The After Moon Show
The After Moon Show was a Pakistani prime time talk show hosted by Yasir Hussain on Hum TV. The show premiered on 10 February 2018. It was produced by Hum Television Network. The show is hosted by film, theater and television actor Yasir L, in his debut as a television host.[1][2]
| The After Moon Show | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Umer Mukhtar, Yasir Taj |
| Directed by | Asad Buksh |
| Presented by | Yasir Hussain |
| Opening theme | Asim Azher |
| Original languages | Urdu English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 28 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Maimoona Siddiqui |
| Producer | Kaleem Khan |
| Production location | Karachi |
| Running time | 40 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | Hum TV |
| Original release | 10 February – 24 November 2018 |
Seasons
Season 1 of the show premiered on 10 February 2018 and concluded on 17 June 2018 with an Eid Special finale episode. Season 2 started on 14 July 2018 in the same time slot.
Format
The show was divided into six segments. Chit Chat Couch Session had Yasir in conversation with the guests. Chai Ya Thanda challenged celebrities with interesting riddles and they were given brain boosters if they got stuck. The Puppet segment had a puppet character who liked to share jokes which were silly but he thought they were funny. Kathera was a segment where celebrities had to stand in a katehra (witness box) and clarify funny accusations put on them by the public which were asked by Yasir. Urta Teer was another segment where rapid fire questions were aimed at celebrities who had to give quick answers. Two Minutes of Fame invited a new singer on every show who had a chance to showcase his talent.
Episodes
Season 1
| Episode No | Guest |
|---|---|
| Episode 1 | Sanam Jung & Adnan Siddiqui[3] |
| Episode 2 | Soniya Hussain & Asim Azhar |
| Episode 3 | Humayun Saeed & Kubra Khan |
| Episode 4 | Hareem Farooq & Ali Rehman Khan |
| Episode 5 | Iqra Aziz & Shahzad Sheikh |
| Episode 6 | Imran Abbas & Reema Khan[4] |
| Episode 7 | Zara Noor Abbas & Asad Siddiqui[5] |
| Episode 8 | Nadia Khan & Azfar Rehman |
| Episode 9 | Sanam Saeed & Aamina Sheikh |
| Episode 10 | Bushra Ansari & Aijaz Aslam |
| Episode 11 | Maya Ali & Osman Khalid Butt |
| Episode 12 | Aiman Khan & Minal Khan |
| Episode 13 | Urwa Hocane & Mawra Hocane |
| Episode 14 | Best Of The Season Episode (BTS) |
| Episode 15 | Ayeza Khan & Danish Taimoor |
Season 2
| Episode No | Guest |
|---|---|
| Episode 1 | Hania Amir & Mohsin Abbas Haider |
| Episode 2 | Ayesha Omar & Hina Dilpazeer |
| Episode 3 | Sanam Baloch & Shoaib Akhtar |
| Episode 4 | Sarah Khan & Agha Ali |
| Episode 5 | Sania Saeed & Sarmad Khoosat |
| Episode 6 | Mahira Khan & Mikaal Zulfiqar |
| Episode 7 | Javed Sheikh & Shaista Lodhi |
| Episode 8 | Veena Malik & Yasir Nawaz |
| Episode 9 | Vaneeza Ahmad & Anwar Maqsood |
| Episode 10 | Sami Khan & Momal Sheikh |
| Episode 11 | Aima Baig & Momina Mustehsan |
| Episode 12 | Sarwat Gillani & Wasim Akram |
| Episode 13 | Asad Siddiqui, Asim Azhar & Iqra Aziz |
Reception
The show garnered positive response from the public and critics. It is termed as a "light hearted evening show". From episode 1 the ratings were high enough to beat competitive channels including ARY Digital and GEO TV.
References
- "Yasir Hussain turns talk show host". www.pakistantoday.com.pk. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- tabloid!, Usman Ghafoor, Special to (19 February 2018). "Yasir Hussain debuts TV talk show". GulfNews. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - "Gorgeous Sanam Jung with Yasir Hussain at "The After Moon Show"". Fashion & Showbiz Magazine. 10 February 2018. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- "Gorgeous Reema and Imran Abbas on set of Yasir Hussain's After Moon Show". Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- Shahid, Khushbakht (20 March 2018). "Meet the Pakistani actors who are Best friends and Doppelgangers". Business Recorder. Retrieved 9 November 2019.