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Sumbul Iqbal's next project is based on Lahore's red light district

Sumbul Iqbal's next project is based on Lahore's red light district

In Kaha Ho Tum, Sumbul Iqbal plays her boldest character yet
17 Dec, 2017

Could a young woman be the bright spark that could turn around a bad neighbourhood?

That's the premise of Sumbul Iqbal's next TV project Kaha Ho Tum, which will air on A-Plus.

In the drama serial, she plays Noor, who was born and bred in Lahore's red light district but shielded from the ills of her neighbourhood by her mother who wished her to live a good life. Unfortunately for Noor, not only does her well-to-do father reject her, but does so her future husband.

Says Sumbul about Kaha Ho Tum, "The drama asks the question: Why won't society let someone rise from a situation, a livelihood, a neighbourhood it deems bad? Why won't we let someone like that pursue a positive life and accept them as good?"

Sumbul Iqbal in character as Noor from Kaha Ho Tum
Sumbul Iqbal in character as Noor from Kaha Ho Tum

Sumbul reveals that this may be her boldest role yet. "I've never played a character like this before. Kaha Ho Tum is a love story, but it also takes us into old Lahore where the viewers will get deep insight into the prostitution that continues there. The drama has a strong subject and gives a message of positivity that our society direly needs."

Sumbul will also feature in two dance performances in this serial.

Shot in old Lahore, the drama also stars Faisal Rehman, Affan Waheed, Abid Ali, among others.

Comments

Faisal Janab Dec 18, 2017 03:24am
This TV series should be good. How they get a pass from Censor ? Does she improve and become a school teacher .. or a politician ?
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Atiqa Gul Dec 18, 2017 12:02pm
Sin doesn't belong to a particular area or particular segment of a society, it's purely an individual act, anyone can commit it. Everyone knows very well that it takes two to quarrel. The real sinners are not those who do it for their living but those who do it for lust. They price their necessities instead of helping them through fair means. Both poverty and riches are trials, they determine our character and destiny.
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deendayallulla Dec 18, 2017 06:56pm
Good story. Redlight areas exist all over the world. Hapless daughter who is deprived of her father - heart-breaking.
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N abidi Dec 18, 2017 10:23pm
For some reason the red direct stories are created with romance,in mind! In reality the life of women in red district is bad! Some are there aganist their own will! The media needs to show realities and solution to this ,terrible ,sad areas, with red district ! Nothing romatic about it! Reality check!
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Azam Siddiqui Dec 19, 2017 10:38am
Conformists are rewarded in most societies. Non-conformists many time are persecuted.But many times the non-conformists positively change the society.Those who are venturing to reform the society in spite of all opposition and persecution have their reward in the long run.
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