''Hum Sub Umeed Se Hain'' ( ur, , lit=We Are All Hopeful) is a
political satire
Political satire is satire that specializes in gaining entertainment from politics; it has also been used with subversive intent where political speech and dissent are forbidden by a regime, as a method of advancing political arguments where su ...
show, which features funny segments on
Pakistan
Pakistan ( ur, ), officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan ( ur, , label=none), is a country in South Asia. It is the world's List of countries and dependencies by population, fifth-most populous country, with a population of almost 24 ...
i political issues.
Hosted by
Saba Qamar
Saba Qamar Zaman (born 5 April 1984), known professionally as Saba Qamar, is a Pakistani actress who works predominantly in Urdu films and television. She has won several accolades including Lux Style Awards and Hum Awards. Qamar is one of Pak ...
,
Fiza Ali and
Mehwish Hayat
Mehwish Hayat (born 6 January 1988) is an Pakistani actress who primarily works in Urdu films and former television. She made her debut in film with comedy '' Jawani Phir Nahi Ani'' (2015) and later went on to ''Actor in Law'' (2016). Hayat is ...
, the show was divided into 3 versions. The first one is 'Midweek Version' Hosted by
Mehwish Hayat
Mehwish Hayat (born 6 January 1988) is an Pakistani actress who primarily works in Urdu films and former television. She made her debut in film with comedy '' Jawani Phir Nahi Ani'' (2015) and later went on to ''Actor in Law'' (2016). Hayat is ...
, the second is 'Extra Version' Hosted By
Fiza Ali and the third is 'Weekend Version' hosted by notable Pakistani actress
Saba Qamar
Saba Qamar Zaman (born 5 April 1984), known professionally as Saba Qamar, is a Pakistani actress who works predominantly in Urdu films and television. She has won several accolades including Lux Style Awards and Hum Awards. Qamar is one of Pak ...
. Earlier this show was also hosted by actress
Veena Malik
The ''veena'', also spelled ''vina'' ( sa, वीणा IAST: vīṇā), comprises various chordophone instruments from the Indian subcontinent. Ancient musical instruments evolved into many variations, such as lutes, zithers and arched harps ...
, Sara Chaudry,
Hira Salman, Kiran Tabeer,
Mathira
Mathira Mohammad, mononymously known as Mathira, is a Pakistani- Zimbabwean model, dancer, television hostess, singer, and actress. She has hosted several television shows and appeared in music videos. She is known for her item songs in '' ...
and
Arisha Razi
Arisha Razi Khan (Urdu: عریشہ رضی) is a Pakistani actress and television host in the Urdu television industry. She started her career with acting some branded commercials ads; she did her first commercial at the age of three and a hal ...
. This show has been on the air since July 2007. Due to its popularity, it aired till 2015 and was finished in 2015 due to ban on
Geo Entertainment
''Geo Entertainment HD'' or Geo Drama is a Pakistani entertainment television channel owned by Geo Television Network was established in May 2002. Its test transmission started on 14 August 2002 on the PAS 10 digital satellite whereas on 1 Octo ...
.
Production
It is written by the Pakistani TV programs screenwriter and humorist Muhammad Younis.
Plot
The program mostly makes fun of corrupt and lazy politicians who always somehow sneak into the political process and get elected. This show's TV artists try to portray them in their situational comedy. The show also covers current affairs topics in Pakistan in a humorous way. The show mocks the Pakistani politicians and presents the Pakistani political issues in funny segments. In addition to other characters, each episode has a guest, who mocks an international or national politician. It usually deals with current events. It was also hosted by Nabeel And Khwaja Aslam in 2004-2005.
Series Overview
Hosts and Cast
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Veena Malik
The ''veena'', also spelled ''vina'' ( sa, वीणा IAST: vīṇā), comprises various chordophone instruments from the Indian subcontinent. Ancient musical instruments evolved into many variations, such as lutes, zithers and arched harps ...
as host (Host of the show for 2007 and 2008 TV season)
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Saba Qamar
Saba Qamar Zaman (born 5 April 1984), known professionally as Saba Qamar, is a Pakistani actress who works predominantly in Urdu films and television. She has won several accolades including Lux Style Awards and Hum Awards. Qamar is one of Pak ...
as Resham
(Host of the show for 2009-2013, 2015 TV seasons)
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Meera
Meera, better known as Mirabai and venerated as Sant Meerabai, was a 16th-century Hindu mystic poet and devotee of Krishna. She is a celebrated Bhakti saint, particularly in the North Indian Hindu tradition.
Mirabai was born into a Ratho ...
as Herself (Host of the show for 2014 TV season)
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Fiza Ali as News host (Host few episodes)
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Mehwish Hayat
Mehwish Hayat (born 6 January 1988) is an Pakistani actress who primarily works in Urdu films and former television. She made her debut in film with comedy '' Jawani Phir Nahi Ani'' (2015) and later went on to ''Actor in Law'' (2016). Hayat is ...
as Newscaster (Host few episodes)
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Arisha Razi
Arisha Razi Khan (Urdu: عریشہ رضی) is a Pakistani actress and television host in the Urdu television industry. She started her career with acting some branded commercials ads; she did her first commercial at the age of three and a hal ...
as Nunni (Host few episodes)
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Mathira
Mathira Mohammad, mononymously known as Mathira, is a Pakistani- Zimbabwean model, dancer, television hostess, singer, and actress. She has hosted several television shows and appeared in music videos. She is known for her item songs in '' ...
as News interviewer (Host few episodes)
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Naseem Vicky
Naseem Vicky (born 18 July 1967) is a television and film actor and also a stand-up comedian, born in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. In 2000, he migrated to Lahore because of his career. He was in ''Family Front'' (1997), a Pakistan Television Cor ...
as Naseem (Stand-up Comedian)
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Hira Mani
Hira Salman (''née'' Saleem; born 27 February 1989), known as Hira Mani, is a Pakistani television actress, singer, presenter and former video jockey. She starred as lead in several hit series, including '' Jab We Wed'' (2014), '' Preet Na Kar ...
as Advertisement lady (Appeared in few episodes)
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Rubina Arif
Rubina Arif is a Pakistani actress and producer. She is known for her roles in dramas ''Ishq Nachaya'', ''Kab Mere Kehlaoge'', '' Qismat Ka Likha'' and '' Kam Zarf''.
Early life
Rubina was born on July 15, 1968 in Lahore, Pakistan. She complete ...
as Firdos Ashiq Awan (Appeared in some episodes)
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Adla Khan as Morning show host (Appeared in some episodes)
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Uroosa Qureshi as Meera interviewer (Appeared in some episodes)
* Alif Noon (Stand-up Comedian)
Segments
*Ek Din Hum Sub Umeed Se Hain Ke Saath
*News Fuse
*News Muse
*Nokri.com
*As You Wish
*After News
*''After Shocks''
*B-Ads
*Bezti Idol
*C.I.D
*Cross Match''
*Coffee With Sheikh
*''Meera Point''
*Pakistan Avengers
*Parody Song
*Punch Policy
*''Phelay Tolo Phir Bolo''
*Signal Banned
*Side News
*Sochna Vi Naa
*Show Time
*''Show Shah''
*C News
*Bachay Ghair Siyassi Hoty Hain
*Boiling Point
*Broken News
*Bezti Idol
*Extra Tez
*''Food News''
*''Future Ads''
*Final Song
*''Model Siyast Dan''
*''Top Flop''
*Ticket Tantrum
*Totkay
*Rap Battle
*Rigging Point
*Returning Point
*Round The Clock
*Z Man
*O Teri
*Films
*Farmao Farmao
*Lie Detector
*Love 2013
*Love 2014
*Love 2015
*Load Shedding Time
*Pakistan Idle
*Yeh Bandhan Tu Iqtadar Bandhan Hai
*Hasna Mana Hai
*Old Is Gold
*Laugh Line
*''Gupshup''
*Inklaab
*Billo Online
*''Sur Naak''
*Super 4''
*''Sur Tiiter Bitter'' (
Sur Kshetra
Sur Kshetra is a 2012 singing talent show or musical battle between teams of two neighboring countries: Pakistan and India. The show is hosted by Indian actress Ayesha Takia. The Pakistani Team is led by singer, music director, music composer, ...
)
*Geo P.I.R.
* Geo F.I.R. 2050
*''Under Score''
References
External links
Official Website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Ham Sab Umeed Say Hain
Urdu-language television shows
Pakistani comedy television series
Political mass media in Pakistan
Geo TV original programming