Thori Si Wafa Chahiye is a Pakistani television series directed by Yasir Nawaz, written by Syed Wasi Shah, and first broadcast on Geo Entertainment. It stars Iffat Rahim, Sajid Hasan, and Mehwish Hayat in the lead roles. The series depicts the impact of extra-marital affairs on all concerned.[1][2]
| Thori Si Wafa Chahiye | |
|---|---|
| Original title | تھوڑی سی وفا چاہیے |
| Written by | Syed Wasi Shah |
| Directed by | Yasir Nawaz |
| Starring | |
| Opening theme | Rahat Fateh Ali Khan |
| Country of origin | Pakistan |
| Original language | Urdu |
| No. of episodes | 18 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Hassan Zia |
| Production company | Mastermind Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | Geo Entertainment |
| Release | 18 March – 15 July 2010 |
The series received two nominations at the 11th Lux Style Awards, including Best TV Actor for Hasan and Best TV Director for Nawaz.
Plot
editThere is a lack of understanding between the married couple, Rania and Sheraz. Sheraz is a corrupt government officer and has two children from Rania. The dispute between them and arrogant nature of Sheraz results in divorce. He later marries his beautiful and young colleague, Mehreen, who belongs to a poor family. Rania also moves on in her life and marries a nice guy, Jasim. On the other hand, Sheraz is then dismissed due to corruption charges. To save his assets from confiscation, he transfers his assets to his new father-in-law. After several investigations, he is sent to prison but later comes out after making a deal, according to which he is terminated permanently from the job. He goes to Mehreen who has now started an affair with Sheraz's assistant and asks for his property back, which she denies.
Cast
edit- Iffat Rahim as Rania
- Sajid Hasan as Sheraz
- Mehwish Hayat as Mehreen
- Adnan Siddiqui as Jasim
- Akhtar Hasnain as Arif
- Shamoon Abbasi as Police
- Qaiser Naqvi as Dadi
Reception
editDawn praised the performances of the lead cast, especially of Hasan's acting, but criticised the violent scenes.[3]
Accolades
edit| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s)/ nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Lux Style Awards | Best Television Director | Yasir Nawaz | Nominated | [4] |
| Best Television Actor - Satellite | Sajid Hasan | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "First person: Getting to know Mehwish Hayat". dawn.com. 17 March 2013.
- ^ Aliya Tajwar (21 August 2021). "Extramarital Affairs & Divorces: These 8 Dramas Are Narrating The Same Story". Retrieved 28 October 2022.
- ^ "Primetime: What goes around comes around". Dawn. 6 June 2010.
- ^ "10th LUX Style Awards 2011 nominations". Daily Times. Archived from the original on 22 October 2012.