Dil Na Umeed To Nahi
| Dil Na Umeed To Nahi | |
|---|---|
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| دل نااُمید تو نہیں | |
| Genre | Drama |
| Written by | Amna Mufti |
| Directed by | Kashif Nisar |
| Starring | Yumna Zaidi Wahaj Ali Fajar Khan |
| Ending theme | "Mera Rasta Taake hai Jb Sapne..." by Roshaneh Zafar, composed by Sami Khan |
| Country of origin | Pakistan |
| Original language | Urdu |
| No. of episodes | 24 |
| Production | |
| Producers | Kashf Foundation TV One |
| Running time | 36-40 minutes approx. |
| Release | |
| Original network | TV One |
| Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) |
| Audio format | stereo |
| Original release | 18 January – 26 July 2021 |
Dil Na Umeed To Nahi is a Pakistani social drama television series produced by Kashf Foundation, directed by Kashif Nisar and written by Amna Mufti.[1] It features Yumna Zaidi, Wahaj Ali, Fajar Khan, Bonita Malik, Muhammad Sadoon and Isbah Irfan in leading roles.The story revolves around the journey of three people Allah Rakhi (Yumna Zaidi), Jamshaid (Wahaj Ali) and Naseem Zehra (Fajar Khan), from their childhood to adulthood who get trafficked at some stage of their lives.
The series won rave reviews from the critics and audience for its unique storyline and great acting performances.[2][3] In late February 2021, the series received notice from PEMRA.[4]
Plot[]
Allah Rakhi is young girl lives in a village with her family but due to extreme poverty her family gets her married to a much older man who solds off her as a prostitute to a brothel where she is renamed Sumbul.
Jamshaid (Jimmy) is a neighbor and friend of Allah Rakhi who leaves his home after facing physical violence from his mother and from his teacher in school. He runs to the city where he gets entangled in human trafficking and faces many hurdles including child labour.
Naseem Zehra is a headstrong and confident girl who dreams of becoming a cricketer and winning the world cup for her country. Due to her father's stereotypical thoughts that girls cannot play cricket (which are put in his mind by his boss Naeem Sherwani who has impure thoughts towards Naseem) she struggles to achieve her dreams and nearly becomes a victim of human trafficking.[5]
Cast[]
- Yumna Zaidi as Allah Rakhi aka Sumbul
- Bonita Malik as young Allah Rakhi
- Wahaj Ali as Jamshaid (Jimmy)[6]
- Muhammad Sadoon Ali as young Jamshaid
- Fajar Khan as Naseem Zehra
- Hamna Aamir as young Naseem
- Momina Aayla Chaudhry as Hijab Zahra
- Yasra Rizvi as Savera
- Nauman Ijaz as T.M
- Omair Rana as Zulfi
- Samiya Mumtaz as Najma
- Naveed Shehzad as Suraiya Anjum
- Adnan Shah Tipu as Ikram
- Noor ul Hassan as Qazi Jaleel
- Kashif Mehmood as Naeem Sherwani
- Faiz Chuhan as Majeed, Allah Rakhi's father
- Saima Saleem as Razia, Allah Rakhi's mother
- Ismat Iqbal as Allah Rakhi's grandmother
- Saba Bukhari[7] as Sadia
- Nadia Afgan as Batool aka Batoolaan
- Raheela Agha as Malkani Ji
- Seemi Raheel as Zulfi's mother
- Haseeb Muhammad Bin Qasim as Doctor
- Iftikhar Iffi as Baba Ranjha
Production[]
In January 2020, it reported that Yumna Zaid is starring in a caused-based serial, directed by Kashif Nisar, written by Amna Mufi and produced by Kashf Foundation.[8] The production of the serial began in late 2019 in Lahore but was halted in March 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The production then resumed in October 2020.[9] The serial was rejected by three mainstream channels in the country and consequently aired on TV One and PTV Home on 18 January 2021.[10][11] The serial's broadcast was postponed for the month of Ramadan. The story of the serial is inspired by the Amna Mufti's herself novel, Yeh Bhi Aik Kahani Hai.[11]
Awards and Nominations[]
| Date of Ceremony | Award | Category | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2, 2022 | Fuchsia Magazine Awards | Best OST | Dil Na Umeed To Nahin | Won | [12] |
| Best Drama 2021 | Dil Na Umeed To Nahin | Won | |||
| Best Child Actor (Male) | Muhammad Sadoon Ali | Won | |||
| Best Child Actor (Female) | Bonita Malik | Won | |||
| Special Mention | Navid Shahzad | Won |
References[]
- ^ عرفان الحق (9 January 2021). "انسانی اسمگلنگ جیسے موضوع پر بنا ڈراما 'دل نا امید تو نہیں'". Dawn News. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ Syeda Zehra (27 July 2021). "Haute Review: Dil Na Umeed Toh Nahi concludes with lessons of hope and resilience". Something Haute.
- ^ Intsab Sahi (28 March 2021). "Women in focus". The News International. Archived from the original on 28 March 2021. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
- ^ "'Dil Na Umeed Toh Nahi' content not in line with censorship code: PEMRA". tribune.com.pk. 26 February 2021. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
- ^ Sadaf Haider (26 February 2021). "Dil Na Umeed Tou Nahin opens the door to a world hidden in plain sight". DAWN IMAGES. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ "Wahaj Ali's two dramas to hit screens this month". nation.com.pk. 15 January 2021.
- ^ Entertainment Desk (25 March 2021). "'Dil Na Umeed Toh Nahi' actor narrates harrowing experience with the casting couch". Express Tribune.
- ^ Buraq Shabbir (1 January 2020). "Yumna Zaidi gears up for three TV roles in 2020". Retrieved 25 September 2021.
- ^ Something Haute (6 June 2021). "Yumna Zaidi Picks Her Favourite Performance Between Dil Na Umeed Toh Nahi & Pyar Ke Sadqay -Ishqelaa". Retrieved 25 September 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ "'Dil Na Umeed to Nahin' will address child abuse and trafficking". Daily Times. 16 January 2021.
- ^ a b Afreen Seher (11 April 2021). "In conversation with Amna Mufti". The News. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
- ^ FUCHSIA, Team (31 December 2021). "FUCHSIA Awards 2021 – And The Award Goes To…". Fuchsia Magazine. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
External links[]
- Pakistani drama television series
- 2021 Pakistani television series debuts
- Urdu-language television shows
- 2021 Pakistani television series endings