Sang-e-Mah

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Sang-e-Mah
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Official Title card
سنگِ ماہ
GenreMelodrama
Directed bySaife Hassan
Opening themeAtif Aslam
ComposerSahir Ali Bagga
Country of originPakistan
Original languageUrdu
No. of episodes25
Production
Executive producerMomina Duraid
Camera setupMulti-camera setup
Running time36–40 minutes aprox.
Production companyMD Productions
Release
Original networkHum TV
Picture format1080i (HDTV)
Audio formatStereophonic
Original release9 January 2022 –
present
Chronology
Preceded bySang-e-Mar Mar
External links
Watch Sang-e-Mah Website
HUM TV Production website

Sang-e-Mah (Urdu: سنگِ ماہ, transl. Moonstone) is a Pakistani television series, and second series in the trilogy preceded by Sang-e-Mar Mar. It is written by Mustafa Afridi, directed by Saife Hassan and produced by Momina Duraid under her banner production MD Productions. It features Atif Aslam, Sania Saeed, Nauman Ijaz, Samiya Mumtaz, Hania Amir, Kubra Khan, Zaviyar Nauman Ijaz, Omair Rana and Najiba Faiz in leading roles. The serial marks the television acting debut of Atif Aslam who is playing the main role of Hilmand Khan.[1][2]

The series had a cinematic launch on 8 January 2022, while it premiere on Hum TV on 9 January.[3]

Premise[]

A Transcendent Tale Of Love And Retribution.

Sang-e-Mah follows the story of a family who belong to the tribal regions of Pakistan. The drama will reveal how people have to sacrifice their lives and love because of an untruthful tradition.[4]

Cast[]

Frome left to right: Gul Meena (Hania Aamir), Hikmat Khan (), Sheherzaad (Kubra Khan), Hilmand (Atif Aslam), Haji Marjaan Khan (Nauman Ijaz), Zarsanga (Samiya Mumtaz), Zarghuna (Sania Saeed), Mastaan Singh (Omair Rana), Harshaali Kaur (Najiba Faiz).
Name Role Note
Atif Aslam Hilmand Khan[1] a strong willed man lives in cemetery with his friends whose only aim to avenge the murder of his father
Nauman Ijaz Haji Marjaan Khan Step-father of Hilmand and father of Hikmat
Kubra Khan Sheherzaad a newspaper journalist who comes to Laspeeran to cover the practice of 'Ghag'
Hania Aamir Gul Meena Zarghuna's daughter who loves Hikmat Khan and vice versa
Hikmat Khan Zarsanga and Haji Marjaan Khan's son who loves Gul Meena and wants to marry her
Sania Saeed Zarghuna Zarsanga's sister, Gul Meena's mother and widow of Asad Ullah Khan
Samiya Mumtaz Zarsanga Mother of Hilmand and Hikmat and second wife of Haji Marjaan Khan
Omair Rana Mastaan Singh a sikh servant of Zarghuna who looks after her lands when he is accused of the murder of her husband
Najiba Faiz Harshaali Kaur Mastaan Singh's fiancé
Badam Gul
Nadia Afgan
Shamil Khan
Sabz Ali

Production[]

In July 2021, Saife Hassan announced in an exclusive interview that he is going to revamp the Sang-e-Mar Mar with a new season.[5] He revealed the Sania Saeed, Nauman Ijaz, Kubra Khan and Samiya Mumtaz as leading actors. Hassan also announced that it will be a trilogy and after Sang-e-Mah, he will make Sang-e-Siyah.[5]

Sania Saeed, Nauman Ijaz and Kubra Khan respire their roles from Sang-e-Mar Mar while Nadia Afgan, Hania Amir and Samiya Mumtaz joined for second season. There were also rumours of the singer Atif Aslam to be part of the series; his casting confirmed in late August 2021.[6] Before Aslam, film actor Bilal Ashraf has been cast for the lead role however he turned down the project due to date conflicts.[7] While discussing about the story, Hassan revealed that the first part of the trilogy will focus on Pakhtoon family issues and will also tackle problematic traditions such as forced marriages.[8]

The first teaser of the series was released on 10 December 2021.[9]

The production location of the series is Bhogarmang Valley located near Balakot.[10]

Soundtrack[]

"Sang-e-Mah"
Soundtrack by Atif Aslam
Released7 January 2022
Recorded2021
Length5:19
LabelHum
Composer(s)Sahir Ali Bagga[11]
Lyricist(s)Fatima Najeeb
Producer(s)Moomal Shunaid
Music video
"Sang e Mah" Lyrical OST on YouTube

Reception[]

In late December 2021, the series received appraisal for its teasers which, promising a powerful story with larger than life characters and touch of Shakespearean tragedy. The serial had views of all teasers and trailers were as high as 8.3 Million.[12][13][14] On premiere, the series received mixed reviews with major criticism towards the stereotypical portrayal of Pakhtoons.[15][16]

Television Ratings[]

Television Rating
EP Date TRP(s) ref
1 9 January 2022 9.3 [17]
2 16 January 2022 8.0 [18]
3 23 January 2022 7.5 [19]
4 30 January 2022 5.6 [20]
5 6 February 2022 7.0 [21]
6 13 February 2022 5.9 [22]
7 20 February 2022 6.3 [23]
8 27 February 2022 5.2 [24]
9 6 March 2022 5.2 [25]
10 13 March 2022 6.9 [26]
11 20 March 2022

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Atif Aslam to debut in drama serial 'Sang-e-Mah'". Daily Times. 20 September 2021. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
  2. ^ Rameeza Nasim (14 July 2021). "Sang e Mar Mar trilogy on cards". Oyeyeah. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  3. ^ Irfan ul Haq (3 January 2022). "Atif Aslam, Hania Aamir and Kubra Khan's drama Sang-e-Mah to premiere first episode in cinemas". Dawn Images. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  4. ^ "Sang e Mah Drama Cast, Review, Episodes, Hum Tv". Download Free Apps & Games APK. 29 November 2021. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
  5. ^ a b "A Sang-e-Mar Mar trilogy is in the works". Cutacut. 13 July 2021. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  6. ^ Irfan Ul Haq (23 August 2021). "Atif Aslam is starring in drama Sang-e-Mah, reveals Naumaan Ijaz". Dawn Images. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
  7. ^ Maliha Rehman (14 September 2021). "Saife Hassan — from teaching ninth graders to directing superstars". Dawn Images. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  8. ^ Aliya Zuberi (24 November 2021). "Hania Aamir to star in Sang e Mah". Cutacut. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
  9. ^ "The first teaser of Sang-e-Mah is out and it's got fans buzzing with excitement". Dawn Images. 11 December 2021.
  10. ^ Entertainment Desk (8 February 2022). "My character in 'Sang-e-Mah' isn't as unconventional as people think: Sania Saeed". Express Tribune. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
  11. ^ Sahir Ali Bagga [@thesahiralibagga_official] (21 December 2021). "OST Sange mah, Sung By Atif Aslam, Music Composer Sahir Ali Bagga, Lyrics Fatima Najeeb, Produce by Momal productions HUM TV". Retrieved 23 December 2021 – via Instagram.
  12. ^ "Sang-e-Mah hit a huge digital number". 7 January 2022 – via Salam Lollywood.
  13. ^ "'Sang-e-Mah' new teaser promises a tale of suspense, love, blood feuds and much more". Daily Times. 23 December 2021. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  14. ^ Gaitee Ara Siddiqi (10 December 2021). "Sang-i-Mah - an intriguing concoction". The News. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
  15. ^ "New Drama 'Sang-e-Mah' Criticised For Stereotypical Portrayal Of Pashtuns". The Friday Times. 11 January 2022.
  16. ^ "Sang-e-Mah's first episode may have won hearts but some Pashtuns aren't happy with their representation". Dawn Images. 10 January 2022. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
  17. ^ "Glorious Opening!". 10 January 2022 – via Instagram.
  18. ^ "An Ultimate Hit!". 17 January 2022 – via Instagram.
  19. ^ "Simply Remarkable". Retrieved 26 January 2022 – via Instagram.
  20. ^ "An Ultimate Hit!". 1 February 2022.
  21. ^ "Champion!". 7 February 2022. Retrieved 8 February 2022 – via instagram.
  22. ^ "Truly A Masterpiece!". Retrieved 18 February 2022.
  23. ^ "Continuously Winning Hearts". Retrieved 25 February 2022.
  24. ^ "Treat To Watch!". 28 February 2022.
  25. ^ "Remains The Best!". 7 March 2022.
  26. ^ "Winning Content!". 14 March 2022.

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