Pakistan ki drama industry ka ek lambe arse se formula raha hai — romance, family conflicts, social issues aur kabhi kabhi political themes. Lekin horror genre par humesha kami mehsoos ki gayi. 2025 mein Geo Entertainment ne is kami ko door karne ka faisla kiya aur le kar aaye “Dayan”, ek horror-thriller jo ke sirf logon ko darata nahi, balke unhein kahani ke emotional layers ke sath bhi jod kar rakhta hai.
Is drama ki khas baat sirf iska genre nahi tha, balkay ismein Mehwish Hayat aur Ahsan Khan jaise superstars ki jodi bhi thi, jo pehli baar ek proper horror script mein nazar aaye. Kya yeh naya experiment successful hua? Aaiye puri detail mein jaante hain.
Background & Concept
Pakistani audience horror genre se utni familiar nahi thi jitni Indian ya Hollywood content se hoti hai. Geo Entertainment ne is gap ko fill karne ke liye 7th Sky Entertainment ke platform se “Dayan” banaya. Sanam Mehdi ki writing aur Saqib Khan ki direction ne is concept ko reality mein badalne ka kaam kiya.
Drama ka concept sirf paranormal activities tak mehdood nahi tha, balkay ismein family betrayal, purane raaz, aur ek bhooli hui mohabbat ki kahani ko bhi horror ke element mein blend kiya gaya.
Complete Cast List
| Actor | Character Name | Role Description |
|---|---|---|
| Mehwish Hayat | Rameen | Haunted girl jo apni family secrets dhoond rahi hai |
| Ahsan Khan | Arman | Paranormal researcher, Rameen ka support system |
| Hina Bayat | Dadi Ammi | Rameen ki guide, jo khud bhi raaz jaanti hai |
| Adnan Shah Tipu | Safdar | Haweli ka chowkidar, kahani mein relief aur twists |
| Asma Abbas | Kaneez Bibi | Rooh se connected purani naukrani |
Plot Breakdown (Full Story Arc)
1.Start – Mysterious Move-In
Rameen apni family ke sath ek purani haweli mein move hoti hai, jo unke dada ki jaidad thi. Pehle din se ajeeb o garib waqiat start ho jate hain — awaazein, foot-steps, purane khat milna.
2.Middle – Paranormal Activity Intensifies
Arman ki entry hoti hai — woh ek historian aur paranormal expert hai. Rameen ke hallucinations, sath hi family mein purani kahaniyan samne aati hain. Dayan ki asal kahani bhi khulne lagti hai: woh ek jawan larki thi jo zulm ka shikar hui aur apni maut ka badla lena chahti thi.
3.Climax – The Real Connection
Rameen ko realize hota hai ke is rooh ka connection uski par-dadi se hai, jise family ne zinda jala diya tha. Rooh ko sukoon sirf tab mil sakta tha jab sach duniya ke samne aata.
4.Ending – Closure
Aakhri episode mein Rameen apne dada ke crime ko expose karti hai, media ke samne press conference hoti hai. Dayan finally sukoon mein chali jaati hai aur drama ek emotional but satisfying note par khatam hota hai.
Music & OST
OST Title: “Chup Chup Ke Raat Bhar”
Singer: Ali Sethi
Lyricist: Shakeel Sohail
Is OST ka mystical touch aur haunting vocals ne story ke horror mood ko pura match kiya. YouTube par iska OST 20 million+ views cross kar chuka hai.
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Positive: “Finally horror genre mein serious kaam hua hai.”
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Mixed: “Kahani aur bhi strong ho sakti thi.”
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Negative: “Kuch scenes repetitive thay.”
YouTube Comments Highlights:
“Mehwish ki acting ne mujhe emotional kar diya.”
“Pakistan mein horror drama banega, kabhi socha nahi tha itna acha hoga.”
“Ending twist ne dil jeet liya.”
Impact on Pakistani Drama Industry
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Experimentation ka signal: Channels ab zyada bold topics lene ko tayyar hain.
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Audience ka interest horror genre mein: Positive feedback milne ke baad 2025 ke end tak do aur horror dramas announce hone ki umeed hai.
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Actors ka versatility showcase: Mehwish Hayat aur Ahsan Khan ne proof kiya ke woh sirf romantic ya family dramas tak mehdood nahi hain.
1.“Was the Dayan really evil?” – Kuch fans ka kehna tha ke shayad Dayan ki niyat buri nahi thi, woh sirf apna sach dikhana chahti thi.
2.Symbolism of Mirrors: Har bar jab Rameen ne Dayan dekha, woh sheeshe mein thi – symbolic of self-reflection and hidden truths.
3.Connection with Colonial History: Drama subtly British-era oppression ko bhi highlight karta hai jahan badalti society aur qadim rasm-o-riwaj ka clash dikha.
Conclusion
“Dayan” ne sirf ek horror drama ke taur par nahi, balke Pakistani TV industry ke liye ek trailblazer project sabit hone ka darja hasil kiya. Ab umeed hai ke Pakistani entertainment industry horror aur thriller jese unexplored genres mein zyada kaam karegi.
