Koyal (TV series)

Pakistani TV series or programme

Koyal

Urdu| کوئل
Written by| Zanjabeel Asim Shah
Directed by| Yasir Hussain
Starring| Mansha Pasha
Fahad Shaikh
Country of origin| Pakistan
Original language| Urdu
No. of episodes| 30
Production
Executive producer| Farhan Gauher
Production company| Emax TV
Original release
Network| Aaj Entertainment
Release| 9 December 2021 (2021-12-09) –
4 August 2022 (2022-08-04)

Koyal (transl. Koel) is a Pakistani television series first aired on Aaj Entertainment on 9 December 2021. The story is written by Zanjabeel Asim Shah and directed by Yasir Hussain in his directorial debut. It features Mansha Pasha and Fahad Shaikh in leading roles.[1][2] The story revolves around the rivalry of two sisters.[3]

## Cast[edit]

* Mansha Pasha[4] as Koyal
* Fahad Shaikh as Moosa
* Noor ul Hassan as Affaq Ahmed
* Huma Mir as Nargis
* Maham Amir as Pakiza
* Fareeha Jabeen as Falak
* Faysal Shahzad  as Mahir
* Syeda Kainat as Mashal
* Sajeel Meer as Affan
* Saman Malik as Ishrat
* Umer Aalam as Hashim

## Plot[edit]

Koyal or Cuckoo is about childhood trauma and revenge, and it also shows how a name impacts your personality. Koyal was an adopted child of Affaq, her father Affaq loved her a lot but her siblings always disowned and ignored her. When she grew up her only target was to take revenge on everyone who was included in destroying her childhood. Koyal started to act innocent and torture everyone around, to make it more traumatizing she puts all the blame on her siblings specially Pakiza. The drama also has the deep meaning of "Koyal" a bird who takes possession of another bird's nest and slowly starts killing the nest's original birds.

## Production[edit]

The project was first announced by Hussain on his social media handle in late July 2021[4] While talking to Dawn Images, Hussain revealed, "the story is about a koel who gives her eggs in someone else's nest." He revealed that Pasha will be an adopted child, and Huma Mir, who will be on screen after a 12-year gap, will be playing her mother in the series.[5] The first look of the series was unveiled by Hussain on 3 November 2021 through his Instagram account.[6]

## Citations[edit]

1. ^ "Aagha Ali and Yasir Hussain Set To Make Their Directorial Debuts With These Exciting Projects". Galaxy Lollywood. 29 July 2021.
2. ^ "Yasir Hussain to direct Mansha Pasha and Fahad Sheikh in his directorial debut 'Koyal'". Mag - The Weekly. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
3. ^ Siddiqi, Gaitee Ara (5 December 2021). "Koyal – a promising new venture". The News. Pakistan. Retrieved 10 November 2022.
4. ^ a b "Yasir Hussain's directorial debut drama stars Mansha Pasha, Fahad Sheikh in lead roles". Oyeyeah. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
5. ^ "Yasir Hussain spills the beans on his directorial debut". IMAGES. 29 July 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
6. ^ "Yasir Hussain reveals the first look of Koel featuring Mansha Pasha and Fahad Sheikh". Huate News. 3 November 2021.

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