Aik Thi Rania
Aik Thi Rania is a 2017 Pakistani drama serial directed by Abdullah Badini, produced by 7th Sky Entertainment and written by Madiha Shahid. The drama stars Sumbul Iqbal and Syed Jibran in lead roles, and was first aired 3 November on Geo Entertainment, where it aired every Friday at 8:00 P.M.[1][2][3][4][5]
| Aik Thi Rania | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genre | Social drama Family drama Love Story |
| Written by | Madiha Shahid |
| Directed by | Abdullah Badini |
| Starring | Sumbul Iqbal Syed Jibran |
| Country of origin | Pakistan |
| Original language | Urdu |
| No. of episodes | 29 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Abdullah Kadwani & Asad Qureshi (7th Sky Entertainment ) |
| Production location | Pakistan |
| Editors | Farooq jawaid Shahbaz Ali Baloch |
| Running time | Approx 40 Minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | Geo Entertainment |
| Original release | 3 November 2017 – 8 June 2018 |
Storyline
The story revolves around the life of an intelligent, high achieving and passionate young woman, Rania, who becomes the victim of jealousy and is trapped by her classmate Fahad in a fake love so he can divert her from her studies.[6]
Cast
- Sumbul Iqbal as Rania
- Syed Jibran as Fahad
- Manzoor Qureshi as Aftab
- Munawar Saeed as Izhar
- Madiha Rizvi as Kiran
- Fahima Awan as Ayeza
- Humaira Bano as Zarina
- Jinaan Hussain as Shehzadi
- Beena Chaudhary as Tara
- Paras Masroor as Ayyaz
- Kinza Malik as Kausar
- Arsalan Raja as Haris
- Mizna Waqas as Salma Aapa
- Hannah Hameed as Adil
Soundtrack
| Aik Thi Rania OST | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 1 November 2017 |
| Recorded | 2017 |
| Genre | Television soundtrack |
| Length | (5:39) |
| Language | Urdu |
| Label | Geo Entertainment |
| Music video | |
| "Aik Thi Rania" OST on YouTube | |
The title song was sung by Ahmed Jahanzeb and Aima Baig. The music was composed by Naved Nashad and the lyrics were penned by Mubashir Hassan.
Reception
The series was popular and gained high ratings.[2][3] It was among the top ten dramas of the years in term of TRPs, of the year it was released.[7]
References
- "Aik Thi Rania Official". harpalgeo.tv. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
- "Drama serials 'Khaani', 'Ghar Titli Ka Par' and 'Ek Thi Rania' have the highest viewership in Pakistan - Daily Times". Daily Times. 19 January 2018. Retrieved 13 August 2018.
- "Geo TV: four drama serials rule in top 10". The News International. Retrieved 13 August 2018.
- "Aik Thi Rania to go on air in Oct". The Nation. 3 October 2017. Retrieved 13 August 2018.
- ""Aik Thi Rania" all set to go on air this month". Daily Times. 5 October 2017. Retrieved 13 August 2018.
- "Sumbul Iqbal to play a high achiever student in her next project". images.dawn.com. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
- "جیو' کے 4 ڈرامے ٹاپ 10 میں سب سے اوپر". Daily Jang. Retrieved 26 January 2021.