Udaari (Punjabi: اڈاری; lit: To Fly) is a Pakistani drama serial that premiered on Hum TV on April 10, 2016. It is written by Farhat Ishtiaq and directed by Mohammed Ehteshamuddin The story of the series focuses on the social and economic marginalization of women in Pakistani society alongside highlighting deeply rooted problems in Pakistan such as child labour and rape, in order to break the myths and taboos which surround these issues by providing real solutions to serious problems.[1][2] It Is co-created and co-produced by the creative head Momina Duraid with Kashaf Productions. The show was first aired on Hum TV, as a part of night programming all under Duraid's production company.
Udaari has an ensemble cast with Bushra Ansari as Sheedan, Samiya Mumtaz as Sajida, Urwa Hocane as Ameera, Farhan Saeed as Arsh, Malika Zafar as Maleeha, Ahsan Khan as Imtiaz, and Hina Altaf Khan/Areesha as Zebo.[1][2] The show is set in the villages and Urban areas of Lahore, Punjab. Udaari premiered in Pakistan, UK, USA and UAE with same premier date and timings.
