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Shehr-e-Zaat (2012)

Shehr-e-Zaat poster
Original title
شہرذات‎
Directed by
Sarmad Sultan Khoosat
Genre
drama fiction
Country
Pakistan
Length
1 season, 19 episodes
Rating
9.2 of 10 from 3 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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A young woman pursues worldly ambitions and romantic desires until harsh realities force her to confront her choices. She then undergoes a spiritual journey to submit to God's will and find inner peace.

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What happens

Shehr-e-Zaat (Urdu: شہرذات, English: City of Self) is a 2012 Pakistani spiritual romantic drama serial based on the novella of the same name by Umera Ahmad. It is directed by Sarmad Sultan Khoosat, and produced by Momina Duraid and Abdullah Kadwani. It stars Mahira Khan, Mikaal Zulfiqar and Mohib Mirza in the leads. Shehr-e-Zaat a young woman's journey as she strives to make up for all the time she has lost in worldly pursuits and finally give in to Allah's will, after learning the harsh realities of life, she traveled from Self to Subsistence. It premiered on 29 June 2012 in Pakistan, in the prime slot of 8:00 pm every Friday on Hum TV; the final episode aired on 2 November 2012, and garnered much praise. The final episode of the serial left an unforgettable effect on audience, despite the usual revenge ending. Shehr-e-Zaat received widespread critical acclaim and is widely regarded as one of the greatest Pakistani television series of all time. Despite its focus on spirituality and aversion to romance, the serial was a major hit and emerged as a ratings success. The serial won three Hum Awards at its first ceremony, including Best Drama Serial, and was nominated for seven categories. The serial was nominated for the Lux Style Awards in 2013 but did not win. Mohib Mirza was nominated for best supporting actor at the Pakistan Media Awards in 2013. Due to widespread acclaim and owing to its popularity, a special transmission was held in Karachi and broadcast on Hum TV at the conclusion of the drama. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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