Girls of Arbab () is an Afghan drama–comedy television series in Dari Persian, directed by Mohammad Kazemi and produced by People Media.
The series focuses on the lives of several young women and their social and family experiences.
Plot The story of Girls of Arbab centers on a group of young, independent, and bold women who live in a house belonging to a man known as “Arbab.” The narrative begins with their encounter with two motorcyclists and gradually develops into conflicts, escapes, acts of revenge, and complex family relationships.
Throughout the series, themes such as romantic relationships, family disputes, social inequality, the status of women in society, violence, and situational humor are portrayed. The show combines social drama with comedic moments and follows the style of popular internet-based productions.
Cast
Actor Role Mehdi Abdollahi Bakel Setayesh Alizadeh Farzana Mohammad Rezaei Khadem Elaheh Hashemi Zarghama Kobra Abdollahi Mobaraka Hanana Zamani Wazir Nilofar Khorrami Maria Mahnaz Shojaei Mina Bismillah Haidari Zabih Ehsanullah Haidari Bonyad Ali Alireza Nazari Zaker Hanif Ebrahimi Arbab Samim Ebrahimi Sakhidad Khadem Khademi Karbalai Kamela Nabi-Zada Mahnaz Zakaria Khorrami Shopkeeper Hafiz Sorush Mechanic Madar Fariba Zabih's mother Madar Aliya Bakel's mother Nilofar Soltani Afsana Sobhan Kochak Khadem's son Peyman Shopkeeper Jamila Haidari Keshwar
Reception and Impact
Girls of Arbab received mixed reactions due to its direct treatment of social issues, prominent female characters, and bold tone. Some viewers regard it as a reflection of certain social realities, while others have criticized its narrative style and technical quality. Nevertheless, the series is considered a notable example of the growth of online audiovisual productions in Afghanistan.
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