The ultimate guide to Eid TV, telefilms
With no Eid milan parties, a ban on travelling and Apa keeping a close eye on all the pappiyan and jhuppiyan, Pakistanis are left with no other choice but to enjoy Pakistani television in the comfort of their homes.
This is the second Eid ul Fitr we will be spending in unusual circumstances where we have to keep our masks on and social distancing in mind while staying at home as per the government lockdown rules. So why not use this time to bond as a family and watch a family entertainer together?
Pakistani entertainment channels have a string of telefilms and Eid special shows lined up for the holiday weekend. Here’s your ultimate guide to those:
Ary Digital
Bulbulay
Bulbulay will air on all three days of Eid-ul-Fitr at 6 PM with it’s regular cast.
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Uff Yeh Biwiyaan
The Eid special telefilm features Yasir Nawaz, Nida Yasir and Shaista Lodhi in lead roles. It also marks Nida’s return to acting after 10 years. Uff Ye Biwiyaan will air on the first day of Eid on ARY Digital at 7 PM.
Nazish Jahangir and Hammad Shoaib will be seen in supporting roles.
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Love Vaccine
Starring Sonya Hussyn, Farhan Saeed and Yasir Hussain in lead roles, Love Vaccine will air on the first day of Eid at 9 PM.
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Tameez Uddin Ki Batamez Family
Telefilm Tameezuddin Ki Batamez Family will air on the second day of Eid at 7 PM. Directed by Iftikhar Iffi and written by Hassan Imam (Taana Baana), the telefilm will feature Hina Dilpazir, Saba Faisal, Sidra Niazi, Humayun Ashraf, Raeed Alam and Qavi Khan.
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1970 – A Love Story
Watch 1970 A Love Story, featuring Asim Azhar, Urwa Hocane and Javed Sheikh, on the second day of Eid at 9 PM. Written by Mohsin Ali Shah, the telefilm has been directed by Badar Mehmood.
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Dilruba Cottage
The newly married Nadia Khan returns to the screens with Dilruba Cottage which is scheduled to air on the third day of Eid at 7 PM. Besides Nadia, the telefilm will also feature Babar Ali, Saifee Hassan, Daniyal Afzal, Ali Rizvi and Sabeen Syed.
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ARY Digital is also airing its blockbuster movies on all three days of Eid. Jawani Phir Nahi Aani, Punjab Nahi Jaungi and Parey Hut love will be premiered on Eid’s day one to three respectively.
Hum TV
Do Batta Aath
The Eid Special Telefilm 2 Batta 8, featuring Maria Wasti and Ahmed Ali Butt with eight children, will air on the second day of Eid at 7 PM.
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Baanway Tiraanway Ki Shaadi
Watch the unique duo of Sania Saeed and Aijaz Aslam on the third day of Eid at 8 PM.
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Dil Ke Chor
What happens when two people who despise each other end up together? Find out in Dil Ke Chor on the third day of Eid at 6 PM. Hania Aamir and Momin Saqib will be featuring in Shazia Wajaht’s directorial debut.
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Meanwhile, on the first day of Eid, Hum will air bumper last episode of both Taana Baana and Chupke Chupke.
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It will also be airing its blockbuster films Superstar and Parwaaz Hai Junoon on Eid day one and Eid day two respectively.
Geo Entertainment
Teri Meri Kahani
Teri Meri Kahani will air on the first day of Eid at 10 PM. Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi’s telefilm film will be introducing Ali Faizan and Saira Raza in leads alongside big names including Bushra Ansari, Javed Sheikh and Usman Peerzada.
Filmy Siyappa
Filmy Siyappa is scheduled to air on the second day of Eid at 9 PM. The unique and film love story features Muneeb Butt and Hina Altaf in the lead.
Zoya Ne Haan Kardi
Featuring Aagha Ali and Hiba Bukhari in lead roles, Zoya Ne Haan Kardi will be televised on the third day of Eid at 8:30 PM.
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Meanwhile, feature Films including Donkey King, Wrong No. 1, Heer Maan Ja, Maan Jao Na, Balu Mahi, Chupan Chupai, Wajood, Khulay Aasman Kay Neechay and Mehrunisa V Lub U will also be televised during the Eid weekend. Check out the Eid schedule here: