Baandi
Baandi (Urdu: باندی, lit. 'Slave Girl') is a Pakistani television serial directed by Syed Ahmed Kamran and written by Asma Nabeel. It started to air from 9 September 2018 on Hum TV.[1][2] It has Aiman Khan and Muneeb Butt in leads.[3]
| Baandi | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | Serial drama Romance |
| Created by | Moomal Entertainment |
| Written by | Asma Nabeel |
| Directed by | Ahmad Kamran |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | Pakistan |
| Original language | Urdu |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 33 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Rafay Rashdi |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera setup |
| Production company | Moomal Entertainment |
| Distributor | Hum Network Limited |
| Release | |
| Original network | Hum TV |
| Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | 14 September 2018 – 3 May 2019 |
| External links | |
| Website | |
Plot summary
Set in the backdrop of the rural areas of Sindh, Bandi revolves around the daughter of a poor farmer, Meeru whose parents hired her as a maid for a rich family with the help of a woman in an attempt to save her from a rogue landlord of their village as her father is debtor of the landlord. Meeru's life takes a turn when the owner's son, Wali Ali Khan who is a police man falls for her.[4]
Cast
- Aiman Khan as Meeru
- Muneeb Butt[5] as Wali Ali Khan
- Yasir Hussain as Tahawaar
- Hina Dilpazeer as Faiza Begum
- Noman Masood as Ali Faizan
- Hajra Yamin as Rameen
- Kamran Jillani as Aadi
- Daniyal Raheal as Farhan
- Alizeh Shah[6] as Bakto
- Khawaja Saleem as Babu Bahi
Production
The serial has been written by Asma Nabeel who has 2017 hit serial Khaani in her credit and directed by Ahmad Kamran who previously directed acclaimed serials Mohabbat Aag Si and Zun Mureed for Hum TV. Aiman Khan and Muneeb Butt are finalised for lead roles while Yasir Hussain as antagonist. Hina Dilpazeer will also be seen in a vital character. Speaking about the series, Yasir revealed to instep. "There are multiple tracks in the play", he further said, "One of them features Aiman and my character; and we both come from the same village, of which I am the wadera".[7]
It was the sixth project featuring real life couple Butt and Khan together after Bay Qasoor (2015), Googly Muhalla (2015), Khatoon Manzil (2015), Khwab Saraye (2016) and Zindaan (2017).[8]
Soundtrack
| Baandi - OST | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Sahir Ali Bagga and Beena Khan | |
| Released | 27 September 2018 |
| Recorded | 2018 |
| Genre | Television soundtrack |
| Length | (2:38) |
| Language | Urdu |
| Label | Hum TV |
| Music video | |
| "Baandil" OST on YouTube | |
The title song was sung by Sahir Ali Bagga and Beena Khan. The music was composed by Sahir Ali Bagga and the lyrics were written by Asma Nabeel.
Accolades
| Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hum Awards | Best Director Drama Serial | Ahmad Kamran | Nominated | [9] |
| Most Impactful Character | Hina Dilpazeer | Nominated | ||
| Best Writer Drama Serial | Asma Nabeel | Nominated | ||
| Best Onscreen Couple | Aiman Khan & Muneeb Butt | Nominated | ||
| Best Drama Serial | Baandi | Nominated | ||
| Best Actor in a Leading Role | Muneeb Butt | Nominated | ||
| Best Actress in a Leading Role | Aiman Khan | Nominated | ||
| Best Actress in a Leading Role | Hajra Yamin | Nominated | ||
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Yasir Hussain | Won | ||
| Best Actor in a Negative Role | Nominated | |||
See also
References
- "Writer Asma Nabeel talks about her new drama serial "Baandi", starring Aiman Khan and Muneeb Butt – Oyeyeah". Oyeyeah. 5 June 2018. Archived from the original on 7 July 2018. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
- "Short Yet Intense and Thrilling Teaser of Baandi is Out!". HIP. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- "Baandi | Cast | Crew | Review". oxgadgets. 15 October 2018. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- "2018 میں پاکستان کے مقبول ڈرامے". Dawn News. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- Salman, Ifrah (11 June 2018). "Muneeb Butt to play a police officer in upcoming drama Baandi!". HIP. Archived from the original on 7 July 2018. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
- "The rise and reign of Alizeh Shah". Daily Times Pakistan. 10 November 2020. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- Shirazi, Maria. "Yasir Hussain to play antagonist in Baandi". The News International. Archived from the original on 21 June 2018. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
- "Interesting Facts About Aiman Khan And Muneeb Butt". cloutnews. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- "Here's everyone who won big at the 7th Hum Awards". Dawn Images. 1 October 2020. Retrieved 27 January 2021.