# Parizaad (2021) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

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

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 88% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 90/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 94% |
| Metascore | 78/100 |
| IMDb | 9/10 |
| Fan Score | 93% |
| Creator | Shahzad Kashmiri |
| Platform | Viki |
| Genres | Drama, Romance |
| Seasons | 1 (24 episodes) |
| Language | Urdu |
| Country | Pakistan |

## Quick answer

Parizaad (2021) is a Drama, Romance series created by Shahzad Kashmiri, streaming on Viki. It holds a 88% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (90%), Metascore (78/100), IMDb (9/10), TMDB fan (93%) across 1 season. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 94%.

## Celluloid verdict

Pakistan's most beloved recent drama — Ahmed Ali Akbar transforms a melodrama about appearance and dignity into something genuinely soulful, with Nauman Ijaz supplying gravitas in every scene he steals.

## Synopsis

A poetry-loving man judged ugly by society navigates class prejudice, unrequited devotion, and moral tests across Karachi's streets — Hashim Nadeem's adaptation became a Hum TV legend and Ahmed Ali Akbar's defining role as the tender outsider Parizaad.

## Cast

Ahmed Ali Akbar, Ushna Shah, Saboor Aly, Nauman Ijaz

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Parizaad worth watching?**
Yes — Parizaad earns a 88% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 90%, Metascore 78/100, IMDb 9/10, TMDB fan 93%. Audience snapshot is separate (94%). Pakistan's most beloved recent drama — Ahmed Ali Akbar transforms a melodrama about appearance and dignity into something genuinely soulful, with Nauman Ijaz supplying gravitas in every scene he steals.

**Why is Parizaad so highly rated?**
Parizaad scores 88% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 90/100, Metacritic 78/100, IMDb 9/10 and TMDB fan rating 93%. The separate audience snapshot is 94%. Pakistan's most beloved recent drama — Ahmed Ali Akbar transforms a melodrama about appearance and dignity into something genuinely soulful, with Nauman Ijaz supplying gravitas in every scene he steals. See the full breakdown on the Parizaad series page.

**Is Parizaad on Netflix?**
No — Parizaad 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.

**Is Parizaad on Viki?**
Yes — Parizaad 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.

**What year did Parizaad come out?**
Parizaad first aired in 2021 (2021). Created by Shahzad Kashmiri; it streams on Viki today.

**How many seasons of Parizaad are there?**
Parizaad has 1 season across 24 episodes (2021). Status: ended / complete.

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

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

**Who is in the cast of Parizaad?**
Parizaad stars Ahmed Ali Akbar, Ushna Shah, Saboor Aly, Nauman Ijaz. Created by Shahzad Kashmiri.

**How many episodes are in Parizaad?**
Parizaad has 24 episodes across 1 season (2021).

**What is Parizaad about?**
A poetry-loving man judged ugly by society navigates class prejudice, unrequited devotion, and moral tests across Karachi's streets — Hashim Nadeem's adaptation became a Hum TV legend and Ahmed Ali Akbar's defining role as the tender outsider Parizaad.

**Who created Parizaad?**
Parizaad was created by Shahzad Kashmiri. It is a drama, romance series from Pakistan, primarily in Urdu.

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