Mein Sitara

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Mein Sitara
GenrePeriod drama
Written byFaiza Iftikhar
Directed bySeema Tahir Khan
StarringSaba Qamar
Mikaal Zulfiqar
Meera
Noman Ijaz
Theme music composerWaqar Ali
Opening theme"Mein Sitara" by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
Country of originPakistan
Original languageUrdu
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes47
Production
ProducerSeema Tahir Khan
Production locationKarachi
EditorArbab Khan
Camera setupMulti-camera setup
Production companyTV One Productions
Release
Original networkTV One
Picture format480p
Audio formatStereo
First shown inPakistan
Original release17 March (2016-03-17) –
3 November 2016 (2016-11-03)

Mein Sitara is a 2016 Pakistani television series that aired on TV One. Series was written by Faiza Iftikhar, directed by Seema Tahir Khan and Produced by TV One Productions. It stars an assemble cast of Saba Qamar, Mikaal Zulfiqar, Meera, Hassan Ahmed, Anum Fayyaz, Noman Ijaz, Rashid Farooqui, and others.[1] The serial marks fourth on-screen collaboration of Saba Qamar and Mikaal Zulfiqar after Pani Jaisa Piyar (2011), Izteraab (2014) and Sangat (2015). Set in mid 1960s, the drama serial follows the fortunes of characters from the Lollywood's golden era and their tremulous journey till the turn of this century.[1][2]

At 16th Lux Style Awards series receive two nominations including, best television play and best actress for Qamar.[3]

Plot[]

It is based on the life and situations of actors and directors of the film industry. Sitara (Saba Qamar)'s character in particular was inspired from one of the most renowned actresses of the film industry. Sitara is a poor girl who makes it big in the industry. The series showed what really goes on behind the scenes and how sometimes actresses have to fight many difficulties at the same time. It is story of friendship, dreams, love, despair as well as hope. It was an emotional journey which covered 3 decades of the film industry.

Cast[]

Soundtrack[]

Mein Sitara
Soundtrack album by
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
Released2016 (2016)
Recorded2016
GenreTelevision soundtrack
Length(3:23)
LanguageUrdu
LabelTVOne Pakistan
Music video
"Mein Sitara" OST on YouTube

The theme song was composed by Waqar Ali and sung by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. Lyricist was Khalil Ullah Farooqui and music video was released in 2016.

Accolades[]

Award Category Recipients Result Ref.
16th Lux Style Awards Best Television Play Mein Sitara Nominated [4]
Best Television Actress Saba Qamar Nominated

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b Haider, Sadaf (April 1, 2016). "Mein Sitara: Serial on Lollywood's golden era a dark horse among Pakistani dramas - The Express Tribune". Express Tribune. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
  2. ^ Khan, Saira. "'Mein Sitara' continues to enthrall with its fast-paced story". HipInPakistan. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  3. ^ "Nominations revealed for 16th Lux Style Awards". The Nation. 2017-03-16. Retrieved 2018-06-04.
  4. ^ "16th Lux Style Awards: Nominations and predictions". The Express Tribune. 15 March 2017. Retrieved 19 April 2017.

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