Pehchaan (2014 TV series)

*Pehchaan*
Pehchaan
Written by	Bee Gul
Directed by	Khalid Ahmed
Starring	Alishba Yousuf; Sohail Sameer; Iffat Rahim;
Theme music composer	Arshad Mahmood
Opening theme	Erum Nafees
Country of origin	Pakistan
Original language	Urdu
No. of episodes	20
Production
Executive producer	Noorul Huda Shah
Producers	Seema Razi; Raziuddin Ahmed;
Cinematography	Naveed Malik
Release
Original network	A-Plus TV
Original release	17 April –; 4 September 2014

Pehchaan (Urdu: پہچان, lit. 'Identity'), is a Pakistani television drama serial that aired on A-Plus TV from 17 April 2014 to 4 September 2014. It was written by Bee Gul and directed by Khalid Ahmed. It stars Alishba Yousuf, Sohail Sameer and Iffat Rahim in lead roles.[1][2]

Plot overview

Pehchaan is the narrative of Laila, a praiseworthy young girl having a basic existence with no more prominent assumptions separated from discovering love in her arranged marriage, finds her genuine strength and a solid way of life as an independent woman when gotten through the trial of time and relations. Will the society let her discover the equality that she properly merits and the love she has consistently yearned for?

Cast

Alishba Yousuf as Laila
Sohail Sameer as Mansoor
Iffat Rahim as Kukoo
Anita Camphor as Mrs. Khan
Qazi Wajid as Laila's father
Parveen Malik as Laila's mother
Fawad Khan as Khurram
Faris Khalid as Saadi
Sumbul Shahid as Kukoo's mother

Reception

Being an artistic serial and having unique storyline, the series received praise from critics.[3] Masala.com said it "an underrated show".[4] Dawn praised the writing and execution of the serial and wrote, "The non-linear script is beautifully handled and the excellent visuals help make Pehchan a serial that is as appealing as it is engaging." The newspaper further adds, "Writer Bee Gul and director Khalid Ahmed, who gave us Talkhian, produced another gem in Pehchaan."[5]

References

Muhammad Ali (12 July 2018). "Conversation 'Baat Cheet' with Bee Gul (writer of Pehchaan TV drama above)". The Nation. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
Tehreem M Alam (10 March 2020). "Female writers who disregard women's plight are biggest supporters of patriarchy: Bee Gul - writer of Pehchaan (2014 TV series)". Express Tribune. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
Sadaf Siddique & Sadaf Haider (30 December 2014). "Drama Poll 2014 results: 'Pyaray Afzal' dominates Pakistani television". Dawn.
Sophia Qureshi (23 February 2020). "Underrated Pakistani Shows That Are Lead[sic] By Strong Female Characters (contains review of Pehchaan drama)". masala.com. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
Salima Feerasta (31 December 2014). "2014: A good year for Pakistani TV and cinema (scroll down for this newspaper's review of Pehchaan (2014 TV series)". Dawn. Retrieved 24 April 2021.

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[1] Muhammad Ali (12 July 2018). "Conversation 'Baat Cheet' with Bee Gul (writer of Pehchaan TV drama above)". The Nation. Retrieved 23 April 2021.

[Tribune-2] Tehreem M Alam (10 March 2020). "Female writers who disregard women's plight are biggest supporters of patriarchy: Bee Gul - writer of Pehchaan (2014 TV series)". Express Tribune. Retrieved 23 April 2021.

[3] Sadaf Siddique & Sadaf Haider (30 December 2014). "Drama Poll 2014 results: 'Pyaray Afzal' dominates Pakistani television". Dawn.

[4] Sophia Qureshi (23 February 2020). "Underrated Pakistani Shows That Are Lead[sic] By Strong Female Characters (contains review of Pehchaan drama)". masala.com. Retrieved 24 April 2021.

[Dawn-5] Salima Feerasta (31 December 2014). "2014: A good year for Pakistani TV and cinema (scroll down for this newspaper's review of Pehchaan (2014 TV series)". Dawn. Retrieved 24 April 2021.