# Jannat Se Aagay

Jannat Se Aagay (Urdu: جنت سے آگے, lit. 'Beyond Paradise') is a Pakistani drama television series produced by Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi under the banner 7th Sky Entertainment. It is directed by Haseeb Hassan and written by Umera Ahmed. It stars Kubra Khan, Ramsha Khan, Gohar Rasheed, Talha Chahour and others. The storyline delves into toxic trends within the entertainment industry, touching on themes such as sensationalism and public humiliation for ratings. The first episode of the series was aired on Geo Entertainment on 11 August 2023.
Being a pioneer host of the Morning shows on Pakistani television, former host Nadia Khan bashed the portrayal of the morning show culture in the series, to which Haseeb Hassan responds by emphasising on the 'fictitious' nature of the series.

## Plot

Tabassum Mughal, a middle class college student idealises Jannat Ali Khan, a celebrity morning show host. Tabassum has several problems in her house like the unemployment of her brother, marriage of her elder sister and biggest of them all is the poverty in her house as her father is about to retire from his job. She is engaged to her cousin Farooq who loves her unconditionally and tries to fulfill her every demand. With the help of her friend, she learns that Jannat Ali Khan needs a nanny for her children as it becomes difficult for her to manage them with the hectic schedule of her work. Her morning show is popular among the masses, maintains the top position on the television rating point chart due to which she becomes a celebrity figure. This leads to worsen her relationship with her husband Noman. He then establishes relation with his colleague Zara and intends to marry her. However, he keeps this relationship as a secret to avoid any kind of financial trouble that he may have after separation with his successful wife.
Initially her parents doesn't allow her to work as a maid in her house but later agree due to the condition of their house. She starts working in her house and gets fascinated by the lavish lifestyle of hers. Jannat at first doubts her for being loyal to her due to some incidents but later believes on her due to her devotion for her. When Jannat becomes fully confident about her innocence, she starts stealing her stuff. When Jannat discovers the thefts, Tabassum's idolization crumbles. The betrayal shatters Jannat's world, and crushes Tabassum's dreams of a luxurious life. Farooq stands by her, but the damage is done. Noman's infidelity is exposed, leaving Jannat devastated. Her career success feels hollow without a supportive partner. The couple separates, highlighting the consequences of neglecting relationships.
Both women find solace in unexpected places. Tabassum reconnects with Farooq, realizing the value of his genuine love. Jannat rediscovers the joy of simple connections, spending time with her children and rediscovering her own identity.

## Cast
### Main

* Kubra Khan as Jannat Ali Khan
* Ramsha Khan as Tabassum Mughal
* Gohar Rasheed as Nauman
* Talha Chahour as Farooq

### Supporting

* Saboor Aly as Zara
* Lubna Aslam as Tasneem (Tabassum's mother)
* Dania Enwer as Naseem (Tabassum's sister)
* Aina Asif as Aasia (Tabassum's sister)
* Rahil Siddiqui as Asghar (Tabassum's brother)
* Shehryar Zaidi as Abid (Tabassum's father)
* Ayesha Jahanzeb as Aila
* Hina Khawaja Bayat as Shabana (Farooq's mother)
* Faiza Gillani as Sirya (Tabassum’s sister)
* Hoorain Khan as Aima
* Aiman Zaman as Chanda (Tabassum's friend)
* Hamzah Tariq as Jibran
* Ismat Zaidi as Noman's mother
* Shamim Hilaly as Jannat's mother
* Fazyla Lashari as Actress
* Darashikoh Hashmi as Professor Sahir
* Sohail Khan

### Guest

* Shazia Qaiser as Nadira's mother (Episode 1)
* Fahima Awan as bride in morning show (Episode 2)
* Shabbir Jan as Elahi Baksh Memon (Episode 5)
* Humaira Bano as Ms. Shamsi, School principal (Episode 6)
* Zoya Nasir as Amber, an actress and Jannat’s rival (Episode 6)

## Production

In September 2022, it reported that Kubra, Ramsha, Rasheed and Chahour will play the leading roles in Hassan's directorial and Ahmed's written Jannat Se Aagay. The principal photography began on 29 August 2022. It marked Kubra's return to television after Sang-e-Mah (2022).
The first teaser of the series featuring Kubra was released by the network on 24 July 2023.

## Reception
### Critical reception

While reviewing the initial episodes, Gaitee Ara Siddiqi of The News International praised the Ahmed's writing while noticing the dialogues and "unseen" poltline, Kubra and Ramsha's performances but criticised the former's dialogue delivery. Zainab Mossadiq of The News International praised the story, direction and performances of the actors stating, "Jannat Se Aagay is a well-rounded production. The flawless direction and applause-worthy execution of the story have reeled in and maintained a dedicated audience. The brilliant performances by all the major leads add to the appeal for the audience." Nudrat Nazir of The Nation praised the performances of the actors especially of Kubra Khan and Ramsha Khan and the portrayal of media but was critical of the portrayal of a cheater husband.