''Ghalati'' () is a 2019

Pakistani Pakistanis (, ) are the citizens and nationals of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Pakistan is the fifth-most populous country, with a population of over 241.5 million, having the second-largest Muslim population as of 2023. As much as ...

romantic drama television series that premiered on

ARY Digital ''ARY Digital HD'' () is a Pakistani television network available in Pakistan. ARY Digital was founded by a Dubai-based holding company Pakistani businessman, Abdul Razzak Yaqoob and Salman Iqbal (ARY). The network is focused towards on Pak ...

on 19 December 2019. It is directed by

Saba Hameed Saba Hameed () is a Pakistani actress and director. She is one of the most popular actresses of Pakistan. She was one of the most successful actress of 1980s and 1990s. She got early recognition with her role of Sumbul in sitcom '' Family Fro ...

and written by Asma Sayani. Produced by

Humayun Saeed Humayun Saeed (born 27 July 1971) is a Pakistani actor and producer. Describing himself as a method actor, Saeed is primarily known for his work on Pakistani television and cinema and is the recipient of several accolades, including Lux Styl ...

under

Six Sigma Plus Humayun Saeed (born 27 July 1971) is a Pakistani actor and producer. Describing himself as a method actor, Saeed is primarily known for his work on Pakistani television and cinema and is the recipient of several accolades, including Lux Style ...

, it stars

Hira Mani Hira Salman (''née'' Jamal; born 27 February 1989), known as Hira Mani (), is a Pakistani television actress, singer, presenter, and former video jockey. She starred as the lead in several hit series, including ''Jab We Wed'' (2014), ''Preet N ...

and

Affan Waheed Affan Waheed () is a Pakistani television actor, model and RJ. He is best known for his roles as Musaf in ''Aik Pal'' (2014), Atif in '' Khamoshi'' (2017)'','' Shafay in '' Bay Dardi'' (2018), and as Badar in ''Do Bol'' (2019). Waheed made his ...

Plot

The show revolves around the life of Zaira and Saad, a married couple whose marriage life deteriorates quickly due to Saad's anger and constant threatening of divorcing her which ends up happening knowingly yet unknowingly by Saad. Zaitoon (Saad's mother) always takes it upon herself to start problems between Saad and Zaira because she feels that Zaira is dangerous as she is an educated and strong headed girl.

Cast

as Zaira *

as Saad *

Anoushay Abbasi Anoushay Abbasi is a Pakistani television actress and model. She started her career as a child artist at PTV. In her acting career, she is widely known for her leading roles in the television series '' Mera Saaein 2'' (2012), '' Meri Saheli ...

as Maira *

Faris Shafi Faris Shafi (Urdu/ Punjabi: فارس شفیع; born 2 November 1987) is a Pakistani rapper, songwriter and an actor. Performing in Urdu Urdu (; , , ) is an Indo-Aryan languages, Indo-Aryan language spoken chiefly in South Asia. It is ...

as Sohail *

Mehar Bano Mehar Bano () is a Pakistani actress. She has played the role of Umama in social-drama '' Daagh'' for which she received a nomination for Best Actress at Lux Style Awards. She also played the roles of Batool in ARY Digital's ''Balaa'' (2018) an ...

as Shanzay *

Sana Askari Sana Askari (; born 23 April 1988) is a Pakistani model and actress. She is known for portraying the character of Laila in '' Baraat Series''. Early life Askari grew up in America and attended Beaconhouse School. She graduated from NAPA in 20 ...

as Aliyah *

as Zaitoon; Saad's mother *

Fareeda Shabbir Fareeda Shabbir is a Pakistani actress. She is known for her roles in Urdu TV dramas ''Ghalati'', ''Romeo Weds Heer'', ''Mera Dil Mera Dushman'', ''Yeh Zindagi Hai'', ''Saraab'', ''Dobara (TV series), Dobara'' and ''Bikhray Moti''. Early life ...

as Samina; Zaitoon's sister *

Saba Faisal Saba Faisal ( Punjabi, ; 31 January 1960) is a Pakistani actress and former news anchor. In her career spanning more than four decades, she has appeared in several acclaimed television serials, theatre dramas, plays and films, mainly in Urdu la ...

as Nafeesa; Zaira's mother *

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 Shabbir; Zaira's father * Natalia Awais as Guriya; Saad's cousin * Faheem Abbas as Asad; Aliyah's husband * Shazia Qaiser as Asad's mother *

Usama Khan Usama Khan (born 22 November 1991) is a Pakistani television actor. Khan is best known for portraying the main role Tabrez in 2018 soap '' Sanwari'' for which he received Hum Award for Best Soap Actor. He further portraying main role in A-Plu ...

as Fahad *

Sabiha Hashmi Sabiha Hashmi (born 9 June 1960) is a Pakistani actress. She is known for her roles in dramas '' Fasiq'', '' Dil-e-Momin'', ''Jalan'', '' Rang Mahal'', '' Saaya Season 2'' and ''Sirf Tum''. Early life and education Sabiha was born in Karachi ...

as Fahad's mother

Soundtrack

The original soundtrack is sung by

Nabeel Shaukat Ali Nabeel Shaukat Ali (; born 29 August 1989) is a Pakistani singer. He won '' Sur Kshetra'', a singing talent show – the musical battle between teams of two neighboring countries: Pakistan and India aired simulcast on Geo TV, Sahara One, Colo ...

and composed by Naveed Nashad on lyrics of Imran Raza. Reviewer from ''

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'' wrote, "With Naveed Nashad’s gripping OST and Imran Raza's lyrics, one can get a song that can be listened to whenever mood is down".

Awards and nominations

References

External links

Official website
{{ARY Digital Programs Pakistani drama television series Urdu-language television shows ARY Digital original programming 2019 Pakistani television series debuts