Mere Paas Paas
| Mere Paas Paas | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Samira Fazal |
| Directed by | Misbah Khalid |
| Starring | Nadia Jamil Moammar Rana Deepak Parwani |
| Country of origin | Pakistan |
| Original language | Urdu |
| No. of episodes | 18 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Momina Duraid |
| Production company | Moomal Entertainment |
| Original release | |
| Network | Hum TV |
| Release | 2005 – 2005 |
Mere Paas Paas (also spelled Meray Paas Paas) is a Pakistani television series produced by Momina Duraid, written by Samira Fazal, and directed by Misbah Khalid. It stars Nadia Jamil, Moammar Rana and Deepak Parwani in the leading roles.[1][2] The series deals with themes such as single parenting, male-female friendship and the various social and emotional issues regarding the marriage of a young divorcee.[3]
Plot
The story revolves around a happily married couple, Emaan and Adil. Their happiness remains still until Emaan gets pregnant. Adil displeases over it, considering it a hurdle in the way of his ambitions and tries to get away from her. Emaan not only faces the physiological changes related to pregnancy but also her husband's displeasure who gets involved with her colleague, Kiran. Facing these hardships, Emaan befriends Shariq, a next-door neighbour who later falls hopelessly in love with her.
Cast
- Nadia Jamil as Emaan
- Deepak Perwani as Adil
- Moammar Rana as Shariq
- Faisal Shah
- Ayesha Khan[4]
- Ayesha Sana
- Arisha Razi
Soundtrack
The original soundtrack of the series was sung by Atif Aslam and Hadiqa Kiani.[5] The music was composed by Farrukh Abid and Shoaib Farrukh.[4]
Production
It was the first independent production of Momina Duraid. According to her, it was meant to help her husband and mother-in-law.[6][7] Nadia Jamil said in an interview said that the project is very close to her heart as the raw appeal of the character touched her as an actor.[8]
Reception
Omair Alavi of the DAWN Images criticised the series for its adult themes on prime time TV, praising Moammar Rana's acting while panning Deepak Perwani's performance and questioning Nadia Jameel's choice of dramas.[9] A reviewer from The Express Tribune noted its progressive storyline.[10]
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lux Style Awards | 2006 | Best Television Play - Satellite | Mere Paas Paas | Nominated | [11] |
| Best Television Director - Satellite | Misbah Khalid | Nominated | |||
| Best Television Actress - Satellite | Nadia Jamil | Nominated | |||
| Best Television Actor - Satellite | Moammar Rana | Nominated |
References
- ^ Sohema Rehan (January 2009). "Interview: Nadia Jamil". Newsline. Archived from the original on 22 February 2025.
- ^ "Menswear is all about being in trend with New York, London and Paris: Deepak Perwani". dailytimes.com.pk. 8 June 2018.
- ^ "Ladies of Liberty". newslinemagazine.com. March 2009. Archived from the original on 22 November 2022.
- ^ a b "Drama Serial Meray Paas Paas on Hum Tv". Pakistani TV Drama. 18 April 2010. Archived from the original on 22 July 2010.
- ^ https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=11VuHd1i4dw
- ^ Zoya Anwer (18 February 2015). "Humsafar was rejected by two production houses: Momina Duraid". Dawn (newspaper).
- ^ "Producer Momina Duraid awarded 'Tamgha-e-Imtiaz' for contributions to entertainment industry". minutemirror.com.pk. 24 March 2022.
- ^ "Nadia Jamil: I love everything about Indian cinema". timesofindia.com. 7 September 2014.
- ^ Omair Alavi (17 April 2005). "Where there's drama". DAWN Images. Archived from the original on 21 April 2005.
- ^ Maheen Sabeeh (2 September 2013). "Smoke and Mirrors: The 101 of television". tribune.com.pk.
- ^ "The Herald". 2006.