''Rukhsati'' () was a 2014

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drama serial directed by Mohsin Mirza, produced by

A&B Entertainment Asif Raza Mir () is a Pakistani film and TV actor and producer. He is known for his roles in TV plays '' Samundar'' (1983), ''Tanhaiyaan'' (1985) and ''Ishq Gumshuda'' (2010) and the films ''Daaman'' (1980), ''Badaltay Mausam'' (1980), and ' ...

, and written by

Amna Mufti Amna Mufti ( Punjabi, ) is a screenwriter, columnist and author from Pakistan. She has written more than five novels and more than twenty television series. Her accolades include a Lux Style Award and a PEN Award. Early life She spend her chil ...

. The drama was first aired on 12 March 2014 on

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, where it aired every Wednesday at 8:00 P.M. The story revolves around a young woman, Maleeha, whose life goals are destroyed after her marriage to an older man. The series' title "

Rukhsati Marriage in Pakistan ( ) pertains to wedding traditions established and adhered by Pakistani men and women in Pakistan, women. Despite their local and regional variations, marriages in Pakistan generally follow Islamic marital jurisprudence. Mar ...

" refers to a formal "sending off" ritual performed as part of a Pakistani

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wedding.

Cast

Sunita Marshall Sunita Marshall () is a Pakistani fashion model and television actress. She is known for her roles in the political drama series '' Mera Saaein'' and the drama series Khuda Aur Muhabbat 3. Early life and personal life Marshall was born in Ka ...

as Maleeha * Abid Ali as Maleeha's husband *

Faizan Khawaja Faizan Khawaja (born 7 January 1986), is a Pakistani American actor and producer. Early life and career Faizan Khawaja was born on 7 January 1986 in Houston, United States. His father, Rashid Khawaja, a veteran film and TV producer co-produce ...

Mehmood Akhtar Mehmood Akhtar is a television actor from Karachi. He appeared in many dramas and sitcoms. His more recent appearances have been in the drama serials ''Munafiq (TV series), Munafiq,'' ''Mere Khuda'', ''Joru Ka Ghulam (2014 TV series), Joru Ka G ...

* Gul-e-Rana *Seema Sehar *

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 ...

Anum Fayyaz Anum Fayyaz () is a Pakistani former television actress and model. She is known for acting in Pakistani dramas, dramas such as ''Ahmed Habib Ki Betiyan'' and ''Meri Maa (Geo TV), Meri Maa''. Her other roles include Ishq Ibadat (2015 TV series) ...

as Masooma *Tahira Imam *Bilal Qureshi *

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 ...

Rahma Ali Rahma Ali is a Pakistani actress and singer. She is known for her roles in dramas ''Nail Polish'', '' Choti'', '' Mol'' and ''Rukhsati''. Early life Rahma was born on 15 September 1988 in Lahore, Pakistan. She completed her studies from Beaco ...

as Rida *

Rizwan Ali Jaffri Rizwan Ali Jaffri is a Pakistani model, actor and singer. He is best known for his modeling work with renowned Pakistani fashion labels, he also mark his television debut in 2012 drama serial '' Pani Jaisa Piyar'' directed by Sarmad Sultan Khoos ...

References

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