Daurr

Daurr
Urdu	دوڑ
Genre	Drama Family
Based on	Eyes on the Prize by Safinah.D.Elahi
Written by	Mohsin Ali
Directed by	Wajahat Rauf
Starring	Ushna Shah Amna Ilyas Zhalay Sarhadi Noreen Gulwani
Opening theme	"Pal, Do Pal" by Aashir Wajahat
Country of origin	Pakistan
Original languages	Urdu English(minor)
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	10
Production
Executive producers	Shazia Wajahat Imran Raza
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	38 Minutes
Production companies	Showcase Entertainment Multiverse Entertainment
Original release
Network	Green Entertainment
Release	12 July (2023-07-12) – 13 September 2023 (2023-09-13)

Daurr is a 2023 Pakistani television series based on a novel Eyes on the Prize by Safinah Elahi, directed by Wajahat Rauf and written by Mohsin Ali. It is produced by "Showcase Productions" in association with "Multiverse Entertainment". The cast includes Ushna Shah, Zhalay Sarhadi, Amna Ilyas and Noreen Gulwani in titular roles. The series premiered on 12 July 2023 on Green Entertainment.

Plot

Daurr revolves around three families whose children attend the same private school. Shezray, the CEO of a textile company and an independent, committed professional, has two children and a parade of maids and drivers. Her husband, Umer, relies on her assets and works in her company. However, he's not loyal to her and has an extra-marital affair with a colleague, Laila. Hina, who is also Laila's sister, wants to climb the social ladder, and nothing matters to her more. Minahil, a mother of two, is haunted by her past and dreams of taking up her career again.

The three women have different aspirations in life, but one thing is common between them: They want their child to win the prestigious Asian games they're competing in.

Cast

• Ushna Shah as Shezray Hanif - an ambitious businesswoman and compassionate mother juggling between personal and professional life.
• Amna Ilyas as Hina Rehan - salon owner obsessed with acing the race of social mobility and relishing in an extravagant lifestyle.
• Zhalay Sarhadi as Minahil Bilal - fighting demons of the past and striving to make a mark of her against all the odds.
• Noreen Gulwani as Laila - Hina's sister, having an affair with Umer.
• Ahmed Hassan as Bilal Jilani- Minahil's husband.
• Omer Shahzad as Umer Hashmi - Shezray's husband cheating on her with Laila.
• Shahvaar Ali Khan as Rehan - Hina's husband having a past with Minahil.
• Fahad Ahmed as Pervez - Umer's friend.
• Hammad Farooqui as Zamaan - Shezray and Alizey's friend.
• Naina Black as Alizey - mutual friend of Shezray, Hina and Minahil.
• Shareef Baloch as Abdul Khan - Shezray's driver.
• Sajid Shah as Bilal's father.
• Sabahat Ali Bukhari as Bilal's mother.
• Farah Nadeem as Shezray's mother.
• Tanisha Shameem as Zara - Hina and Rehan's daughter (child actor).
• Hania Ahmed as Ammarah Noor - Minahil and Rehan's biological daughter adopted by Shezray's mother (child actor).
• Haleema Ali as Natlia Sophia- Umer and Shezray's daughter (child actor).
• Shamil Abbas as Amaan - Bilal and Minahil's son (child actor).
• Eshaal Khan as Aania - Bilal and Minahil's daughter (child actor).
• Masab Misri as Zohair - Alizey's husband (Guest Appearance).
• Fouzia Mushtaq as Minahil's mother (Guest Appearance).

Reception

Daurr failed to grab viewers attention after initial episodes. Galaxy Lollywood expressed their concerns regarding this and wrote, "It was disheartening to see Daurr's viewership records, especially considering its progressive narrative, such circumstances can undoubtedly serve as a discouragement for individuals striving to introduce captivating and forward-thinking storylines to the world of television".

The series received mixed reviews from audiences after the finale episode, with some people appreciating the drama and others expressing their disappointment for a rushed conclusion and leaving behind unanswered questions.