# Alif (2019) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/alif-2019/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 79% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 80/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 86% |
| Metascore | 68/100 |
| IMDb | 8/10 |
| Fan Score | 87% |
| Creator | Farooq Rind |
| Platform | Viki |
| Genres | Drama, Romance |
| Seasons | 1 (24 episodes) |
| Language | Urdu |
| Country | Pakistan |

## Quick answer

Alif (2019) is a Drama, Romance series created by Farooq Rind, streaming on Viki. It holds a 79% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (80%), Metascore (68/100), IMDb (8/10), TMDB fan (87%) across 1 season. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 86%.

## Celluloid verdict

Ambitious Hum TV spiritual romance — polarising in pace, memorable in mood, and decorated at the Hum Awards for a cast willing to play devotion as drama rather than sermon.

## Synopsis

A spiritual and romantic drama about Qalb-e-Momin, a man torn between worldly love and faith, and the women whose lives intertwine with his search for meaning — Farooq Rind's Alif became a Hum TV talking point for its Sufi themes and Sajal Aly's performance.

## Cast

Hamza Ali Abbasi, Sajal Aly, Kubra Khan, Ahsan Khan

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Alif worth watching?**
Yes — Alif earns a 79% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 80%, Metascore 68/100, IMDb 8/10, TMDB fan 87%. Audience snapshot is separate (86%). Ambitious Hum TV spiritual romance — polarising in pace, memorable in mood, and decorated at the Hum Awards for a cast willing to play devotion as drama rather than sermon.

**Is Alif on Netflix?**
No — Alif is not on Netflix. It streams on Viki, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Viki. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did Alif come out?**
Alif first aired in 2019 (2019). Created by Farooq Rind; it streams on Viki today.

**Is Alif on Viki?**
Yes — Alif is available on Viki in many regions (catalogued under Viki on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Viki app or the where-to-watch notes.

**How many seasons of Alif are there?**
Alif has 1 season across 24 episodes (2019). Status: ended / complete.

**Where can I watch Alif?**
Alif streams on Viki in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Viki. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**How long does it take to watch Alif?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Alif’s 24 episodes take roughly 18 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Who is in the cast of Alif?**
Alif stars Hamza Ali Abbasi, Sajal Aly, Kubra Khan, Ahsan Khan. Created by Farooq Rind.

**How many episodes are in Alif?**
Alif has 24 episodes across 1 season (2019).

**What is Alif about?**
A spiritual and romantic drama about Qalb-e-Momin, a man torn between worldly love and faith, and the women whose lives intertwine with his search for meaning — Farooq Rind's Alif became a Hum TV talking point for its Sufi themes and Sajal Aly's performance.

**Who created Alif?**
Alif was created by Farooq Rind. It is a drama, romance series from Pakistan, primarily in Urdu.

**What should I watch after Alif?**
Browse more drama series on Celluloid’s Viki hub, or open More Like This.

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