Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay

Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay (Urdu: ہم کہاں کے سچے تھے‎) (English literal:When were we truthful?) is a Pakistani drama television serial based on the novel of same name by Umera Ahmad. Directed by Farooq Rind, the serial is co-produced by Soul Fry Films and MD Productions. It features Mahira Khan, Kubra Khan and Usman Mukhtar in lead roles.[1][2][3] It premeired on 1 August 2021 on Hum TV.

Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay
Official title card
GenreDrama
Created byAbdul Sami
Based onHum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay
by Umera Ahmad
Developed byAbdul Sami
Written byUmera Ahmad
Directed byFarooq Rind
Starring
ComposerAzaan Sami Khan
Country of originPakistan
Original languageUrdu
No. of episodes18 (as of December 5, 2021 (2021-12-05))
Production
Executive producerMomina Duraid
ProducerNina Kashif
CinematographyJibran Rind
Running time900 minutes
Production companiesMD Productions
Soul Fry Films
DistributorHum Network Limited
Release
Original networkHum TV
Picture formatHDTV 1080i
Audio formatStereophonic sound
Original release1 August 2021 (2021-08-01) –
present (present)
Chronology
Preceded byRaqs-e-Bismil
External links
Website

Plot

The story is revolves around three cousins: Aswad, Mehreen, and Mashal. Aswad is humble and friendly, and close to both Mashal and Mehreen. Mashal is known for her beauty and is in love with Aswad. Mehreen is poor but simple. Mehreen's cousins always bully for being poor. Mehreen's grandmother hates her because of her dad is a drug addict. One day, Mehreen's dad dies due to overdosing of heroine. Mehreen's mother gets remarried and moves abroad. Mehreen lives with Mashal's parents and her grandmother, Everybody hates her. Mehreen lives a lonely life; however, she is smart academically. She is into all of her university's extra curricular activities. She loves to debate and is a talented artist. Her friends admire her which makes Mashal really envious of her. Mashal is really beautiful and clever. Mehreen’s friend's cousin, Saffan, becomes interested in Mehreen. Mehreen becomes a little bit interested as well. Mashal gets to know about Saffan. Mashal becomes jealous and tells saffan about mehreens past including her dads drug addiction. This creates misunderstanding between Saffan and Mehreen. However, Saffan comes to realize it that it was all Mashal's doing. He proposes to Mehreen. Mehreen rejects him by telling him that he doesnt know anything about her past and once he gets to know it, he will hare her like the others. Mehreen decides to marry her cousin, Aswad. Mashal tells Aswad that she loves him and wants to marry him. Aswand agrees and tells his mom about Mashal. His mother rejects Mashal and only wants Mehreen as his wife. Aswad tells Mashal that he can not marry her. This breaks Mashal's heart but she tells Aswad that she forgives him and wants him to be happy. Aswad leaves for Karachi with his mother for few days. One night, Mashal is found dead in her room. Everyone blames Mehreen for Mashal's murder. Mehreen is arrested. Shabbo, their maid, knew everything about what happened that night but couldn't speak up. Mehreen was soon bailed because Aswad arranges a lawyer for her. Late Mashal's parents weren't happy about Mehreen getting released as they still thought had Mehreen poisoned Mashal. Aswad also thinks that Mehreen killed Mashal.

Cast

Main
  • Mahira Khan as Mehreen Mansoor/Mehreen Aswad Ayub
    • Tehreem Ali Hameed as Mehreen Mansoor (young)
  • Usman Mukhtar as Aswad Ayub[2]
    • Zohair Siddiqui as Aswad Ayub (young)
  • Kubra Khan as Mashal Tahir
    • Minahil Naveed as Mashal Tahir (young)

Recurring

Production

The project was first announced by Zainab Qayyum in late-March 2021 who confirmed on Instagram being part of the serial along with Kubra Khan, directed by Farooq Rind.[5] Omair Rana in an interview revealed that he is starring in a serial and Mahira Khan will return to television after five years with the same serial.[6][4][7]

Soundtrack
"Tere Bin"
Song by Yashal Shahid
LanguageUrdu
Released3 August 2021 (2021-08-03)
GenreSoundtrack
Length3:51
Composer(s)Azaan Sami Khan
Lyricist(s)Sabir Zafar
Producer(s)Alex Shahbaz
Official video
Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay - OST on YouTube

Reception

Critical reception

While reviewing the starting episode, Haneena Moosa of the Daily Times wrote, "The drama begins with a very powerful dialogue, delivered by one of the drama’s protagonists Aswad".[3] She further praised premise and subject of the serial.[3] Critics praised the premise and storyline of the series.[8][9]

While writing for The News, Maheen Zia termed some of the events regarding the character Aswad as unrealistic.[10] Another reviewer of the newspaper called out it for the glorification of toxic relationships.[11] Due to dragging storyline and slow pace, the series also gathered criticism from viewers and critics.[12][13]

Television rating
Ep# Date TRP(s) Rank#
6 5 September 2021 5.7[14] 1
11 10 October 2021 8.7[15] 1
12 17 October 2021 6.0[16] 1
15 14 November 2021 6.2[17] 1
16 21 November 2021 6.1[18] 1
17 28 November 2021 6.9[19] 1
18 5 December 2021 8.6[20] 1
19 12 December 2021 8.5[21] 1

References
  1. Irfan Ul Haq (9 July 2021). "Mahira Khan returns to our television screens after five-year hiatus with Hum Kahan Kai Sachey Thay". DAWN IMAGES. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  2. "Usman Mukhtar to star opposite Mahira and Kubra in his next". Daily Times. 11 July 2021. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  3. Haneen Moosa (5 August 2021). "'Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay?' begins with a powerful dialogue". dailytimes.com.pk. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
  4. "Mahira Khan set to make television comeback with new drama". The News International. 8 July 2021.
  5. "Farooq Rind all set to direct TV adaptation of Umera Ahmed's 'Hum Kahan Kay Sachay Thay'". Something Haute. 23 March 2021.
  6. Something Haute (3 April 2021). "Omair Rana I DNUTN | Pemra Ban | Working with Yumna Zaidi & Mahira Khan's comeback serial". Retrieved 11 July 2021 – via YouTube.
  7. Sadaf Haider (25 July 2021). "THE TUBE (What To Watch Out For - Hum Kahaan Ke Sachay Thay | Hum TV, Coming Soon)". Dawn News. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
  8. Sheherbano Ahmed. "Hum Kahan Kay Sachay Thay draws you in like a good book". Dawn Images.
  9. Aliya Tajwar (2 August 2021). "Review: 'Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay' Makes A Promising Start". Galaxy Lollywood.
  10. Maheen Zia (19 September 2021). "Unrealistic stories". The News. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
  11. "Glorification of toxic relationships in TV dramas". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
  12. "Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay: The dragging storyline becomes fodder for memes & jokes". Haute News. 23 November 2021.
  13. "Actor Zainab Qayyum thinks we've 'misunderstood' Hum Kahan ke Sachay Thay as its 'pace matches its genre'". Images. 1 December 2021.
  14. "humtvpakistanofficial #HumKahanKeSachayThay | CONTINUOUSLY WINNING HEARTS". 6 September 2021 – via instagram.
  15. "TRP of Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay, episode 12". 12 October 2021. Retrieved 15 October 2021 – via Instagram.
  16. Hum TV (19 October 2021). "The Ascent Continues - HKKST TRP (episode 12)" – via instagram.
  17. "An Ultimate Hit!". 15 November 2021. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  18. "#HumKahanKeSachayThay Continues To Lead The Lead The Slot And It Is All Thanks To You!". 22 November 2021 – via Instagram.
  19. "humtvpakistan on Instagram: "#HumKahanKeSachayThay An Ultimate Hit✨ We Can't Thank You Enough For Your Unwavering Love And Support. Continue Watching Every Sunday…"". Instagram. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  20. "humtvpakistan on Instagram: "#HumKahanKeSachayThay A Leading Story ✨ Thank You For Your Unwavering Love! Continue Watching Every Sunday At 8PM, Only On #HUMTV…"". Instagram. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  21. "Login • Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
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