Are you also a fan of Pakistani sitcoms and serials? Do you also love to watch family-based Pakistani dramas? If yes, then you must have heard of the recently released Pakistani drama named Sang-e-Mah that gained popularity among both Indian and Pakistani viewers.
Sang-e-Mah is a Pakistani Hindi-language-based romance tragedy drama that is directed by Saife Hassan. It was released on 9 January 2022 on Hum TV. The series stars Atif Aslam, Nauman Ijaz, and Kubra Khan in the title roles.
Continue reading the article to know the complete star cast of the series along with the storyline, production, reception, and other details.
About Sang-e-Mah
Sang-e-Mah is a popular Pakistani television series and is the second installment in a trilogy preceded by Sang-e-Mar Mar. Sang-e-Mah translates to Moonstone in Urdu. The plot line of the series is inspired by Hamlet by William Shakespeare. This drama is written by Mustafa Afridi, directed by Saife Hassan, and produced by Momina Duraid under the production MD Productions. The story focuses on the mysteries that arise as a young man named Hilmand decides to avenge the death of his father.
It addresses interreligious cooperation as well as the ‘ghag'[a] system of female oppression prevalent in tribal regions. The star cast of the series includes Atif Aslam, Sania Saeed, Omair Rana, Kubra Khan, Samiya Mumtaz, Nauman Ijaz, Zaviyar Nauman Ijaz, and Hania Amir. Atif Aslam, who played the lead character of Hilmand Khan in the television series, made his acting debut through this Television series.
The show debuted in theaters on January 8, 2022, and on Hum TV on January 9, 2022. The last episode of the Sang-e-Mah series was released on 3 July 2022. The script of the series won accolades from critics, although it was criticized for giving stereotyped portrayals of Pakhtoons.
Cast of Sang-e-Mah
The following is the star cast of the Sang-e-Mah TV series as mentioned below:
- Atif Aslam as Hilmand Khan
Based on Prince Hamlet by William Shakespeare, Hilmand Khan is a strong-willed character who lives in a cemetery with his pals and has only one goal in life: to exact revenge for the murder of his father. Hamlet and Hilmand are both represented by the letter “H”.
- Nauman Ijaz as Haji Marjaan Khan
According to Claudius, Haji Marjaan Khan is the stepfather of Hilmand and the real father of Hikmat Khan.
- Kubra Khan as Sheherzaad
According to Ophelia, Sheherzaad is a newspaper journalist who has come to Laspeeran to cover the practice of ‘Ghag’.
- Hania Aamir as Gul Meena
Gul Meena is the daughter of Zarghuna who loves Hikmat Khan and vice versa.
- Zaviyar Nauman Ijaz as Hikmat Khan
Hikmat Khan is the son of Zarsanga and Haji Marjaan Khan who loves Gul Meena and wants to marry her.
- Sania Saeed as Zarghuna
Zarghuna is the sister of Zarsanga who is Gul Meena’s mother and widow of Asad Ullah Khan.
- Samiya Mumtaz as Zarsanga
According to Gertrude, Zarsanga is the mother of Hilmand and Hikmat and the second wife of Haji Marjaan Khan.
- Omair Rana as Mastaan Singh
Mastaan Singh is a Sikh servant of Zarghuna who manages her lands and he is accused of killing her husband.
- Najiba Faiz as Harshaali Kaur
Harshaali Kaur is the fiance of Mastaan Singh.
- Hassan Noman as Badam Gul
Badal Gul is the servant of Zarghuna.
- Nadia Afgan has played the role of Sheherzaad’s boss
- Shamil Khan as Dr. Haider
Dr. Haider is the cousin of Sheherzaad who raped her in her teenage
- Muhammad Hunbal as Sabz Ali
Sabz Ali is a cowardly person who is a chamcha of Hilmand.
- Adeel Afzal has played the role of Hilmand’s friend
- Syed Muntazim Shah as Awal Khan
Awal Khan is the bodyguard of Haji and an informer and ex-husband of Zarghuna.
- Asif Khan as Mash’Allah Khan
Mash’Allah Khan is the grandfather of Hilmand.
The Plot of Sang-e-Mah
Sang-e-Mah is a magnificent story of revenge and love. The life of a family from Pakistan’s tribal areas is followed in Sang-e-Mah. The drama will show how people are forced to sacrifice their lives and their relationships due to a false tradition.
The story is set in the fictitious city of “Laspiraan.” Hilmand routinely goes to the tomb of Nasrullah Khan, his father. Hilmand desires retribution against Haji Marjaan Khan because he believes Marjaan murdered Nasrullah in order to wed Hilmand’s mother Zarsanga. Hikmat, Hilmand’s half-brother and the son of Marjaan and Zarsanga is in love with Gul Meena, the sister of Zarsanga and Zarghuna. Zarghuna hates Mastan Singh because he killed Zarghuna’s husband Asadullah Khan. Zarghuna disapproves of Hikmat and Gul Meena’s connection, so he performs “Ghag,” in which he visits Gul Meena’s house and announces that Gul Meena can only be Hikmat’s wife.
Soundtrack of Sang-e-Mah
Atif Aslam composed the music for the Sang-e-Mah series’ official soundtrack, which also has lyrics by Fatima Najeeb and music by Sahir Ali Bagga. The soundtrack was released on 7 January 2022 while it was recorded in 2021.
Production of Sang-e-Mah
Saife Hassan revealed in an exclusive interview that he will be redesigning the Sang-e-Mar Mar and introducing a new season in July 2021. He identified the main actors as Sania Saeed, Nauman Ijaz, Kubra Khan, and Samiya Mumtaz. Hassan also revealed that it would be a trilogy, with Sang-e-Siyah coming after Sang-e-Mah.
While Nadia Afgan, Hania Amir, and Samiya Mumtaz joined for the second season, Sania Saeed, Nauman Ijaz, and Kubra Khan reprised their roles from Sang-e-Mar Mar. Atif Aslam, a singer, was also said to be a part of the series, and his casting was confirmed in late August 2021. Before Aslam, actor Bilal Ashraf was chosen for the starring part in “Hilmamd” but he declined the production because of scheduling issues. Previously, Ali Zafar and Fawad Khan turned down the part for unspecified reasons. Hassan indicated that the first book in the trilogy will concentrate on Pakhtoon’s family difficulties and address undesirable customs like forced marriages when discussing the plot.
On December 10th, 2021, the first teaser for the series came out. Although the majority of the series’ shooting took place in the Bhogarmang Valley, close to Balakot, parts of the opening scenes were shot at the Gurdwara of Nankana Sahib.
Reception Received by Sang-e-Mah
The Sang-e-Mah television series received appreciation for its teasers, which hinted at a gripping story with illustrious characters and a hint of Shakespearean tragedy before the end of December 2021. All teasers and trailer views for the program reached 8.3 million. The News lauded the plot and character development in their review of the first episode, noting that the show had an engaging plot and strong character development.
The conversation from the series was commended in another article by the newspaper, which called it “powerful and impactful.” The clichéd representation of Pakhtoons earned negative reactions when the show first aired, but it vanished in later episodes. Shakespeare’s Hamlet was compared to it by Mehreen Odho of DAWN Images, who also appreciated the writing and character development. Aslam and Khan’s on-screen connection received a lot of appreciation as well.
YouTube Views of Sang-e-Mah
The first episode of Sang-e-Mah generated 24 million views as of July 29, 2022, while the final episode generated 8.2 million views on YouTube, for a total of 246.1 million views throughout all episodes as of that date.
Broadcast of Sang-e-Mah
The following television networks broadcast the program around the world:
HUM TV (South Asia)
HUM TV Mena
HUM World
The Sang-e-Mah series is also available to watch on YouTube. The duration of each episode of the Sang-e-Mah series is around 40 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. On Which book Sang-e-Mah based?
Ans. The central plot line of the Sang-e-Mah series is inspired by William Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
2. Is Sang-e-Mah drama based on a true story?
Ans. William Shakespeare’s Hamlet served as a loose inspiration for the Sang-e-Mah tale. Hilmand was a stubborn and strong-willed son of Zarsanga and Nasrullah Khan. Because he thought that his stepfather, Haji Marjaan, killed him so that he could marry his mother, he felt that his life’s work was to get revenge on him.
3. How many episodes are there in the Sang-e-Mah TV series?
Ans. There are a total of 26 episodes of the drama Sang-e-Mah.
4. Where can I watch the Sang-e-Mah series?
Ans. You can watch the Sang-e-Mah series on Hum TV and YouTube.
5. What happens at Sang-e-Mah’s climax?
Ans. Haaji Marjaan and Zarsanga are the ones who pass away at the conclusion—not Hilmand. As a self-imposed punishment for killing Nasarullah, Haaji Marjaan, and Zarsanga both poison themselves to death, putting an end to one of their most endearing love stories.
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The final words
Sang-e-Mah is a popular Pakistani TV series that shows the story of a family living in a tribal area of Pakistan and how it faces various trials and tribulations and is forced to make sacrifices due to several traditions and practices. Many people are curious to know the cast of Sang e Mah as it has one of the most stylish actresses in the Pakistan drama industry Hania Aamir. In the series, Hania Aamir played the role of Gulmeena and the male lead character is Atif Aslam who played the role of Hilmand Khan. In addition to this, Sang-e-Mah is the acting debut of the popular Pakistani pop star Atif Aslam. Other actors from the cast and crew of Sang-e-Mar Mar (2016) return for the drama Sang-e-Mah, which acts as a spiritual sequel to that program. We hope you found this article informative and that it has answered all your queries related to the Sang-e-Mah TV series and its cast.
