''Wabaal'' () is a 2022 Pakistani television series produced by

Momina Duraid 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 series ...

for

Hum TV Hum TV HD is a 24-hour Urdu general entertainment TV channel based in Karachi, Pakistan. It was founded by Sultana Siddiqui and Duraid Qureshi. It is owned by Hum Network Limited and traded on the Pakistan Stock Exchange as (HUMNL). Hum Net ...

under banner

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 ...

. It is directed by

Amin Iqbal Amin Iqbal is a Pakistani television/film director and writer. He has directed several television series including ''Dil Muhallay Ki Haveli'', ''Mannat'' and ''Deedan''. His work as a director on ''Dushman e Jaan'' earned him a nomination for Bes ...

and written by

Qaisra Hayat ''Alif Allah Aur Insaan'' (; literal meaning, lit: "A" Allah and Human) is a Pakistani Sufism, Sufi Spirituality, spiritual drama series that aired on Hum TV from April 25,2017 to February 13,2018. It was produced by Momina Duraid, as part ...

. The series stars

Sarah Khan Sarah Falak (), née Sarah Zafar Khan () (born 14 July 1992), popularly known as Sarah Khan (), is a Pakistani actress who appears in Urdu-language television series. She made her acting debut with a supporting role in 2012 serial '' Badi Aapa ...

and

Talha Chahour Talha Chahour is a Pakistani actor known for his work in theatre and television. He rose to prominence for his portrayal of Capt. Z. I. Farrukh in the political thriller '' Jo Bichar Gaye'' (2021–22), and received praise for the romantic dram ...

in leading roles. ''Wabaal's'' story revolves around the practice of

Riba ''Riba'' (, or , ) is an Arabic word used in Islamic law and roughly translated as " usury": unjust, exploitative gains made in trade or business. ''Riba'' is mentioned and condemned in several different verses in the Qur'an3:130

(usury) and the want for riches. The first episode of the series aired on 3 September 2022.

Plot

Anum is an over ambitious girl who wants a super luxurious life with all fair and unfair means, this is the story of her errors of judgement that she makes in life.

Cast

as Anum *

as Faraz * Meerub Ali as Maham *

Shagufta Ejaz Shagufta Ejaz (Urdu: ; born 5 May 1965) is a Pakistani actress, working in the Urdu dramas and film industry. She appeared in PTV Home's classic serials in the 1980s. She is considered among the finest actors in Pakistan. She also appeared in a ...

as Shagufta *

Saleem Sheikh Saleem Sheikh () (also spelled Saleem Shaikh) is a Pakistani actor and producer. Career 1970s: Child actor He made his on-screen debut from PTV's ''Shama'' where he portrayed the younger version of his brother Jawed Sheikh's character. ...

as Shakir *

Tara Mahmood Tara Mahmood is a Pakistani actress and singer. She rose to prominence by playing supporting roles in high-rated films, ''Seedlings (film), Seedlings'' (2012) and ''Good Morning Karachi'' (2013). Her performance in drama serials ''Muhabbat Subha ...

as Rahat * Nida Khan as Neha * Mohammad Hunbal as Naveed, Shagufta's son * Raza Ali Abid as Gul Khan *

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 Shakir's mother *

Kinza Malik Kinza Malik is a Pakistani actress. She is known for her roles in dramas '' Qayamat'', '' Sammi'', '' Alif Allah Aur Insaan'', ''Ishqiya'', '' Phaans'' and '' Neeli Zinda Hai''. Early life She was born on 8 March 1972 in Lahore, Pakistan. Ca ...

as Faraz's mother * Sachal Afzal as Hammad * Hareem Sohail as Zarqa * Salma Qadir as Zarqa's mother * Sohail Masood as Zarqa's father * Hira Sheikh as Farzana * Tasneem Ansari as Shamim

Production

In early July 2022, it was rumoured that Sarah Khan and Talha Chahour of ''

Jo Bichar Gaye ''Jo Bichar Gaye'' () is a Pakistani historical drama television series based on the book "Bichar Gaye" by Col. Z. I. Farrukh. The series is directed and produced by Haissam Hussain under his banner H2 Films, Mehreen Alam as co-writer for screen ...

'' fame would play the leading roles in Amin Iqbal's directional and Qaisra Hayat's written, which was confirmed at the end of month. The first teaser of the series was released on 10 August 2022.

References

External links

* * {{Hum TV Programs, state=collapsed Urdu-language television shows Pakistani drama television series 2022 Pakistani television series debuts Hum TV original programming