Quddusi Sahab Ki Bewah


Quddusi Sahab Ki Bewah is a Pakistani black comedy television series which premiered in 2012 on ARY Digital. The series became popular soon after its initial telecast due to the storyline, authentic humour and Hina Dilpazeer's acting in multiple roles, portraying more than 40 characters. It is the follow-up television series of telefilms written by Fasih Bari Khan and directed by Mazhar Moin.
The film has developed a cult following over the years. The lexicon of the series has become part of everyday and ordinary language.

Plot

It is a story of two families living in upper and lower storeys of a house. The householder Aleem ud-Din lives upstairs with his family, his wife Nunhi, a divorced daughter Bhunarya, a son Maqsood and daughter-in-law Rooh Afzaa. While, Quddusi's widow Shakooran lives downstairs as a tenant with her three daughters, Khajusta Jahan, Badraka Jahan, Shagufta Jahan and a son Abdul Wudood Ahmad. Aqeela Bhabhi is also a major character who is a neighbour and a good friend of Shakooran. Both families later shift to a new house owned by Shakooran when Shagufta Jahan is married to Aleem ud-Din. Aqeela is kicked out of her home by her sons and lives with Shakooran, who makes her do all the housework.

Cast and characters

RolePortrayed by
Fraud AuntyHina Dilpazeer
Nida TV Host Hina Dilpazeer
Morning Show Host Hina Dilpazeer

Production

Filming

The principal shooting of the serial took place in Karachi. Whereas for some episodes, shooting also took place at Murree.

Reception

The series received critical acclaim due to its humour, storyline and Dilpazir's performance. Her performance in almost 40 characters earned her praise from critics as well as the audience.

Accolades

YearAwardsCategoryRecipient/ nomineeResult
2013Lux Style AwardsBest TV Actress - SatelliteHina DilpazirNomitated