Jo Bachay Hain Sang Samait Lo () is an upcoming Pakistani television series and the country's first original Netflix production. The series is based on the Urdu novel of the same name by Farhat Ishtiaq and produced by Momina Duraid.
Premise The plot centers on Sikandar, a Harvard law student dealing with emotional trauma, and Liza, a gifted artist with a complicated past. Their paths cross in scenic Italy where a connection forms, triggering a journey of self-discovery, love, and healing. The story explores human vulnerability, emotional resilience, and the enduring power of relationships.
Cast Ahad Raza Mir as Sikander Shehryar Iqra Aziz as Umme Kulsoom aka Liza Fawad Khan as Mehmood Akhtar Mahira Khan as Rahat Hania Aamir as Umme Mariyam aka Sam Khushhal Khan as Zain Shehryar Sanam Saeed as Vittoria Akhtar Maya Ali as Rubina Akhtar Ahmed Ali Akbar as Jahanzeb Hamza Ali Abbasi as Shehryar Khan Bilal Ashraf as Waqar Khan Aamina Sheikh
Production
Background and writing
Farhat Ishtiaq's novel Jo Bachay Hain Sang Samait Lo was initially published in episodes in Khawateen Digest and later released as a hardcover book in 2013. The story revolves around Sikander and Liza, a couple who meet by chance in Italy and fall deeply in love. The title is inspired by a ghazal by renowned Urdu poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz. Ishtiaq's time in Rome, Italy, during her father's posting, influenced the novel's setting and meticulous descriptions of Rome. Ishtiaq also wrote the screenplay.
Development and casting
In August 2023, Variety reported that Pakistan's first Netflix original series would be produced by Momina Duraid of Momina Duraid Films FZ – LLC. The lead cast includes Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, Sanam Saeed, Bilal Ashraf, Maya Ali, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Hania Amir, Ahad Raza Mir, Iqra Aziz, and Khushhal Khan. In March 2024, Sanam Saeed announced her pairing with Fawad Khan and wrapped up filming her part in July. Iqra Aziz and Ahad Raza Mir joined the set in Rome, Italy, in May. Fawad Khan's first look was revealed in June, and Nadia Khan joined the cast in October. In December, Mahira Khan revealed her character Raahat, a minor character in the novel, would be substantial in the series.
Release Originally slated to premiere in June 2025, the series was delayed for further production refinement. A new release window was expected in late 2025. during a interview with a media page, Director Saife Hassan confirmed that Jo Bache Hain Sang Samait Lo has completed all production stages and will get a potential December 2026 or January 2027 release window with promotions set to beginning from October 2026 onwards.
Reception The series has received widespread pre-release attention from both domestic and international media, particularly due to its notable cast and Netflix's global platform.
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