Parizaad

Parizaad (Urdu: پری زاد‎, lit. 'Fairy's child') is an Urdu-language Pakistani drama television series based on the novel of same name by Hashim Nadeem.[1] It stars Ahmed Ali Akbar and Yumna Zaidi in leading roles alongside Ushna Shah, Urwa Hocane, Saboor Aly and Mashal Khan in prominent roles.[2][3][4] The serial airs a weekly episode starting from 20 July 2021 on Hum TV.[5][6]

Parizaad
Official title card
Genre
Based onParizaad
by Hashim Nadeem
Written byHashim Nadeem
Directed byShahzad Kashmiri
StarringAhmed Ali Akbar
Yumna Zaidi
Ushna Shah
Urwa Hocane
Nauman Ijaz
Country of originPakistan
Original languageUrdu
No. of episodes21
Production
Running timeapprox. 38-40 minutes
Production companyMD Productions
DistributorHum Network
Release
Original networkHum TV
Original release20 July 2021 (2021-07-20) –
present
External links
Website

Premise

The story revolves around a dark-skinned college student, Parizaad (Ahmed Ali Akbar). Parizaad is someone who has grown up with self esteem and confidence issues. Despite the society's judgement of him, he is very hardworking, extremely respectful and well-mannered and creates a lasting impression on anyone he meets. This drama takes us along his journey of the friends and enemies he meets along his life as he tackles with his inner fight of choosing his true passion of poetry or choosing a realistic job that can provide income for his family.

Cast

Episodes
No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
1"Episode 1"Shahzad KashmiriHashim Nadeem20 July 2021 (2021-07-20)
Parizaad is born in the house of a labourer, Manzoor. As he grows up and after the death of his parents, his personality fades against his dominating brothers and sisters-in-law. As a good student of Urdu, he is offered to give Urdu tuitions to Naheed, his neighbour. Shoki, one of Parizaad's ruffian friends, writes a letter from him for Naheed and drops it mistakenly in Naheed's house. Mirza Sahab (her father) finds the letter and recognises Parizaad’s writing.
2"Episode 2"@brownboyv1beHashim Nadeem27 July 2021 (2021-07-27)
Mirza Sahab goes to Parizaad house, slaps him and insults him in front of the neighbors. The next day, Shoki meets Parizaad, apologies and tells him that he had seen another person on the roof of Naheed's house along with her that night. First, Parizaad refuses to accept it, but later on, he follows Naheed and is shocked to see him with Majid, a pious guy of the town.
3"Episode 3"Shahzad KashmiriHashim Nadeem3 August 2021 (2021-08-03)
Parizaad is now heartbroken and goes to the railway station to attempt suicide, but someone (Ahmed Nasaaz) stops him and makes him understand the importance of life. This man Nasaaz turns out to be his senior from college, and they become really good friends. On the other hand, Parizaad's sister (Saeeda) is being married to a man much older than her on the order of her two Bhabis. And on the same day Naheed is also being married to Majid.
4"Episode 4"Shahzad KashmiriHashim Nadeem10 August 2021 (2021-08-10)
Parizaad goes to Nasaaz’s house to check on him, because Nasaaz was absent from college. There, he meets a young tomboy kind of girl (Bubbly Badmash) who is the daughter of Nasaaz's landlord. She tells Parizaad that she is upset because some guests are bringing her a proposal, but she doesn't want to dress up like a girl and doesn't want to get married, but her mother is asking her to do so.
5"Episode 5"Shahzad KashmiriHashim Nadeem17 August 2021 (2021-08-17)
Parizaad's Brother in-law (Saeeda's husband) is arrested because a man claims that his wife used a beauty cream from his shop and her skin got burned. Police also seals his shop after arresting him. So he faces a huge loss in business. He is granted bail because of Parizaad's relations with the SHO's son. On the other hand, Bubbly Badmaash messes with the guests and throws them out because they demand heavy dowry from her parents. Now, Nasaaz advices Parizaad to marry bubbly in order to save the ruined business of his brother in-law.
6"Episode 6"Shahzad KashmiriHashim Nadeem24 August 2021 (2021-08-24)
Nasaaz asks bubbly's parents to marry her to Parizaad and they agree to do so. But bubbly runs away from her home leaving her parents ashamed in the eyes of the society. Bubbly's parent decide to leave their neighborhood and go back to their village. Consquently, Nasaaz went back to his city. Parizaad started his studies in an elite university in town on scholarship where he bumps into Lubna.

Soundtrack
Parizaad - OST - Na Pooch Parizaadon Se
Soundtrack album by
Asrar
Released23 June 2021 (2021-06-23)
Recorded2021
GenreTelevision soundtrack
Length4:43
LanguageUrdu
LabelM.D Productions
ProducerMomina Duraid
Music video
"Parizaad" OST on YouTube

The official soundtrack of the serial has been composed by Waqar Ali and sung by Asrar while the lyrics are written by Hashim Nadeem.[10]

Production

In May 2021, it revealed that Hashim Nadeem's award-winning novel Parizaad will get a television adaptation and will be directed by Shahzad Kashmiri. The writer revealed about the show that it was actually written as an experiment, much like his previous show, Ishq Zahe Naseeb.[11]

Ahmed Ali Akbar was chosen to portray the titular role of Parizaad. Akbar was not the first choice to portray the character. Likewise, the role of Naheed played by Ushna Shah was previously offered to Neelam Muneer who rejected it.[11]

The initial teasers were released on 20 June 2021. The teasers received mixed reviews especially negative reviews for turning the face dark of lead actor.[4]

Reception

The show has received positive critical reviews since its inception and is said to be one of the most iconic dramas ever. The serial was very popular and gained over 10 Million views on each episode on youtube with 4-6 Million views in less than 24 hours. It led the TV Ratings slot many times[12][13]

Television rating (TRPs)
Ep# airing date TRP
10 21 September 2021 6.5[14]
11 28 September 2021 8.0[15]
12 5 October 2021 8.8[16]
13 12 October 2021 8.3[17]
14 19 October 2021 7.8[18]
16 2 November 2021 4.6[19]
17 9 November 2021 8.8[20]
18 16 November 2021 9.5[21]
19 23 November 2021 8.8[22]

References
  1. Staff Report (12 April 2019). "Parizad is a beautiful tale of poetry and self-discovery". Daily Times. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
  2. "Ahmed Ali Akbar, Saboor Aly, Ushna Shah team up for Parizaad". www.cutacut.com. 21 June 2021.
  3. "Hum TV Gears Up To Bring 2 Major Dramas In July". www.galaxylollywood.com. 21 June 2021.
  4. Raja Moini (3 July 2021). "Blackface and TV's deeply-rooted colour bias". Express Tribune. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  5. "Drama serial Parizaad gets a release date". Something Haute. 15 July 2021. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  6. "3 Upcoming Pakistani Dramas To Watch In July 2021". Dispatch News Desk. 6 July 2021. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  7. "Parizaad starring Ahmed Ali Akbar in the lead looks promising so far". www.somethinghaute.com.
  8. Staff Report (20 July 2021). "Ahmed Ali Akbar and Saboor star in 'Parizaad'; a drama based on pain and deceit". Daily Times. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  9. "Yumna Zaidi and Ahmed Ali Akbar are finally coming back together for Parizaad". Mag The Weekly. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  10. Omair Alavi (5 July 2021). "4 Reasons That Make HUM TV's Parizaad A Must Watch!". Hip In Pakistan. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  11. ""Ahmed Ali Akbar Wasn't The First Choice For Male Lead": Hashim Nadeem On 'Parizaad'". Galaxy Lollywood. 27 August 2021. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
  12. Moini, Muna (29 July 2021). "Haute Review: Ahmed Ali Akbar delivers a strong performance and shines as Parizaad". Something Haute.
  13. "Drama serial 'Parizaad' gains an overwhelming response". Daily Times. 4 September 2021.
  14. HUM TV. "Leading Hearts! Parizaad - Episode 10 TRP" – via instagram.
  15. "Outclass Performer!". 30 September 2021 – via instagram.
  16. "#humtvpakistanofficial #Parizaad An Esteemed Leader!". Retrieved 8 October 2021 – via instagram.
  17. Hum TV. "Persistent Leader!". Retrieved 24 October 2021 – via Instagram.
  18. "Ruling The Hearts! @humtvpakistanofficial". 21 October 2021.
  19. "Iconic Performance!". 4 November 2021 – via Instagram.
  20. "Remains Best!". 10 November 2021. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  21. "Parizad Continues To Rule The Hearts And It All Thanks To You!". 17 November 2021.
  22. "Outclass Performer!". 24 November 2021 – via Instagram.
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