Kajal Ghar
| Kajal Ghar | |
|---|---|
| کاجل گھر | |
| Genre | TV drama |
| Written by | Khalid Ahmad |
| Directed by | Muhammad Saleem Tahir |
| Country of origin | Pakistan |
| Original languages | Urdu, Punjabi |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
| Production | |
| Production company | PTV |
| Original release | |
| Network | PTV |
| Release | 9 March 2001 – June 2001 |
Kajal Ghar (lit. 'House of Kohl') is a 13-episode Pakistani television drama serial produced and broadcast by Pakistan Television. Directed by Saleem Tahir and written by Khalid Ahmad, the drama was originally broadcast on PTV in 2001.[1][2]
Plot
Set against Punjab's rustic rural backdrop with glimpses of urban life, the drama revolves around Chaudhary Riyasat Ali, the tyrannical head of Feroza village. His reign of terror plagues numerous families and ultimately tears his own home apart. The conflict escalates when his city-bred son, Shaukat, takes up his father-in-law's dream of building a mosque and madrasa in the village, sparking fierce opposition from the tyrant. Shaukat later returns for the foundation stone laying ceremony of the mosque, accompanied by Sufi Baqir Ali—whom Chaudhary had previously exiled from the village—the Sufi's own son, Asad, and others. Enraged by their arrival, Chaudhary opens fire, shooting and injuring Sufi Baqir Ali's son. The narrative culminates in Chaudhary's downfall, as he is killed by his own loyal servant, Lakhoo. The plot is further enriched by other key characters, including Hakim Abdullah, Abid, Munshi, Diwana, Baba Babar, Feeqa and Dinoo.[3][4]
Cast and characters
| Played by | Character |
|---|---|
| Sohail Ahmed[5] | Chaudhary Riyasat Ali |
| Sohail Asghar[6] | Sufi Baqir Ali |
| Saleem Sheikh[7] | Shaukat Ali |
| Asim Bukhari[8] | Hakeem Abdullah Karyalay Walay |
| Khalid Butt | Khursheed Munawar |
| Iqbal Bahu[9] | Lok Gulukaar |
| Tani Begum | Producer |
| Khursheed Shaukat | Seth Yousaf |
| Riaz Mahmood | Riaz |
| Rasheed Ali | Allah Ditta |
| Rashid Mahmood | Lakhoo |
| Zara Akbar | Shehreena |
| Mariam Baloch | Zeba |
| Khawaja Saleem | Diwana |
| Mohsin Gilani | DSP Ashraf |
| Raza William | DSP |
| Javaid Iqbal | Thanedar Safdar Khan |
| Naseem Abbas | Thanedar Inspector Gul |
| Saeed Sheikh | Hawaldar Shah Ji |
| Samina Butt | Razia |
| Razia Malik | Razia |
| Sana Raheem | Fatima |
| Tasneem Kausar | Ghulam Bibi |
| Najma Begum | Bantay |
| Rabia Tabassum | Sakeena |
| Roohi Khan | Reshma |
| Neelam Bhatti | Neelam |
| Sadaf Khan | Zareena |
| Sohni | Sara |
| Akhtar Shad | Doctor Maalik |
| M Shareef | Siddiq Anwar |
| Munir Narang[10] | Karinda |
| Sultan Raza | Baba Babar |
| Khurram Rana | Asad |
| Abid Qureshi | Abid Mochi |
| Benazir Awan | Dinoo |
| Khursheed Ali | Phajja (Fazal Din) |
| Jahangir Khan | Naveed |
| Aslam Malik | Aslam |
| Wahaj Ahmed | Kazim Sajjad |
| Ghulam Noor | Cleric |
| Abdul Sattar | Chaprasi |
| Nazeer Khan | Munshi Siraj Din |
| Munir Zareef | Munshi |
| Anjum Malik | Dehati |
| Ali Shair | Kaka |
| Asim Jamil | Karinda |
| Nazeer Anjum | Jeera |
| Zahid Qureshi | Feeqa Taili (Rafiq) |
| Afzaal Latifi | Basheera |
| Khalid Sidiqui | Nazeera |
Production and reception
The serial was produced at PTV Lahore Center, which was renowned for creating critically acclaimed social dramas during the 1980s and 1990s. Directed by Saleem Tahir, the play received widespread appreciation for its strong dialogue delivery, stellar performances, and authentic cultural representation. The performance of Sohail Asghar and Sohail Ahmed was particularly lauded by critics and viewers alike, cementing their status as some of the finest character actors of Pakistan.[11][12]
References
- ↑ "ہمارے ٹیلی ویژن ڈراموں کا وارث کون ہوگا". Daily Express. July 9, 2018. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
- ↑ "Khalid Ahmad - Article No. 1301". Urdu Point. April 28, 2017. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
- ↑ "TV Serial Kajal Ghar". NTTV4U. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
- ↑ "خالد احمد اردو شاعری کو گل ہائے رنگ رنگ سے مزین کرنے والے". Daily Dunya. July 31, 2022. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
- ↑ "Sohail Ahmed". Celeb Rays.com. July 13, 2023. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
- ↑ "Veteran TV artist Sohail Asghar passes away". Dawn. November 14, 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
- ↑ "Saleem Sheikh". NTTV4U. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
- ↑ "Asim Bukhari". NTTV4U. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
- ↑ "Pakistani public figure Iqbal Bahu singer". ProfilePK. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
- ↑ "Munir Narang". NTTV4U. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
- ↑ "Sohail Asghar passes away". The Express Tribune. November 13, 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
- ↑ "Celebs, politicians note Sohail Asghar's passing is 'a great loss for Pakistan'". The Express Tribune. November 14, 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2026.