Aashti () is a Pakistani drama television series that was aired on Hum TV. The producer is Mehroz Karim; it is written by Seema Ghazal and directed by Adnan Wai Qureshi. Aashti depicts the lives of Bengalis settled in Pakistan, showcasing their lifestyle.
Plot Aashti is a Bengali girl working as a maid for a wealthy family. Despite being engaged to Nazr-ul-Islam, Aashti has secret feelings for the family's son, Abrash, who supports her dreams and encourages her to pursue education.
However, Aashti's world is turned upside down when she discovers Abrash's impending marriage to Zarnish. After his marriage, their relationship faces challenges, Zarnish departs for London, with Abrash following close behind to resolve their issues once and for all.
Due to some circumstances, Aashti also travels to London, where Abrash's father Ali Alam, also arrives who complicates the matter further.
Cast Resham as Aashti Faysal Quraishi as Nazar ul Islam Humayun Saeed as Abrash Sajid Hasan as Ali Alam; Abrash's father Seemi Pasha as Sherry; Abrash's mother Angeline Malik as Zarnish; Abrash's father Madiha Iftikhar as Aqeela; Saeed's wife Fahad Mustafa as Saeed ul Islam; Aqeela's husband Salma Zafar as Zamani, Nazar and Saeed's mother Parveen Akbar as Jameela, Aashti's mother Sohail Asghar as Aashti's father Waqar Kayani as Saeed and Nazar's father Rashid Farooqui Farah Nadir as Khala
Production Mustafa describes the role as his "filthiest role and also the best experience of his career". Playing Saeed ul Islam, a Karachi-based Bengali poor worker, he became deeply immersed in the character, often adopting Bangla undertones in his speech even after filming.
Reception Critical reception In a review by Herald, the reviewer praised the series for its authentic portrayal of Bengali culture and attention to detail, but criticizes the script for relying on clichés and unnecessary plot complications.
Accolades
Year Award Category Recipient(s) / nominee(s) Result 2010Lux Style Awards Best Television Play - Satellite Aashti Best Television Writer Seema Ghazal Best Television Director Adnan Wai Qureshi Best Television Actress - Satellite Resham
See also Noorpur Ki Rani Mannchalay Manay Na Ye Dil Malaal
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