. Nagina has an extreme love-hate relationship with Faiz Ali ; a craftsman who is part of the family. Sitara Jahan especially takes care of him as he has no one in life. Faiz loves Nagina and on the contrary, Nagina hates him. As the story progress, Sitara forces Nagina to marry Faiz and she falls in love with him post-marriage. Later, she gives birth to her daughters Sandal and Geti-Aara which returns Sitara Mehal's life to some happiness but it doesn't last for long. Faiz Ali passes away after the birth of his daughters leaving Nagina widowed and their daughters father-less.
Nagina is the driving force of Deewar-e-Shab; her journey goes through a transition with the next generation, her twin daughters, Sandal and Geti-Aara.

Cast

The original soundtrack of the serial Kya Hai Ishq was composed by Sahir Ali Bagga while the lyrics were penned by Imran Raza.
The OST was performed by Sahir Ali Bagga along with Manwa sister.
The opening theme of the serial Deewar-e-Shab Ke Paar Hai Hum was performed by Beena Khan while lyrics were written by Sabir Zafar.

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Reception

Initially, the show received positive reviews from the critics and received well ratings as well. Having 2.4 TRPs of first episode, 5.9 TRPs of fifth episode, 5.4 TRPs of eighth episode, it gained good ratings consistently.

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