Kashf (TV series)
Kashf (Urdu: کشف, lit. 'Unveiling') is a 2020 Pakistani spiritual romantic drama television series, premiered on Hum TV on 7 April 2020.[1] It is written by Imran Nazeer, directed by Danish Nawaz and produced by Momina Duraid. The show stars Hira Mani in a titular role of Kashf, who has engaged in recurrent nightmares that eventually take the shape of reality.[2][3] The supporting cast include Junaid Khan, Samina Ahmad, Waseem Abbas, Lubna Aslam and Hajra Khan.[4] Music for the series has been composed and produced by Hamza Akram.[5]
Kashf | |
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Genre | Spiritual drama Family drama Romance |
Written by | Imran Nazeer |
Directed by | Danish Nawaz |
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Country of origin | Pakistan |
Original language(s) | Urdu |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 16 |
Production | |
Producer(s) | Momina Duraid |
Camera setup | Multi-camera setup |
Running time | approx. 35-40 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 | 7 April – 17 August 2020 |
Chronology | |
Preceded by | Mein Na Janoo |
Plot summary
Kashf (Hira Mani) is a gifted girl who has acquired the ability to foresee future events through her dreams. Her greedy father exploit her abilities and misusing her to overcome their financial crisis. The story revolves around how Wajdaan (Junaid Khan) helps her to get rid of the cage of society's evil minded people.
Cast
- Hira Mani as Kashf Bint-e-Imtiaz
- Junaid Khan as Wajdaan
- Waseem Abbas as Imtiaz; Kashf's father
- Munazzah Arif as Kashf's mother
- Lubna Aslam as Wajdaan's mother
- Samina Ahmad as Kashf's grand mother
- Hajra Khan as Aisha; "ashi' Kashf' aunt
- Sabeena Farooq as Zoya; Kashf's sister
- Shehryar Zaidi as Fayaaz; Wajdan's father
- Saleem Mairaj as Matiullah
- Saji Uddin as Erum: Kashf's Sister
- Amir Qureshi as Aisha's Love interest
- Agha Talal
- Abul Hasan as Babar
- Asma Abbas
Production
On 14 November 2019, Junaid.Khan revealed through Instagram about his upcoming project.[6] In December 2019, it was reported that Hira Mani will be paired opposite Khan in lead.[7]
The first teaser was released on 20 March 2020.[8] It is the fourth project featuring Hira and Khan together after Sun Yaara (2016), Thays (2018) and Mohabbat Na Kariyo while both are also second time collaborating with director Imran Nazeer after Thays.[9]
Episodes
No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
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1 | "Episode #01" | Danish Nawaz | Imran Nazeer | April 7, 2020 | |
Kashf has a dream that when she visits a graveyard, she smells a rose. Then, she holds a rose given by her fiancé which stings her hand. She wakes up abruptly after that. She tells Wajdan about her dream who ignores it as usual. Wajdan's mother, Rashida is not happy with their engagement. Kashf visits graveyard with her grandmother to offer fatiha at his grandfather's grave. While showering roses there, one rose stings her the same way as in her dream. Episodic reference:[10][11] |
Soundtrack
Kashf | |
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Soundtrack album by Hamza Akram Qawwal,
Taimoor Akram and Abdul Akram | |
Released | 7 April 2020 |
Recorded | 2020 |
Genre | Television soundtrack |
Length | 2:09 |
Language | Urdu |
Label | Hum TV |
Music video | |
"OST: Kashf" on YouTube |
The Original soundtrack is sung and composed by Hamza Akram Qawwal, Taimoor Akram and Abdul Akram on lyrics of Shah Hussain.
References
- Shirazi, Maria. "Junaid Khan talks about upcoming drama, Kashf". The News International. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
- NewsBytes. "Hira Mani plays a woman with nightmare disorder in Kashaf". The News. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
- "We will see our favorite Hira Mani in 'KASHF'". The Nation. 7 April 2020. Retrieved 9 April 2020.
- "Junaid Khan and Hira come together for 'Kashf'". Daily Times. 30 March 2020. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
- "Junaid Khan's recent character Wajdaan strikes a chord!". The Nation. 22 April 2020. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- Shirazi, Maria. "Upcoming TV dramas to look out for". The News International. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
- "Junaid Khan's next mega project is titled 'Kashf'". Daily Times. 14 November 2019. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
- Desk, BR Web (31 March 2020). "Hira Mani and Junaid Khan will be seen together again in Kashf". Business Recorder. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
- "'کشف' میں جنید خان کے مدِ مقابل حرا مانی". Daily Jang. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
- Kashf Episode 1 HUM TV Drama 7 April 2020. HUM TV. YouTube. 7 April 2020.
- "Junaid Khan shows exquisite command over emotions as love blooms in 'Kashf'". Daily Times. 12 June 2020. Retrieved 20 June 2020.