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Suno Chanda

For the second season of the series, see Suno Chanda 2.

Suno Chanda (Urdu: سنوچندا, lit. 'Listen Moonlight') is a 2018 Pakistani Ramadan romantic comedy series developed by Shahzad Javed, directed by Ahson Talish, and written by Saima Akram Chaudhry.[1][2] The series celebrates Pakistani wedding traditions and narrates the story of a couple who are cousins in Nikaah, living separately as the Rukhsati is yet to happen, and the relationship between their families. It was aired every day on Hum TV.[3][4][5][6][7]

Suno Chanda
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Also known asزفاف بلا زوجين
GenreRomance
Comedy
Drama
Created byMD Productions
Written bySaima Akram Chudhery
Directed byAhson Talish
Presented byHum TV
Starring
Theme music composerNaveed Nashad
Opening theme"Suno Chanda" by Farhan Saeed
Ending theme"Suno Chanda" by Farhan Saeed
ComposerNaveed Nashad
Country of originPakistan
Original languageUrdu
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes60
Production
ProducerMomina Duraid
Production locationsKarachi, Sindh,
Pakistan
Camera setupMulti-camera setup
Running time40 minutes
Production companiesMD Productions
Hum Network
Original release
NetworkHum TV
PTV Home
Release17 May 2018 (2018-05-17) –
5 June 2019 (2019-06-05)
Related
Suno Chanda 2

It features Iqra Aziz[8] and Farhan Saeed[9] as Jiya and Arsalan, respectively, in the leading roles, while Samina Ahmad,[10] Syed Mohammed Ahmed,[11] Sami Khan,[12] Nadia Afgan,[13] Farah Shah,[14] Sohail Sameer,[15] Farhan Ali Agha,[16] Mizna Waqas,[17] Ali Safina,[16] Tara Mahmood,[17] Adnan Shah Tipu[16] Mashal Khan,[18] and Nabeel Zuberi are [19] in recurring roles.[20] The series is produced by Momina Duraid under their production banner, MD Productions.

The series received five nominations at the 18th Lux Style Awards, including Best TV Play, Best Writer for Choudhary, Best Actress (critics and viewers) for Aziz, and Best Emerging Talent for Zuberi. It won three awards, including Best TV Play and Best Actress (both Critics and Viewers).[21] The series received the highest ratings and positive reviews on its premiere and was the slot leader for the entire time it was on air. Its sequel, Suno Chanda 2 ,was released on May 7, 2019 and ended on June 5, 2019 after completely airing 30 episodes on Hum TV.[12][22][23] The show was followed by another season, titled Suno Chanda 2 (2019).[24]

Series overview

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Season No. of episodes Originally broadcast (Pakistan)
First episode Last episode
1 30 17 May 2018 (2018-05-17) 15 June 2018 (2018-06-15)
2 30 7 May 2019 (2019-05-07) 5 June 2019 (2019-06-05)

Plot

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Arsalan Jamshed Ali and Ajiya Nazakat Ali are cousins and live in a joint family. Their family got them married when they were kids due to the last wish of their grandfather, but the rukhsati is yet to happen. Bi Jaan, their grandmother and head of the family, has two sons, Jamshed Ali and Nazakat Ali, and a daughter, Masooma, who is married to Jalal Khan. They live in Karachi. Jamshed Ali is married to Shahana, and Nazakat Ali is married to Naeema. Jiya has a younger brother, Daniyal Nazakat Ali (DJ), who is an aspiring news reporter. Jiya dreams of joining the London School of Economics for higher studies after her BBA.

Arsal and Jiya are childhood companions who play pranks on each other. Bi Jaan decides to get Arsal and Jiya's formal wedding and rukhsati done to honour her husband's last wish. Arsal and Jiya are against the marriage plan and team up with Kinza, Masooma's daughter, to stop the wedding.

Shah Jahan, Bi Jaan's brother-in-law, and his grandson Shehryar, who lives in London, visit Pakistan for Arsal and Jiya's planned wedding after Eid. Sherry is close to his cousins and a co-conspirator in their plots to stop the marriage. Sherry asks Arsal and Jiya to resolve their problem amicably. Sherry also helps Jiya fulfil her dream of joining the London School of Economics, and they plan to study together. Sherry eventually develops feelings for Jiya, which makes Arsal jealous.

Arsal and Jiya create misunderstandings between their parents. Meanwhile, Sherry falls in love with Jiya. Arsal and Jiya's parents want Arsal to divorce Jiya, but Arsal denies it. Jiya's father sends a divorce notice to Arsal, who then confesses his feelings to Jiya.

Jiya initially rejects Arsal but eventually realises her love for him.

Later, the family discovers that Arsal and Jiya have fallen in love. Arsal and Jiya's parents eventually give in to their love, and the wedding preparations begin. Sherry and Kinza also start liking each other.

Jiya and Arsal argue again on their wedding night, but later realise their foolishness and say sorry to each other. They promise not to repeat the same mistakes and to confess their love for each other.

Cast

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Name Role Notes
Iqra Aziz Ajiya "Jiya" Nazakat Ali Bi Jaan and Abba Jaan's granddaughter; Nazakat and Naeema's daughter; Arsal's wife; Daniyal's sister; Shahana and Jamshed's daughter in law; Masooma and Jalal's niece; Kinza's cousin; Sherry's second cousin. She dislikes Arsal and schemes to disrupt their Nikah, but she finally falls in love with Arsal.
Farhan Saeed Arsalan "Arsal" Jamshed Ali Bi Jaan and Abba Jaan's grandson; Jamshed and Shahana's son; Jiya's husband; Nazakat and Naeema's son in law; Masooma and Jalal's nephew; Daniyal and Kinza's cousin; Sherry's second cousin. Hates Jiya at the start of their relationship but later falls in love with her.
Samina Ahmad Mumtaz Begum aka Bi Jaan Jiya, Arsal, Daniyal and Kinza's grandmother; Jamshed, Nazakat and Masooma's mother; Abba Japan's widow; Shahana, Naeema and Jalal's mother in law; Agha Jee's sister in law; Munawar's aunt; Sherry's grandaunt. She is considerate of others and doesn't want to break Jiya and Arsal's wedding. She is very strict and leads and heads her family united at all times like her late husband's wish.
Nabeel Zuberi Shehryar "Sherry" Munawar Ali Jiya, Arsal, Daniyal and Kinza's second cousin; Munawar's son; Agha Jee's grandson; Jamshed, Shahana, Nazakat, Naeema, Masooma and Jalal's cousin nephew. He plans to study abroad with Jiya and has a crush on her. He later falls in love with and marries Kinza.
Mashal Khan Kinza Khan Arsal, Jiya and Daniyal's cousin; Sherry's second cousin; Masooma and Jalal's daughter; Bi Jaan and Abba Jaan's granddaughter; Jamshed, Shahana, Nazakat and Naeema's niece. She had a crush on Arsal but later fell for Sherry and married him.
Farhan Ally Agha Jamshed Ali Arsal's father; Shahana's husband; Bi Jaan and Abba Jaan's son; Nazakat and Masooma's brother; Kinza and Daniyal's uncle; Jiya's father in law; Munawar's cousin; Sherry's cousin uncle; Agha Jee's nephew. Famous for his extramarital affair with Billo.
Sohail Sameer Nazakat Ali Jiya and Daniyal's father; Naeema's husband; Bi Jaaan and Abba Jaan's son; Jamshed and Masooma's brother; Kinza's uncle; Munawar's cousin; Sherry's cousin uncle; Arsal's father in law; Agha Jee's nephew. He is ill. Over dramatically gets worried about his health.
Nadia Afgan Shahana "Shanno" Jamshed Ali Arsal's mother; Jamshed's wife; Bi Jaan and Abba Jaan's daughter in law; Jiya's mother in law; Daniyal and Kinza's aunt; Munawar's cousin; Sherry's cousin aunt; Agha Jee's niece; Joji's cousin and former fiancée. She is gullible.
Farah Shah Naeema "Nima" Nazakat Ali Jiya and Daniyal's mother; Nazakat's wife; Bi Jaan and Abba Jaan's daughter in law; Arsal's mother in law; Kinza's aunt; Sherry's cousin aunt. Tries to force Jiya to marry her friend's son.
Syed Mohammad Ahmed Shah Jahan Ali aka Agha Jee Sherry's grandfather; Munawar's father; Abba Jaan's brother; Bi Jaan's brother in law; Shahana's maternal uncle (khalu), Jamshed, Masooma and Nazakat's elder uncle (taya); Jiya, Daniyal, Kinza and Arsal's granduncle.
Tara Mahmood Masooma Jalal Khan Bi Jaan and Abba Jaan's daughter; Jalal's wife; Kinza's mother; Arsal, Jiya and Daniyal's aunt; Munawar's cousin; Sherry's cousin aunt; Agha Jee's niece. She wants Arsal to marry her daughter Kinza. Because of that, she gossips and creates conflict between the family members.
Adnan Shah Tipu Jalal Khan Masooma's husband; Bi Jaan and Abba Jaan's son in law; Kinza's father; Arsal, Jiya and Daniyal's uncle; Sherry's cousin uncle. Known for constantly flirting with Billo.
Mizna Waqas Arbela aka Billo Jamshed, Masooma and Nazakat's cousin; Arsal, Jiya, Kinza, Sherry and Daniyal's cousin aunt. She was engaged to Jamshed, but later, he married Shahana. Shahana feels jealous and hatred towards her. She later falls for Joji
Sami Khan Daniyal Nazakat Ali aka DJ Bi Jaan and Abba Jaan's grandson; Nazakat and Naeema's son; Jiya's brother; Arsal and Kinza's cousin; Sherry's second cousin; Jamshed, Shahana, Masooma and Jalal's nephew. He keeps making secret videos of gossip in the house and shares them with other house members.
Ali Safina Jawad "Joji" Chaudhary Nagina's son; Shahana's cousin and ex fiancé. Came for Arsal and Jiya's wedding. Later he falls in love with and marries Billo/Arbela.
Agha Sajjad Abba Jaan (dead) Jiya, Arsal, Kinza and Daniyal's grandfather; Bi Jaan's husband; Jamshed, Nazakat and Masooma's father; Agha Jee's brother; Munawar's uncle; Sherry's granduncle; Shahana, Naeema and Jalal's father in law. Jiya and Arsal are married due to his last wish. He wanted his family to be united forever and took this promise from his wife Bi Jaan/Mumtaz.
Anumta Qureshi Huma Salahuddin Jiya's best friend from college.

Soundtrack

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Suno Chanda
Soundtrack album by
Farhan Saeed
Released30 May 2018 (2018-05-30)
Recorded2018
GenreTelevision soundtrack
Length(2:06)
LanguageUrdu
LabelHum TV
ProducerMOMINA DURAID
Music video
"Suno Chanda" OST on YouTube

Music is composed by Naveed Nashad, lyrics were by Ahson Talish.

Production

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The idea of the comic Ramadan special play was conceived by Saira Ghulam Nabi, and the writer Saima Akram Chaudhry was tasked to penned the script. MD Productions approved the idea, and Shehzad Javed provided significant input. Chaudhry developed the story and characters, and the production was completed rapidly, with episodes being written, shot, and aired in quick succession.[25]

Release

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Broadcast

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The series was broadcast on the channel's international versions in the UK, USA, New Zealand, Australia, and Canada. Dubbed versions of the series including the Arabic version, which aired on MBC Bollywood under the title "زفاف بلا زوجين"[26] and the Persian dubbed version which aired on MBC Persia under the title عروسی بی عروسی. It aired in the UK on Zee TV UK also.[27]

It was rebroadcast on national television, PTV Home. It started airing on August 21, 2019, and both seasons were broadcast without a break between them.

Digital release

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Alongside the series release on YouTube, it also released on Starzplay and ZEE5.

Reception

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The series broke previous records for Hum TV and is one of the most successful and watched dramas during Ramadan.[17] It is praised for its blend of reality and culture mixed with humour and was applauded with positive reviews.[28][29][30] The last episode of the drama aired on the first day of Eid-ul-Fitr.[31][32][33] Aziz and Saeed are praised for their on-screen chemistry.Speaking to The Express Tribune, Aziz said that she is overwhelming and did not expect the series to be a massive hit. She further said about the character she played, "Jiya made me feel happy, and I was really intrigued by the fact that these two people, married to each other, know each other inside and out, but still don't want to live their lives together. Then, when I found out about their Tom & Jerry dynamic, and absolutely loved it!"[34]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
2019 Lux Style Awards Best TV Play Suno Chanda Won [35]
Best Director Ahsan Talish Won [36]
Best Emerging Talent Nabeel Zuberi Nominated [36]
Best Actress Viewers Choice Iqra Aziz Won [35]
Best Actress Critics Won [35]
Hum Awards Best Actress Won [37]
Best Writer Saima Akram Chaudhary Won
Best Television Play Suno Chanda Nominated
Best on-screen couple Iqra Aziz & Farhan Saeed Won
Best Supporting Actor Adnan Shah Tipu Won
Best Supporting Actress Nadia Afgan Won
Most Impactful Character Won
Best Male Actor Farhan Saeed Won
Best Child Actor Sami Khan Won
IPPA Awards Best Television series- Viewer's choice Suno Chanda Won [38]
Best Director Ahson Talish Won
Best Actor-Jury Farhan Saeed Won
Best Actor-Viewer's choice Farhan Saeed Nominated
Best Actress-Jury Iqra Aziz Won
Best Actress-Viewer's choice Iqra Aziz Nominated
Best Supporting Actress Nadia Afgan Won
Best On-screen couple Iqra Aziz & Farhan Saeed Won
Pakistan International Screen Awards Best Actor Farhan Saeed Won [39]
Best Original Soundtrack Suno Chanda Nominated
Best Actor in a comic Role Ali Safina Won
Adnan Shah Tipu Nominated
Best Actress in a comic role Nadia Afgan Won
Farah Shah Nominated
2020 Fuchsia Magazine Awards Emerging Talent Male Raza Talish Won [40]
Pakistan International Screen Awards Best Television Actor Farhan Saeed Won
Best Television Actor in Comedy role Ali Safina Nominated
Adnan Shah Tipu Nominated
Best Television Actress in Comedy role Nadia Afgan Won
Farah Shah Nominated
Best Original Soundtrack Farhan Saeed, Damia Farooq & Rimsha Khan Nominated

Sequel

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Main article: Suno Chanda 2

The makers announced season 2.[41] Iqra Aziz confirmed being part of the Season.[42] On October 2, 2018, it was reported that Farhan Saeed had signed up for the project opposite Aziz.[43] On October 10, it was reported that Nabeel Zuberi had also signed up.[44] The series episodes aired on the first day of Ramadan, May 7, 2019, and the last episode was aired on June 6, 2019.[45][46][47] In October 2019, the third season of Suno Chanda was announced. In an interview with Fuchsia Magazine, Aehsun Talish confirmed that the new season would be coming in Ramadan 2022.[48][49] However, it was later revealed by writers that there was no season 3 of the show.

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