My Dear Cinderella (transl. میری پیاری سنڈریلا) is a 2025 Pakistani romantic comedy Ramadan special television drama series which premiered on Hum TV on the first of Ramadan 2025 or 2 March 2025.[2] Directed by Mohsin Talat, written by Hassan Imam and produced by Momina Duraid, under the production banner of MD Productions, it stars an ensemble cast of Khaqan Shahnawaz, Zara Peerzada, Zarrar Khan, Juggan Kazim and Tara Mahmood.[3][4]
| My Dear Cinderella | |
|---|---|
 Television release poster | |
| Genre | Romantic comedy Drama Lighthearted |
| Written by | Hassan Imam |
| Directed by | Mohsin Talat |
| Starring | Khaqan Shahnawaz Zara Peerzada[1] Juggan Kazim Zarrar Khan |
| Composer | Sahir Ali Bagga |
| Country of origin | Pakistan |
| Original language | Urdu |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 24 (List of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Producer | Momina Duraid |
| Production locations | Karachi, Pakistan |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera setup |
| Running time | Approx. 35–39 minutes |
| Production company | MD Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | Hum TV |
| Release | March 2, 2025 – present |
Premise
editThe narrative centers around Sana, a spirited and self-assured young woman who playfully dubs herself the "Cinderella of 2025." Contrary to the traditional tale, Sana rejects the notion of waiting for a prince to shape her destiny. Instead, she embodies resilience and determination, striving to carve out her own path in life.[5]
Cast
edit- Zara Peerzada as Sana[6]
- Khaqan Shahnawaz as Afrasiab[6]
- Juggun Kazim as Batu Bilqis
- Tara Mahmood as Zareen Gul
- Adnan Samad Khan
- Zarar Khan
- Adnan Shah Tipu
Episodes
editSeason overview
edit| Season | Episodes | Originally released | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First released | Last released | |||
| 1 | 30 | March 2, 2025 | present | |
Soundtrack
edit| "My Dear Cinderella OST" | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack by Ali Zafar Afshan Fawad | |
| from the album My Dear Cinderella | |
| Language | Urdu |
| Released | February 25, 2025 |
| Recorded | 2025 |
| Genre | Romantic music |
| Length | 2:37 |
| Label | HUM TV |
| Songwriter(s) | Sahir Ali Bagga |
| Composer(s) | Sahir Ali Bagga |
| Producer(s) | Momina Duraid |
| Music video | |
| My Dear Cinderella OST by Ali Zafar and Afshan Fawad on YouTube | |
The original soundtrack for the series is performed by Ali Zafar and Afshan Fawad. Lyrics and composition was done by Sahir Ali Bagga. The OST was released on 25 February 2025 by Hum TV.[7]
Production
editZara Peerzada made her television debut with this series. Khaqan Shahnawaz and Zara Peerzada made their first on-screen collaboration.[5] Shahnawaz also previously appeared in Ramadan special television series Dil Pe Dastak, which aired on Hum TV during Ramadan 2024.[8] First Look was released on 11 February and the first episode broadcast on 2 March 2025 or 1st of Ramadan 2025 on Hum TV. This is the Hum TV's Ramadan special television series like Fairy Tale, Chand Tara and Tanaa Banaa.[9][10][11]
Release
editThe first episode of the series broadcast on 2 March 2025 or 1st of Ramadan 2025.[12] It broadcasts daily at 7:00 PM on Hum TV. Each episode has 35–39 minutes in length.[8]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "My Dear Cinderella – A New HUM TV Drama with Zara Peerzada & Khaqan Shahnawaz". We Green. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
- ^ "5 must-watch Pakistani dramas airing this Ramadan". Samaa TV. 28 February 2025. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
- ^ Alam, Sher (6 February 2025). "5 Upcoming Ramadan Dramas Worth-Watching". Lens. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
- ^ ahmad, Iman (10 January 2025). "5 Upcoming Pakistani Dramas Hitting Your Screens This Ramadan". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
- ^ a b Anwar, Shazia (15 February 2025). "This Ramazan HUM TV's 'My Dear Cinderella' brings fresh take on the classic fairy tale". HUM News. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
- ^ a b "Ramadan 2025: 5 special Pakistani dramas to watch this holy month of Ramzan". News9live. 27 February 2025. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
- ^ "3 OSTs From Ramzan Dramas That Audiences Are Quite Liking!". Fuchsia Magazine. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
- ^ a b "Dil Wali Gali Mein to Ishq Di Chashni; Top 5 upcoming Pakistani dramas that will make your Ramadan 2025 more lively". www.bollywoodlife.com. 23 February 2025. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
- ^ ahmad, Iman (3 February 2025). "Ramadan 2025 Dramas To Look Out for This Year | The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
- ^ "Ramadan 2025 Dramas To Look Out for This Year". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
- ^ "Top 6 Upcoming Ramadan Dramas 2025". Reviewit.pk. 3 February 2025. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
- ^ Kashmirwala, Usman (17 February 2025). "Ramadan Dramas to Lookout For This Year". Brandsynario. Retrieved 27 February 2025.