Jeevan Nagar
Jeevan Nagar (Urdu: جیون نگر) is a 2023 Pakistani television series. It features Sohail Ahmed and Rabia Butt in the lead roles. The series first episode was aired on 10 July 2023 on Green Entertainment.[1] The series revolves around the valiant protagonist, Babbar Shah, who becomes the barrier between corrupt goons and the innocent residents of his town.[2]
Jeevan Nagar | |
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Genre | Drama Comedy Thriller |
Written by | Awais Ahmed |
Directed by | Kashif Nisar |
Creative director | Muhammad Awais |
Starring | |
Theme music composer | Sahir Ali Bagga |
Opening theme | Aap Kitne Haseen |
Country of origin | Pakistan |
Original language | Urdu |
No. of episodes | 9 |
Production | |
Executive producer | Fasih ur Rehman |
Producers | Imran Raza Qaiser Ali |
Camera setup | Multi-camera setup |
Running time | approx. 40 minutes |
Release | |
Original network | Green Entertainment |
Original release | July 10, 2023 |
Plot
The story is about a man called Babbar Shah in a fictional town called Jeevan Nagar, and about his defense of the town's innocent inhabitants against corruption.[3][4] The story also depicts the rivalry between Babbar Shah and Palaster.[5]
Cast
- Sohail Ahmed as Babbar Shah / Laali Guru[6]
- Rabia Butt as Sitara / Munni
- Noor ul Hassan as Barkat / Bara Karobari
- Khalid Butt as Hanif
- Kashif Mehmood as Shabaan / Chota Karobari
- Tahira Imam as Bilqees
- Kinza Malik as Zulekha
- Ismat Iqbal as Sultana
- Aamna Malick as Nida
- Saqib Sumeer as Billa / Neelo
- Sheikh Mubashir as Faizan
- Hassan Mir as Yasir
- Syed Atif as Babu
- Maham Afzal as Nadia
- Iftikhar Ahmed Usmani as Raja Palaster
- Usman Chaudhry as Bagga
- Azra Aftab as Farida
- Asim Bukhari
Production
Development
In July 2021, Rabia Butt revealed that her next project is with director Kashif Nisar.[7] In August, it was reported that Sohail Ahmed will make his television comeback with this series after eight years, last time starred in Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi (2013), however due to the delayed release of the series, he starred in Chaudhry and Sons (2022) in between which marked his comeback.[6][8]
Soundtrack
The original soundtrack ‘Aap Kitne Haseen’ was released in June 2023. It was performed by Sahir Ali Bagga, and lyrics were penned by Imran Raza. The OST gained 5 million views on digital platforms.[10]
References
- "Green Entertainment premieres stellar drama 'Jeevan Nagar'". Samaa. 2023-07-11. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
- tufailsons14312@gmail.com (2023-05-18). "Jeevan Nagar Cast, Story & Release Date -". Retrieved 2023-07-17.
- "Jeevan Nagar's Offers Mass Appeal and Mystery in Abundance . Its story is inspired by ik tera sanam khana stage drama also starring Sohail Ahmed". Media Spring. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
- Maisooma Batool (11 July 2023). "Jeevan Nagar Dons Multiple Colours in Exciting First Episode". Galaxy Lollywood. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- Sophia Qureshi. ""Jeevan Nagar" Delivers a Powerful First Episode With Sohail Ahmed's Excellent Performance". The Brown Identity. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- Syed Uzair Shah Gillani (20 August 2021). "Sohail Ahmed set for TV comeback after 8 years". Daily Pakistan. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
- Desk, Entertainment (July 14, 2021). "Rabia Butt signs her next project with director Kashif Nisar". Something Huate. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
- "'Choudhry and Sons' to mark Sohail Ahmed's comeback in drama industry". Minute Mirror. 26 February 2022. Archived from the original on 26 February 2022. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
- "Setting foot into a new era for Pakistani dramas". Daily Times. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
- Syed Uzair Shah Gillani. "Drama Serial Jeewan Nagar OST Aap Kitnay Haseen Released Performed by Famous Sahir Ali Bagga". The Azb. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
External links
- Jeevan Nagar at IMDb