22 Qadam

22 Qadam
GenreSports drama
Written byZeeshan Ilyas
Directed byAnjum Shahzad
Starring
Opening theme22 Qadam by Zain Fatima
Country of originPakistan
Original languageUrdu
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes25
Production
ProducersImran Raza Kazmi
Hareem Farooq
Production locationIslamabad
CinematographyEhsan Ali Khan
Camera setupMulti-camera setup
Running timeapprox. 40 minutes
Production companyMultiverse Entertainment
Original release
NetworkGreen Entertainment
Release15 July 2023 (2023-07-15) –
21 January 2024 (2024-01-21)[1]

22 Qadam (transl. 22 Steps) is a Pakistani sports drama television series, written by Zeeshan Ilyas and directed by Anjum Shahzad and produced by Hareem Farooq and Imran Raza Kazmi under the banner IRK Films. The series stars Farooq, Wahaj Ali and Kinza Razzak. Former cricketers Shoaib Akhtar and Sana Mir appeared in cameo appearances in the series.[2]

Plot[edit]

22 Qadam is an epic sports drama and an ode to all the women who strive to shine against all social odds.22 Qadam Drama story highlights social problems faced by women, who take part in sports and want to play for the national team.Hareem Farooq performed the character of Farheen, she wants to become a successful cricket player and fight all hurdles to achieve her goals.

Cast[edit]

  • Wahaj Ali as Junaid Malik
  • Hareem Farooq as Farheen "Fari" Akhtar
  • Kinza Razzak as Amber Akhtar
  • Aleena Abbas as Naz Kiryana
  • Muhammed Usman Malik as Murtaza
  • Nida Mumtaz as Farheen’s Mother
  • Saleem Miraj as Coach Qasim
  • Dur e Nayab as Aliza "Liza"
  • Muhammad Abdullah Zaman as Bobby
  • Sana Mir as herself (Cameo appearance)
  • Shoaib Akhtar as himself (Cameo appearance)

Production[edit]

In November 2021, Kinza Razzak revealed that she is starting in a sport drama 22 Qadam.[3] In May 2022, Hareem Farooq revealed more details about the series who will play lead role in it with Wahaj Ali.[4]

The trailer was launched on 14 April 2023.[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Zainab Mossadiq (22 January 2024). "Is The Missing Conclusion In '22 Qadam' A Hint Towards A Second Season?".
  2. ^ "'22 Qadam' seems to be a breath of fresh air in Pakistani dramas". Daily Times. 27 April 2023.
  3. ^ Khan, Asif (16 November 2021). "Beauty is power; a smile is its sword…". www.the news.com.pk.
  4. ^ Kaukab Jahan (17 May 2022). ""Don't Stop Dreaming." – Hareem Farooq". www.the news.com.pk.
  5. ^ "The trailer of '22 Qadam' promises to inspire and uplift women of Pakistan". Daily Pakistan. 21 April 2023.

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