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| Iqtidar | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama, Love Story, Action, Suspense |
| Written by | Hina Huma Nafees |
| Directed by | Fahim Burney |
| Starring | Anmol Baloch Ali Raza Rubina Ashraf Javed Sheikh Seemi Pasha Sami Khan |
| Theme music composer | Arshman Khan Farrukh Mehervi |
| Composer | Arshman Khan |
| Country of origin | Pakistan |
| Original language | Urdu |
| No. of episodes | 15 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Multiverse Entertainment |
| Production location | Karachi |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera setup |
| Running time | 30–45 minutes |
| Production company | Green Entertainment |
| Original release | |
| Network | Green Entertainment |
| Release | 19 September 2024 – present |
Iqtidar (Urdu: اقتدار , lit. 'Authority') is a 2024 Pakistani drama serial. The drama premiered on 19 September 2024 on Green Entertainment, and aires twice a week Thursday and Friday at 8pm.[1][2] Written by Hina Huma Nafees, it is directed by Fahim Burney[3] and produced and presented by Multiverse Entertainment. It stars Anmol Baloch and Ali Raza[4] with supporting cast of Rubina Ashraf, Ahmed Randhawa, Javed Sheikh, and Seemi Pasha
Before it premiered, the show was already building buzz following the release of its promotional photos and teasers.[5][6][7]
Synopsis
Mehrunisa, a young woman supporting her family after her fathers death, is devastated when her brother is killed in an accident caused by a politicians son. Determined to seek justice, she raises her voice against the lies surrounding his death.
Cast
- Anmol Baloch as Mehrunisah
- Ali Raza as Shahnawaz Shah
- Rubina Ashraf as Saman Shah
- Ahmed Randhawa as Zain Shah
- Javed Sheikh as Safdar
- Seemi Pasha as Beenish
- Hareem Sohail as Urooj
- Sami Khan (child actor) as Zeeshan
- Roma Michael as Amal
- Emaan Khan as Muskaan
Reception
A couple of days before the show was released, a behind the scenes video was published on social media showing Baloch being picked up by Raza bridal style. This was met with scrutiny from the public.[8][9]
Fuchsia magazine described the show as highly relatable, praising its ability to connect with audiences through realistic characters and situations that reflect everyday life experiences.[10]
In an interview, Baloch shared that the show was initially intended to be titled “Qurat-ul-Ain”, but was later renamed to “Iqtidar”.[11]
References
- ^ "Iqtidar Drama Cast, Teaser, Storyline, and Release Date". diarydekho.com. 28 September 2024.
- ^ "October's most-watched Pakistani dramas: Check out Top 5list". thesiasatdaily. 27 October 2024.
- ^ "Iqtidar". greenentertainment.tv. 19 September 2024.
- ^ "Iqtidar Drama Cast, Story, Teaser, Timing and Full Detail". theinsidepakistan.com. 7 September 2024.
- ^ "Iqtidar Drama Cast, Teaser, Story, Release Date, OST and Timings". fusionpakistan.pk. 6 September 2024.
- ^ "GREEN TV'S UPCOMING DRAMA IQTIDAR". dramahype.com. 7 September 2024.
- ^ "Not Your Everyday TV Drama: Here Are 3 Upcoming Green Entertainment Hits!". fuchsiamagazine.com. 11 September 2024.
- ^ "Anmol Baloch & Ali Raza's BTS Video Gets Public Disapproval". Reviewit.pk. 14 September 2024.
- ^ "Anmol Baloch & Ali Raza slammed for BTS video of 'Iqtidar'". desiblitz.com. 14 September 2024.
- ^ "Iqtidar: A Relatable Story Line Marred By 'Over The Top' Characters?". fuchsiamagazine.com. 6 October 2024.
- ^ ""When the script came, the drama was not Iqtidar, it was … " – Anmol Baloch & Ali Raza On Iqtidar!". fuchsiamagazine.com. 8 November 2024.