Jo Tu Chahey
The Jo Tu Chahay cast includes Imran Abbas, Alizeh Shah, Ahmad Taha Ghani, and Zarnish Khan in lead roles. The serial was earlier titled Kun Faya Kun. However, due to controversies and objections from a religious group (Kun Faya Kun is also a Quranic verse), the program's producers rebranded it to Jo Tu Chahey.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Synopsis
The series consists of a total of 43 episodes. The general theme and focus of this series includes the importance of keeping faith in a higher power, a soulful romance, and being careful about what you wish for.
The plot centres around Mashal, an orphan who lives with her grandmother, also known as Apa Ji. Mashal's parents died in a car accident when she was 5 years old. She is mistreated by her aunts, Tayi Ammi and Shama Cachi, and her cousins, Bisma and Areesha.
Jo Tu Chahey جو تو چاھے | |
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Official title card | |
Also known as | previously entitled Kun Faya Kun |
جو تو چاھے | |
Genre | Drama |
Written by | Qaisra Hayat |
Screenplay by | Qaisra Hayat |
Directed by | Ilyas Kashmiri |
Starring | Imran Abbas Alizeh Shah Zarnish Khan |
Country of origin | Pakistan |
Original language(s) | Urdu |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 43 |
Production | |
Producer(s) | Momina Duraid |
Production location(s) | Pakistan |
Camera setup | Multi-camera setup |
Running time | approx. 42-44 minutes |
Production company(s) | MD Productions |
Distributor | Hum Network Limited |
Release | |
Original network | Hum TV |
Picture format | PAL (576i) HDTV 1080i |
Audio format | Stereo |
Original release | 4 July 2019 – 5 June 2020 |
Chronology | |
Preceded by | Aangan (2018 TV series) |
Followed by | Zebaish |
External links | |
Website |
During the run of the series, it obtained mixed reviews from both critics and the audience. However, by the season finale, Jo Tu Chahay went on to be one of the top 10 trending dramas in Pakistan. It has an extensive base in the YouTube community with over 3 million views per episode. The series ended on June 5, 2020.
Cast
- Imran Abbas as Hashir
- Zarnish Khan as Bisma
- Alizeh Shah as Mashal
- Areej Mohyudin as Areesha
- Ahmad Taha Ghani as Arman
- Myra Sajid
- Azra Mansoor as Apa Ji
- Naima Khan as Fasiha
- Nargis Rasheed as Shama
- Raeed Muhammad Alam as Burhan
- Mohsin Gilani as Obaid
- Humayun Gul
References
- Javed, Faizan (5 December 2019). "Zarnish Khan makes waves with her drama "Jo Tu Chahay"". The Nation. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
- Shirazi, Maria. "In conversation with Imran Abbas". The News International. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
- Ahmad, Fouzia Nasir (8 September 2019). "THE TUBE". DAWN. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
- Zakir, Fatima. "Watch out for the new brigade!". The News International. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
- "Zarnish captivates fans with her brilliant performances". Daily Times. 21 November 2019. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
- NewsBytes. "Ehd e Wafa teasers tell the tale of true friends". The News. Retrieved 29 December 2019.