Habs (2022 TV series)
| Habs | |
|---|---|
| Urdu | حبس |
| Genre | Drama |
| Written by | Aliya Makhdoom |
| Directed by | Mushaddiq Malek |
| Starring | Ushna Shah Feroze Khan Ayesha Omar Saba Faisal |
| Country of origin | Pakistan |
| Original language | Urdu |
| No. of episodes | 22 |
| Production | |
| Producers | Hamuyan Saeed Shahzaib Nasir |
| Running time | 40 Minutes |
| Production company | Six SIgma Production |
| Release | |
| Original network | ARY Digital |
| Original release | 10 May 2022 – Present |
Habs (Urdu: حبس, transl. Dankness) is a 2022 Pakistani television drama series which airs on Ary Digital,[1] written by Aliya Makhdoom, directed by Mushaddiq Malik in his directorial debut and produced by Six Sigma Plus.[2] The series features Ushna Shah and Feroze Khan in lead roles.[3][4]
It received positive to mixed reviews from critics.
Premise
The story revolves around two individuals from two different socioeconomic background who are struggling in their lives in their own way. They are bound together by fate and tried to solve the misunderstandings created by circumstances and people around them. Habs’ story mainly revolves around Ayesha (Ushna Shah) and Basit (Feroze Khan). Ayesha was introduced as a practical young woman who always spoke her mind. Her mother (Saba Faisal) is a widow and an opportunist for whom survival comes before everything else. Her daughters’ happiness is secondary to her right from the get-go. Basit (Feroze Khan) also belongs to a dysfunctional family. His mother (Irsa Ghazal) left his father when he was really young and married someone she loved because she felt her marriage was loveless. This left Basit questioning the institution and sanctity of marriage. His father passed away and according to his will Basit had to get married in order to get access to his accounts. Ayesha ends up working in Basit’s office and eventually out of sheer desperation Basit asks her to marry him in order to get access to the money which he needs to run his business. Ayesha’s mother manipulates the situation and takes money from Basit in a tactful manner in order to make the most of the circumstances.
The sidetracks are sometimes more interesting than the main track with Bano’s (Dania Anwar) character taking the lead. Dania Anwar has acted superbly throughout. She is Ayesha’s older sister, the wisest in the family, and her bond with Ayesha, in particular, is a breath of fresh air. Ayesha’s phupo Bobby (Hina Rizvi) is another interesting character that tends to go overboard at times. She never got married and runs a business of her own. She breaks the typical phupo stereotype. Zoya (Janice Tessa) the younger sister is a complete rebel unlike the other two. Fahad (Mussadiq Malik) is Basit’s only friend who continuously gives him much-needed advice.
Cast
- Ushna Shah as Ayesha Sadiq/Ayesha Basit Khan
- Feroze Khan as Basit Salman Khan
- Ayesha Omar as Soha
- Saba Faisal as Qudsiya
- Dania Enwer as Bano
- Janice Tessa as Zoya[5]
- Hina Rizvi as Bobby
- Isra Ghazal as Sadia
- Javed Sheikh as Salman
- Imran Aslam as Talal [6]
- Fareeda Shabbir as Bilquis (Aamir's mother)
- Hamzah Tariq Jamil as Aamir
- Anoushay Abbasi as Fahad Wife
- Mussadiq Malik as Fahad (Basit Best Friend)
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Episode 1" | Musaddiq Malek | Aliya Makhdoom | 10 May 2022 |
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | "Episode 2" | Musaddiq Malek | Aliya Makhdoom | 17 May 2022 |
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | "Episode 3" | Musaddiq Malek | Aliya Makhdoom | 24 May 2022 |
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | "Episode 4" | Musaddiq Malek | Aliya Makhdoom | 31 May 2022 |
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
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| 5 | "Episode 5" | Musaddiq Malek | Aliya Makhdoom | 7 June 2022 |
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | "Episode 6" | Musaddiq Malek | Aliya Makhdoom | 14 June 2022 |
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 [7] | "Episode 7" | Musaddiq Malek | Aliya Makhdoom | 21 June 2022 |
Reception
While reviewing the first episode, Cutacut.com said it a "strong start" and called the storyline relatable and intriguing.[8] The News gave the initial episodes an inappreciable review stating that story has nothing new with already done topics of Abandonment issues and hatred of mothers.[9] Maliha Rehman of Dawn praised the direction and actors' performances but mentioned the difference of the story with title.[10]
References
- ^ "Drama 'Habs' to offer another story of rich boss marrying a poor employee". Minute Mirror. 9 May 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
- ^ Desk, Entertainment (10 May 2022). "Feroze Khan and Ushna Shah-starrer Habs all set to air tonight". Something Haute. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
- ^ Entertainment Desk (8 June 2022). "Onscreen couple goals! Fans love Ushna Shah, Feroze Khan's chemistry in 'Habs'". Express Tribune. Retrieved 8 June 2022.
- ^ Shehreyaar, Armaan (9 May 2022). "Habs Teasers Hint At Intriguing Journey Of Love Through Marriage". Galaxy Lollywood. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
- ^ "You have to have fair skin to bag lead role: 'Habs' actor Janice Tessa on colourism in the industry". Express Tribune. 3 September 2022.
- ^ "Is love really needed for marriage", ARY DIGITAL, retrieved 26 June 2022
- ^ "Habs Episode-7 Review: Ayesha left in shock as Basit claims that they are nikkahfied!". oyeyeah. 22 June 2022.
- ^ "Habs off to a strong start". The News. 11 May 2022.
- ^ "Suffocating betrayal". The News. 19 June 2022.
- ^ Maliha Rehman (31 July 2022). "PRIME TIME: TUNED IN AND TRENDING". dawn.com.
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