Shehr-e-Zaat

Shehr-e-Zaat (Urdu: شہرذات, English: City of Self) is a 2012 Pakistani spiritual romantic drama serial based on the novella of the same name by Umera Ahmad. It is directed by Sarmad Sultan Khoosat, and produced by Momina Duraid and Abdullah Kadwani. It stars Mahira Khan, Mikaal Zulfiqar and Mohib Mirza in the leads.

Shehr-e-Zaat is the story of a young woman's journey as she strives to make up for all the time she has lost in worldly pursuits and finally give in to Allah's will, after learning the harsh realities of life, she traveled from Self to Subsistence. It premiered on 29 June 2012 in Pakistan, with the prime slot of 8:00 pm every Friday on Hum TV; the serial aired its final episode on 2 November 2012, and garnered much praise. The final episode of the serial left an unforgettable effect on audience, despite the usual revenge ending. Shehr-e-Zaat received widespread critical acclaim and is widely regarded to be one of the greatest Pakistani television series of all time. Despite its focus on spirituality and aversion from romance, the serial was a major hit and emerged a ratings success.

The serial won three Hum Awards at its first ceremony, including Best Drama Serial, and was nominated for seven categories. The serial was nominated for the Lux Style Awards in 2013 but did not win. Mohib Mirza was nominated for best supporting actor at the Pakistan Media Awards in 2013. Due to widespread acclaim and owing to its popularity, a special transmission was held in Karachi and broadcast on Hum TV at the conclusion of the drama.