Ptv Classic Dram The Castle (Aik Umeed)

Written by: Haseena Moin 

Original Story and Directed by: Zulfiqar Sheikh 

Starring: Talat Hussain, Humayun Saeed, Shagufta Aijaz, Shakeel, Rehan Sheikh,  Samina Ahmed, Nayyar Aijaz, Tasmina Sheikh, Bilal Ahmed, and 

Asma Anwar. 

Released Oct 2001

Description:The plays begins with the death of Fawad Ali Syed’s (Talat Hussain) only son Adeel (Zulfiqar Shekih) and his wife in a car accident. Fawad is the owner of a huge castle and vast property and hence his lawyers contact his surviving relatives to come over to Scotland so that Fawad’s new will can be made. The relatives: Fawad’s first cousin Nayab (Samina Ahmed) along with her mentally retarded son Fayez (Rehan Sheikh) and her cousin Munawwar (Nayyar Aijaz), Fawad’s second cousin Yousuf (Shakeel) and his daughter Chanel (Tasmina Sheikh) and grandchildren of his two cousins, Sumeet (Asma Anwar) and Armani (Bilal Ahmed). Armani also brings along his good for nothing friend Arsil (Humayun Saeed). And the fun begins!

The castle is reported to be haunted and many hilarious and interesting events happen to the new arrivals there, especially to mamu Munawwar. Meanwhile the new comers are also told the legend of the castle, where it is said that some priceless diamonds are hidden. This appeals to mamu and Arsil and both start searching for them. Also in between everything, Armani falls for Sumeet and both Arsil and Fayez fall for Chanel. Chanel, however cannot stand Arsil, but does have a soft corner for Fayez. And Sumeet is in love with her class fellow Asher. Poor guys from Karachi, life is just so tough for them in Scotland. 

It is also revealed here that Nayab and Fawad had once been engaged and Fawad had broken that engagement to marry his scottish wife. This fact does not settle too well with Yasmeen (Shagufta Aijaz) who is Fawad’s lawyer and in love with him. Fawad arranges to get Fayez treated and as this is a play, Fayez becomes a normal person. When Chanel and Fayez get close, Arsil decides to play the villain to bring them apart. 

Humayun Saeed is brilliant in his role of an uneducated, streetwise person and steals the show. The mamu’s character is well written and Nayyar Aijaz is doing hilariously well in his paindu mamu character. These two characters make the play worth watching. Both the new comers are doing well, though Bilal is at times pretty stiff. Other than speaking with an accent, Tasmina really doesn’t have much to do and her acting is wooden as always. A definite watch if you simply want to relax and unwind after a long day. -by Gina

Ptv Classic Drama Des Pardes

Des PardesReleased: May 1999

Written By: Haseena Moin  

Produced By: Zulfiqar Sheikh 

Directed By: Ali Rizvi 

Starring: Talat Hussain, Nadia Khan, Nabeel, Samina Ahmed, Tasmina Sheik, Zulfiqar Sheik, Shahla Qureshi, Sami Sani, Qazi Wajid, Zahoor Ahmed, Salma Shaheen, Hassam Qazi  
Description: The play has so many characters that one can easily get lost trying to figure out who is who! The drama tries to highlight the no

Ptv Classic Drama Kasak

Kasak Released: January 1999
Starring: Seemi Zaidi, Tanveer Jamal, Qaiser Khan, Mazhar Ali, Seharish Khan, and Suman Agha. Written by: Haseena Moin 
Directed by; Tariq Khan Abbasi 
Produced by; Tauqeer Baig 

Description: Story of a couple who get married because they're in love. The woman can't have kids so the mother-in-law gives are a hard time for it. The couple decides that it's in everyone's best interest that they get a divorce. The leftmenu of them separate and marry someone else. The woman does have kids from her second marriage while the guy doesn't.

Ptv Classic Drama Parchaiyan

Written by: Hasina Moin
Produced by: Pakistan Television Corporation Limited
Cast: Shakeel, Sahira Kazmi, Rahat Kazmi, Begum Khurshed Mirza, Roohi Bano, Lubna, Begum Azra Sherwani, Mehar Rizvi and Talat Hussain.

A classic drama serial of its time written by Hasina Moin! Description: The best combination of the great actors of all times - Rahat Kazmi, Saira Kazmi, Talat Hussain and Shakeel, all together in a play written by Hasina Moin, whose name is enough for a drama to be a hit. This drama is best known for the interactions between the major characters and dialogues that can be compared with the best that PTV has ever produced. Rahat and Sahira Kazmi (the husband and wife team) are terrific and so is the wonderfully wicked Talat Hussain (the character that he has played in this drama). This drama is a must watch!

Ptv Classic Drama Tanhaiyan

Classic Drama - Tanhaiyan 
Written by: Hasina Moin

Cast: Subhani Bayounus, Sultana Zafar, Shahnaz Shaikh, Marina Khan, Badar Khalil, Qazi Wajid, Bahroz Sabzwari, Azra Sherwani, Imtiaz Ahmed, Asif Raza Mir, Durdana Butt, Aamir, Yasmin Ismail, Mohammad Yousaf

Description: This is the story of two sisters, Zara (Shehnaz Sheikh) & Sunya (Marina Khan). When fate deals them a tragic blow, taking their parents away, they migrate to Karachi from Lahore to go & live with their aunt, acted out by Badar Khalil. This trio, supported by a colorful cast, boasting names like Qazi Wajid, Behroze Sabzwari, Asif Raza Mir, Jamshed Ansari, ensure memorable viewing for everyone. Although there is perfect balance between comedy and serious viewing, one feels that what really has made this drama immortal is the chemistry (or lack of it- portrayed in the drama) between Marina Khan & Behroze Sabzwari. One comical scene follows another as Behroze Sabzwari, an immaculately dressed (full suit with oiled hair- the complete works) personal manager of Qazi Wajid, tries to win the heart"Qabacha"and the of Marina Khan. Marina plays pranks on him, gives him the nickname of fun never stops.
There is also a serious side to this drama. With her parents now no longer with her, Zara (Shehnaz Shaikh) feels responsible for supporting herself & her sister. The problem is she takes this responsibility too seriously, causing problems both for her & others who care about her. Whatever problems she faces in the drama, there are no problems as far as her acting skills are concerned. Shehnaz Shiekh's acting skills are tested to the limit and she comes through with flying colors.