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Iqtidar (Urdu: اقتدار , lit.'Authority') is a 2024 Pakistani drama serial. The drama premiered on 19 September 2024 on GreenEntertainment, and aires twice a week Thursday and Friday at 8pm.[1]

Iqtidar
GenreDrama, Love Story, Action, Suspense
Written byHina Huma Nafees
Directed byFahim Burney
StarringAnmol Baloch
Ali Raza
Rubina Ashraf
Javed Sheikh
Seemi Pasha
Sami Khan
Theme music composerArshman Khan
Farrukh Mehervi
ComposerArshman Khan
Country of originPakistan
Original languageUrdu
No. of episodes27
Production
ProducerMultiverse Entertainment
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time30–45 minutes
Production companyGreenEntertainment
Original release
Release19 September 2024 (2024-09-19)

Written by Hina Huma Nafees, it is directed by Fahim Burney[2] and produced and presented by Multiverse Entertainment. It stars Anmol Baloch and Ali Raza with supporting cast of Rubina Ashraf, Ahmed Randhawa, Javed Sheikh, and Seemi Pasha

Before it premiered, the show was already building buzz following the release of its promotional photos and teasers.[3]

Synopsis

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Mehrunisa, a young woman supporting her family after her father's death, is devastated when her brother is killed in an accident caused by a politician's son. Determined to seek justice, she raises her voice against the lies surrounding his death.

Cast

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Reception

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A couple of days before the show was released, a behind-the-scenes video was published on social media showing Baloch being picked up by Raza bridal style. This was met with scrutiny from the public.[4][5] [6][7]

Fuchsia magazine described the show as highly relatable, praising its ability to connect with audiences through realistic characters and situations that reflect everyday life experiences.[8]

Production

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In an interview, Baloch shared that the show was initially intended to be titled “Qurat-ul-Ain”, but was later renamed to “Iqtidar”. [9]

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References

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  1. ^ Rasti Amena (2024-10-25). "October's most-watched Pakistani dramas: Check out Top 5 list". Sisart Daily. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  2. ^ "Iqtidar". greenentertainment.tv. 19 September 2024.
  3. ^ Hiba Shehzad (2024-09-11). "Not Your Everyday TV Drama: Here Are 3 Upcoming Green Entertainment Hits!". Fuschia Magazine. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  4. ^ Pakeeza Dar (2024-09-14). "Anmol Baloch & Ali Raza's BTS Video Gets Public Disapproval". reviewit.pk. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  5. ^ "The Tube". Dawn. 2024-11-26. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  6. ^ Ayesha Butt (2024-09-14). "Anmol Baloch & Ali Raza slammed for BTS video of 'Iqtidar'". desiblitz. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  7. ^ "The Tube". Dawn. 2024-11-26. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  8. ^ Team Fushica (2024-10-06). "Iqtidar: A Relatable Story Line Marred By 'Over The Top' Characters". Fushcia Magazine. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  9. ^ Hiba Shehzad (2024-11-08). ""When the script came, the drama was not Iqtidar, it was … " – Anmol Baloch & Ali Raza On Iqtidar!". Fuschia Magazine. Retrieved 2024-12-20.