Jaan-e-Jahan

Jaan-e-Jahan (Urdu: جانِ جہاں) is a Pakistani television drama series that aired on ARY Digital from 22 December 2023 to 24 May 2024.^[1] It stars Hamza Ali Abbasi and Ayeza Khan in the lead roles of Shehram and Mahnoor respectively, with a supporting ensemble including Asif Raza Mir, Savera Nadeem, Emmad Irfani, and Raza Talish.^[2][3][4]

The story explores the relationship between Shehram, a young man from a wealthy background, and Mahnoor, a middle-class girl with strong moral values. The narrative focuses on their love, class conflicts, and family dynamics, as well as Mahnoor’s struggle for dignity and purpose within a complex social structure.^[5][6]

• Hamza Ali Abbasi as Shehram Shah – Murad and Rehana's son; Mahnoor's love interest turned husband.^[7]
• Ayeza Khan as Mahnoor Nadeem – Nadeem and Abida's daughter; Aliya's sister; Shehram's love interest turned wife. ^[8]

• Asif Raza Mir as Shah Murad – Shehram's father; Rehana and Kishwar's husband. (Dead)^[9]
• Savera Nadeem as Kishwar Begum – Murad's wife; Shehram's stepmother.^[10]
• Emmad Irfani as Taimoor Shah – Shehram’s cousin.
• Raza Talish as Abdul – Shehram's friend.
• Haris Waheed as Tabraiz Shah – Shehram's cousin.
• Nawal Saeed as Gulzaib –Tabraiz's love interest. ^[11]
• Maryam Nafees as Zeenat – Mahnoor's friend.
• Nausheen Shah as Rehana Shahzadi – Shehram’s mother; Murad's wife.
• Srha Asghar as Aliya Nadeem – Nadeem and Abida's daughter; Mahnoor’s sister.
• Kinza Malik as Abida Nadeem – Nadeem's wife; Mahnoor and Aliya’s mother.
• Noor ul Hassan as Nadeem – Abida's husband; Mahnoor and Aliya’s father.
• Agha Talal as Kabir
• Saqib Sumeer as Aamir - Gulzaib's ex husband. (Dead)
• Raja Haider
• Aslam Sheikh ^[12]

Produced by Next Level Entertainment, it is written by Rida Bilal, directed by Qasim Ali Mureed, and produced by Humayun Saeed, Samina Humayun Saeed, Sana Shahnawaz, and Shehzad Naseeb.^[13][14][15]

The series aired bi-weekly on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM on ARY Digital.^[16] It concluded on 24 May 2024.^[17]

The original soundtrack (OST) was performed by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan.^[18]

Jaan-e-Jahan received largely positive reviews from audiences and critics alike. The chemistry between Hamza Ali Abbasi and Ayeza Khan was widely appreciated, with many calling it a “powerhouse reunion” after their earlier success in Pyaray Afzal.^[19]The direction by Qasim Ali Mureed was praised for balancing a feudal-political narrative with emotional depth.^[20][21]

Critics noted the series' exploration of class divisions, women's empowerment, and corruption in traditional hierarchies as timely and relevant. Savera Nadeem's performance as the antagonist Kishwar was particularly applauded for its complexity and subtlety.^[22]

The drama maintained high TRPs throughout its run and remained a top-trending show on social media platforms. On IMDb, the show holds a rating of 8.4 out of 10.^[23][24]

TV critics from DAWN Images and The Express Tribune highlighted the show’s production values, strong dialogues, and moral themes. The OST by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan also garnered acclaim and became one of the most-played drama soundtracks of the season.^[25][26]

Social media discourse celebrated the return of Hamza Ali Abbasi to television after a hiatus, calling his performance “understated yet powerful".^[27]

• Jaan-e-Jahan at IMDb