Jo Bichar Gaye
Jo Bichar Gaye () is a Pakistani period drama series based on the book "Bichar Gaye" by Col. Z. I. Farrukh. The series is directed and produced by Haissam Hussain under his banner H2 Films, Mehreen Alam as co-writer for screenplay and written by Ali Moeen. It features Wahaj Ali, Maya Ali and Talha Chahour in leading roles. Set in 1970 and 1971, "Jo Bichar Gaye" is based on real events from the Bangladesh Liberation War, including the Surrender of Pakistan. It premiered on Geo Entertainment on 12 December 2021 and airs weekly. Plot. The plot revolves  around the political conflict between West Pakistan and East Pakistan at the time Liberation of Bangladesh and deals with true events from 1970 to 1971. Production. Casting and development. Wahaj revealed in an interview about his upcoming project with Maya. Talha Chahour, a theatre actor makes his television debut with this serial. The serial marks comeback of Nadia Jamil after her cancer recovery. Location. The shooting of the series took place within the city of Lahore at Government College University, Punjab University Old Campus and National College of Arts (NCA). Language preferences. For this drama Wahaj Ali has learnt Bengali  language and accents from his fan Nishat Salsabil Rahman who is originally from Dhaka, Bangladesh; has completed the Master of Pharmacy and professionally a Pharmacist. Her grand father was an Aircraft Engineer of Pakistan International Airlines and posted in West Pakistan from 1948 to 1971. Release. The first and second teasers were released on 8 December 2021. The series premiered on 12 December 2021. Reception. In a review for Dawn the series was noted for to its execution and script. A review for The Express Tribune noted Wahaj Ali's performance as Rumi.