Ehraam-e-Junoon | Cast and Characters

Before We Begin

Ehraam-e-Junoon is a 2023 Pakistani drama airing on Geo. For the first few times Youtube recommended me watching the first episode, I ignored it, but then, last night we have a power cut and I had nothing better to do, so…

The first thing that comes to mind after watching the title is obviously Wajhi Farooki‘s voice crooning

Hum Ne Bandha Hai Tere Ishq Mein Ehraam-e-Junoon

Hum Bhi Dekhenge Tamasha Tere Lailayi

And, of course, it reminded me of the memorable visuals of the song, Haroon Kadwani being the perfect obsessive lover, in Ruposh and the way he staggers. Uff, kamal gana hai.

Remember that telefilm? It was problemtic, but phenomenal, and one of my favourites.

Alright, so enough of the fangirling over Haroon Kadwani. Back to this drama, I like that one song becomes the title of another drama; Geo team is quite smart.

Without much further ado, let’s get to the show.

Introduction

“Ehraam-e-Junoon” follows the story of a young and immensely beautiful girl named Shanzay, who is filled with pride and stubbornness due to her upper-class upbringing. Shanzay believes that money can buy everything, including happiness.

Despite her high standards, Shanzay is yet to find a man who can impress her until she meets Shayan at an event. Shayan is a handsome young man from a middle-class family, who takes up a job as a pizza delivery boy to make ends meet. Shanzay who is immediately drawn to Shayan wants to provide him with a better lifestyle however, Shayan keeps his distance and refuses to accept any of Shanzay’s advances.

As the story unfolds, Shanzay and Shayan’s paths cross again and again, and Shanzay begins to question her beliefs about love and money. Will Shayan be the one to break through Shanzay’s walls of pride and stubbornness, or will she continue to chase after superficial things?

The drama serial “Ehraam-e-Junoon” promises to take viewers on a rollercoaster ride of emotions as it explores the themes of love, pride, and class differences.

Writer: Jahanzeb Qamar

Director: Syed Ramish Rizvi

Producers: Abdullah Kadwani & Asad Qureshi

Production House: 7th Sky Entertainment

[Source: Geo’s Official Youtube Channel]

Cast and Characters

Imran Abbas as Shayan aka Shani

The pizza boy who shoulders the responsibility of running the house, who wants to make it big but isn’t ashamed of his humble background. We like!

Ismat Zaidi as Kulsoom

Shayan’s mother. She incessantly reminds Shayan of his responsibilities towards his family, as if he needs a reminder.

 

Maira Khan as Nadiya

Shayan’s sister, “bechari” ki shaadi nahin huyi… She cares a lot about Shayan, and not just because he is the bread-winner of the house.

Aadi Khan as Jugnu

Shayan’s younger brother who’s only job is to ask for more money  (reminded me of Mann Aangan) and reminding Shayan how handsome (and poot) he (Shayan) is. I think Aadi Khan is wasted here but I will be delighted if proven wrong.

Neelam Muneer as Shanzay

The beauty with monies, a stereotypical brat who wants things to be her way. She has never let anyone (any guy) come close to her, but then falls for a pizza boy.

Mahmood Aslam as Kamran

Shanzay’s father. A bigshot businessman who has no time for family, and blames his wife of never spending time with Shanzay.

 

Zainab Qayoom as Samiya

Shanzay’s mother, a stereotypical rich mom who spends her time in partying and working for NGOs, a living example of charagh taley andhera.

Nimra Khan as Sajeela

Shayan’s cousin, and fiance, but she doesn’t give too hoots about the “mangni”, apparently big bucks is the only thing that matters

 

Saqib Sameer as Khawar

Yet to make appearance as of episode 1

Birjees Farooqui as Farzana

 

Farah Nadeem as Shakeela

 

Kinza Bukhari as Shazia

 

Mirza Rizwan as Faiq

Ramla’s cousin and fiance

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I know, this isn’t comprehensive yet. I will add more to the cast as the drama goes on.

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