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{{Short description|Television series}}
{{Use Pakistani English|date=November 2014}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2020}}
{{Infobox television
| image = AunnZara.jpeg
| caption =
| alt_name =
| genre = [[Family drama|Family Drama]]<br/>[[Comedy]]
| creator =
| writer = Faiza Iftikhar
| based_on = {{based on|''Hisaar-e-Mohabbat''|[[Faiza Iftikhar]]}}
| director = [[Haissam Hussain]]
| presenter =
| starring = {{plainlist|
* [[Maya Ali]]
* [[Osman Khalid Butt]]
}}
| judges =
| voices =
| narrated =
| theme_music_composer = MAD Music
| opentheme = ''Aunn Zara''
| endtheme =
| composer = MAD music
| country = Pakistan
| language = Urdu
| num_seasons =
| num_episodes = 20
| list_episodes =
| producer = Shahzad Chaudhry
| executive_producer = Tahir Mehmood
| editor = Iftikhar Manzoor
| cinematography = iIlyas Kashmiri
| location = [[Lahore]], [[Punjab, Pakistan]]
| camera = Shehzad Baloch
| runtime =
| company = Oriental Films
| channel = [[A-Plus Entertainment]]
| first_aired = {{Start date|df=yes|2013|06|18}}
| last_aired = {{end date|df=yes|2013|10|31}}
| related =
}}

'''''Aunn Zara''''' ({{langx|ur|{{Nastaliq|عون زارا}}}}) is a 2013 Pakistan [[Drama (film and television)|drama]] television series telecast on [[A-Plus Entertainment]]. It revolves around a married couple spoilt by their respective families and desperate to escape this attention. It is based on [[Faiza Iftikhar]]'s novel ''Hisaar-e-Mohabbat'', and is directed by [[Haissam Hussain]]. It stars [[Maya Ali ]] and [[Osman Khalid Butt]].<ref name="dawn">{{cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1045819|title='Aunn Zara' - A drama review|date=September 27, 2013|access-date=March 23, 2021|website=[[Dawn News]]}}</ref>

==Plot==

The story revolves around the lives of Aunn and Zara. Aunn, being the only male in his family, is overtly pampered by everyone. Aunn is dying to break out of the shackles of his overprotective and overbearing family members. Zara is a headstrong and vivacious girl. In contrast to Aunn, she lives in a house where she is the only female member of her immediate family. Zara lives with her father and grandfather. Her father, Jamshed, a retired army officer, wants Zara to join the air force. However, Zara wants to have a family life.

Aunn and Zara's first encounter upsets them. A misunderstanding lands Aunn's proposal in front of Zara's family. Unaware of the proposal, Zara lies to her father that she loves Aunn.

When Aunn and Zara discover who they are marrying, they resist but eventually get married. The duo spend time together and eventually fall in love. Aunn realizes that his family is overbearing, and he cannot spend time with Zara. He creates misunderstandings between Zara and his family. Soon a rift develops between Zara and Aunn's family, resulting in Aunn and Zara shifting to another house. Zara learns that she is pregnant.

Zara's friend, Shehna, clears the misunderstanding between Nighat and Zara. Meanwhile, Aunn informs his family about Zara's pregnancy. Aunn's family gets excited, but they fear that Zara might want to keep them away from the baby. Nighat informs the family about Aunn's past actions leading to the strained relationship with Zara. Aunn also confesses his mistakes. Zara eventually reconciles with Aunn's family.

== Cast ==
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* [[Maya Ali]] as Zara
* [[Osman Khalid Butt]] as Aunn<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/651904/our-favourite-bachelors-of-2013? |title=Our favourite bachelors of 2013 |date=28 December 2013 |author1=Zinnia Bukhari |author2=Mashal Abbasi |author3=Mahwish Rizvi |author4=Mobeen Ansari |author5=Asim Farooki |author6=Samra Aamir |work=The Express Tribune |archive-date=29 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131229231905/http://tribune.com.pk/story/651904/our-favourite-bachelors-of-2013/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Sabreen Hisbani]] as Nighat
* [[Irfan Khoosat]] as Zara's paternal grandfather
* Nasreen Qureshi as Aunn's paternal grandmother<ref name="dawn"/>
* [[Hina Khawaja Bayat]] as Husna
* Mukarram Kaleem as Manzar<ref name="dawn"/>
* [[Adnan Jaffar]] as Zara's father Jamshed
* Yasir Masher as Aunn's paternal Uncle<ref name="dawn"/>
* Mahira Bhatti as Shehna <ref name="dawn"/>
* Saima Saleem as Aunn's paternal aunt

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = Aunn Zara
| type = soundtrack
| artist = Ather, Ragini
| cover =
| released =
| recorded =
| venue =
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| genre = [[Theme song]]
| length = {{Duration|m=2|s=53}}
| language = [[Urdu language|Urdu]]
| label =
| producer = Shahzad Chaudhary
}}

The theme song "Aunn Zara" was composed by MAD Music with the lyrics by Awais Sohail. It was sung by Athar and Ragini. Other background music are also composed by MAD Music.

{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length =
| title1 = Aunn Zara
| extra1 = Ather and Ragini
| length1 = 2:53
}}

==Broadcast and release ==

First premiering in May 2013 on [[A-Plus Entertainment]], the series was re-launched with enhanced marketing efforts following the appointment of [[Noor ul Huda Shah]] as the network's CEO, who recognized the show's potential.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1173882/dramas-present-women-as-machines-says-noor-ul-huda-shah |title=Dramas present women as machines, says Noor ul Huda Shah |date=8 October 2015 |author=Sadaf Haider |work=DAWN Images }}</ref> It later aired in India on [[Zindagi (TV channel)|Zindagi]], first in 2014,<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.india.com/showbiz/zee-launches-new-channel-zindagi-with-serials-from-pakistan-81863/|title = Zee launches new channel 'Zindagi' with serials from Pakistan|author= Nithya Nair|date = 24 June 2014|work = India.com}}</ref> and then in 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2358116/indian-tv-to-air-zindagi-gulzar-hai-aunn-zara-through-zees-zindagi-channel? |title=Indian TV to air ‘Zindagi Gulzar Hai’, ‘Aunn Zara’ through Zee’s Zindagi channel |date=24 May 2022 |work=The Express Tribune}}</ref> The series became available on [[ZEE5]] as a video-on-demand in 2020.

== Reception ==
=== Critical reception ===
Sadaf Haider of ''[[The Express Tribune]]'' praised the series for its simplicity, and unique storytelling, and commended the performances of Osman Khalid Butt and Maya Ali, as well as Faiza Iftikhar's nuanced characters.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.tribune.com.pk/story/18104/aun-zara-the-perfect-family-show-for-ramazan/|title=Aunn Zara the perfect family show for Ramazan|author=Sadaf Haider|date=11 July 2013|work=The Express Tribune|access-date=31 July 2013}}</ref> In the year-ender list by the same newspaper, the series was voted as the Best Drama Serial (reveiwer's choice), Best Writer (reviewer and people's choice) and Best Supporting actor for Mukarram Kaleem (reviewer's choice).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/article/20351/the-award-for-best-pakistani-drama-of-2013-goes-to|title=The award for best Pakistani drama of 2013 goes to...|author=Sadaf Haider|date=30 December 2013|work=The Express Tribune|archive-date=4 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241104115832/https://tribune.com.pk/article/20351/the-award-for-best-pakistani-drama-of-2013-goes-to}}</ref>

Karanjeet Kaur of ''[[The Caravan]]'' praised the portrayal of the quirky families and dialogues of the series but critiques its failure to challenge traditional gender perceptions, ultimately succumbing to orthodox drama with protagonists assuming pre-ordained gender roles.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://caravanmagazine.in/reviews-and-essays/opening-channel |title=Opening a Channel |date=1 November 2014 |author=Karanjeet Kaur |work=The Caravan |archive-date=22 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151122073804/https://caravanmagazine.in/reviews-and-essays/opening-channel |url-status=live}}</ref>

In an article published by the ''[[DAWN Images]]'' in July 2017, the series was listed among the "iconic Pakistani TV drama" and was noted for its sparkling script, skillful direction, and fabulous performances.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1176410/10-iconic-pakistani-tv-dramas-you-should-binge-watch-this-weekend |title=10 iconic Pakistani TV dramas you should binge-watch this weekend |date=9 July 2017 |author=Sadaf Haider|work=DAWN Images }}</ref>

=== Awards and nominations ===

{|class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
!Year
!Awards
!Category
!Nominee(s)/ Recipient(s)
!Result
!{{Tooltip|Ref.|References}}
|-
| rowspan="3" | [[13th Lux Style Awards|2014]]
! scope="row" rowspan="3" | [[Lux Style Awards]]
| [[Lux Style Award for Best TV Play|Best TV Play]]
| Shahzad Chaudhry
| rowspan="3" {{nom}}
| rowspan="3" | <ref>{{cite web|title=2014 Lux Style Awards: Meet the nominees!|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1124905/2014-lux-style-awards-meet-the-nominees|work=Dawn.com|date=August 12, 2014|access-date=March 23, 2021}}</ref>
|-
|Best TV Director
|[[Haissam Hussain]]
|-
|Best TV Writer
|[[Faiza Iftikhar]]
|-
| rowspan="4" | [[4th Pakistan Media Awards|2014]]
! scope="row" rowspan="4" | [[Pakistan Media Awards]]
|Best Drama
| ''Aunn Zara''
|{{Nom}}
| rowspan="4" |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eventsinkarachi.com/pakistans-4th-media-award-winner-list/|title=Pakistan's 4th Media Award Winner List|website=www.eventsinkarachi.com|date=17 January 2014|language=en|access-date=March 23, 2021|archive-date=2 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210202171740/https://www.eventsinkarachi.com/pakistans-4th-media-award-winner-list/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hamaralink.com/2013/12/4th-pakistan-media-awards-nominations.html|title=4th Pakistan Media Awards Nominations|website=www.hamaralink.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131227134822/http://www.hamaralink.com/2013/12/4th-pakistan-media-awards-nominations.html|language=en|access-date=March 23, 2021|archive-date=27 December 2013}}</ref>
|-
|Best Drama Director
|Haissam Hussain
|{{Nom}}
|-
|Best Drama Actor
|[[Osman Khalid Butt]]
|{{Nom}}
|-
|Best Supporting Actress
|[[Sabreen Hisbani]]
|{{won}}
|}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* [https://www.facebook.com/Aunn.Zara/info Aunn Zara] Facebook page
*[https://www.zee5.com/tvshows/details/aunn-zara/0-6-2695 Official Website] at [[ZEE5]]

{{Programmes broadcast by Zindagi}}

[[Category:A-Plus TV original programming]]
[[Category:2013 Pakistani television series debuts]]
[[Category:Pakistani drama television series]]
[[Category:Urdu-language telenovelas]]
[[Category:Pakistani telenovelas]]
[[Category:Zee Zindagi original programming]]
[[Category:Television shows set in Lahore]]
[[Category:Pakistani television dramas based on novels]]

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