Pyari Mona

Pyari Mona is a Pakistani television series directed by Ali Hasan. It features Sanam Jung in the titular role along with Adeel Hussain, Sabeeka Imam, Mashal Khan and Adnan Jaffar in prominent roles. It first aired on Hum TV from 19 January 2022. It focuses on the subject of body shaming and revolves around the struggle of an overweight girl.[1][2]

Pyari Mona
Original titleپیاری مونا
Written byHaseeb Ahmed
Directed byAli Hasan
Starring
Country of originPakistan
Original languageUrdu
No. of episodes1
Production
Executive producerMomina Duraid
Production companyMD Productions
DistributorHum Network Limited
Release
Original networkHum TV
Original release19 January 2023 (2023-01-19) –
present

Plot

After moving from Karachi to Lahore, Mona does a number of jobs and now looks for another after quitting the previous one, despite hailing from an affluent family. She wants to do job for her passion but her mother doesn't like it and wants her to marry with a suitable guy. His father however supports her decision.

Cast

Reception

The first teaser garnered criticism due to the casting of Jung, who is not plus size and wore a fatsuit to fit the character.[3]

References
  1. "Sanam Jung's latest drama serial addresses the problem of fat-shaming". Daily Pakistan. 16 November 2022. Archived from the original on 16 November 2022.
  2. "Sanam Jung makes her television comeback in 'Pyari Mona' opposite Adeel Hussain". Daily Times. 19 January 2023.
  3. "Shame that they could not find a plus size actor: Fans call out Sanam Jung for wearing a fat suit". Express Tribune. 22 November 2022. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
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