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Sarkar Sahab

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Pakistan
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How it feels

A Pakistani family confronts divisions caused by clashing traditions and modern expectations. The series contrasts life in the Cholistan desert with the glitz of Dubai.

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What happens

Sarkar Sahab (Urdu: سركار صاحب) was a 2007 Pakistani TV serial based on the culture of the Cholistan desert and modern Dubai. The serial is directed by Kamran Qureshi & Iram Qureshi, written by Seema Ghazal and produced by Humayun Saeed & Abdullah Kadwani's production house 7th Sky Entertainment. The serial was shot in Noor Mahal (palace) and Darbar Mahal (Palace) of Bahawalpur, Derawar Fort, Chanan Peer shrine and Khanqah Sharif shrine, depicting the old cultural values and family traditions. The English title of the serial is Evicted Lord and it was broadcast on ARY TV. It is a story of a family that is divided through contradictions, expectations and traditions. The show was also aired on Star One in India . (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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