Bandish (TV series)
Bandish بندش | |
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Genre | Horror drama |
Created by | Fahad Mustafa |
Written by | Syed Nabeel Shahid Nizami |
Directed by | Aabis Raza |
Country of origin | Pakistan |
Original language | Urdu |
No. of episodes | 28 |
Production | |
Producers | Fahad Mustafa Dr. Ali Kazmi |
Camera setup | Single-camera setup |
Production company | Big Bang Entertainment |
Distributor | ARY Television Network |
Release | |
Original network | ARY Digital |
Picture format | 360i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
Audio format | Stereo |
Original release | 21 January 22 April 2019 | –
Chronology | |
Preceded by | Balaa |
Bandish (Urdu: بندش, lit. "Restriction") is a 2019 Pakistani supernatural horror drama series co-produced by Fahad Mustafa, and Dr. Ali Kazmi under Big Bang Entertainment. It features Marina Khan, Sajid Hassan, Hira, Mani, Zubab Rana and Zainab Ahmed in leads whilst Farah Shah played the main antagonist. It was first aired on 21 January 2019 on ARY Digital. It tells the story of a woman named Sumbul, who after being bullied in University and being rejected and made fun of by her crush Junaid, many years later, turns to black magic and sorcery to cast evil spells on Junaid and his family, which comprises of a wife and three daughter. A second season has been commissioned.[1][2][3][4][5]
Cast[]
- Sajid Hasan[6] as Junaid; Madiha's husband
- Marina Khan[7] as Madiha; Junaid's wife, Sania and Hania's mother
- Hira Salman[8] as Sania; Madiha and Junaid's elder daughter
- Salman Saqib Sheikh as Dr.Abhiyaan; Sania's love interest
- Zubab Rana[4] as Hania; Madiha and Junaid's 2nd daughter, Sania's sister
- Farah Shah as Sumbul; Tantric (Black magic specialist)
- Zainab Ahmed as Sandal; Junaid's secretary, later married Junaid
- Hoorain as Aleena (Child); Madiha and Junaid's younger daughter, Sania and Hania's sister
- Fahad Shaikh as Hamza; Love interest of Hania
- Khalid Zafar as Izhaan; Hamza's father, Religious scholar
- Arsala Siddiqui as Hamza's sister, Izhaan's daughter
- Birjees Farooqui as Hamza's mother
Reception[]
The drama was praised due to its unique storyline and thrilling performances by the whole cast. It was one of the most popular dramas of 2019 and was widely appreciated. A second season is in development.
Soundtrack[]
Bandish - OST | |
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Soundtrack album by Abbas Ali Khan | |
Released | 3 April 2019 |
Recorded | 2019 |
Genre | Television soundtrack |
Length | (3:20) |
Language | Urdu |
Label | ARY Digital |
Music video | |
"Bandish" OST on YouTube |
The title song is sung by & the music was composed by Abbas Ali Khan and the lyrics were written by Ali Imran .
References[]
- ^ "Zubab Rana takes new route with dark thriller Bandish". The Nation. 2019-01-10. Retrieved 2019-01-29.
- ^ Khan, Sheeba (2019-02-02). "Review: This black magic TV drama is a Pakistani horror fan's delight". DAWN. Retrieved 2019-02-08.
- ^ Khan, Sheeba (2019-05-01). "Review: Bandish wraps up, leaving high hopes for horror TV in Pakistan". Images. Retrieved 2019-05-01.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Zubab's acting prowess in 'Bandish' is a force to be reckoned with". Daily Times. 2019-02-07. Retrieved 2019-02-08.
- ^ Khan, Sheeba (2019-02-18). "Don't watch TV drama Bandish alone if you're easily spooked". Dawn news. Retrieved 2019-02-23.
- ^ "Zubab Rana breaking new ground with Bandish". The Nation. 2019-04-19. Retrieved 2019-05-01.
- ^ Desk, Instep. "Genre-based TV serials on the small screen". The News. Retrieved 2019-04-04.
- ^ Khan, Sheeba (2019-03-25). "Review: 17 episodes in, TV drama Bandish keeps getting scarier". DAWN. Retrieved 2019-03-28.
External links[]
- Pakistani drama television series
- 2019 Pakistani television series debuts
- 2019 Pakistani television series endings
- Pakistani horror fiction television series
- Urdu-language television shows
- ARY Digital original programming