Pinjra (2017 TV series)

For the 1972 Marathi film, see Pinjra (film).
Pinjra
Written byImran Nazir
Directed byKashif Nisar
StarringSee the section on cast below
Music byRahat Fateh Ali Khan[1]
Opening theme"Ishqaaway" by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
Country of originPakistan
Original languageUrdu
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes27
Production
ProducerA-Plus Entertainment
Running timeApprox. 35–40 minutes
Production company26th Frame Entertainment
Original release
NetworkA-Plus TV
Release25 January (2017-01-25) –
2 August 2017 (2017-08-02)

Pinjra (Urdu: پنجرا, lit. 'Cage') is an Urdu language Pakistani television series directed by Kashif Nisar and written by Imran Nazir. First broadcast in Pakistan by A-Plus TV, It features actors Yumna Zaidi, Noman Ijaz, Kiran Haq, Samina Ahmed, Hassan Ahmed, Farah Tufail and Faiza Gillani. Premiering on 25 January 2017, Pinjra ended its run on 2 August 2017 after telecasting 27 episodes.[2][3][4]

Cast

Theme

The series is based on social and moral issues revolving around gender discrimination in the rural society, specifically related to the concept of Vani.[5] The story tells the journey of Amtul Rafay, a young girl who is sold off by her family to compensate another family where her brother had killed her fiancé. Simultaneously it revolves around reality based issues with different characters within the same plot.

Accolades

Year Award Category Recipients Result
2018 Lux Style Awards Best Television Actor Noman Ijaz Nominated[6]

References

  1. ^ Khan, Saira (10 January 2017). "Rahat hits gold with the OST of Pinjra". HIP. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
  2. ^ Khan, Saira (16 January 2017). "Teasers of Pinjra show Yumna Zaidi's versatality". HIP. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
  3. ^ "Promos & OST of Upcoming Drama Pinjra". Reviewit.pk. 14 January 2017. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
  4. ^ "فائزہ گیلانی کی" پنجرہ" کی ریکارڈنگ جاری | Khabrain Group Pakistan". 13 December 2016. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  5. ^ Haider, Sadaf (25 December 2017). "The good, the bad and the inexplicable of Pakistani TV in 2017". Images Dawn. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
  6. ^ Haider, Sadaf (15 January 2018). "What this year's Lux Style Awards nominations got right — and wrong". Images. Retrieved 26 October 2018.