Jo Bichar Gaye

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Jo Bichar Gaye
Jo Bichar Gaye poster.jpg
Urduجو بچھڑ گئے
GenrePeriod drama
Based onBichar Gaye
by Col. Z.I.Farrukh
Written byAli Moeen
Screenplay byHaissam Hussain
Mehreen Alam
Directed byHaissam Hussain
Starring
ComposerSibte Hassan
Country of originPakistan
Original languages
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes14
Production
Executive producerHaissam Hussain
Production location
EditorsLiaqat Baltee
Ghayoor Hussain
Running time36 - 38 minutes
Production companyH2 Films Productions
DistributorGeo Network
Release
Original networkGeo Entertainment
Picture formatPAL (576i)
HDTV 1080i
Audio formatStereophonic sound
Original release12 December 2021 (2021-12-12) –
13 March 2022 (2022-03-13)
External links
Website

Jo Bichar Gaye (Urdu: جو بچھڑ گئے, lit. 'Those Who Got Split') is a Pakistani period drama series based on the book "Bichar Gaye" by Col. Z. I. Farrukh. The series is directed and produced by Haissam Hussain under his banner H2 Films, Mehreen Alam as co-writer for screenplay and written by Ali Moeen. It features Wahaj Ali, Maya Ali and Talha Chahour in leading roles. Set in 1970 and 1971, Jo Bichar Gaye is based on real events from the Bangladesh Liberation War, including the Surrender of Pakistan.[1][2] It premiered on Geo Entertainment on 12 December 2021 and airs weekly.[3][4]

Plot[]

The plot revolves around the political conflict between West Pakistan and East Pakistan at the time Liberation of Bangladesh and deals with true events from 1970 to 1971.

Cast[]

  • Wahaj Ali as Rumi
  • Maya Ali as Sonia Anwar
  • Talha Chahour as Capt.Z.I Farrukh
  • Adnan Jaffar as Col A.Fakhruddin
  • Nadia Jamil as Shabnam Anwar
  • Sajid Shah as Anwarul Haq
  • Fazal Hussain as Haroon Anwar
  • Rana Majid as Capt. Salahuddin Baig
  • Aurangzaib Mirza as Col Aurangzeb
  • Ahmed Abbas as Capt. Kabeer Alam
  • Umer Darr as Capt. Siddiqui
  • Omar Cheema as Shil
  • Shizza Khan as Koko Aftab
  • Zaheer Taj as Maj. Ghayas ud Din
  • Usman Zia as Professor Ajeet
  • Fahad Hashmi as Union Leader
  • Usama Rehan as Tameez ud Fin
  • Shahrule Ali As Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
  • Fahad Sokhta as Professor
  • Arsalan Dultana as Politician
  • Major Omer Shabbir as Maj. Omer
  • Ghulam Hussain as Rooh ul Amin
  • Muneeb Qadir as Jawaharlal Nehru

Episodes[]

Jo Bichar Gaye, episodes
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date
11"The Oath"December 12, 2021 (2021-12-12)
22"The Last Toast"December 19, 2021 (2021-12-19)
33"Future Prime Minister of Pakistan"December 26, 2021 (2021-12-26)
44"Agartala Conspiracy"January 2, 2022 (2022-01-02)
55"Peaceful Protest"January 9, 2022 (2022-01-09)
66"Writ of the Government"January 16, 2022 (2022-01-16)
77"Dead Reckoning"January 23, 2022 (2022-01-23)
88"Ghazipur"January 30, 2022 (2022-01-30)
99"Dead Before Dawn"February 6, 2022 (2022-02-06)
1010"Operation Searchlight"February 13, 2022 (2022-02-13)
1111"Uncivil War"February 20, 2022 (2022-02-20)
1212"The Last Prayer"February 27, 2022 (2022-02-27)
1313"The War"March 6, 2022 (2022-03-06)
1414"The Fall"March 13, 2022 (2022-03-13)

Production[]

Casting and development[]

Wahaj revealed in an interview about his upcoming project with Maya.[1] Talha Chahour, a theatre actor makes his television debut with this serial. The serial marks comeback of Nadia Jamil after her cancer recovery.

Location[]

The shooting of the series took place within the city of Lahore at Government College University, Punjab University Old Campus and National College of Arts (NCA).

Language preferences[]

For this drama Wahaj Ali has learnt Bengali language and accents from his fan Nishat Salsabil Rahman who is originally from Dhaka, Bangladesh; has completed the Master of Pharmacy and professionally a Pharmacist. Her grand father was an Aircraft Engineer of Pakistan International Airlines and posted in West Pakistan from 1948 to 1971.

Release[]

The first and second teasers were released on 8 December 2021. The series premiered on 12 December 2021.

Reception[]

In a review for Dawn the series was noted for to its execution and script.[5] A review for The Express Tribune noted Wahaj Ali's performance as Rumi.[6]

Soundtrack[]

Jo Bichar Gaye
Soundtrack album by
Sibte Hassan
Released29 January 2022
Recorded2021
Length5:50
LanguageUrdu
LabelGeo

All lyrics are written by Mubashir Hasan; all music is composed by Sibte Hassan.

No.TitleSingerLength
1."Raste Kathin" (Female version[7])Beena Khan1:37
2."Raste Kathin" (Male version[8])Sibte Hassan1:37
3."Tanhai" (co-written by Sibte Hassan[9])Sibte Hassan2:46
Total length:5:50

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Actor Wahaj Ali is sticking to TV for now". Dawn Images. 8 December 2021. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Wahaj Ali all set to star in drama 'Jo Bichar Gaye' alongside Maya". Daily Times. 14 December 2021.
  3. ^ "Maya Ali and Wahaj Ali to star in upcoming drama 'Jo Bichar Gaye'". Something Haute. 10 December 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
  4. ^ Farheen Abdullah (13 December 2021). "Jo Bichar Gaye off to an impressive start". CutACut. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
  5. ^ https://images.dawn.com/news/1189238/jo-bichar-gaye-illustrates-how-political-idealism-can-quickly-turn-into-conspiracy-and-murder. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  6. ^ Entertainment Desk (22 February 2022). "Wahaj Ali steals praises for his moving performance in 'Jo Bichar Gaye'". Express Tribune.
  7. ^ HAR PAL GEO (13 December 2021). "Jo Bichar Gaye - Episode 01 - Best Scene 10". Retrieved 15 February 2022 – via YouTube.
  8. ^ HAR PAL GEO (27 January 2022). "Jo Bichar Gaye - New Song - Raasty Khatin - Sibte Hassan". Retrieved 15 February 2022 – via YouTube.
  9. ^ Sibte Hassan (29 January 2022). "Tanhai OST - (Jo Bichar Gaye)". Retrieved 15 February 2022 – via YouTube.
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