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'''''Rehaai''''' ({{ |
'''''Rehaai''''' ({{langx|ur|{{Nq|رہائی}}|lit=Bail}}) is a 2013 Pakistani television drama serial directed by [[Mehreen Jabbar]] and written by [[Farhat Ishtiaq]]. It premiered on [[Hum TV]] on 18 March 2013. The serial stars [[Noman Ijaz]], [[Samina Peerzada]], [[Maria Wasti]], Adnan Jilani, [[Rashid Farooqui]], Yashal Nadeem, [[Nausheen Shah]], and [[Danish Taimoor]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 February 2017 |title=Nailing the art of social behaviour change communication |url=https://aurora.dawn.com/news/1141721 |accessdate=March 23, 2021 |publisher=aurora.dawn}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Project crew, cast and details |url=http://www.tv.com.pk/tvshow/Rihaee/149 |accessdate=March 23, 2021 |publisher=www.tv.com.pk}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Haider |first=Sadaf |date=December 30, 2013 |title=The award for best Pakistani drama of 2013 goes to... |url=https://tribune.com.pk/article/20351/the-award-for-best-pakistani-drama-of-2013-goes-to |accessdate=March 23, 2021 |publisher=[[Express Tribune]]}}</ref> The series was produced by [[Kashf Foundation]] in collaboration with [[Momina Duraid]]. It highlights the real-life stories of Kashf clients, focusing on the challenges they face and how they overcome them with the help of Kashf's microfinance services. |
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The drama focuses on child marriage, an endemic issue affecting low-income families in many parts of Pakistan. Its airing sparked widespread debate on child marriage and the Sindh Marriage Restraint Act.<ref>[http://sindhlaws.gov.pk/setup/publications/PUB-13-000734.pdf Text of Sindh Marriage Restraint Act]{{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref> |
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==Plot== |
==Plot== |
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''Rehaai'' tells the story of Shamim, a woman married off as a child. Her son, Waseem, a brutish man, uses his wife Shehnaz as a punching bag whenever he feels frustrated. Early episodes revolve around Waseem's growing demand for an heir. Although Shehnaz finds an unlikely ally in her mother-in-law Shamim, neighbors frequently visit to remind Shehnaz and Shamim of Shehnaz's inability to bear children. Among these "well-wishers," none is more manipulative than Chacha Inayat, who fuels Waseem's desire for a child. |
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Rehaai is the story of Shamim, a woman married off when she was barely more than a child. Her brutish son Waseem is married to Shehnaz, a wife he uses as a convenient punching bag anytime he feels the need to vent his frustration, about anything and everything. The opening chapter revolved around Waseem’s increasingly vocal demand for an heir. Though Shehnaz has an unlikely ally in her mother-in-law, there is nonetheless a steady trickle of neighbors who drop in frequently to remind Shamim and Shehnaz of her inability to bear Waseem’s child. Out of all these "well-wishers," none is more insidious than chacha Inayat, who regularly fans the flames of Waseem’s desire to father a child. It is evident that Inayat is merely using Waseem’s childlessness as a means to further his own end, but the solution he offers is beyond macabre. Inayat offers up his own preteen child, Kulsoom as the bride, asserting that a younger woman can produce heirs much faster than an older woman such as Shehnaz. Waseem agrees to Inayat’s proposal and threatens his mother and wife of dire consequences if they stand in the way of his gaining the object of his desire. The story follows the consequences caused by this child marriage. Although Kulsum is Waseem's second wife, Shehnaz adores Kulsum as her daughter instead of hating her. Shameem's sister has a son Akmal. Akmal is helpful to Shameem, Shehnaz and Kulsum. He has a liking towards Kulsum. Kulsum grows and gives birth to 3 daughters which makes Waseem angry. He doubts that something in going between Akmal and Kulsum and so Waseem beats Akmal. Waseem does not earn even a single penny and so their condition becomes from bad to worse because of which Shameem is forced to become a maid. All the neighbours make fun of Shameem. Shameem's sister starts hating her because Waseem had beaten Akmal and tells Akmal not to help them. But Akmal could not see their condition and helps them secretly. He later convinces his mother. Meanwhile, Waseem has run out of the house and has married Noor Jahan. Noor Jahan had already married 2 times. But they do not get along as Waseem is a ''gharjamai'' and Noor Jahan's mother hates him. She throws him out of the house. Then he meets his long lost friend who was doing an illegal business of gambling. Police attacks them and Waseem gets shot by a gun because of which he is handicapped. On the other hand, Shameem, Shehnaz and Kulsum had started a clothing business which makes Waseem jealous. One day when Shameem told Kulsum to go to Akmal's shop for calculation, Waseem shouts at her mother and tells her that she is solding Kulsum towards Akmal and so she is shameless. She tells ''"I'm shameless because I gave birth to such a child who spoilt a girl's life and her daughter-in-law's i.e Shehnaz life''. He is in a shock. From that day Waseem feels guilty of what he had done and asks for forgiveness from Shameem, Shehnaz and Kulsum. They forgive and Waseem decides that Kulsum should marry Akmal. Chacha Inayat fights with Waseem but Waseem does not change his mind. But Kulsum thinks that she has no respect in society and she could not remarry. She tries to commit suicide. The very next day Shehnaz's sister comes and asks Kulsum's daughter's hand for her son. Shehnaz gets furious as she is very young and she does not want that what happened to her mother (''Kulsum'')to happen with Kulsum's daughter. Her daughter tells Waseem that she does not want to marry and wants to become a doctor. Shameem is listening to them and is scared if Waseem allows the marriage. But he encourages his daughter to study making Shameem happy. In this way Shameem gets ''freedom'' or '''''Rehaai''''' from the society's evil traditions making the show end on a happy note. |
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Inayat proposes a macabre solution: his own preteen daughter, Kulsoom, as a second wife for Waseem, claiming that a younger woman can bear children faster. Waseem accepts the proposal and threatens dire consequences for anyone who opposes him. The story unfolds to reveal the devastating consequences of this child marriage. |
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Although Kulsoom becomes Waseem's second wife, Shehnaz treats her like a daughter rather than a rival. Akmal, Shamim’s nephew, supports Shamim, Shehnaz, and Kulsoom, despite resistance from his mother. Kulsoom eventually grows up and has three daughters, further angering Waseem. Suspicious of her relationship with Akmal, Waseem beats him and drives the family into worsening poverty. Shamim is forced to work as a maid, enduring ridicule from her neighbors. |
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Meanwhile, Waseem deserts his family and marries Noor Jahan, who had already been married twice. Their marriage quickly deteriorates, and Waseem finds himself homeless. After joining an illegal gambling operation with an old friend, Waseem is injured in a police raid, leaving him handicapped. |
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While Waseem spirals downward, Shamim, Shehnaz, and Kulsoom start a successful clothing business. Consumed by jealousy, Waseem lashes out, accusing Shamim of indecency. Shamim confronts him, stating she is ashamed of raising a son who ruined the lives of two women. This moment leads Waseem to repent. He apologizes to Shamim, Shehnaz, and Kulsoom, who forgive him. Waseem then proposes that Kulsoom marry Akmal. Chacha Inayat opposes the idea, but Waseem remains firm. |
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However, Kulsoom, feeling stigmatized by society, attempts suicide. Soon after, Shehnaz's sister asks for Kulsoom’s daughter's hand in marriage for her son. Shehnaz vehemently opposes the idea, determined to prevent history from repeating itself. Kulsoom’s daughter expresses her desire to become a doctor, and Waseem supports her decision, bringing joy to Shamim. The story concludes on a hopeful note as Shamim gains "rehaai" (freedom) from the oppressive traditions of society. |
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== Cast == |
== Cast == |
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* [[Samina Peerzada]] as Shamim |
* [[Samina Peerzada]] as Shamim |
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* [[Maria Wasti]] as Shehnaz |
* [[Maria Wasti]] as Shehnaz |
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* Adnan Jilani as Rashid |
* Adnan Jilani as Rashid (Waseem's dead father, seen in [[flashback (narrative)|flashback]]s) |
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* [[Munawar Saeed]] as Chacha Inayat, Kulsum's father |
* [[Munawar Saeed]] as Chacha Inayat, Kulsum's father |
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*[[Rashid Farooqui]] |
*[[Rashid Farooqui]] |
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* [[Danish Taimoor]] as Akmal |
* [[Danish Taimoor]] as Akmal |
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* Seema Seher as Shakra |
* Seema Seher as Shakra (Akmal's Mother) |
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* [[Saniya Shamshad]] as |
* [[Saniya Shamshad]] as Kulsoom |
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* Yashal Nadeem as young Kulsoom |
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* [[Nausheen Shah (actress)|Nausheen Shah]] as Noorjahan; Waseem's Love Interest |
* [[Nausheen Shah (actress)|Nausheen Shah]] as Noorjahan; Waseem's Love Interest |
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* [[Sangeeta (Pakistani actress)|Sangeeta]] as Noorjahan's Mother |
* [[Sangeeta (Pakistani actress)|Sangeeta]] as Noorjahan's Mother |
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* [[Azra Mohyeddin]] as Nasreen Phoopo |
* [[Azra Mohyeddin]] as Nasreen Phoopo (Akmal's aunt) |
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* [[Minal Khan]] as |
* [[Minal Khan]] as teenage Shamim (flashbacks) |
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* [[Ubaida Ansari]] as Ammi Jan |
* [[Ubaida Ansari]] as Ammi Jan |
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== Kashf Foundation == |
== Kashf Foundation == |
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[[Kashf Foundation]] is a Pakistani wealth management company |
[[Kashf Foundation]] is a Pakistani wealth management company serving low-income households. Partnering with Farhat Ishtiaq, Mehreen Jabbar, and Momina Duraid, Kashf produced ''Rehaai'' to spotlight critical issues such as child marriage, second marriages, domestic violence, lack of education, and economic exclusion. Kashf’s Managing Director, [[Roshaneh Zafar]], called the serial a tribute to the courageous women entrepreneurs of Pakistan who strive to build better lives against all odds.<ref>{{Cite web |title=TV Show: Kashf Foundation and MD Productions bring Rehaii {{!}} Kashf |url=http://kashf.org/?newsandevents=tv-show-kashf-foundation-and-md-productions-bring-rehaii |accessdate=2015-11-02 |website=kashf.org}}</ref> |
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== International broadcast == |
== International broadcast == |
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The show was also selected by |
The show was also selected by the Indian TV channel [[Zindagi (TV Channel)|Zindagi]] and aired under the same title starting on 13 August 2015.<ref>{{cite web |date=August 13, 2015 |title=Rehaai is coming to your screens tonight at 10 PM. |url=https://mobile.twitter.com/zindagi/status/631830965048840192 |publisher=[[Twitter]]}}</ref> |
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== Accolades == |
== Accolades == |
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;[[13th Lux Style Awards]] |
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* Best Television Serial – [[Momina Duraid]] |
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* Best Television Writer – [[Farhat Ishtiaq]] |
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* Best Television Director – [[Mehreen Jabbar]] |
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* Best Television Actress, Satellite – [[Samina Peerzada]] |
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* Best Television Actor, Satellite – [[Nauman Ejaz]] |
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== References == |
== References == |
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[[Category:Child marriage in Pakistan]] |
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Latest revision as of 00:40, 2 December 2024
| Rehaai | |
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| Genre | Family drama Social issue |
| Written by | Farhat Ishtiaq |
| Directed by | Mehreen Jabbar |
| Starring |
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| Country of origin | Pakistan |
| Original language | Urdu |
| No. of episodes | 15 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Momina Duraid |
| Original release | |
| Network | Hum TV |
| Release | 18 March – 24 June 2013 |
Rehaai (Urdu: رہائی, lit. 'Bail') is a 2013 Pakistani television drama serial directed by Mehreen Jabbar and written by Farhat Ishtiaq. It premiered on Hum TV on 18 March 2013. The serial stars Noman Ijaz, Samina Peerzada, Maria Wasti, Adnan Jilani, Rashid Farooqui, Yashal Nadeem, Nausheen Shah, and Danish Taimoor.[1][2][3] The series was produced by Kashf Foundation in collaboration with Momina Duraid. It highlights the real-life stories of Kashf clients, focusing on the challenges they face and how they overcome them with the help of Kashf's microfinance services.
The drama focuses on child marriage, an endemic issue affecting low-income families in many parts of Pakistan. Its airing sparked widespread debate on child marriage and the Sindh Marriage Restraint Act.[4]
Plot
[edit]Rehaai tells the story of Shamim, a woman married off as a child. Her son, Waseem, a brutish man, uses his wife Shehnaz as a punching bag whenever he feels frustrated. Early episodes revolve around Waseem's growing demand for an heir. Although Shehnaz finds an unlikely ally in her mother-in-law Shamim, neighbors frequently visit to remind Shehnaz and Shamim of Shehnaz's inability to bear children. Among these "well-wishers," none is more manipulative than Chacha Inayat, who fuels Waseem's desire for a child.
Inayat proposes a macabre solution: his own preteen daughter, Kulsoom, as a second wife for Waseem, claiming that a younger woman can bear children faster. Waseem accepts the proposal and threatens dire consequences for anyone who opposes him. The story unfolds to reveal the devastating consequences of this child marriage.
Although Kulsoom becomes Waseem's second wife, Shehnaz treats her like a daughter rather than a rival. Akmal, Shamim’s nephew, supports Shamim, Shehnaz, and Kulsoom, despite resistance from his mother. Kulsoom eventually grows up and has three daughters, further angering Waseem. Suspicious of her relationship with Akmal, Waseem beats him and drives the family into worsening poverty. Shamim is forced to work as a maid, enduring ridicule from her neighbors.
Meanwhile, Waseem deserts his family and marries Noor Jahan, who had already been married twice. Their marriage quickly deteriorates, and Waseem finds himself homeless. After joining an illegal gambling operation with an old friend, Waseem is injured in a police raid, leaving him handicapped.
While Waseem spirals downward, Shamim, Shehnaz, and Kulsoom start a successful clothing business. Consumed by jealousy, Waseem lashes out, accusing Shamim of indecency. Shamim confronts him, stating she is ashamed of raising a son who ruined the lives of two women. This moment leads Waseem to repent. He apologizes to Shamim, Shehnaz, and Kulsoom, who forgive him. Waseem then proposes that Kulsoom marry Akmal. Chacha Inayat opposes the idea, but Waseem remains firm.
However, Kulsoom, feeling stigmatized by society, attempts suicide. Soon after, Shehnaz's sister asks for Kulsoom’s daughter's hand in marriage for her son. Shehnaz vehemently opposes the idea, determined to prevent history from repeating itself. Kulsoom’s daughter expresses her desire to become a doctor, and Waseem supports her decision, bringing joy to Shamim. The story concludes on a hopeful note as Shamim gains "rehaai" (freedom) from the oppressive traditions of society.
Cast
[edit]- Noman Ijaz as Waseem
- Samina Peerzada as Shamim
- Maria Wasti as Shehnaz
- Adnan Jilani as Rashid (Waseem's dead father, seen in flashbacks)
- Munawar Saeed as Chacha Inayat, Kulsum's father
- Rashid Farooqui
- Danish Taimoor as Akmal
- Seema Seher as Shakra (Akmal's Mother)
- Saniya Shamshad as Kulsoom
- Yashal Nadeem as young Kulsoom
- Nausheen Shah as Noorjahan; Waseem's Love Interest
- Sangeeta as Noorjahan's Mother
- Azra Mohyeddin as Nasreen Phoopo (Akmal's aunt)
- Minal Khan as teenage Shamim (flashbacks)
- Ubaida Ansari as Ammi Jan
Kashf Foundation
[edit]Kashf Foundation is a Pakistani wealth management company serving low-income households. Partnering with Farhat Ishtiaq, Mehreen Jabbar, and Momina Duraid, Kashf produced Rehaai to spotlight critical issues such as child marriage, second marriages, domestic violence, lack of education, and economic exclusion. Kashf’s Managing Director, Roshaneh Zafar, called the serial a tribute to the courageous women entrepreneurs of Pakistan who strive to build better lives against all odds.[5]
International broadcast
[edit]The show was also selected by the Indian TV channel Zindagi and aired under the same title starting on 13 August 2015.[6]
Accolades
[edit]At the 13th Lux Style Awards, Rehaai received the following nominations:[7]
- Best Television Serial – Momina Duraid
- Best Television Writer – Farhat Ishtiaq
- Best Television Director – Mehreen Jabbar
- Best Television Actress, Satellite – Samina Peerzada
- Best Television Actor, Satellite – Nauman Ejaz
References
[edit]- ^ "Nailing the art of social behaviour change communication". aurora.dawn. 15 February 2017. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ "Project crew, cast and details". www.tv.com.pk. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ Haider, Sadaf (30 December 2013). "The award for best Pakistani drama of 2013 goes to..." Express Tribune. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ Text of Sindh Marriage Restraint Act[bare URL]
- ^ "TV Show: Kashf Foundation and MD Productions bring Rehaii | Kashf". kashf.org. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
- ^ "Rehaai is coming to your screens tonight at 10 PM". Twitter. 13 August 2015.
- ^ "2014 Lux Style Awards: Meet the nominees!". Dawn. 13 August 2014. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
