''Khaas'' ( is a 2019 Pakistani television series, produced by

Momina Duraid Momina Duraid ( ur, ) 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 series including ' ...

under their banner

MD Productions MD Productions is a Pakistani television and film production company based in Karachi, Pakistan. It is founded by Momina Duraid and Duraid Qureshi, son of Sultana Siddiqui. History The company has produced television serials such as '' Zindagi ...

and directed by Danish Nawaz. It stars

Sanam Baloch Sanam Baloch Hisbani or Jatoi ( ur, , ) (born 14 July 1986) credited as Sanam Baloch is a Pakistani actress and television presenter. She has hosted various television shows such as; ''Sanam Small Room'' on KTN and the morning show on Samaa TV ...

and

Ali Rehman Khan Ali Rehman Khan ( ur, ) is a Pakistani actor who appears in Urdu films, television series and theater plays. Khan has won two Hum Awards and has been nominated twice at the Lux Style Awards for his acting prowess. Born and raised in Islamabad ...

in leading roles with a supporting cast of

Haroon Shahid Haroon Shahid is a Pakistani musician and actor. He is known for his portrayals in several television serials including Do Bol , Qayamat (TV series), Muqaddar, Amanat (2021 TV series), Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay and Aakhir Kab Tak. He made hi ...

, Hira Tareen,

Behroze Sabzwari Behroze Sabzwari ( ur, بہروز سبزواری; born 1957) is an actor from Pakistan, appearing in films, on television, and in voice acting roles alike. Career Behroze began his career in Radio Pakistan as a radio presenter. In the late ...

, Lubna Aslam,

Sajida Syed Sajida Syed is a Pakistani actress. She is known for her roles in dramas '' Mere Khudaya'', ''Darr Khuda Say'', '' Khaas'', '' Ab Dekh Khuda Kya Karta Hai'', ''Saas Bahu'', '' Jalan'' and '' Munafiq''. Early life Sajida was born on November 4, 1 ...

Saba Faisal Saba Faisal (Punjabi Punjabi, or Panjabi, most often refers to: * Something of, from, or related to Punjab, a region in India and Pakistan * Punjabi language * Punjabi people * Punjabi dialects and languages Punjabi may also refer to: * Punjab ...

Natasha Ali Natasha Ali is a Pakistani actress, model and host. She is known for her roles in '' Talafi'', '' Khaas'', '' Mushk'' and ''Malaal-e-Yaar''. Biography and career She was born on January 01, 1988 in Lahore, Pakistan. She completed her studies fro ...

and Anam Goher. Baloch has made her acting comeback after her last appearance in ''Teri Raza'' (2017).

Plot

The plot revolves around Saba Faraz (

), an ambitious and confident girl and Ammar Saud (

), a charming and handsome businessman who is actually a

narcissist Narcissism is a self-centered personality style characterized as having an excessive interest in one's physical appearance or image and an excessive preoccupation with one's own needs, often at the expense of others. Narcissism exists on a co ...

. After Ammar's family sends a marriage proposal for Saba, she is reluctant to get married as she wants to focus on her career after completing her post-graduate studies. However, Ammar adamantly pursues Saba and gets her approval. In the process, Saba falls for Ammar's false charms. It is only after they get married that Ammar's true colours begin to show. He disrespects her and insults her. When she gets a job offer from Ammar's office, he gets jealous of her career and disapproves on her decision of taking the job in the worst way possible. Further in the show it shows Saba's struggle in getting out of the toxic marriage and moving on. After her parents even go against her and are all trapped in Ammar's false charm, she finally marries the man who respects her, Fakhir (Haroon Shahid), but destiny isn't with Saba.

Cast

as Saba Faraz *

as Ammar Saud; Saba's first husband *

as Fakhir; Ammar's friend; Saba's second husband *

as Faraz Ahmed; Saba's father * Lubna Aslam as Sadaf Faraz; Saba's mother *

as Kanwal Saud; Ammar's mother * Mashal Khan as Sonia; Ammar and Nida's cousin * Anam Goher as Nida Saud; Ammar's younger sister *

as Nusrat *

as Farah; Ammar's cousin *

Momal Sheikh Momal Sheikh ( ur, ) is a Pakistani actress and producer. Her works in serials are '' Yeh Zindagi Hai'' in 2008 and '' Mirat Ul Uroos'' in 2013. She made her film debut with 2016 film '' Happy Bhag Jayegi''. Sheikh also co-produced 2018 film '' ...

* Amna Malik as Javeria; Ammar and Fakhir's friend, later Saba's friend * Shehryar Zaidi as Saud; Ammar's father *Sonia Nazir as Anam *Areesha Shah as Mehak Faraz; Saba's younger sister *

as Fakhir's late mother (only seen in flashbacks) * Danish Nawaz as Fakhir's late father (only seen in flashbacks) * Hira Tareen as Salma; Ammar's second wife

Soundtrack

The official soundtrack of the series is sung by Natasha Baig on the lyrics of Mohammad Akmal and music composition is done by Sohail Haider.

Reception

The serial received critical acclaim due to its subject, storyline and performances of the cast, especially of Baloch and Khan. Sadaf Haider of '' Dawn Images'' lauded the writing of the serial and wrote, "Emotional abuse is a slippery subject but TV drama ''Khaas'' gets it right so far." Baloch's performance and character received praise from critics with ''Dawn Images'' lauded her performance stating, "Sanam Baloch is back in great form as Saba; her performances are rarely anything other than excellent and this is no exception". Critics also praised the performance of Ali Rehman Khan, Hira Tareen and Haroon Shahid. A reviewer from ''

Daily Times ''Daily Times'' may refer to the following national newspapers: * ''Daily Times'' (Nigeria), newspaper published in Nigeria * ''Daily Times'' (Pakistan), newspaper published in Pakistan ''The Daily Times'' may refer to the following newspapers: * ...

'' said it, "One of the most relatable drama serials" due to its common subject and relatable storyline. Despite positive reviews and critical praise throughout its run, the series received mixed reviews for its "forceful" end.

Accolades

References

External links

Official website
{{Hum TV Programs 2019 Pakistani television series debuts