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Dil Na Umeed To Nahi

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Pakistan
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How it feels

This series follows three people struggling with child marriage, child labor, and human trafficking in Pakistan. It shows how they face these harsh social problems in their lives.

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What happens

Dil Na Umeed To Nahi (Urdu: دل نااُمید تو نہیں, lit. 'The heart hasn't lost hope') is a Pakistani social drama television series produced by Kashf Foundation, directed by Kashif Nisar and written by Amna Mufti. It features Yumna Zaidi, Wahaj Ali, Fajar Khan, Bonita Malik, Muhammad Sadoon and Isbah Irfan in leading roles. The story focuses on several social evils including child marriages, child labour, human trafficking/sex trafficking and prostitution. The story revolves around three individuals, Allah Rakhi, Jamshaid and Naseem Zehra who face these problems. In February 2021, the series received a notice from Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) for allegedly violating the censorship code. The series won rave reviews from the critics and audience for its unique storyline and great acting performances. At the 21st Lux Style Awards, the series received five nominations and won Best Ensemble Play. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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