Wehem
{{Short description|Pakistani television series}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2022}}
{{Use Pakistani English|date=November 2022}}
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| writer = Imran Nazir (writer)
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| director = Adnan Wai Qureshi
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| starring = Savera Nadeem
Shamim Hilaly
Babar Ali
Kinza Hashmi
Zaviyar Nauman Ijaz
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| theme_music_composer = Ahmed Jahanzeb
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| language = Urdu
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| executive_producer = Moomal Shuanid
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| runtime = 36–38 minutes
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| network = Hum TV
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Wehem ({{Langx|ur|{{Nastaliq|وہم}}|lit=Illusion}}) is a 2022 Pakistani thriller drama television series that was produced by
Moomal Entertainment. The series revolves around the mysterious happenings of an isolated and independent woman who pretends to be caring and sympathetic. The series features Savera Nadeem, Shamim Hilaly, Babar Ali, Kinza Hashmi, and Zaviyar Nauman Ijaz in leading roles. The series first aired on Hum TV in the night programming line-up on 22 June 2022.
Plot
Junaid and Eshal are cousins and in love with each other. Eshal's parents want to marry her with him, but Junaid's mother Rukhsana has problems with Eshal's father, Khawar. Years ago, Rukhsana's husband Anwar had gone to Hyderabad and never returned, and she thinks Khawar is responsible for it as he didn't try to find him.
Cast
- Savera Nadeem as Rukhsana Anwar née Saleem
- Shamim Hilaly as Amma Bi
- Babar Ali as Khawar Amin
- Kinza Hashmi as Eshal Khawar
- Zaviyar Nauman Ijaz as Junaid{{Cite web|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/956025/kinza-and-zaviyar-naumaan-ijaz-to-star-in-wehem/|title=Kinza and Zaviyar Naumaan Ijaz to star in 'Wehem'|work=Daily Times|date=22 June 2022}}
- Fawad Jalal as Anwar Amin
- Adnan Samad Khan as Fareed
- Hurriya Mansoor as Saira
- Tara Mahmood as Sabahat
- Hajra Khan as Naseem
- Syeda Hurain as Faiza
Soundtrack
The official soundtrack of the series was sung by Zeb Bangash, music was composed by Ahmed Jahanzeb and lyrics were penned by Sabir Zafar.{{Cite web|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/940063/zebs-weham-hot-on-the-heels-after-the-success-of-kaash-enthrals-audiences/|title=Zeb's 'Weham' hot on the heels after the success of 'Kaash' enthrals audiences|date=23 May 2022|website=Daily Times}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/961502-kashmir-release-chal-hutt|title=Kashmir release 'Chal Hutt'|date=29 May 2022|website=The News International}}
Production
The series is written by Imran Nazir. Adnan Wai Qureshi who also direct Neelum Kinaray and Aashti directed the series while Moomal Shunaid produced it under her banner Moomal Productions.{{Cite web|url=https://galaxylollywood.com/2022/04/26/9-upcoming-dramas-were-extremely-excited-for/|title=9 Upcoming Dramas We're Extremely Excited For|first=Sajeer|last=Shaikh|date=26 April 2022}}{{Cite web|url=https://minutemirror.com.pk/savera-nadeems-upcoming-project-is-a-thriller-drama-called-wehem-40735/|title=Savera Nadeem's upcoming project is a thriller drama called 'Wehem'|date=27 April 2022}}
The principal photography majorly took place in a house, located near Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Karachi.{{Cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2389905/wehem-exceeded-my-expectations-savera-nadeem-talks-about-her-latest-tv-drama|title='Wehem' exceeded my expectations: Savera Nadeem talks about her latest TV drama|website=tribune.com.pk|date=December 7, 2022|access-date=December 11, 2022|author=Entertainment Desk}}
Reception
= Critical reception =
In a review by The News International, the newspaper praised the teasers stating that it has created a peculiar and mysterious atmosphere.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/961491-paranoia-all-around|title=Paranoia all around | Shehr | thenews.com.pk|website=www.thenews.com.pk|author=Noor Ul Huda}} While reviewing the first episode positively, the same reviewer praised the performances of the lead cast especially of Nadeem and Hilaly.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/amp/969155-a-figment-of-imagination|title=A figment of imagination|date=26 June 2022|work=The News International|author=Noor Ul Huda}} Youlin Magazine praised the acting performances of Hashmi, Ali and Hilaly and particularly the Nadeem's performance, but criticised the dragging story.{{Cite web|url=https://www.youlinmagazine.com/article/drama-review-wehem-brings-sinister-characters-to-life/MjMzNQ==|title=Drama Review: Wehem Brings Sinister Characters to Life|date=1 September 2022|work=Youline Magazine|author=Hurmat Majid|access-date=}}
References
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External links
- [https://hum.tv/wehem Official website]
Category:2022 Pakistani television series debuts
Category:Pakistani drama television series
Category:Urdu-language television shows
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