Jaan-e-Jahan

2023-24 Pakistani television series

Jaan-e-Jahan

Genre| Romance
Family
Written by| Rida Bilal
Directed by| Qasim Ali Mureed
Starring| Hamza Ali Abbasi
Ayeza Khan
Asif Raza Mir
Savera Nadeem
Emmad Irfani
Raza Talish
Haris Waheed
Nawal Saeed
Maryam Nafees
Composer| Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
Country of origin| Pakistan
Original language| Urdu
No. of seasons| 1
No. of episodes| 41
Production
Producers| Humayun Saeed
Samina Humayun Saeed
Sana Shahnawaz
Shehzad Naseeb
Running time| ~40 minutes
Production company| Next Level Entertainment
Original release
Network| ARY Digital
Release| 22 December 2023 (2023-12-22) –
24 May 2024 (2024-05-24)

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]

## Plot

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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]

## Cast

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### Main

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* 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]

### Recurring

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* 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]

## Production

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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]

## Broadcast

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

## Soundtrack

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

## Reception

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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]

## References

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1. ^ Lodhi, Rida (2023-12-15). "Date announced: Hamza Ali Abbasi returns to TV with 'Jaan-e-Jahan' on December 22". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
2. ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (2023-06-08). "Jaan e Jahan, starring Hamza Ali Abbasi and Ayeza Khan, to release soon". Images. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
3. ^ Lodhi, Rida (2023-02-28). "Hamza Ali Abbasi returns to TV with upcoming drama serial 'Jaan-e-Jahan'". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
4. ^ "Star-struck | Shehr | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2025-07-26.
5. ^ Salamat, Sajid (2023-12-23). "'Jaan-e-Jahan' premieres on a high note". Daily Times. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
6. ^ "'Jaan-e-Jahan's Ayeza Khan Narrowly Escapes Fire Accident On Set: It's Not Easy Being An Actor". Outlook India. 2023-12-28. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
7. ^ Staff, Images (2023-02-28). "Hamza Ali Abbasi is returning to our TV screens with drama Jaan-e-Jahaan". Images. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
8. ^ Lodhi, Rida (2023-12-03). "From Mubashira to Mahnoor: Ayeza Khan unveils first look from 'Jaan-e-Jahan'". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
9. ^ Salamat, Sajid (2023-12-26). "Ayeza pens a moving tribute to Asif Raza Mir". Daily Times. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
10. ^ Salamat, Sajid (2023-12-20). "Savera has a message for fans ahead of 'Jaan-e-Jahan'". Daily Times. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
11. ^ "Nawal Saeed bids farewell to Gulzaib, 'Jaan-e-Jahan'". ARY NEWS. 2024-05-20. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
12. ^ Salamat, Sajid (2023-12-02). "Ayeza's first look from 'Jaan-e-Jahan' revealed!". Daily Times. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
13. ^ "Hamza Ali Abbasi announces comeback with drama 'Jaan-e-Jahan'". Dunya News. 2023-02-28. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
14. ^ Salamat, Sajid (2025-06-18). "I had never quit the entertainment industry: Hamza Ali Abbasi". Daily Times. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
15. ^ "Why did Ali Raza turn down the role in Jan-e-Jahan?". The Opinion. 2024-12-11. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
16. ^ "Ayeza Khan to set the screen on fire with Hamza Ali Abbasi after 10 years". The News International. 2023-03-06. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
17. ^ "Hamza Ali Abbasi to make TV comeback in serial 'Jaan-e-Jahan'". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
18. ^ "Ayeza Khan and Hamza Ali Abbasi winning masses with 'Jaan e Jahan'". 24 News HD. 2023-12-25. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
19. ^ Lodhi, Rida (2023-03-06). "10 years later: 'Pyarey Afzal' duo Ayeza Khan, Hamza Ali Abbasi to star in 'Jaan-e-Jahan'". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
20. ^ "Jaan-e-Jahan to Zindagi Gulzar Hai; Top 7 Pakistani dramas that are more engaging and gripping than Indian daily shows". bollywood-life. 2025-03-19. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
21. ^ "9 Best Pakistani Dramas That You Must Watch With Your Partner". www.timesnownews.com. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
22. ^ "I aspire to be an alpha male like Shehram: Hamza Ali Abbasi | Pakistan Today". 2024-05-16. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
23. ^ "Suno Chanda to Jaan-e-Jahan ; TOP 10 Pakistani drama to watch with your partner". bollywood-life. 2025-04-06. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
24. ^ ahmad, Iman (2025-02-22). "8 Pakistani Dramas That Delivered Endings We Can't Forget". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
25. ^ Lodhi, Rida (2024-05-27). "Finally the happy ending we wanted: Ayeza, Hamza fans rejoice after 'Jaan e Jahan' finale". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
26. ^ Amena, Rasti (2024-05-24). "List of TOP 6 most popular trending Pakistani dramas May 2024". The Siasat Daily. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
27. ^ Sheikh, Sajeer (2023-12-01). "Grand return: Hamza Ali Abbasi's first look for 'Jaane Jahan' unveiled". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2025-07-16.

## External links

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* Jaan-e-Jahan at IMDb

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