Ehd-e-Wafa TV series

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Ehd-e-Wafa (Template:Lang Template:Lang, Template:Translation) is a Pakistani Urdu-language television drama series that premiered on Hum TV on 22 September 2019 and concluded on 15 March 2020, spanning 25 episodes.[1] Produced by Momina Duraid Productions in partnership with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR),[2][3] the series follows four friends navigating the transition from adolescence to adulthood, including their enrolment in the Pakistan Military Academy, personal struggles, romantic relationships, and themes of loyalty and sacrifice.

The drama was written by Mustafa Afridi and directed by Saife Hasan. The lead cast included Osman Khalid Butt, Ahmed Ali Akbar, Ahad Raza Mir, Zara Noor Abbas, and Alizeh Shah, who portrayed the protagonists as they balanced military training, family expectations, and moral dilemmas. The series received widespread acclaim, earning an 8.5/10 rating on IMDb based on over 2,900 reviews.[4]

Ehd-e-Wafa received several awards, including Best TV Serial at the 4th IPPA Awards in 2021, in recognition of its production quality and narrative impact.[5] However, it also faced criticism, including concerns over the casting of older actors as teenagers and a petition filed in the Lahore High Court alleging misrepresentation of military life. Some critics further alleged that the series served as ISPR propaganda, glorifying military service.[6]

Plot

Ehd-e-Wafa centres on four central characters (Captain Saad Faraz, Malik Shahzain Khan, Shahryar Afzal, and Shariq Habib) who form the "SSG (Special 'S' Gang)" during their time at Lawrence College in Murree. Their friendship, formed despite differing social backgrounds, becomes the narrative's foundation. Saad, son of Brigadier Faraz Inam, represents military tradition; Shahzain comes from a wealthy feudal family; Shehryar, son of a musician, pursues civil service; and Shariq, from a modest widowed household, chooses journalism.

The narrative progresses chronologically through their educational journey and subsequent career paths. Initially, their college experiences include typical youthful adventures and pranks, though their friendship faces its first major crisis when Shahzain's actions damage Saad's reputation, creating a significant rift between them.

Following their education, the characters pursue distinct professional trajectories: Saad joins the Pakistan Military Academy and advances to Captain in the SSG; Shahzain enters politics as an elected MNA; Shehryar serves as Assistant Commissioner in civil service; and Shariq establishes himself as a prominent news anchor. Their romantic relationships develop alongside these careers—Saad marries Dua, an army doctor, while Shahzain's marriage to Rani marks his personal transformation.

The series incorporates authentic military sequences filmed at the actual Pakistan Military Academy in Abbottabad. National events, particularly heightened tensions along the Line of Control in Kashmir, serve as backdrop for Saad's deployment and injury during a rescue mission. The narrative culminates in the reconciliation of the four friends, who reunite for patriotic endeavors, demonstrating that their brotherhood endures despite professional differences and personal sacrifices.

The 25-episode series, created by ISPR and MD Productions and directed by Saife Hassan, explores themes of loyalty, national service, and the evolution of friendships through various life stages, concluding with the friends advising students at their alma mater and reaffirming their unbreakable bond.

Cast

Name Role Notes
Main characters
Ahad Raza Mir Captain Saad Faraz Pakistan Army Officer and Dua's Husband
Osman Khalid Butt Malik Shahzain Khan MNA (Politician)
Ahmed Ali Akbar Shahryar "Sherry" Afzal AC (Assistant Commissioner)
Wahaj Ali Shariq "Shark" Habib Journalist
Alizeh Shah Captain Dr. Dua Saad Saad's love interest and later wife
Zara Noor Abbas Rani Shahzain Shahzain's love interest and later wife
Supporting characters
Hajra Yamin Ramsha Jaffer Shariq's colleague and love interest
Momina Iqbal Masooma Shahryar's cousin and love interest
Adnan Samad Khan Captain Gulzar Saad's army friend
Syed Muhammad Ahmed Malik Allahyar Khan Shahzain's grandfather
Vaneeza Ahmed Faryal Faraz Saad's mother
Komal Meer Rameen Saad's sister
Faraz Inam Siddiqui Faraz Inam Saad's father and Brigadier General/Major General of Pakistan Army
Ali Ammar Kashif A new student in Army
Khalifa Sajeer Uddin Firdous Baig Warden of Lawrence College Hostel
Mian Wassam Waheed Shahid Ahmed Duaa's adoptive father
Ejaz Ahmed Niazi Master Dean Lawrence College
Azeem Sajjad Malik Yar Mohammad Shahzain's father
Naeema Butt Ghazala Habib Shariq's sister
Naghma Shariq's mother
Anjum Habibi Laal Khan Shahryar's father
Munazzah Arif Shahzain's mother
Aadi Khan Malik Shahzaib Shahzain's brother
Humayun Saeed Humayun Saad's Senior Major/Lieutenant Colonel (Special Appearance)
Afraz Rasool Ameesh Goswami Indian TV anchor (Special Appearance)

Production and Background

Ehd-e-Wafa, a highly anticipated drama serial, was jointly produced by Hum TV’s senior producer Momina Duraid and the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The project was helmed by director Saife Hassan, known for his critically acclaimed works like Belapur Ki Dayan and Sammi.[7][8] The screenplay was penned by Mustafa Afridi, who previously scripted the period drama Aangan.[9] To ensure authenticity, Afridi conducted a month-long research stint at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA), Abbottabad.[10] This marked their fourth collaboration, following their successful partnership in the mega-hit Sang-e-Mar Mar (2016–17).[11]

Casting

The cast was finalised through a mutual decision between producer Momina Duraid and ISPR Director-General Asif Ghafoor. The male leads included Ahad Raza Mir, Osman Khalid Butt, Ahmed Ali Akbar, and Wahaj Ali. Zara Noor Abbas was cast as Rani, while Alizeh Shah, fresh off her success in Baandi, Daldal, and Jo Tu Chahey, took on the role of Duaa.[12] Vaneeza Ahmed (a former model) and PTV veteran Faraz Inam Siddiqui were roped in to play Saad’s parents.[13] Notably, Siddiqui had earlier appeared in Alpha Bravo Charlie (1980s), a series often (incorrectly) linked to Ehd-e-Wafa as a supposed inspiration—though Afridi has dismissed this claim.[14][15] Hajra Yamin and Momina Iqbal were cast as parallel female leads Ramsha and Masooma, respectively. Adnan Samad Khan made his TV debut with a comic role as Gulzar, while Syed Mohammad Ahmed (known for Cake) played Malik Allahyar.[16][17] Anjum Habibi was cast as Shehryar’s father. The final episode featured a special appearance by Humayun Saeed.[18]

Filming & Locations

The serial was shot across 16 cities,[19] with key sequences filmed at:

  • Lawrence College, Ghora Gali (Murree) – College scenes.[20]
  • Pakistan Military Academy (PMA), Abbottabad – Academy sequences.

Other filming locations included Lahore, Chakwal, Rawalpindi/Islamabad, Gujrat, and Bahawalpur.[21] The extensive shoot lasted over nine months, ensuring high production value.

Soundtracks

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Reception

Television rating (TRPs)

Ep# airing date TRP ref
1 22 September 2019 11.0 [22]
2 29 September 2019 14.7 [23]
3 6 October 2019 11.6 [24]
5 20 October 2019 11.6 [25]
7 3 November 2019 11.1 [26]
8 10 November 2019 9.6 [27]
10 24 November 2019 10.1 [28]
13 15 December 2019 9.0 [29]
15 29 December 2019 10.7 [30]Template:Primary source inline
16 5 January 2020 10.3 [31]Template:Primary source inline
17 13 January 2020 8.8 [32]Template:Primary source inline
18 19 January 2020 11.6 [33]Template:Primary source inline
20 2 February 2020 12.1 [34]Template:Primary source inline

Critical reception

Reviewing of initial episodes for Youlin Magazine, the reviewer praised the chemistry of the stars and execution of the serial stating, "Each character's individual personality comes across as fully developed from the first episode. Their hilarious first scene lets their chemistry shine through, and propels the audience into the world of the Special Services Group (SSG), one of the most otherwise secretive sections of the Army". The reviewer also praised the performance of Zara Noor Abbas and said that she gives the audience an exciting introduction, with her loud, clever, and bubbly disposition.[35]

While reviewing the first two episodes, Sheeba Khan of The Express Tribune rated the series 4/5. The reviewer praised the performances of the male protagonists, Afridi's "light-hearted comic" script. She further criticised the casting of Butt and Akbar as late teens, acting of Abbas and Shah with labelling the former's acting as "Irritating" and "annoying".[36]

Muhammad Ali of Daily Times praised the Afridi's script especially the characters' development and their journey and Hassan's direction.[37]

While reviewing the series finale, Buraq Shabbir wrote for The News International, "Ehd e Wafa stood out for tackling an unusual genre, with male protagonists, their struggle and friendship being the highlight of the drama." She further praised the women portrayal in the series due to the impactful characters.[38]

Wahaj Ali and Adnan Samad Khan received major praise from the critics due to their respective roles of Shariq and Gulzar, turned out a breakthrough project for them.[39][40][41]

Controversy

A petition was filed in the Lahore High Court against Ehd-e-Wafa, alleging that it presented an unfavourable image of politicians and media professionals.[42] Justice Shahid Waheed, however, dismissed the petition as inadmissible and advised the petitioners to first approach PEMRA before seeking judicial intervention.[43]

In March 2025, digital content creator Adeel Afzal released a video critique of the series, arguing that its narrative was biased—particularly in the portrayals of media and political figures by Wahaj Ali and Osman Khalid Butt. The video was subsequently removed from social media platforms.[44]

References

  1. ↑ ,http://archive.today/2026.06.12-074752/https://www.thetvdb.com/series/377118-ehd-e-wafa/seasons/official/1
  2. ↑ OKB, Ahad Raza Mir shine in teaser of upcoming military drama 'Ehd-e-Wafa', Tribune.com.pk. The Express Tribune(31 August 2019). Retrieved 1 September 2019.
  3. ↑ OKB and Ahad Raza Mir are college buddies in Hum TV's Ehd-e-Wafa. DAWN(31 August 2019). Retrieved 1 September 2019.
  4. ↑ http://archive.today/2026.06.12-075819/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11101358/
  5. ↑ http://archive.today/2026.06.12-080153/https://showbizhut.com/ippa-awards-2021-winners-full-list/
  6. ↑ http://archive.today/2026.06.12-080601/https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/616649-lhc-dismisses-plea-to-ban-tv-drama
  7. ↑ Saif-e-Hassan's first directorial work in horror genre set to release tomorrow on HUM Tv – Daily Times. Daily Times(14 February 2018).
  8. ↑ Sammi will highlight issues like honour killings, says producer Momina Duraid. Dawn Images(19 January 2017). Retrieved 16 March 2021.
  9. ↑ The story of 'Aangan' is both universal and ageless: Mustafa Afridi. Daily Times(27 September 2018). Retrieved 16 March 2021.
  10. ↑ Template:Cite interview
  11. ↑ TV drama Sang-e-Marmar is a necessary critique of Pakistan's obsession with 'ghairat'. Images(10 March 2017).
  12. ↑ The rise and reign of Alizeh Shah(10 November 2020). Retrieved 16 March 2021.
  13. ↑ Vaneeza Ahmed is playing Ahad Raza Mir's mother in Ehd-e-Wafa. Dawn Images(19 September 2019). Retrieved 16 March 2021.
  14. ↑ Ehd-e-Wafa was no Alpha Bravo Charlie but it didn't have to be, Haider, Sadaf. Dawn Images(20 March 2020). Retrieved 16 March 2021.
  15. ↑ 'Ehd e Wafa' is not a sequel to 'Alpha Bravo Charlie'(9 September 2019). Retrieved 16 March 2021.
  16. ↑ In conversation with Adnan Samad Khan aka Gulzar from Ehd-e-Wafa, Zehra, Syeda. Something Haute(7 April 2020). Retrieved 16 March 2021.
  17. ↑ Headliners: 5 breakthrough performances of the year, Zehra, Syeda. somethinghaute.com(29 December 2019). Retrieved 16 March 2021.
  18. ↑ Last episode of Ehd-e-Wafa: Humayun Saeed to make special appearance(27 February 2020). Retrieved 16 March 2021.
  19. ↑ Did you know 'Ehd-e-Wafa' was shot in 16 cities?. TheCurrent.PK(17 March 2020). Retrieved 16 March 2021.
  20. ↑ Ehd-e-Wafa: Some hidden facts about drama you probably don't know. Geo News(31 December 2019). Retrieved 16 March 2021.
  21. ↑ Bad News for Ehd-e-Wafa Fans!, Administrator. HipInPakistan(6 November 2019). Retrieved 16 March 2021.
  22. ↑ Highest Ever First Episode Ratings!(23 September 2019).Template:Cbignore
  23. ↑ Ehd-e-Wafa – Episode 2 TRPs!(30 September 2019).Template:Cbignore
  24. ↑ Ehd-e-Wafa – Episode 3 ratings. Retrieved 18 January 2021.Template:Cbignore
  25. ↑ Ehd-e-Wafa – Episode 5 ratings. Retrieved 18 January 2021.Template:Cbignore
  26. ↑ Ehd-e-Wafa – Episode 7 ratings. Retrieved 18 January 2021.Template:Cbignore
  27. ↑ Ehd-e-Wafa – Episode 8 ratings. Retrieved 18 January 2021.Template:Cbignore
  28. ↑ Ehd-e-Wafa – Episode 10 ratings. Retrieved 18 January 2021.Template:Cbignore
  29. ↑ Ehd-e-Wafa – Episode 13 ratings. Retrieved 18 January 2021.Template:Cbignore
  30. ↑ Topping The Charts!. Retrieved 16 March 2021.
  31. ↑ The Ascent Continues!. Retrieved 16 March 2021.
  32. ↑ Toping The Charts!. Retrieved 16 March 2021.
  33. ↑ The Ascent Continues!. Retrieved 16 March 2021.
  34. ↑ The Ascent Continues!. favebook. Retrieved 16 March 2021.
  35. ↑ Drama Review: Ehd-e-Wafa, and the Return to Nostalgic Friendships(10 October 2019). Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  36. ↑ Ehd-e-Wafa: The newest drama on the block(30 September 2019). Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  37. ↑ 'Ehd-e-Wafa' — a treat for youngsters after a long time(27 September 2019). Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  38. ↑ Ehd e Wafa concludes; shines light on bond of friendship(18 March 2020). Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  39. ↑ 5 breakthrough performances of the year(29 December 2019). Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  40. ↑ Wahaj Ali shines bright in 'Ehd-e-Wafa' with an outstanding performance, Ahmed, Aisha(26 September 2019). Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  41. ↑ Wahaj Ali wins hearts in Ehd-e-Wafa(11 January 2020). Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  42. ↑ Petition filed against drama serial for negative portrayal. MAG THE WEEKLY. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  43. ↑ آئی ایس پی آر کے ڈرامے 'عہد وفا' پر پابندی کی درخواست مسترد, بلال, رانا. Dawn News(19 February 2020). Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  44. ↑ Adeel Afzal’s Ehd-e-Wafa critique video removed from social media(11 March 2025).
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