''Dil Ruba'' () is a 2020

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television series premiered on 28 March 2020 on

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. It is directed by Ali Hasan, written by

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and produced by

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under

MD Productions Momina Duraid (, born 30 June 1971) is a Pakistani director and producer. She is a senior producer and creative head of television network Hum TV and CEO of her own production company MD Productions. She has produced and created several serie ...

. The serial stars

Hania Amir Hania Aamir (born 12 February 1997) is a Pakistani actress and influencer who works in Urdu television and films. She began her acting career with the comedy film '' Janaan'' (2016) and made her television debut with '' Titli'' (2017) with late ...

as an

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, who is popular on a video-sharing

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. It also stars

Shehroz Sabzwari Shahroz Sabzwari () is a Pakistani actor and model who is known for his role in the film '' Khulay Aasman Ke Neechay'' directed by Javed Sheikh. He has the lead role in the 2016 television drama series Deewana produced by Hum TV. Personal li ...

Syed Jibran Syed Jibran (; born 14 October 1979, Jhelum) is a Pakistani actor and entrepreneur. He started his career with Pakistan Television Network in 2001 while he made his film debut with '' Ghabrana Nahi Hai'' in 2022. Early life and education Syed ...

Mohib Mirza Mohib Mirza () (born 18 August 1979) is a Pakistani actor, director, playwright, television host and comedian. He is known for his work in the film and television industry of Pakistan for which he has been nominated for various awards. Caree ...

Asad Siddiqui Asad Siddiqui () is a Pakistani actor, who started his acting career while studying for his MBA. The nephew of actor Adnan Siddiqui, he appeared in notable television projects including '' Gumrah'', ''Khuda Dekh Raha Hai'', '' Shikwa'', '' Daree ...

, Ghana Ali,

Laila Wasti Laila Wasti is a Pakistani actress and director. She is known for her roles in dramas ''Qurban'', '' Dil Ruba'', '' Daldal'', '' Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay'', '' Sun Yaara'' and '' Dunk''. Early life Laila was born on 3 June 1977 in Karachi, Pa ...

and

Marina Khan ''Marina Khan'' (born 26 December 1962) is a Pakistani television and film actress, director, and producer. She is one of the most popular actresses of her time and was one of the most successful actresses of 1980s and 1990s. Her television sho ...

in supporting roles.

Plot

Protagonist Sanam (Hania Aamir) is a normal teenager with all normal

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stuff. She is a

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er and her beauty enchants all the men she meets. Every man she speaks to on her phone is dancing to her tune which she uses as a means for getting benefits.

Cast

Hania Aamir Hania Aamir (born 12 February 1997) is a Pakistani actress and influencer who works in Urdu television and films. She began her acting career with the comedy film ''Janaan'' (2016) and made her television debut with '' Titli'' (2017) with later ...

as Sanam Jameel *

as Junaid *

as Sabih Ul Hassan * Nabeel Zuberi as Razi Ul Hassan *

as Khurram Shahzad *

as Ayaz *

as Samiya * Ghana Ali as Natasha *

Khalid Anam Khaled Anam () is a Pakistani actor, producer and singer. He has acted in various dramas, like '' Kahi Unkahi'', '' Muqaddas'', ''Bhaagti Bareera''. As a singer, he's best known for his rendition of Shah Hussain's kalam ''Peera Ho'' during th ...

as Junaid's father *

as Ghazala *

Huma Nawab Huma Nawab is a Pakistani actress. She is one of the most popular actresses of her time and one of the most successful Pakistani TV actresses of the 1980s and 1990s. She played major roles in TV dramas '' Chand Grehan'', ''Aahat'', '' Nijaat'', ...

as Junaid's mother * Durefishan Saleem as Erum *

Shehryar Zaidi Shehryar Zaidi is a veteran Pakistani television actor. He is known for his acting for PTV Home and other networks tv dramas. Career He has appeared in a variety of television dramas and musical shows. He has worked with some big names of Paki ...

as Daniyal *

Raeed Muhammad Alam Raeed Muhammad Alam is a Pakistani actor, model, director and producer. He has appeared in several television serials such as '' Jo Tu Chahey'', '' Mujhay Jeenay Do'', '' Dil Ruba'' and '' Fitrat''. Early life Raeed was born in Karachi on 1 ...

as Farhaad * Amber Khan as Shagufta * Saad Azhar as Arsalan * Khalifa Sajeeruddin as Jameel * Mirza Rizwan as Asad * Hafsa Butt as Zoya *

Zain Afzal Zain Afzal (Urdu : زین افضل) is a Pakistani actor. He is mostly known for his comedy roles. He is best known for playing the role "Taimoor" in '' Sanwari''. He also acted in the film ''Ready Steady No''. He also known for '' Senti Aur Me ...

Reception

First episode of the serial garnered 7.8 TRP and 7 million views on YouTube. Amir's portrayal of Sanam was praised by critics. It was also praised for its topic and for its accurate portrayal of life of teenage girls in 21st century. Oyeah.pk gave it 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Awards and nominations

References

External links

*
Official website
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