Nijaat
Nijaat (Urdu: نجات, English: Liberation) is a thirteen-episode Pakistani television drama serial produced by PTV.[1] The drama shows the different roles of women in Pakistan. It compares the women in the village to the urban women. It emphasizes family planning, child labor and community health reforms.[2] After many years PTV Home Reshowned it From 16 May 2020, Daily at 12.00 P.M in PTV Gold Hour.[3]
| Nijaat | |
|---|---|
 The opening title screen for Nijaat | |
| Genre | Drama, Family |
| Written by | Asghar Nadeem Syed |
| Directed by | Sahira Kazmi |
| Starring | Atiqa Odho Huma Nawab Latif Kapadia Marina Khan Noman Ijaz Sajid Hasan |
| Country of origin | Pakistan |
| Original language(s) | Urdu |
| No. of episodes | 18 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Sahira Kazmi |
| Production location(s) | Sindh, Pakistan |
| Editor(s) | Naeem Siddiqui |
| Release | |
| Original network | PTV |
| Original release | 1993 |
Plot
This drama is based on the interwinding stories of three families in a village in Sindh, Pakistan: Zareena, a health worker, and her family; Sajida and Huzoor Bakhsh, who have so many children that Sajida has very poor health; and Ali Asad, a local government worker (Assistant Commissioner), and his wife Tania. The drama follows their hopes and frustrations as they strive for a better future while trying not to sacrifice the past.[4]
Cast and Characters
| Character | Played by | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Huzoor Bakhsh | Noman Ijaz | Hunter and later tries to establish a shop. |
| Sajida | Atiqa Odho[5] | Housewife facing maternity and other domestic issues. She helps Tania in her handicrafts (embroidery) institute. |
| Zareena | Huma Nawab | Nurse at the local clinic |
| Ali Asad | Sajid Hasan | Assistant Commissioner (Assistant Commissioner of the Tehsil. Before coming to the village, he was a medical doctor. |
| Tania | Marina Khan | Wife of Assistant Commissioner. Previously, she was a model. |
| Makhdoom | Latif Kapadia | Father of three children, including Zareena. Seen as a character with no consideration of his family. He tried to marry young Kulsoom, in exchange for his daughter Razia for Qadir Baksh. |
| Qadir Bakhsh | Yousuf Ali[6] | Brother of Huzoor Bakhsh. He came from Dubai. He helps set up a shop for his brother. He was involved in criminal smuggling including child smuggling. Typical village man who likes to boast and share his good times with his people. |
| Masi Taqdeera | Salma Zafar | Village match-maker |
| Ustad ji | Malik Anokha | Owner of the local hotel |
| Zehra Khatoon | Religious preacher | |
| Kashi | Son of Huzoor Bakhsh. He tries to flee the village for the city. He is kidnapped by a criminal mafia in the city which trains him to pick pockets. Later, he ends up on the Qadir Bakhsh's boat with many other children, who are being smuggled to the Middle East. | |
| Tari | Son of Huzoor Bakhsh | |
| Kulsoom | Sister of Huzoor Bakhsh | |
| Razia | Daughter of Makhdoom | |
| Master ji | Teacher at the village school | |
| Rasheed | Compounder (pharmacist) at the village clinic |
Music
The background score is composed by Arhad Mehmood. The drama features the following songs:
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Mera dard naghma-e-bay-sada" | Faiz Ahmad Faiz | Nayyara Noor | |
| 2. | "Zard mitti ki aghosh mein" | Tina Sani | ||
| 3. | "Dekhte hi dekhte hamein pyar hua" | Alamgir | ||
| 4. | "Phool barsein pyar ki raahon mein" | Alamgir |
Social Impact
A study was undertaken to evaluate the social impact of this drama on contract to Johns Hopkins University/Population Communication Services (JHU/PCS) by Aftab Associates (Pvt.) Ltd., Lahore, Pakistan. The support for this study was provided by International Development Research Center (IDRC), Canada.[7] The usefulness of findings from qualitative evaluations of 'Nijaat' (and Alang-Alang in Indonesia) has led to further collaborations between JHU/PCS and filmmakers.[8][9] The screenplay was written by renowned playwright Asghar Nadeem Syed.
References
- Nijaat - WorldCat Library. WorldCat libraries. OCLC 743424829.
- http://www.pakdramasonline.com/2009/11/ptv-classic-drama-najaat.html, Nijaat (PTV drama serial) on pakdramasonline.com website, Retrieved 26 October 2016
- https://twitter.com/PTVHomeOfficial/status/1261281713201844225
- "Nijaat". Center for Communication Programs. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
- http://www.sabi.pk/video/DULgeTGTvtc, Cast of PTV drama serial 'Nijaat' on sabi.pk website, Retrieved 26 October 2016
- http://www.paklinks.com/gs/showbiz-pakistan-bollywood-and-world-entertainment/500305-stars-died-6-print.html, TV actor Yousuf Ali (Stars Who Died Young) on paklinks.com website, Retrieved 26 October 2016
- Aftab Associates (1 February 1994). "A qualitative evaluation of the impact of "Nijaat" (a social drama) in the rural vicinity of Lahore, Pakistan" (PDF). International Development Research Centre (IDRC). Retrieved 5 December 2012.
- Wilkins, Karin Gwinn (2000). Redeveloping communication for social change : theory, practice, and power. Lanham, [Md.]: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. p. 113. ISBN 978-0-8476-9588-1.
- Gumucio-Dagron, edited by Alfonso; Tufte, Thomas (2006). Communication for social change anthology : historical and contemporary readings. South Orange, N.J.: Communication for Social Change Consortium. ISBN 0977035794.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
External links
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfufUnNblRs, Watch complete PTV Drama Serial 'Nijaat' on YouTube, Retrieved 26 October 2016