Numm is a 2013 Pakistani drama serial that portrays social issues. It was directed by Ahson Talish, produced by Amjad Hashmi and written by Myra Sajid. The show stars Fawad Khan, Sania Saeed and Kanza Wayne. The show tells the story of strict customs and rituals of feudal times and its impact. The plot revolves around three people: Fawad, Sania and Kanza. It shows the effect of unwise traditions and old customs on this triangle relationship. Numm aired on 24 August 2013 worldwide by Geo TV. Ahson Talish also acted in small scenes as a male protagonist father. The theme song of drama gained popularity among fans and viewer. This show was shown in India on Zee Zindagi in their ongoing Fawad Festival. It was shown on the channel from 12 p.m on 31 July 2016 and 7 August 2016.
Cast
Fawad Khan as Wali Bakht Khan, the youngest and strongest child of his family. After Khan returns from Oxford with a graduation degree, he is forced to marry with Neelum Akbar Khan. It is later revealed that he was first married to Mahjabeen who is now a servant in his household.
Other cast includes, Shireen Zahid, Malik Tanveer, Sitara, Maryam Shah, Hashir, Jawad Butt, Raiz Balouch, Muhammad Agha and Ali Javed in less prominent and narrow supporting scenes.
Production
Development
The Numm Drama serial was actually planned to on-air in mid of 2012 or in early 2013, but due to cast selection and other technical issues, productions goes late. Ahson Talish son of Pakistani legendary actor late Agha Talish starts direction in late November 2012 and starts directing in early December with its assembled cast Fawad Khan, Sania Saeed and new up-comer Kanza Wayne. The serial is produced by Agha Talish Productions and Q Link Productions. The serial is produced by Amjad Hashmi and co-produced by Ahson Talish's son Raza Talish and Tasneem Ahson. Ahson hired screenwriter Myra Sajid which starts her career as a playwrighter previously with Ahson's another project.
Casting
Casting of Numm includes some very highly popular starlets, including Fawad Khan, Sania Saeed and Usman Peerzada with newcomer Kanza Wayne. PTV actresses Farah Shah and Nasreen Qureshi also bags the role in Numm.
Dramatization
Ahson Talish began his direction in late December 2012 and finished it July 2013. Most of the drama was shot in Lahore and Abbotabad. Numm released its promos in late July until its airing.
Original soundtrack
The Theme song of Numm is its original soundtrack, written by Ahson Talish the director of serial, and composed by Muhammad Agha. The music is separately produced by Haider Hashmi and co-produced by Imran Khalil. The song is sung by talented Faiza Mujahid who rose to fame by Bandya Ho from the 2012 Critically acclaimed Pakistani movieKhuda Kay Liye. The lyrics were penned down by Ahson beautifully and gain a huge acclaim.
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Reception
This drama was a huge disappointment. It received negative reviews. Only its host was praised.
