Behadd

Behadd (Urdu: بے حد‎; English: Boundless) is a 2013 Pakistani drama movie directed by Asim Raza, produced by Momina Duraid, and written by Umera Ahmad. The telefilm stars Fawad Khan, Nadia Jamil, Sajjal Ali, Nadia Afgan, Adnan Siddiqui, Adnan Jaffar and Shamoon Abbasi in pivot roles.[1] Behadd was premiered on 23 February 2013 by Hum TV.[2] It was also aired in India on Zindagi, premiering on 30 August 2014.

Behadd
Official poster of the telefilm released by Hum TV.
GenreDrama
Screenplay byUmera Ahmad
Directed byAsim Raza
Starring
Theme music composerFawad Khan
Hasil Qureshi
Country of originPakistan
Original languageUrdu
Production
ProducerMomina Duraid
CinematographySuleman Razzaq
EditorsKashif Ahmad
Wasim
Running time128 minutes
Production companyMomina Duraid Productions
Release
Original networkHum TV
Original release
  • 8 June 2013 (2013-06-08) (Pakistan)
External links
Website

Behadd reflects upon the relationship dynamics of a 'Parent' and 'Child', and shows how their love for one another becomes the cause of their heartache and the reflection of 'selflessness' verses 'selfishness' in love.[3] Behadd received a Hum Award for Best Television Film at 2nd Hum Awards.[4]

Plot

The story revolves around Masooma a.k.a. Mo (Nadia Jamil), a working woman and single mother who lives with her fifteen-year-old daughter Maha (Sajjal Ali). After losing her husband in a road accident, Maha becomes Masooma's sole reason for existence; also Maha becomes an introvert and grows to become extremely possessive of her mother.

One day, Masooma bumps into her best friend's younger brother Jamal Ahmad a.k.a. Jo (Fawad Khan), who is also her childhood friend and a divorcee. He visits Masooma's house for dinner and gels well with Maha, which surprises Masooma as Maha usually doesn't warm up to people so easily. Jo's sister, Popi (Nausheen) asks Masooma to find a girl for Jo, as she thinks that Jo is very young and should remarry. Masooma introduces Shaista (Hira Tareen) to Jo at lunch, where Jo behaves carelessly and shows no interest in the proposal.

Jo starts spending time with Masooma and Maha, and proposes to Masooma which leaves her shocked and stunned. She refuses because of her being a single mother and five years older than him. Masooma also feels that Maha will never adjust to having a new father. However, Jo asks her to reconsider her decision as he genuinely cares for her and considers Maha his daughter. Masooma's friend Shafaq (Nadia Afgan) makes her realise that she will never get a better husband than Jo, and assures her that Maha will accept Jo as she likes him a lot. Masooma tells Maha about Jo's proposal and tells her that they need someone like Jo in their lives, as he has all the qualities of a good companion and a great person. Masooma also says that she will not accept the proposal if Maha is uncomfortable about it. Maha, though a little taken aback by the proposal, gives her consent to the marriage.

Masooma asks Jamal to pick Maha from school as she is caught up with work. When she returns Maha accuses Jamal of sexual harassment. Masooma breaks up with Jamal and goes into depression. After six months Masooma decides to send Maha to London for higher studies but Maha refuses to go. Maha confides in Shafaq that she framed Jamal because Masooma's was falling in love with him and she was starting to forget her first husband. Shafaq tells Maha the importance of Jamal in their lives and asks Maha to go to Jamal and apologize for what she has done. Maha then apologizes to Jamal and tells him why she accused him. Jamal tells her that it is up to her to decide whether she wants him in their lives or not. He also reveals that Masooma is aware of the truth. Jamal explains that after two weeks of the incident Masooma saw CCTV footage from that day and realized that Jamal was innocent.

It is then shown that Masooma was listening while Maha apologized to Jamal; both mother and daughter become emotional and hug each other. The telefilm ends with an emotional Jamal crying and watching the two women without revealing whether Masooma and Jamal get together or not.[5][6]

Cast
Principal Cast
Special Appearance

Production

In 2013, Asim Raza announced in an interview with Daily Times that he will mark his directional debut with Behadd which will be a television film, better known as a 'telefilm' in Pakistan, he clarifies that it will be "a long play with substance will be at par with a telefilm."[8] In mid of 2013 casting of telefilm was confirmed with the cast of Fawad Khan, Nadia Jamil, Sajjal Ali and Nadia Afgan in central roles, while Adnan Siddiqui, Adnan Jaffar and Shamoon Abbasi joined the cast for supporting roles.[9]

Filming

Filming began on 21 April 2013 in Karachi, Sindh. Shooting last for month, editing and other production stages were completed before 28 May 2013.

Music

Title song of Behadd known as Original Soundtrack was given by Music band Kaavish which is produced, written and composed by Jaffer Zaidi and Maaz Maudood[10] while one song was taken from the season two of Coke Studio Pakistan sung and penned down by Zeb and Haniya and produced by Rohail Hyatt.[11] Background score for film was given by Fawad Khan himself along with Hasil Qureshi.

Track listing

All lyrics are written by Jaffer Zaidi, Zeb and Haniya; all music is composed by Jaffer Zaidi, Maaz Maudood and Rohail Hayat.

No.TitleArtist(s)Length
1."Haulay Haulay Se"Jaffer Zaidi5:04
2."Chal Diye"Zebunnisa Humayun Bangash
Haniya Aslam		5:48

Reception

Release

The film debuted on Hum TV on 8 June 2013, at 9:10 p.m., and had an later on-airing at Zee Zindagi on 30 August 2014.[12][13] Hum TV also holds a red carpet premier for Behadd.[14]

In April 2020, Hum TV uploaded it on official YouTube channel. It is also available under Zee Zindagi on ZEE5 app to stream online.

Critical response

The film received praise for Asim Raza's direction, Umera Ahmad's story and successful transmission of story into play, acting (particular that of Fawad Khan, Nadia Jamil, Sajjal Ali and Nadia Afgan), drama, moral messages and production values.

Despite strong positive reviews, there was much speculation that Behadd follows the same plot of Hasina Moin's 1980 PTV classic story Gudiya – (Doll).[15]

accolades
For Awarded YearYearCeremonyCategoryRecipient(s)
2013
May 25, 2014Hum AwardsHum Award for Best Television FilmMomina Duraid
2014
Jan 11, 20144th Pakistan Media AwardsBest Television FilmMomina Duraid

See also

References
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  2. "Behadd premier". Fashion of the year. 7 June 2013. Archived from the original on 23 December 2014. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
  3. ""Behadd" or Boundless!!! ~ A Telefilm Review by Swati Ghosh". Talksoap. 12 June 2013. Retrieved 23 October 2014.
  4. "Behadd won Best Telefilm at 2nd Hum Awards". Humari Dunya. 2 April 2014. Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
  5. "Behadd Telefilm Synopsis". DramasPakistani. 9 June 2013. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
  6. "Behadd telefilm, Synopsis and Pictures". Pakium. 9 June 2014. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
  7. "Fawad Khan in blockbuster telefilm "Behadd"". India.com. 30 August 2014. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
  8. "Asim Raza's Behadd to go onair soon". Daily Times. 8 June 2013. Archived from the original on 29 October 2014. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
  9. "Fawad and Nadia To be seen in Behadd". Review it. 25 May 2013. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
  10. "Kaavish song Haule Haule". Pakum. 21 August 2013. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
  11. "Zeb and Haniya Chal Diye". Coke Studio. 12 April 2010. Archived from the original on 4 May 2010. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
  12. "Behadd to onair at Zeezindagi". Zee Zindagi. 29 August 2014. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
  13. "Zindagi Channel to Broadcast Behadd". Pakistan Showbiz. 27 August 2014. Archived from the original on 29 October 2014. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
  14. "Red Carpet Premiere of HUM TV's Tele-film Behadd". Fashion.com. 7 June 2013. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
  15. "Behadd follows Hasina Moin's story Gudya". Magtheweekly. 14 June 2013. Archived from the original on 1 July 2013. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
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