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Aik Thi Laila is a Pakistani television series directed by Yasir Hussain, and written by Faiza Iftikhar. It stars Iqra Aziz, Yasir Hussain, Faysal Quraishi, Hassan Ahmed and Maham Amir with Sheheryar Munawar in a cameo appearance. It aired from 8 December 2022 to 12 January 2023, on Express Entertainment.
At 22nd Lux Style Awards, it received four nominations.




Cast


Iqra Aziz as Laila
Yasir Hussain as Inspector Sajid
Faysal Quraishi as Azeem Ullah
Inaya Khan as Saba Azeem Ullah
Gul e Rana as Nuzhat Keenchi
Nayyar Ejaz as Hafeez
Hassan Ahmed as Fareed
Maham Amir as Inspector Rukaiyya
Saad Farrukh Khan as Majnu
Usama Bin Ateeq as Kashif
Fareeha Jabeen as Kashif's mother
Sheheryar Munawar as Qais (cameo)
Asif Latta




Production






= Background and development

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On 11 August 2022, it reported that Aziz will feature in Hussain's directorial Aik Thi Laila, which is written by screenwriter Faiza Iftikhar. The other cast members were also revealed along with the genre of the series, which will be murder-mystery. Express Tribune reported that the series will revolve around a disappearance case, much like Dua Zehra case. The series marked Aziz's comeback to television after 2 years. In conservation with Daily Pakistan, she further reveled that series will have only 5 episodes.




Music


Salman Khan foray into composing drama scores underscores his versatile talent in the realm of entertainment. Known primarily as a charismatic actor and producer, Khan has also ventured into the intricacies of music composition, particularly in shaping the emotional landscapes of dramatic narratives. His approach to drama scores blends a keen understanding of storytelling with evocative musical arrangements, aiming to amplify the intensity and depth of cinematic moments. Through his involvement in crafting scores, Salman Khan not only enriches the auditory experience of films but also solidifies his role as a creative force behind the scenes, resonating with audiences on a profound level.




= Promotion and release

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The poster of the series featuring the cast members was unveiled by the network on 12 November. The first teaser of the series was released on 15 November 2022.




Accolades






References

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Daftar Program Geo TV
• Aik Thi Laila
• Yasir Hussain
• Iqra Aziz
• Aik Thi Misaal
• Faiza Iftikhar
• Sheheryar Munawar Siddiqui
• Faysal Quraishi
• 22nd Lux Style Awards
• Gul-e-Rana (actress)
• Maham Amir