Jurm (TV series)

Jurm (جرم) is a Pakistani crime-thriller mini-series, being the production by Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi under the banner of 7th Sky Entertainment. The series is directed by Mehreen Jabbar. It stars Wahaj Ali, Dur-e-Fishan Saleem and Tooba Siddiqui in lead roles as well as Mohammed Ehteshamuddin, Atiqa Odho, Zhalay Sarhadi, and Tazeen Hussain in supporting roles. The series premiered 28 April 2023 and the last episode was aired on 6 May 2023 on Geo Entertainment.

Synopsis
The series revolves around a contentious, unexpected and sensational kidnap-murder case of a youthful girl named Ayla Nadeem, who is wedded to the only son of the town’s distinguished tycoon and billionaire. As the fateful tragedy strikes that one supposed romantic night, her love-arranged marriage that only could breathe for a few days, with her college sweetheart, Daniyal Mujib isn’t given a chance to prosper into a domestic saga of love.

The story tangles into the cobwebs of deceit, greed and mystery of a maze that envelopes those around Ayla. With everyone linked to the case weaving different mysteries on their own and suppressing their true natures behind well-designed facades and through and through the only question that remains is, Will the investigation authorities find their grip over the lapel of the mastermind behind all of this?

Cast

 * Wahaj Ali as Daniyal Mujib — Mujib Zaman and Shahana Mujib's only son; Ayla's husband
 * Dur-e-Fishan Saleem as Ayla Nadeem \ Mujib — Naseema's daughter; Daniyal's wife
 * Tooba Siddiqui as Samia — CEO in Mujib Zaman’s office and trusted hireling in the Mujib Mansion.
 * Mohammed Ehteshamuddin as Mujib Zaman — upscale business tycoon; Shahana’s husband; Daniyal’s father
 * Atiqa Odho as Shahana Mujib — Mujib Zaman’s wife; Daniyal’s mother
 * Tazeen Hussain as Naseema Nadeem — Ayla’s single mother
 * Zhalay Sarhadi as Zakia — Driver Hameed’s wife.
 * Maha Hasan as Ashley Victor — a journalist and a freelance blogger
 * Salma Hassan as Bunty — Shahana's friend
 * Kashif Hussain as Asad — inspector and investigating the murder case

Production
The series was first announced in May 2022, when shooting began. It was Siddiqui's fourth collaboration with Jabbar after starring in Wapsi, Vasl and Dobara Phir Se. The first teaser was reelased in April 2023.

Reception
In a review of the series by The News International, the reviewer praised the series to explore the new genre but faulted it for many aspects including the half-baked story, some impactless characters, loose direction and lacking rawness and finess in art direction.

While reviewing the last episodes, Galaxy Lollywood praised the Ali's performance and termed Saleem's performance as forgettable, and criticised the story regarding the narrative that was building for the conclusion.