Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi

Ullu Baraaye Farokht Nahi (Urdu: الو براۓ فروخت نہیں, lit. 'The owl is not for sale') is a Pakistani drama television serial based on the afsana of the same name by Amna Mufti which was first published in 2009 in a monthly Urdu journal Shuaa.[1] Directed by Kashif Nisar, the serial stars Noman Ijaz, Sohail Ahmed, Saba Qamar, Uzma Hassan, Irsa Ghazal, Yumna Zaidi and Noman Masood in prominent roles. Deals with the subject of feudalism and Watta satta, the series serves as a dark indictment on a society where men can abuse their power with impunity.[2][3]

Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi
Also known asAaj Rang Hai
Genre
Written byAmna Mufti
Directed byKashif Nisar
Starring
Opening themeSahir Ali Bagga
ComposerSahir Ali Bagga
Country of originPakistan
Original languageUrdu
No. of episodes25
Production
Executive producerNoman Masood
ProducerMomina Duraid
Production companyMD Productions
Release
Original networkHum TV
Original release30 April 2013 (2013-04-30)

The series received huge praise due to its performances and storyline[4] and was nominated in all categories at annual Lux Style Awards.[5]

Cast

Plot

In a small village, a long standing feud comes between the families of two estranged brothers; older brother, Mian Yaqoob and younger brother, Mianji. Their children are married in a 'Vatta Satta' (exchange marriage). Life takes a dark turn when one brother's daughter is murdered by her uncle, in revenge for his son who had been murdered years prior. The killer's daughter now has to survive in the household of the murdered daughter. Will this feud come to end without both brother sacrificing everyone they love?

Broadcast and release

The Series originally premiered on Hum TV from 30 April 2013.

The show also aired in India on Zindagi from 3 February 2015 to 21 March 2015 under title Aaj Rang Hai'.[6]

Since mid-2020, it is available for streaming on OTT platform ZEE5. In August 2020, the series was made available on Hum TV's YouTube Channel.

Awards

Nominations

References
  1. Husain, Rumana (12 October 2014). ""It's important for writers to read, reflect and evaluate other writings critically"". The News International. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
  2. "Important Pakistani dramas you can catch up on while self-isolating". Dawn Images. 12 May 2020.
  3. "Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi by Hum TV". www.web.pk. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
  4. "The award for best Pakistani drama of 2013 goes to…". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
  5. "2014 Lux Style Awards: Meet the nominees!". Dawn. 13 August 2014.
  6. "Zindagi's New Year begins with two new shows". Indian Express dot Com. 2 January 2015. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  7. Desk, Entertainment (4 December 2014). "13th Lux Style awards: And the winners are..." DAWN.COM. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
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