Mein Sitara is a 2016 Pakistani television series that aired on TV One. Series was written by Faiza Iftikhar, directed by Seema Tahir Khan and Produced by TV One Productions. It stars an assemble cast of Saba Qamar, Mikaal Zulfiqar, Meera, Hassan Ahmed, Anum Fayyaz, Noman Ijaz, Rashid Farooqui, and others.[1] The serial marks fourth on-screen collaboration of Saba Qamar and Mikaal Zulfiqar after Pani Jaisa Piyar (2011), Izteraab (2014) and Sangat (2015). Set in mid 1960s, the drama serial follows the fortunes of characters from the Lollywood's golden era and their tremulous journey till the turn of this century.[1][2]
| Mein Sitara | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Period drama |
| Written by | Faiza Iftikhar |
| Directed by | Seema Tahir Khan |
| Starring | Saba Qamar Mikaal Zulfiqar Meera Anum Fayyaz Noman Ijaz Ayesha Gul |
| Theme music composer | Waqar Ali |
| Opening theme | "Mein Sitara" by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan |
| Country of origin | Pakistan |
| Original language | Urdu |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 47 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Seema Tahir Khan |
| Production location | Karachi |
| Editor | Arbab Khan |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera setup |
| Production company | TV One Productions |
| Release | |
| Original network | TV One |
| Picture format | 480p |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | 17 March (2016-03-17) – 3 November 2016 (2016-11-03) |
At 16th Lux Style Awards series receive two nominations including, best television play and best actress for Qamar.[3]
It is based on the life and situations of actors and directors of the film industry. Sitara (Saba Qamar)'s character in particular was inspired from one of the most renowned actresses of the film industry. Sitara is a poor girl who makes it big in the industry. The series showed what really goes on behind the scenes and how sometimes actresses have to fight many difficulties at the same time. It is story of friendship, dreams, love, despair as well as hope. It was an emotional journey which covered 3 decades of the film industry.
| Mein Sitara | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 2016 (2016) |
| Recorded | 2016 |
| Genre | Television soundtrack |
| Length | (3:23) |
| Language | Urdu |
| Label | TVOne Pakistan |
| Music video | |
| "Mein Sitara" OST on YouTube | |
The theme song was composed by Waqar Ali and sung by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. Lyricist was Khalil Ullah Farooqui and music video was released in 2016.
| Award | Category | Recipients | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th Lux Style Awards | Best Television Play | Mein Sitara | Nominated | [4] |
| Best Television Actress | Saba Qamar | Nominated |