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| Jafaa | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Romantic Drama |
| Written by | Samira Fazal |
| Directed by | Danish Nawaz |
| Starring | |
| Opening theme | Jafaa by Shafqat Amanat Ali |
| Country of origin | Pakistan |
| Original language | Urdu |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 32 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Momina Duraid |
| Production locations | Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera setup |
| Running time | 38–45 minutes |
| Production company | MD Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | Hum TV |
| Release | 24 May – 27 December 2024 |
Jafaa (Urdu: جفا, lit. 'Tyranny') is a 2024 Pakistani drama television series, written by Samira Fazal and directed by Danish Nawaz. Produced by Momina Duraid under the banner MD Productions, the series aired on 24 May 2024. It stars Mawra Hocane, Sehar Khan, Usman Mukhtar and Mohib Mirza.[1] The series revolves around two cousins who face a range of emotions and mental struggle after their marriages.[2]
The series received high ratings and significant digital viewership. It garnered mixed reviews from critics, with praise for Hocane's performance but criticism for its depiction of sensitive themes.
Plot
[edit]The story revolves around a college student, Andaleeb, and a gynecologist Dr. Zara. Andaleeb is deeply connected to her father. Andaleeb's secret relationship with classmate Moiz blossoms, but they face obstacles due to classism, leading to a heart-wrenching separation when her mother arrange a suitable match, despite the support of her father.
Meanwhile, the newlywed Dr. Zara struggles to understand her husband Hassan, only to discover his behaviour of gaslighting and emotional abuse. As she harbors secrets, her situation escalates to physical abuse. Zara decides to leave him, but later learns about his traumatic past. Despite her efforts, Hassan's behavior worsens, and Zara is hospitalized due to domestic violence.
Andaleeb's parents arrange her marriage to Dr. Numair, Zara's friend and an oncologist. Their relationship develops slowly, as Numair learns about Andaleeb's past affair with Moiz. The age difference of couple and the constant pressure to plan a baby by Numair's mother create tension. When Numair discovers he has azoospermia, it strains their relationship further.
Cast
[edit]- Mawra Hocane as Dr. Zara Hassan: a gynecologist and Salim and Tayyaba's daughter; Andaleeb's cousin; Hassan's wife[3][4]
- Sehar Khan as Andaleeb "Deebu" Numair: Jamal and Salma's daughter; Zara's cousin; Numair's wife
- Usman Mukhtar as Dr. Numair Ansari
- Mohib Mirza as Hassan Aehsan[5][6]
- Farah Sadia as Tayyaba Salim: Salim's wife; Zara's mother; Salma's sister
- Nauman Masood as Jamal: Salma's husband; Andaleeb father
- Nadia Afgan as Salma Jamaal: Jamal's wife; Andaleeb's mother; Tayyaba's sister
- Anam Gohar as Nimra Farhan: Numair's sister[3]
- Zarrar Khan as Moiz: Andaleeb's former lover
- Azra Mansoor as Daadi: Hassan's grandmother[7]
Production
[edit]Principal photography commenced in Islamabad in November 2023[8]. Hocane returned to the set in April 2024, after completing another project.[9] She described her character as a gynecologist who navigates high-pressure situations in her marital life.[3] Meanwhile, Mukhtar confirmed his involvement in the project, portraying an oncologist.[10]
Reception
[edit]Audience reception
[edit]The series garnered high ratings, peaking at 7-8 in its finale episodes.[11] The series garnered significant digital viewership and trended extensively on YouTube in India and Pakistan.[12][13]
Critical reception
[edit]A critic from the DAWN Images positively reviewed the series, while noticing its multiple themes.[14] In an editorial by the Jang, Hocane's performance was praised, hailing it as "truly heartbreaking".[15] A reviewer from The Express Tribune criticised the depiction of suicide without seeking counseling, sending a potentially harmful message to vulnerable viewers,[16] however director Danish Nawaz argued that the attempted suicide shows the repercussions of forced marriage, emphasized that ending one's life isn't easy.[17] Zainab Mossadiq of the DAWN Images praised the sensitive portrayal of social issues and strong relationships, but criticizes its handling of male fertility issues, absurd storyline, and abrupt ending.[18] Sarah Brobi of the Aaj News praise the series for effectively portrays the plight of characters trapped in forced marriages, advocating for transparency and individual choice. However, the narrative is marred by unnecessary plot points, such as Numair's infertility, and a dragged-out conclusion that undermines the story's core message.[19]
References
[edit]- ^ Mahwash Ajaz (12 July 2024). "Drama Review: Jafaa". Youlin Magazine. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ "Jafaa PROMO: Andaleeb and Numair befriend each other; Zara and Hassan's marriage to face huge turmoil". Pinkvilla. 2 August 2024. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
- ^ a b c Mahwash Ajaz (10 July 2024). "Pakistani TV actress Mawra Hocane on playing a doctor in 'Jafaa'". The Khaleej Times. Archived from the original on 14 July 2024. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ "'Strong women are abused too': Mawra Hocane on Jafaa sparking a conversation about domestic violence". DAWN Images. 6 December 2024.
- ^ "Mohib Mirza hopes his character in Jafaa encourages men to address their traumas, get therapy". Dawn Images. 3 September 2024. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ "'جفا' میں غصیلے حسن کا کردار ادا کرنے والے محب مرزا: 'ہم طلاق کو پروموٹ نہیں کر رہے'". BBC Urdu. 3 September 2024.
- ^ "Veteran actor Azra Mansoor applauds Mawra Hocane for prioritising prayers during shoots". The Express Tribune. 17 July 2024. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ "Mawra Hocane and Usman Mukhtar to star in Danish Nawaz's directional". November 2023.
- ^ "Mawra Hocane reveals a beautiful reason behind not 'praying for anything'". Jang. 1 April 2024. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ Sajeer Shaikh (17 April 2024). "I could've never imagined playing Umro Ayyar in a million years: Usman Mukhtar". The Express Tribune.
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- For the rating of 29th episode, "#Jafaa Heartfelt Performance ❤️". Instagram.
- For the rating of Last episode, "#Jafaa End On A High Note". Instagram. 30 December 2024.
- ^ "Top 5 ongoing Pakistani dramas dominating YouTube views". Daily Ausaf. 25 September 2024. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
- ^ Janhvi Sharma (5 October 2024). "Top 8 Pakistani dramas as per YouTube views". Bollywood Life.
- ^ Zainab Mossadiq (22 August 2024). "When dramas grew up: The evolution of Pakistani TV beyond fairytales". DAWN IMAGES.
- ^ "'Jafaa': Mawra Hocane's performance as victim of domestic abuse 'truly heartbreaking'". Jang com.pk. 13 October 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ Urooba Rasool (5 December 2024). "Perilous pastime: The most troubling television trope of all". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ^ Maliha Rehman (15 December 2024). "Prime Time: Are TV Dramas On A Suicide Streak?". Dawn. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
- ^ Zainab Mossadiq (1 January 2025). "How successful was Jafaa in starting important conversations?". DAWN Images. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ^ Sarah Brohi (2 January 2025). "Jafaa: Did the story of choice and autonomy really come through?". Aaj News. Archived from the original on 2 January 2025. Retrieved 2 January 2025.