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Jafaa

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Pakistan
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How it feels

Two cousins get married and then deal with emotional struggles and mental challenges. The show follows how their relationships affect their lives.

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What happens

Jafaa (Urdu: جفا, lit. 'Tyranny') is a 2024 Pakistani drama television series written by Samira Fazal and directed by Danish Nawaz. Produced by Momina Duraid under the banner MD Productions, the series aired on 24 May 2024. It stars Mawra Hocane, Sehar Khan, Usman Mukhtar and Mohib Mirza. The series revolves around two cousins who face a range of emotions and mental struggle after their marriages. The series received high ratings and significant digital viewership. It garnered mixed reviews from critics, with praise for Hocane's performance but criticism for its depiction of sensitive themes. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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