Jangloos..Episode 16..Classic PTV Famous Drama 🎭

Jangloos
is a classic Pakistani drama series that aired on PTV in 1989. It was based on the acclaimed Urdu novel of the same name by author Shaukat Siddiqui.
Plot summary
The story is set in the rural landscape of central Punjab, Pakistan. It revolves around the journey of two prisoners, Lali and Raheem Dad, who escape from jail. As they try to evade the authorities, they encounter various obstacles and are confronted by a world of criminals. The drama provides a critical look at social issues and the corruption within the elite and bureaucracy.
Key details

Original novel: The series is based on Shaukat Siddiqui's three-volume Urdu novel, also titled Jangloos.
Director: Kazim Pasha directed the television adaptation.
Production: The drama was a production of PTV Karachi.
Cast: The lead roles of the two escapees were played by M. Warsi (as Lali) and Shabbir Jan (as Raheem Dad). It also featured a large cast of notable actors including Saleem Nasir, Shagufta Ejaz, and Subhani Ba Younas.

Incomplete run
The drama gained immense popularity, but its broadcast was abruptly stopped. Many believe it was taken off the air prematurely because it exposed uncomfortable truths about influential sectors of society. As a result, the series was left unfinished, and only the first volume of the novel was adapted for the screen.