Raqeeb Se

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Raqeeb Se
Raqeeb Se.jpg
GenreRomance drama
Written byBee Gul
Directed byKashif Nisar
StarringHadiqa Kiani
Noman Ijaz
Sania Saeed
Iqra Aziz
Faryal Mehmood
Opening theme"Raqeeb Se" by Hadiqa Kiani
Country of originPakistan
Original languageUrdu
No. of episodes23
Production
ProducerMomina Duraid
Production locationsLahore, Pakistan
Running timeapprox. 35-40 minutes
Production companyMD Productions
DistributorHum Network Limited
Release
Original networkHum TV
Picture formatHDTV 1080i
Original release20 January (2021-01-20) –
26 May 2021 (2021-05-26)
External links
Website

Raqeeb Se (Urdu: رقیب سے‎, lit. 'Like my rival in love') is a Pakistani Urdu-language romantic drama serial produced by Momina Duraid under banner MD Productions. It is written by Bee Gul and directed by Kashif Nisar. It features an ensemble cast including Hadiqa Kiani, Noman Ejaz, Sania Saeed, Iqra Aziz and Faryal Mehmood in lead roles.[1][2] It aired on Hum TV from 20 January 2021 to 26 May 2021.[3]

Plot[]

The television series is centred around four women and the men around them. Sakina , who leaves her home with her daughter, Ameera fleeing from her husband due to him domestically abusing her. She seeks shelter at her former lover Maqsood Sahab's house and their love story is so tragic and interesting that his wife Hajra, and daughter, Insha know it by heart.[4]

Hajra consoles Sakina and takes care of her and her daughter while Insha considers it as a injustice for her mother. On the other hand, Mqasood Sahab's brother, Masood and sister-in-law, Aatka show an extreme reaction and order him to do Nikkah with Sakina so that the revenge of murder of Maqsood Sahab's younger brother can be taken who was killed by Sakina's brother, twenty years back.

Cast[]

  • Hadiqa Kiani as Sakina
  • Noman Ejaz as Maqsood
  • Sania Saeed as Hajra
  • Iqra Aziz as Ameera, Sakina's daughter
  • Faryal Mehmood as Insha, Hajra and Maqsood's daughter
  • Saqib Sameer as Rafique, Sakina's husband, later divorced
  • Hamza Sohail as Abdul Rahman a.k.a. Abdul, Insha's love interest
  • Salman Shahid as Masood, Maqsood's elder brother
  • Saba Faisal as Aatka, Masood's wife and Maqsood's sister-in-law
  • as Kashif, Masood and Aatka's son, Ameera's love interest
  • Ismat Iqbal as Maasi Anaraan, Sakina and Rafique's neighbor

Music[]

Raqeeb Se - OST
Soundtrack album by
Hadiqa Kiani
Released12 January 2021 (2021-01-12)
Recorded2020
GenreTelevision soundtrack
Length04 Minutes 55 Seconds (4:55)
LanguageUrdu
LabelM.D Productions
ProducerMomina Duraid
Music video
"Raqeeb Se" OST on YouTube

The title song of Raqeeb Se is composed and performed by Hadiqa Kiani who played one of the lead role in the serial, while lyrics were penned by Khawar Kiani. It marks the return of the singer to the channel, since she performed the OST of channel's hit drama series Yaqeen Ka Safar' in 2016.

Track listing[]

All lyrics are written by Khawar Kiani; all music is composed by Hadiqa Kiani.

No.TitleArtist(s)Length
1."Raqeeb Se"Hadiqa Kiani4:55

Production[]

Background and development[]

Bee Gul, writer of the drama serial said; “It was a deliberate thought-out decision... I convinced myself that I do not have to write another issue-based serial, for we seem to have amplified and unwillingly exploited social issues by presenting them inconsistently for ratings. The subjects have lost their sensitivity as a result and do not come as hard-hitting narratives anymore. Therefore, I decided to go for something that is equally important, equally meaningful and maybe equally ignored as well, and the sentiment of love came to my mind. This is how Raqeeb Se happened.”[5]

The series marked the acting debut of singer Hadiqa Kiani.[6] It marked third on-screen appearance of Sania Saeed and Noman Ijaz after Jhumka Jaan, Khamoshiyan, Aao Kahani Buntay Hain and Sang-e-Mar Mar.

Reception[]

Hrithik Sharma of El Viaje Reviews included it into his select list of "Pakistani Gems" and says that "Raqeeb Se is a masterfully written show powered by extraordinary performances, meticulous direction, and euphonious background score". He adds, "The performances are breathtaking. Especially of the three principal characters. Maqsud Saab, played by Nauman Ijaaz brings in exactly the right amounts of charm and helplessness. Hajra, played by Sania Saeed, keeps you wondering whether she is too good to be true, or is she actually happily devoted to Maqsud and Sakeena’s love story. And then, my personal favorite, Hadiqa Kiyani, who towers over every scene and magically dominates every frame that she is part of".[7]

The News International praised the storyline of the serial and said it "A Breath of Fresh Air".[8][9] The newspaper also praised the performance of debutants Hadiqa Kiani and Hamza Sohail.[10]

References[]

  1. ^ Report, Staff (12 January 2021). "Hadiqa Kiani discloses details about latest drama Raqeeb Se". The Nation. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
  2. ^ Farooqi, Wardah. "Raqeeb Se To Hit The Screens from Today – Don't Miss It!". DND.com.pk. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
  3. ^ Report, Staff (19 January 2021). "'Raqeeb Se' takes you on a rollercoaster ride of thrill and emotions". Daily Times. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
  4. ^ "Ep1: Sania Saeed & Hadiqa Kiani steal the limelight in 'Raqeeb Se'". Something Haute. 21 January 2021. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
  5. ^ "Iqra Aziz, Naumaan Ijaz's upcoming drama 'Raqeeb Se' to be an unconventional love story". The Current. 10 October 2020. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
  6. ^ "Hadiqa Kiani set to make her acting debut in Raqeeb Se". Daily Pakistan Global. 4 January 2021. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  7. ^ Hrithik Sharma (18 May 2021). "El Viaje Reviews : Stop everything you are doing and watch Raqeeb Se NOW!". El Viaje Reviews. Archived from the original on 18 May 2021. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  8. ^ Gaitee Ara Siddiqi (11 April 2021). "Raqeeb Say – a breath of fresh air". The News International. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
  9. ^ Intsab Sahi (28 March 2021). "Women in focus". The News International. Archived from the original on 28 March 2021.
  10. ^ Afreen Seher (16 May 2021). "Debut actors to watch out for". The News International. Retrieved 27 May 2021.

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