Jhooti

Jhooti
Official title card
جھوٹی
Genre
Written byAli Moeen
Directed bySyed Ramish Rizvi
Starring
Country of originPakistan
Original languageUrdu
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes26
Production
ProducerAbdullah Seja
Production locationPakistan
CinematographyKaleem Hussain
Camera setupMulti-camera setup
Running time37-45 minutes
Production companyIdream Entertainment
Original release
NetworkARY Digital
Release1 February (2020-02-01) –
25 July 2020 (2020-07-25)
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Jhooti (transl. Liar) is a 2020 Pakistani television series started airing on ARY Digital from 1 February 2020.[1] Iqra Aziz has played a leading role with her real life husband Yasir Hussain who played the main antagonist in the show.[2] Directed By Syed Ramish Rizvi. Jhooti revolves around Nirma who has habit of lying in order to get whatever she wants. She lies with conviction and never gets caught.[3]

Cast

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Soundtrack

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Jhooti
Soundtrack album by
Released17 February 2020 (2020-02-17)
GenreTelevision soundtrack
Length4:04
LanguageUrdu
LabelAry Digital
Music video
"OST: Jhooti" on YouTube

The OST is sung and composed by Sajjad Ali on his own lyrics. The music for the series is given by Shabi.

Reception

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The first episode of Jhooti got more than 13 million views on YouTube as of July 2024. [1]

Accolades

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Date of ceremony Award Category Recipients Result Ref.
November 5, 2021 Pakistan International Screen Awards Best Supporting Actor Ahmed Ali Butt Won [7]

References

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  1. ^ Shabbir, Buraq. "Is Pakistani audience ready for Iqra Aziz-starrer Jhooti?". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
  2. ^ "Five new Pakistani dramas on TV this season: Pyar Ke Sadqay, Muqaddar, Ishqiya, Jhooti, Khoobseerat | Instep | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
  3. ^ Tribune.com.pk (7 January 2020). "Iqra Aziz's 'Jhooti' causes uproar for trivialising domestic abuse". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
  4. ^ "Iqra Aziz shines in first episode of 'Jhooti'". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
  5. ^ Shirazi, Maria. "Ahmad Ali Butt and Iqra Aziz pair up for drama serial, Jhooti". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
  6. ^ "'Jhooti' — Iqra garners praise for effortless portrayal of an over-ambitious". Daily Times. 4 February 2020. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
  7. ^ "PISA 2021: Check out the list of winners here". The News. 7 November 2021. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
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