Hum TV#Hum TV USA
{{short description|Pakistani Television channel}}
{{Use Pakistani English|date=June 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2015}}
{{Infobox television channel
| name = Hum TV HD
{{nobold|ہم}}
| logo = Hum TV 2013.png
| logo_size =
| logo_caption = Hum TV logo since January 2013
| logo_alt =
| image =
| established =
| airdate =
| launch_date = {{Start date and age|2005|01|17}}
| picture_format = (1080i 16:9, MPEG-4, HDTV) (2018–present)
| network = Hum Network
| owner = Sultana Siddiqui
Duraid Qureshi
| parent =
| key_people =
| motto =
| country = Pakistan
| language = Urdu
| area = Asia
Middle East
Americas
Europe
| affiliates =
| headquarters = Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
| former_names = Eye TV (2005–2011)
| replaced =
| replaced_by =
| sister_channels = Hum Masala
Hum Sitaray
Hum News
Hum Europe
Hum Pashto 1
| timeshift_service =
| website = {{URL|https://www.hum.tv}}
| terr_serv_1 =
| terr_chan_1 =
| online_serv_1 = HUM TV Live
| online_chan_1 = [https://www.hum.tv/live Watch Live]
| online_serv_2 = Sling TV
| online_chan_2 = Internet Protocol television
}}
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).{{cite web|url=https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/HUM-NETWORK-LIMITED-26019393/?type_recherche=rapide&mots=Hum%20Network |title=HUM NETWORK LTD (HUMNL:Karachi): Company Description |website=MarketScreener.com business website|access-date=25 April 2021}}
Hum Network Limited was known as Eye Television Network Limited prior to 21 January 2011. Hum TV began its transmission on 17 January 2005. In March 2013, Hum Network held its first Hum Awards ceremony.{{cite news|title=Hum Awards 2013: Another awards night for TV buffs|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/509017/hum-awards-2013-another-awards-night-for-tv-buffs/|access-date=25 April 2021|newspaper=The Express Tribune (newspaper)|date=18 February 2013}} As of 1 May 2018, Hum TV shut down its SD feed and shifted to HD in Pakistan.{{Cite news|url=https://www.hum.tv/live/|title=HUM TV Live- Watch Dramas Online|date=2017-03-25|work=HUM TV - Watch Dramas Online|access-date=25 April 2021|language=en-US}}
Hum TV is one of Pakistan's biggest entertainment networks and regularly is in the top ranks and maintains a loyal fanbase on social media in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and streaming platforms, as well as on television.{{Cite news|url=https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2019/08/14/how-hum-networks-rose-to-become-one-of-the-biggest-names-in-pakistani-entertainment/|title=How Hum Networks rose to become one of the biggest names in Pakistani entertainment|last=Tirmizi|first=Farooq|date=2019-08-14|newspaper=Pakistan Today (newspaper)|language=en-US|access-date=25 April 2021}}
History
The channel's drama series Humsafar, broadcast in 2011–2012, has become the most successful program of the channel to date, earning it widespread acclaim and international recognition.{{cite news |title= Popular Pakistani television drama Humsafar reaches Toronto fans via web|url=https://www.thestar.com/living/article/1132592--popular-pakistani-television-drama-humsafar-reaches-toronto-fans-in-via-web// |access-date= 25 April 2021|newspaper=The Toronto Star (newspaper)|date=16 February 2012}}{{cite web |title= Humsafar-Muhabbaton ka Safar the most successful drama in recent times|url =https://tribune.com.pk/story/341284/humsafar--mohabbaton-ka-safar/ | first=Atiqa|last=Odho|author-link1=Atiqa Odho|newspaper=The Express Tribune (newspaper)|date=24 February 2012|access-date= 25 April 2021}}{{cite news |title= Humsafar: Here's what the noise is about|url =http://blogs.tribune.com.pk/story/9343/humsafar-heres-what-the-noise-is-about/ |first=Quratulain |last=Tejani|newspaper=The Express Tribune (newspaper)|date=14 December 2011|access-date= 25 April 2021}} Due to its success, critics referred to Pakistani television as a "Golden Age".{{cite news|title=Drama Serials:Golden Age?|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/699862/drama-serials-golden-age |first=Sbahat |last=Zakariya|newspaper=Dawn (newspaper)|date=29 November 2015|access-date=25 April 2021}}
At the 1st Hum Awards ceremony, it was awarded the Hum Honorary Phenomenal Serial Award.{{cite web|title=Hum TV awards celebrate showbiz achievements|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/792549/awards-celebrate-showbiz-achievements|newspaper=Dawn (newspaper)|date= 16 March 2013|access-date=25 April 2021}} Hum TV caters to all genres of entertainment. While HUM caters to urban Pakistan, most dramas on Hum TV at the moment are skewed towards a teen/youth audience, with some other serials being aimed at a more mature urban audience.
Current programming
= Original series =
| class="wikitable"
!Date !Show !Ref |
| 17 November 2024 |
| 30 December 2024
|Meri Tanhai |
| 25 February 2025
|{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/movies/sanam-teri-kasam-actress-mawra-hocane-to-star-in-pakistani-drama-agar-tum-saath-ho-promo-inside-aa-9221857.html|title=Sanam Teri Kasam Actress Mawra Hocane To Star In Pakistani Drama Agar Tum Saath Ho, Promo Inside|website=News18|accessdate=Feb 19, 2025}} |
| 5 December 2024 |
| 10 January 2025
|Hijr |
| 31 January 2025
|Adhi Bewafai |{{Cite web|url=https://hum.tv/adhi-bewafai-ost/|title=Adhi Bewafai|website=Hum TV}} |
| 6 February 2025
|Judwaa |{{Cite web|url=https://hum.tv/judwaa-episode-01/|title=Judwaa|website=Hum TV}} |
= Comedy and sitcoms =
Upcoming programming
| class="wikitable"
!Date !Show !Ref |
| 26 April 2025
|Shirin Farhad |
| 3 April 2025
|Dastakhat |
Former programming
=Anthology=
| class="wikitable"
!Name !First aired !Last aired !Ref |
| Choti Choti Batain
|10 March 2019 |6 October 2019 |{{Cite news|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/480922-osama-tahir-on-his-role-in-upcoming-mini-series|title=Osama Tahir on his role in upcoming mini-series|last=Shirazi|first=Maria|website=The News International|language=en|date=5 June 2019|access-date=2022-11-09}} |
| Kitni Girhain Baqi Hain
|27 March 2011 |15 July 2015 |
| Kitni Girhain Baqi Hain! Phir Se
|30 October 2016 |20 August 2017 |
| Sasural Ke Rang Anokhay
|29 January 2012 |24 February 2013 |
| Shareek-e-Hayat
|2013 |2014 |
| Ustani Jee
|14 April 2018 |25 August 2023 |
=Comedy and sitcoms=
=Prime time series=
=Daily series=
| class="wikitable"
!Name !First aired !Last aired |
| Agar Tum Na Hotay
|4 August 2014 |6 January 2015 |
| Ahmed Habib Ki Betiyan
|12 December 2011 |14 May 2012 |
| Aik Larki Aam Si
|19 June 2018 |1 February 2019 |
| Akeli
|21 July 2015 |5 November 2015 |
| Bad Gumaan
|19 September 2016 |3 February 2017 |
| Badnaseeb
|15 November 2021 |6 February 2022 |
| Baityaan
|28 April 2009 |1 July 2009 |
| Be Aitbaar
|11 July 2016 |7 December 2016 |
| Bebaak
|8 December 2021 |18 February 2022 |
| Bepannah
|25 October 2022 |15 January 2023 |
| Be Rung
|20 July 2024 |21 October 2024 |
| Beqadar{{Cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2402174/actor-anum-fayyaz-quits-showbiz-to-follow-a-more-islamic-lifestyle|title=Actor Anum Fayyaz quits showbiz to 'follow a more Islamic lifestyle'|date=20 February 2023}}
|7 February 2022 |3 April 2022 |
| Bhool
|13 January 2024 |24 April 2024 |
| Dagh-e-Dil{{Cite web|url=https://hum.tv/blog/dagh-e-dil-backdrops-of-the-narrative/|title=Dagh-e-Dil – Backdrops of the Narrative|website=HUM TV|date=23 May 2023}}
|22 May 2023 |6 July 2023 |
| Darbadar Tere Liye
|22 December 2014 |18 January 2015 |
| Dil, Diya, Dehleez
|2006 |2007 |
| Dil Ik Shehar e Junoon{{Cite web|url=https://www.bizasialive.com/meem-se-mohabbat-dil-ik-shehr-e-junoon-hijjr-amongst-four-new-shows-on-hum-tv/|title='Meem Se Mohabbat', 'Dil Ik Shehr-e-Junoon' & 'Hijr' amongst four new shows on Hum TV|author=Johar Deep|date=2 December 2024}}
|2 December 2024 |5 February 2025 |
| Dooriyan
|5 December 2023 |20 April 2024 |
| Fitna
|15 September 2023 |13 November 2023 |
| Gila
|5 December 2016 |31 March 2017 |
| Hasrat
|11 May 20222 |18 August 2022 |
| Haya Ke Daaman Main
|30 March 2016 |16 September 2016 |
| Hum Tehray Gunahgaar
|13 January 2014 |24 April 2014 |
| Ishq-e-Benaam
|9 November 2015 |29 March 2016 |
| Ishq Hamari Galiyon Mein
|12 August 2013 |6 February 2014 |
| Ishq Ibadat
|21 July 2015 |31 October 2015 |
| Jethaani
|6 February 2017 |16 June 2017 |
| Khel{{Cite web|url=https://hum.tv/blog/khel-coming-to-your-screens-tonight/|title=Khel – Coming to your Screens Tonight|date=7 July 2023}}
|7 July 2024 |13 October 2024 |
| Khwaab Ankhain Khwahish Chehre
|11 July 2011 |2011 |
| Log Kia Kahengay
|4 February 2019 |5 July 2019 |
| Maa Sadqay
|22 January 2018 |17 August 2018 |
| Mar Jain Bhi To Kya
|1 October 2012 |30 January 2013 |
| Meesni
|16 January 2023 |4 July 2023 |
| Mein Hari Piya
|2018 |2018 |
| Mera Dard Na Janay Koi
|14 October 2015 |18 February 2016 |
| Mere Khwab Raiza Raiza
|2011 |2012 |
| Mere Damad
|8 December 2022 |22 March 2023 |
| Mere Khuda
|2 February 2015 |20 May 2015 |
| Mohabbat Mushkil Hai
|3 July 2017 |15 September 2017 |
| Mohabbat Reza Reza{{Cite web |title=Mohabbat Reza Reza |url=https://hum.tv/dramas/mohabbat-reza-reza/ |access-date=2024-10-20 |website=Hum TV |language=en-US}}
|23 October 2024 |30 January 2025 |
| Mujhay Sandal Kar Do
|14 November 2011 |16 July 2012 |
| Nafrat
|12 January 2024 |13 March 2024 |
| Nikhar Gaye Gulab Sare
|15 May 2012 |27 September 2012 |
| Qissa-e-Dil
|14 July 2024 |21 September 2024 |
| Rang Badlay Zindagi{{Cite web|url=https://hum.tv/blog/hum-tv-announces-new-drama-serial-rang-badlay-zindagi/|title=HUM TV announces new drama serial Rang Badlay Zindagi|date=10 October 2023|website=HUM TV}}
|16 October 2023 |4 December 2023 |
| Saiqa
|19 January 2009 |27 May 2009 |
| Sangsar
|3 April 2017 |11 August 2017 |
| Sanwari
|20 August 2018 |3 May 2019 |
| Sartaj Mera Tu Raaj Mera
|23 February 2015 |3 August 2015 |
| Susraal Mera
|15 September 2014 |19 February 2015 |
| Sultanat
|15 April 2024 |6 July 2024 |
| Tera Ghum Aur Hum
|1 July 2020 |12 November 2020 |
| Tum Mere Kya Ho
|21 April 2024 |19 July 2024 |
| Thori Si Wafa
|14 August 2017 |20 January 2018 |
| Woh Ziddi Si{{cite web|url=https://hum.tv/blog/hum-upcoming-attractions-julys-enticing-lineup/ |title=HUM Upcoming Attractions : July's Enticing Lineup |date=July 9, 2024|access-date=July 23, 2024 |website=Hum TV}}
|22 September 2024 |17 January 2025 |
| Yaar Na Bichray
|17 May 2021 |17 August 2021 |
| Zindagi Tujh Ko Jiya
|22 February 2016 |2 June 2016 |
=Horror and supernatural series=
| class="wikitable"
!Name !First aired !Last aired !Ref |
| Belapur Ki Dayan
|15 February 2018 |28 June 2018 |
| Chalawa
|8 November 2020 |4 April 2021 |{{Cite web|date=10 November 2020|title=Introducing new horror drama 'Chalawa'|url=https://nation.com.pk/10-Nov-2020/introducing-new-horror-drama-chalawa|access-date=9 April 2021|newspaper=The Nation|language=en-US}} |
| Mehboob Aapke Qadmon Main
|18 October 2019 |7 August 2020 |
| Woh
|2 September 2013 |21 November 2014 |
=Miniseries=
| class="wikitable"
!Name !First aired !Last aired !Ref |
| Bhook
|10 May 2019 |14 June 2019 |
| Khaab Toot Jaatay Hain
|27 December 2021 |17 January 2022 |
| Mann Jogi
|3 August 2024 |28 September 2024 |
| Nadaan
|5 October 2024 |23 November 2024 |
| Tan Man Neel o Neel
|7 December 2024 |15 February 2025 |{{cite web | url=https://hum.tv/dramas/tan-man-neelo-neel/ | title=Tan Man Neelo Neel }}{{Cite web|url=https://reviewit.pk/tan-man-neel-o-neel-last-episode-public-reaction/|title=Tan Man Neel o Neel Last Episode Public Reaction|author=Sidra|date=15 February 2025}} |
=Telefilms=
=Reality shows=
| class="wikitable"
!Name !First aired !Last aired |
| 60 Hours to Glory
|12 June 2021 |6 September 2021 |
| The After Moon Show{{cite web|url=https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/02/19/yasir-hussain-turns-talk-show-host/|title=Yasir Hussain turns talk show host|website=Pakistan Today|language=en-GB|access-date=2018-09-16}}
|10 February 2018 |24 November 2018 |
| Coke Studio
|2011 |2012 |
| Jago Pakistan Jago{{Cite news|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1179657|title=Sanam Jung's morning show just featured blackface and it's not ok|author=Images Staff|date=2018-03-15|work=Images|access-date=2018-07-06|language=en-US}}
|18 January 2005 |30 November 2018 |
| Jeet Ka Dum
|7 February 2015 |2016 |
| Nescafe Basement
|8 September 2012 |2013 |
| Battle of the Bands
|July 2012 |August 2019 |
| Tonite with HSY
|13 September 2014 |7 October 2018 |
| TUC - The Lighter Side of Life
|14 December 2013 |8 March 2014 |
| Uth Records
|18 February 2011 |2012 |
=Award shows=
| class="wikitable"
!Name !Ref |
| Hum Awards |
| Hum Style Awards |
| Lux Style Awards |
=Dubbed series=
| class="wikitable"
!Name !First aired !Last aired |
| C.I.D.
|18 January 2008 |27 October 2018 |
| Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa
|7 September 2006 |6 March 2011 |
| Sa Re Ga Ma Pa
|2000 |2008 |
| Simi Selects India's Most Desirable
|12 June 2011 |6 November 2011 |
| Sultan Salahuddin Ayyubi{{Cite web|url=https://reviewit.pk/which-pakistani-tv-channel-will-air-sultan-salahuddin-ayyubi/|title=Which Pakistani Television channel will air Sultan Salahuddin Ayyubi|date=25 March 2024|access-date=28 March 2024|website=reviewit.pk|language=en}}{{Cite web|url=https://hum.tv/blog/saga-of-sultan-salahuddin-ayyubi-coming-soon-on-hum-tv/|title=Saga of Sultan Salahuddin Ayyubi coming soon on Hum TV|date=26 March 2024|website=Hum TV|language=en}}
|6 May 2024 |28 November 2024 |
Production house
=MD Productions=
The network television serials are primarily produced under production company Momina Duraid Productions or MD Productions, owned by Momina Duraid wife of Siddiqui's youngest Son Duraid Qureshi and she is also a senior producer at channel.
=Moomal Entertainment=
See also
Other networks
References
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External links
- {{official website}}
{{Hum Network}}
{{Television in Pakistan}}
{{Hum TV Programs}}
{{Ethnic Channels Group}}
{{Authority control}}
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Category:Television stations in Karachi
Category:Television channels and stations established in 2005