Pehchaan (2014 TV series)

Pehchaan (Urdu: پہچان, lit. 'Identity'), is a Pakistani television drama serial that aired on A-Plus TV from 17 April 2014 to 4 September 2014. It was written by Bee Gul and directed by Khalid Ahmed. It stars Alishba Yousuf, Sohail Sameer and Iffat Rahim in lead roles.^[1][2]

Pehchaan
Written by	Bee Gul
Directed by	Khalid Ahmed
Starring	Alishba Yousuf Sohail Sameer Iffat Rahim
Theme music composer	Arshad Mahmood
Opening theme	Erum Nafees
Country of origin	Pakistan
Original language	Urdu
No. of episodes	20
Production
Executive producer	Noorul Huda Shah
Producers	Seema Razi Raziuddin Ahmed
Cinematography	Naveed Malik
Original release
Network	A-Plus TV
Release	17 April (2014-04-17) – 4 September 2014 (2014-09-04)

Plot overview

Pehchaan is the narrative of Laila, a praiseworthy young girl having a basic existence with no more prominent assumptions separated from discovering love in her arranged marriage, finds her genuine strength and a solid way of life as an independent woman when gotten through the trial of time and relations. Will the society let her discover the equality that she properly merits and the love she has consistently yearned for?

Cast

• Alishba Yousuf as Laila
• Sohail Sameer as Mansoor
• Iffat Rahim as Kukoo
• Anita Camphor as Mrs. Khan
• Qazi Wajid as Laila's father
• Parveen Malik as Laila's mother
• Fawad Khan as Khurram
• Faris Khalid as Saadi
• Sumbul Shahid as Kukoo's mother

Reception

Being an artistic serial and having unique storyline, the series received praise from critics.^[3] Masala.com said it "an underrated show".^[4] Dawn praised the writing and execution of the serial and wrote, "The non-linear script is beautifully handled and the excellent visuals help make Pehchan a serial that is as appealing as it is engaging." The newspaper further adds, "Writer Bee Gul and director Khalid Ahmed, who gave us Talkhian, produced another gem in Pehchaan."^[5]