Sometimes certain titles can build curiosity among the audiences even before the show begins. However, there are instances where creators decide to change the titles due to different issues.
Here’s a list of dramas that were titled differently before they aired on television.
Zakham
Faysal Quraishi and Syeda Madiha Imam starrer ‘Zakham’ aired in 2017 on ARY Digital. The story focuses on the life of a young girl who marries a man with a complex psychological disorder. It also has a powerful cameo of actress Sarwat Gilani. ‘Zakham’ was previously titled ‘Yaar Na Bichray’. The teasers of the project had also been released with the same name. Later, it faced a delay and the makers changed the name.
Aisi Hai Tanhai
Sami Khan and Sonya Hussyn’s ‘Aisi Hai Tanhai’ aired in 2017 on ARY Digital. Directed by Badar Mehmood of ‘Dunk’ and ‘Ishqiya’ and written by Moshin Ali, the story highlighted the life of a victim of cybercrimes and other tragedies.
‘Aisi Hai Tanhai’ was originally titled ‘Raqs e Bismil’, actress and anchor Nadia Khan, who made her acting comeback with the project, revealed in one of her youtube videos that she suggested the director to change the title.
Thora Sa Haq
One of the most loved on-screen pairs, Imran Abbas and Ayeza Khan, returned to screens in 2019 with ARY Digital’s ‘Thora Sa Haq’, after the massive success of their previous ventures ‘Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai’, ‘Koi Chaand Rakh’ and ‘Tum Kon Piya’.
‘Thora Sa Haq’ was tentatively titled ‘Bheegi Palkain’ but before it could make it to the TV screens, the creators had changed the title.
Jo Tu Chahay
Another Imran Abbas starrer, ‘Jo Tu Chahay’, also featuring Alizay Shah, Ahmad Taha Ghani and Zarnish Khan was titled ‘Kun Faya Kun’, however, after receiving a backlash due to it being extracted from a Quranic verse, HUM TV creators was ordered by PEMRA to change its name. The regulatory authority received several complaints about the OST and the title of the drama hurting religious sentiments. The story revolved around an orphan girl who was mistreated and harassed by her aunts and cousin.
Pyaar Ke Sadqay
HUM TV’s ‘Pyar Ke Sadqay’ did exceptionally well last year with its commendable storytelling and top-notch performances and direction. Featuring Bilal Abbas Khan and Yumna Zaidi as the main leads. The drama touched upon several social issues including problematic parenting, infidelity and mental health. ‘Pyar Ke Sadqay’ was titled ‘Chungal’ before it aired on TV, but during the composition of the Original Sound Track, the makers decided to change the title.
Phaans
Recently ended HUM TV drama ‘Phaans’ has an impactful storyline. Starring Sami Khan, Shahzad Sheikh and Zara Noor Abbas. ‘Phaans’ was initially titled ‘Badzaat’. Actress Zara Noor Abbas herself had shared the title of the project through her social media earlier when she started shooting for it, but soon the makers decided to change the title to ‘Phaans’.
