- “Zard Patton Ka Bunn,” starring Sajal Aly, focuses on critical social issues in Pakistan such as population growth, family planning, and women’s education and health, to raise awareness and prompt societal dialogue.
- The drama, a collaboration between Hum TV and Kashf Foundation, premiered on May 12 and features a cast including Sajal Aly, Hamza Sohail, Samiya Mumtaz, and Rehan Sheikh. It airs every Sunday at 8 PM and was written by Mustafa Afridi and directed by Saife Hasan.
- Aly’s character, Meenu, challenges societal norms to advocate for women’s education, while Hamza Sohail’s character, Dr. Naufil, stands against injustice. The series aims to educate and entertain, incorporating multiple storylines to engage viewers.
Pakistani actor Sajal Aly, currently featured in the drama series “Zard Patton Ka Bunn,” emphasized the importance of addressing population growth, family planning, and women’s education and health in Pakistan. Aly hopes the audience will grasp the “message” conveyed through the show.
Set in a rural backdrop, the drama’s first episode, which underscores the importance of family planning and its effects on women’s health, premiered on May 12. The series is a collaborative effort between Hum TV and Kashf Foundation, a microfinance organization supporting women in low-income communities.
Alongside Aly, the cast includes Hamza Sohail, Samiya Mumtaz, and Rehan Sheikh. Now two episodes in, airing every Sunday at 8 PM, the show has introduced multiple storylines that will develop further. Written by Mustafa Afridi and directed by Saife Hasan, the series promises to engage viewers with its unfolding narratives.
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In her role as Meenu, Aly portrays a character challenging the norms of her conservative society. Meenu is a proponent of women’s education, supported by her father while facing opposition from the men around her.
“In our project [Zard Patton Ka Bunn], there are intense scenes, but Saife Hasan directed me to perform them simply. These everyday conversations are necessary because our society often avoids them,” Aly told Arab News at the drama’s official launch in Lahore. “Addressing these issues can hurt people’s egos. I hope the audience appreciates it and understands the solutions we propose through this story.”
Aly and the cast attended the event to raise awareness about women’s education, empowerment, maternal health, and population control.
Roshaneh Zafar, founder and managing director of Kashf Foundation, highlighted the media’s crucial role in spotlighting these issues. “Media has a vast reach. To bring about societal change, you need to reach households and living rooms,” Zafar explained. “Our goal was to bring real-life women’s stories to the screen, with substantial research backing each script.”
This drama marks the Kashf Foundation’s sixth TV project aiming at social change. Previous projects have addressed child abuse and human trafficking, subjects rarely depicted on screen.
“Zard Patton Ka Bunn” explores the impact of population growth on women and children and its broader implications. Zafar noted, “You have to make the story engaging while also educating the viewers. The drama incorporates various subplots.”
Hamza Sohail, who plays the male lead, Dr. Naufil, shared his enthusiasm for the project. “I agreed to this role immediately because I believe men in our society have a significant responsibility to advocate for these issues,” Sohail told Arab News. “As a media professional and artist, it’s crucial to use my platform to raise awareness.”
Describing his character, Sohail said, “Dr. Naufil is a principled man who stands against injustice and wrongdoing. The audience will see how his and Meenu’s paths intersect and how they collaborate to promote the message in ‘Zard Patton Ka Bunn’.”
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Source: Arab News