| Durr-e-Shehwar | |
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| Also known as | Dhoop Chhaon |
| Urdu | دُرّ شہوار |
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| Written by | Umera Ahmad |
| Directed by | Haissam Hussain |
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| Country of origin | Pakistan |
| Original language | Urdu |
| No. of episodes | 15 |
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| Running time | approx. 40:00 |
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| Network | Hum TV |
| Release | 10 March – 16 June 2012 |
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Durr-e-Shehwar is an Urdu-language Pakistani drama television series directed by Haissam Hussain and written by Umera Ahmad. First broadcast in Pakistan by Hum TV, Durr-e-Shehwar premiered on 10 March 2012 and was produced by Momina Duraid and Six Sigma Entertainment. The series featured an ensemble cast of Sanam Baloch, Samina Peerzada, Qavi Khan, Meekal Zulfiqar, Noman Ejaz, and Nadia Jamil in lead roles. It ended its run on 16 June 2012, after airing 15 episodes.
The show was written and produced by the makers of Man-o-Salwa,[1] Qaid-e-Tanhai,[2] Malaal,[3] Maat[4] and Zindagi Gulzar Hai.[5] The story entails the complexities of married lives in today’s urban setting or yesterday’s traditional times, showing how certain issues are common in every relationship. The strong protagonist gives her marital life as much patience and resolve as possible.
The series received critical acclaim with praise for Hussain's direction and the performances of the lead cast.[6]
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