Aik Hai Nigar
{{Short description|Pakistani telefilm}}
{{Use Pakistani English|date=January 2022}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2022}}
{{Infobox television
| image = Aik Hai Nigar.jpg
| caption = Television release poster
| based_on = Nigar Johar
| screenplay = Umera Ahmad
| producer = {{plainlist|
- Nina Kashif
- Mahira Khan
}}
| director = Adnan Sarwar
| starring = {{Plainlist|
}}
| music =
| open_theme =
| end_theme =
| country = Pakistan
| language = Urdu
| native_name = {{Infobox name module|ur|{{Nastaliq|اک ہے نگار}}}}
| editor =
| cinematography =
| runtime = 100 minutes
| company = Soul Fry Films
| network = ARY Digital
| released = {{Start date|2021|10|23|df=y}}
}}
Aik Hai Nigar is a Pakistani television biographical-drama film based on the three-star general of the Pakistan Army, Nigar Johar, and centers on her life and career from 1975 (when Johar was young) to the present time. The telefilm is directed by Adnan Sarwar, written by Umera Ahmad, and first aired on ARY Digital on 23 October 2021. The telefilm marked the Mahira Khan's debut as a producer, who also played the title role in the film. It also stars Bilal Ashraf in his television debut as Johar's husband.{{cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/878276-mahira-khan-plays|title=Mahira Khan plays 'Pakistan's first female Three star General' in 'Ek Hai Nigar'|website=www.thenews.com.pk|date=14 August 2021|access-date=}}{{cite web|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1188591|title=Mahira Khan's Aik Hai Nigar to release on October 23|website=Images|date=2021-10-14|access-date=}} The telefilm was well-received by the audience and received mixed reviews from critics.
Plot
Nigar Johar is a girl who aspires to be big. Even though she has to face hardships of misogyny and personal despair, Nigar is determined to achieve her goal in life. Along the journey, she meets her life partner, Johar Ali Khan, who encourages her to pursue her career goal and make history.
Cast
- Mahira Khan as Nigar Johar
- Bilal Ashraf as Johar Ali Khan, Nigar's Husband
- Khushhal Khan as Shahid, Nigar's Brother
- Sohail Sameer as Nigar's Father
- Dr Sarah Nadeem as Nigar's mother
- Anoushey Rania Khan as young Nigar
- Tauqeer Nasir as Qamar Javed Bajwa
- Iman Shahid
Soundtrack
The music of the telefilm is composed by Haroon Shahid, while Abbas Ali Khan is the music producer.
{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| total_length =
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Pyar Tera
| extra1 = Haroon Shahid, Lalarukh Abbas
| music Producer1 = Abbas
Ali Khan
| lyrics1 = Haroon Shahid
| length1 = 3:26
| title2 = Mitti/Judai Sahi na jaye
| extra2 = Haroon Shahid
| music Producer2 = Abbas Ali Khan
| lyrics2 = Haroon Shahid
| length2 = 3:45
}}
Reception
On television broadcast, the telefilm received 5.2 TRPs at its timeslot.{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/arydigital.tv/p/CVdQaoBMnIu/|title=Glorified Victory!|website=|date=25 October 2021|access-date=19 January 2022}}
The telefilm mostly received positive reviews from critics, with major praise towards the acting performances.{{cite web|url=https://www.somethinghaute.com/aik-hai-nigar-an-inspirational-biopic-with-powerful-messages/|title=Aik Hai Nigar: An inspirational biopic with powerful messages|website=Something Haute|date=2021-10-26|access-date=}}{{cite web|url=https://www.youlinmagazine.com/article/review-of-telefilm-aik-hai-nigar/MjExNg==|title=Review of Telefilm: Aik Hai Nigar|website=Youlin Magazine|date=28 October 2021|author=Mehr Jan|access-date=}} While reviewing for The News International, the reviewer praised the Khan's acting performance and the heartwarming portrayal of the relationships.{{cite web|url=https://cutacut.com/2021/10/26/aik-hai-nigar-telefilm/?|title=An inspiring portrait|author=Ameera Mehmood |date=October 31, 2021 |work=The News International}} The Express Tribune criticized the film's narrative and shallow depiction on Johar's life, stating,. "The film lacks severely in the narrative department, which couldn't have been salvaged by the cast even if they tried".{{cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2327462/review-aik-hai-nigar-is-a-shallow-take-on-a-complex-journey?|title=Review: 'Aik Hai Nigar' is a shallow take on a complex journey|website=Tribune|date=2 November 2021|author=Raaja Moini|access-date=5 January 2021}}
References
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