Sep 04, 2021 Shagufta Ejaz belongs to Punjab Pakistan. She has appeared in PTV‘s classic serials in 1990's.She is considered among the finest actors of Pakistan. Shagufta Ejaz's drama Aanch earned her fame and success in which she came alongside Shafi Mohammed Shah, she essayed role of step mother in the dr. Best Part of PTV Old Drama Serial Aanch, Best Part of the famous serial. 90s drama Aanch is a drama of PTV written by Naheed Sultana Akhtar. It was directed by Tariq Jameel. Cast includes: Shafi Muhammad Shah, Shagufta Ejaz, Mehmood Ali, Mahek Ali, Aaesha Kha and Ariqa.Oct 16, 2014. Though we have whole lot of new channels with good TV serials.
| Ankahi | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Romance Comedy |
| Written by | Hasina Moin |
| Directed by | Shoaib Mansoor Mohsin Ali |
| Starring | |
| Theme music composer | Arshad Mehmood |
| Original language | Urdu |
| Production | |
| Running time | 50 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | Pakistan Television Corporation, Karachi |
| Original release | March 1982 – May 1982 |
Ankahi (Urdu: ان کہی, lit.'Unsaid') is an Urdu television drama serial broadcast by PTV in 1982 as is now considered as a cult-classic.[1] It was written by Haseena Moin and directed by Shoaib Mansoor and Mohsin Ali.[2][3]
The drama serial featured an ensemble star cast including Shehnaz Sheikh, Shakeel, Javed Sheikh, Saleem Nasir, Jamshed Ansari, Behroze Sabzwari, Badar Khalil, Qazi Wajid, Azra Mansoor, Khalid Nizami, Arshad Mehmood, Tabassum Farooqui and Faisal Bilal. Automatic ssh ram disk. Ankahi was one of the most popular drama serial in the early 1980s in Pakistan.[4][5]
This cast had then went on to work in a similar Pakistani drama serial Tanhaiyaan in 1986. Ankahi is remembered for its witty dialogue and the candid role of Sana (Shehnaz Sheikh)[6][5] The show was not only popular in the Pakistan but across the border as well.[7] After a long time (PTV Home) retelecased it daily at 3.00 P.M from 18th Of April 2020 to 2 May 2020, in PTV GOLD Hour.[8]
Synopsis[edit]
The story revolves around a young ambitious girl Sana Murad (Shehnaz Sheikh). Due to her father's early death, her family is not so well-off and she dreams of being rich and prosperous like her friend Sara (Misbah Khalid). Her younger brother Jibran has a hole in his heart and they need money for his operation or surgery as well. Hence she applies for a job at an office. She fails the job interview as she is a fresh graduate and lacks the experience and qualifications required, but on her way back, meets the chairman Mr. Siddiqui (Qazi Wajid) who offers her the job anyway. She begins working for the Managing Director of the company Taimur Ahmad (Yousaf Kamal). Sana is extremely clumsy, irresponsible and does not even know how to type or take dictations which causes Taimur great problems and some hilarious situations for the viewers. At her friend Sara's wedding, her groom Sajjad (Arshad Mehmood)'s best friend Faraz (Javed Sheikh) falls for Sana and starts following her everywhere. He even goes to her office and ends up getting a job there, only to be closer to Sana.
Meanwhile her aunt Zakia (Badar Khalil) arrives from America with her son Moby (Behroze Sabzwari) for a visit. Since her mamu (Saleem Nasir) had written to her that they have become rich, they pretend to be rich even to the extent of convincing their neighbor Timmy (Jamshed Ansari) to act as their butler. After many hilarious antics, the truth is finally revealed and Zakia decides to buy a big house for all to move in. Meanwhile Moby falls in love with Marium (daughter of their tenant). After Moby's insistence, Zakia accepts his marriage with Marium. Jibran becomes friends with Faraz as he frequently comes to their house to see Sana. Sana's family start liking Faraz and Sajjad talks with them for the arrangement of Faraz's marriage with Sana. Jibran goes to the U.S. with his mother for a successful heart operation and returns.
Meanwhile Sana gets close to Taimur whose wife Abeer is in a coma and he is looking for happiness with Sana. Taimur, however, accepts his own mistakes and Sana, feeling guilty, resigns from the job. Taimur goes to her home to tell her that she should move on and comes to realize Faraz's love for Sana and tells her that there are 'unsaid' (Ankahi) things that he couldn't say to her and departs. Abeer dies during a surgery, Sana & Faraz go to Taimur's home for condolences. Faraz leaves Taimur's home expecting Sana to go for Taimur but she unexpectedly wants to leave with him reassuring him of her consent for him.
Cast[edit]
- Shehnaz Sheikh[2] as Sana Murad
- Faisal Bilal as Jibran Murad
- Shakeel as Taimoor Ahmad
- Javed Sheikh[3] as Faraz Aafreedi
- Badar Khalil[5] as Zakia Begum
- Saleem Nasir as Shehryar
- Jamshed Ansari as Tameez ud din, Timmy
- Qazi Wajid as Siddiqui Sahib
- Behroze Sabzwari as Moby
- Tabassum Farooqi as Maryam
- Azra Mansoor as Apa Bi
- Misbah Ishaaq as Saira
- Arshad Mehmood as Sajjad
Adaptations[edit]
The teledrama was adapted into a Theater play titled Ankahi 2020 and premiered on 25 March 2020 at the Karachi Arts Council in which lead role of Sana Murad was played by Amna Ilyas.[9][10]
2000's Bollywood movie Chal Mere Bhai, unofficial remake of the serial, was loosely based on the series and had the same storyline as of the serial.[11][5]
Synopsis[edit]
The story revolves around a young ambitious girl Sana Murad (Shehnaz Sheikh). Due to her father's early death, her family is not so well-off and she dreams of being rich and prosperous like her friend Sara (Misbah Khalid). Her younger brother Jibran has a hole in his heart and they need money for his operation or surgery as well. Hence she applies for a job at an office. She fails the job interview as she is a fresh graduate and lacks the experience and qualifications required, but on her way back, meets the chairman Mr. Siddiqui (Qazi Wajid) who offers her the job anyway. She begins working for the Managing Director of the company Taimur Ahmad (Yousaf Kamal). Sana is extremely clumsy, irresponsible and does not even know how to type or take dictations which causes Taimur great problems and some hilarious situations for the viewers. At her friend Sara's wedding, her groom Sajjad (Arshad Mehmood)'s best friend Faraz (Javed Sheikh) falls for Sana and starts following her everywhere. He even goes to her office and ends up getting a job there, only to be closer to Sana.
Meanwhile her aunt Zakia (Badar Khalil) arrives from America with her son Moby (Behroze Sabzwari) for a visit. Since her mamu (Saleem Nasir) had written to her that they have become rich, they pretend to be rich even to the extent of convincing their neighbor Timmy (Jamshed Ansari) to act as their butler. After many hilarious antics, the truth is finally revealed and Zakia decides to buy a big house for all to move in. Meanwhile Moby falls in love with Marium (daughter of their tenant). After Moby's insistence, Zakia accepts his marriage with Marium. Jibran becomes friends with Faraz as he frequently comes to their house to see Sana. Sana's family start liking Faraz and Sajjad talks with them for the arrangement of Faraz's marriage with Sana. Jibran goes to the U.S. with his mother for a successful heart operation and returns.
Meanwhile Sana gets close to Taimur whose wife Abeer is in a coma and he is looking for happiness with Sana. Taimur, however, accepts his own mistakes and Sana, feeling guilty, resigns from the job. Taimur goes to her home to tell her that she should move on and comes to realize Faraz's love for Sana and tells her that there are 'unsaid' (Ankahi) things that he couldn't say to her and departs. Abeer dies during a surgery, Sana & Faraz go to Taimur's home for condolences. Faraz leaves Taimur's home expecting Sana to go for Taimur but she unexpectedly wants to leave with him reassuring him of her consent for him.
Cast[edit]
- Shehnaz Sheikh[2] as Sana Murad
- Faisal Bilal as Jibran Murad
- Shakeel as Taimoor Ahmad
- Javed Sheikh[3] as Faraz Aafreedi
- Badar Khalil[5] as Zakia Begum
- Saleem Nasir as Shehryar
- Jamshed Ansari as Tameez ud din, Timmy
- Qazi Wajid as Siddiqui Sahib
- Behroze Sabzwari as Moby
- Tabassum Farooqi as Maryam
- Azra Mansoor as Apa Bi
- Misbah Ishaaq as Saira
- Arshad Mehmood as Sajjad
Adaptations[edit]
The teledrama was adapted into a Theater play titled Ankahi 2020 and premiered on 25 March 2020 at the Karachi Arts Council in which lead role of Sana Murad was played by Amna Ilyas.[9][10]
2000's Bollywood movie Chal Mere Bhai, unofficial remake of the serial, was loosely based on the series and had the same storyline as of the serial.[11][5]
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References[edit]
- ^Ahmad, Fouzia Nasir (10 September 2018). 'Why don't we have hit TV serials like Ankahi anymore? Writers weigh in'. Dawn Images. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
- ^ ab'Profile of Ankahi (1982) PTV drama serial'. vidpk.com website. 4 April 2011. Archived from the original on 26 December 2016. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
- ^ abMaliha Rehman (21 August 2020). 'Haseena Moin's Ankahi is coming to a stage near you'. Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^Siddiqi, Kamal (6 April 2020). 'PTV's golden age'. Express Tribune. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
- ^ abcd'Old but not forgotten: Top 10 Pakistani dramas to re-watch now (PTV drama 'Ankahi')'. Dawn (newspaper). 13 March 2015. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
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- ^Tyagi, Amit (5 October 2015). '10 landmark Pakistani shows that were hugely popular in India'. IndiaToday. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
- ^Ankahi on PTV website Retrieved 6 December 2020
- ^Desk, Entertainment (11 March 2020). 'Theater adaptation of Ankahi all set to premiere in Karachi'. Something Haute. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
- ^Rehman, Maliha. 'Haseena Moin's Ankahi is coming to a stage near you'. Dawn Images. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
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Ptv Drama Serial Aanch Cast 2019
Drama Title: Sona Chandi
Released: 1982
Produced by: PTV Lahore
Directed by: Rashid Dar
Written by: Munnu Bhai
Episodes: 32
Language: Urdu
Actors & Characters:
Hamid Rana as Sona
Sheeba Hassan as Chandi
Ghayyur Akhtar as Bhai Hameed
Ayub Khan as Mama Yaqoob
Tashqeen as Baji Rukhsana
Munir Zareef as Chacha Karmoo
Khursheed Shahid
Farooq Zameer
Sajjad Kishwar
Ismat Tahira
Tauqeer Nasir
Arifa Siddiqui
Abid Kashmiri
Aurangzaib Laghari
Tamanna Begum
Talat Siddiqui
Asim Bukhari
Jamil Fakhri
Masood Akhtar
M. Sharif
Najma Mehboob
Drama Story:
The story of the drama is about a simple and innocent couple named Sona and Chandi who migrates to the city in search of job and resides in their relative's house. Their relatives are also very kind family and they help Sona and chandi to find job. While performing their job the couple inspires owners and everyone with their good and friendly behavior and they are always up to help and assist others in their problems.
Comments & Memories:
Sona Chandi was a true blockbuster PTV drama serial in the past which was aired in 1982. The drama received so much fame and appreciation and the characters of Sona and Chandi became a household trend and discussion. After so many years the drama and characters are still very much alive and people love it. With the help of social media and video streaming websites many people like to watch it on internet.
The writer of the drama was Munnu Bhai who revealed the background story and inspiration for Sona Chandi drama in many of his interviews. Munnu's father was posted as Railway Station Master at Kallurkot, a small city of Punjab, before partition and Munnu had met a couple there named Sona and Chandi. They inspired Munnu Bhai and later he wrote this drama which was directed by Rashid Dar and produced by PTV Lahore center. Rashid Dar was at his peak at that time and had already produced many famous dramas.
Due to the immense popularity of the drama, a film was also produced with the same title in 1983.
Hamid Rana and Sheeba Hassan were young at that time and were appearing on PTV with small roles but Sona Chandi made them star within nights. Both did a fine job with the characters and successfully attained the attention of the viewers. They were presented as very common, simple and innocent ones who have spent their lives in village and were not familiar with city life. But their financial problems and a loan of 6000 rupees in village forced them to come to the city and do a job. The drama shows that even after spending a long time in the city they were not ready to leave their pure culture, norms and values of village. They used to preach others whatever they had learned from their village life. Sona and Chandi both are very kindhearted and can't see others in problems. They engage themselves in problems to help others and feel peace and pride while doing so. But they help at their capacity and mind level which sometimes results into a comedy and this was what made the drama more beautiful and people loved it.
The dramas tells that after a long year Sona Chandi decide to return back to their village and they thought they are going with empty hands but there Baji Rukhsana hands them over rupees 8000 to pay their loan back and lets them know that it was the profit amount of their investment in Hameed's hotel as without telling them she had done this to help them clear their debts.
Sona Chandi shows an aspect of the relation of husband and wife in Pakistani society. Chandi behaves like a loving, modest and caring wife who has deep respect for her husband. She walks side by side with her husband in good and bad times and shows the pure love.
Ghayyur Akhtar and Tashqeen respectedly played parts as Hameed Bhai and Baji Rukhsana who were Sona Chandi's relatives already settled in the city and the couple becomes their guest. Hameed and Rukhsana help them find job and stay connected with them. For Ghayyur Akhtar, the role became a fame and he delivered it nicely.
Chacha Karmoo played by Munir Zareef was also a prominent role and it added lots of comedy to the drama.
As Sona and Chandi changed many jobs in drama and were shown working in different homes and situations, some star actors became part of the drama for short period of time. Khursheed Shahid, Asim Bukhari, Farooq Zameer, Aurangzaib Laghari, Tauqeer Nasir, Arifa Siddiqui, Tamanna Begum, Jamil Fakhri, Sajjad Kishwar, Abid Kashmiri, Talat Siddiqui, Shakila Qureshi, Ismat Tahira and others taken part in Sona Chandi and with their contribution the drama became a hit of the past.
Whenever we write about any special old drama of PTV, we feel this was the best of all. But while writing about the next we feel no, this was the best. In fact the caliber and level of PTV dramas in almost every field was super high in the past and moreover there were defined traditions and values which PTV had followed in the past. Writers, directors, actors, cameramen, editors, musicians and other staffs were trained, experienced and committed and they were always up to bring the best stuff to be aired. That was the Pakistan Television which we have lost years ago.
Sona Chandi will always be counted in best drama list of PTV and will remain a memory and joy for many.
