Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida
| Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genre | Drama Romance |
| Written by | Abdul Khaliq Khan |
| Directed by | Barkat Siddiqui |
| Starring | Zahid Ahmed Sonya Hussain Mansha Pasha |
| Opening theme | "Ja Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida" by Sahir Ali Bagga & Afshan Fawad |
| Country of origin | Pakistan |
| Original language | Urdu |
| No. of episodes | 31 |
| Production | |
| Running time | Approx. 37-40 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | Hum TV |
| Release | 17 June 2020 – 13 January 2021 |
Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida (Urdu: محبّت تجھے الوداع, lit. 'Farewell To You Love') is a Pakistani melodrama television series produced by Barkat Siddiqi and Zayed Sheikh. It stars Zahid Ahmed, Sonya Hussain, and Mansha Pasha in lead roles.[1] The show is loosely based on the folk tale of Lila Chanesar.[2]
Summary
Ulfat (Sonya Hussyn) belongs to a middle-class family and dreams of becoming rich. She meets Shafaq (Mansha Pasha) who is a rich businesswoman and, in order for Ulfat to succeed in her dreams, she chooses to risk her marital life, causing many problems for her.
Cast
- Zahid Ahmed Shahaan
- Sonya Hussyn as Ulfat
- Mansha Pasha as Shafaq
- Jawed Sheikh as Wajahat, Shafaq's father
- Sajida Syed as Farzana, Shahaan's mother
- Mizna Waqas as Noori
- Hassam Khan as Mansoor
- Angeline Malik as Mrs Ikhlaaq
- Anosha Ali as Bano
- Muzaina Malik
Production
In November 2018, it was revealed that Barkat Siddiqui is working on a project called Aye Dil Zara Sambhal.[3] The title of the show was changed to Jaan-e-Mann and then later changed to Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida. Zahid Ahmed was cast in the lead role.[4] He played the role of Shahaan, an average middle-class man who is working hard to create comfort in the lives of his wife Ulfat (played by Sonya Hussain) and children. Mansha Pasha played the character of Shafaq, a rich and glamorous girl.[4] The role was initially offered to Armeena Khan but due to unknown reasons, probably date clashes, she was replaced by Pasha.[3] It was Mansha Pasha and Zahid Ahmed's second on-screen appearance together after Tau Dil Ka Kiya Hua while Zahid also collaborated with Sonya Hussain for the second time after Ishq Zahe Naseeb.[5]
Criticism
After the release of the first and second teaser, the show was heavily criticised for its typical melodramatic story.[6][7] The viewers also called it a copy of the Indian film Judaai[7] to which Pasha clarified and responded that "the show may be inspired but we have our own folktales", and hinted the show was based on Lilan Chanesar by showing the details of the article.[2]
Soundtrack
| Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida OST | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Sahir Ali Bagga and Afshan Fawad | |
| Released | 12 June 2020 |
| Recorded | 2020 |
| Genre | Television soundtrack |
| Length | 1:12 |
| Language | Urdu |
| Label | Hum TV |
| Producer | Barkat Sidiki |
| Music video | |
| "Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida" OST on YouTube | |
The title song of Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida was composed and performed by musician Sahir Ali Bagga with Afshan Fawad being in the chorus. Lyrics for the song were given by Imran Raza. It marked Bagga's return to Hum TV, since he performed the channel's Deewar-e-Shab's title song "Kya Hai Ishq" in 2019. The first half of the soundtrack was released on 12 June and the complete OST released on 17 June 2020.[citation needed]
References
- ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (12 June 2020). "What to expect from Zahid Ahmed and Mansha Pasha's latest drama". DAWN Images. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ a b "Mansha Pasha wishes we knew our folklore better". Samaa TV. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ a b Haq, Irfan Ul (27 November 2018). "Armeena Rana will return to TV with Aye Dil Zara Sambhal". DAWN Images. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
- ^ a b "Mansha Pasha stars as rich glamorous girl in 'Dil Zara Sambhal'". The Nation. 12 June 2019. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ ڈیسک, انٹرٹینمنٹ (12 June 2020). "کیا واقعی 'محبت تجھے الوداع' ڈراما بولی وڈ فلم کی کاپی ہے؟'". Dawn News. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
- ^ "Will the State help or hinder Pakistan's TV evolution? | Instep | thenews.com.pk". The News International. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
- ^ a b Lodhi, Rida. "Internet believes 'Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida' is a copy of Bollywood hit 'Judaai'". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 12 June 2020.