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| Case No. 9 | |
|---|---|
| Showrunners | |
| Written by | Shahzeb Khanzada |
| Directed by | Syed Wajahat Hussain |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | Pakistan |
| Original language | Urdu |
| No. of episodes | 32 |
| Production | |
| Production company | 7th Sky Entertainment |
| Original release | |
| Network | Geo Entertainment |
| Release | 24 September 2025 – 8 January 2026 |
Case No. 9 is a Pakistan television series, written by Shahzeb Khanzada, and directed by Syed Wajahat Hussain.[1] It starts Saba Qamar as a rape survivor and the series entails her journey to get justice against her preparator. Faysal Quraishi, Junaid Khan, Aamina Sheikh and Naveen Waqar festured in pivotal roles. It premiered on Geo Entertainment in September 2025.
Plot
[edit]"Case No. 9" revolves around Sehar, a confident and ambitious young woman who joins a garments company as the head of sales and marketing, where she first faces harassment by her boss, Kamran, a wealthy and influential businessman. However, at a night she is raped by him under the pretext of a dinner meeting at his house, where no one else is present. When she returns home, her family tries to keep the incident hidden, locking her inside the house to prevent the news from spreading. However, her brother's friend Maryam discovers the truth and tries to confront Sehar's family. At night, when everyone is asleep, Sehar silently leaves the house and goes to the police station to report the crime. The police register an FIR, and Kamran surprisingly cooperates with the investigation, undergoing a medical test.[2]
Cast
[edit]- Saba Qamar as Sehar Moazzam[3][4]
- Faysal Quraishi as Kamran Haider
- Junaid Khan as Rohit Bhagwant
- Aamina Sheikh as Beenish: Sehar's lawyer[5]
- Naveen Waqar as Manisha Rohit; Women's right activist, Rohit's wife[6]
- Gohar Rasheed as Inspector Shafiq
- Ali Rehman Khan as Ali
- Rushna Khan as Kiran
- Kamran Jeelani as Zohaib
Production
[edit]The series marked Aamina Sheikh's return to television and her second collaboration with Saba Qamar after Maat (2011-12).[7]
Reception
[edit]Muna Khan of Dawn praised the series for tackling topics like rape and its aftermath, the issues of victim-blaming, the misuse of power and portraying the challenges faced by survivors in Pakistani society.[8] Gaitee Ara Siddiqi of The Friday Times praised the series for its bold and impactful portrayal of sensitive topics, and also commended the cast performances, including Saba Qamar, Faysal Quraishi, and Aamina Sheikh.[9] Mehmal Sarfraz of The Telegraph India praised the series for its gripping portrayal of a rape survivor's ordeal and the challenges she faces in seeking justice, and the acting of Quraishi and Qamar.[10] Afreen Seher of the DAWN Images praised the series for its portrayal of strong, complex female characters who drive the narrative with agency and professionalism, and also their portrayal by the actresses who are in their forties while playing their real ages on screen.[11]
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) / Nominee(s) | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3rd Sunday Special Icon Awards | Best Play Of The Year | Case No. 9 | Nominated | [12] |
| Most Impactful Social Drama Of The Year | Nominated | ||||
| Best Director Of The Year | Syed Wajahat Hussain | Nominated | |||
| Best Drama Writer Of The Year | Shahzeb Khanzada | Nominated | |||
| Best Drama Producer Of The Year | 7th Sky Entertainment | Nominated | |||
| Best Actor Of The Year - Female | Saba Qamar | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Male Of The Year | Junaid Khan | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Female Of The Year | Aamina Sheikh | Nominated | |||
| Best Comeback Award Of The Year | Nominated | ||||
| Best Actor Male Negative Role Of The Year | Faysal Quraishi | Nominated | |||
| Gohar Rasheed | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ↑ Usman Ghafoor (10 September 2025). "Saba Qamar leads justice fight in Case No 9 – Pakistan's must-watch thriller". Gulf News.
- ↑ "Latest episodes of Case No.9 confront silence and stigma around sexual assault | Pakistan Today". 2025-10-26. Retrieved 2025-10-27.
- ↑ "Saba Qamar opens up about emotional toll of playing rape survivor in Case No. 9". Daily Times. 24 October 2024.
- ↑ Staff, Images (2025-10-23). "Saba Qamar talks about the emotional toll of playing a rape survivor in Case No. 9". Images. Retrieved 2025-10-27.
- ↑ Eefa Khalid (30 September 2025). "Aamina Sheikh's return to TV with Case No. 9 is a case of doing the right thing at the right time". Dawn Images.
- ↑ "'I think inclusivity matters': Navin Waqar on playing a Hindu woman in drama Case No. 9". DAWN Images. 26 December 2025. Archived from the original on 27 December 2025.
- ↑ Sadiq Saleem (13 October 2025). "Pakistani actress Aamina Sheikh makes a powerful comeback with 'Case No. 9'". The Khaleej Times. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ↑ Muna Khan (12 October 2025). "No drama queen". dawn.com. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ↑ Gaitee Ara Siddiqi (16 October 2025). "Case No. 9: A Bold Drama Exposing Rape Culture, Legal Flaws, And Misogyny In Society". The Friday Times.
- ↑ Mehmal Sarfraz (23 October 2025). "A new perspective". The Telegraph India. Archived from the original on 25 October 2025.
- ↑ Afreen Seher (13 January 2026). "Review: Saba Qamar, Aamina Sheikh and Naveen Waqar carried Case No. 9 where Pakistani TV rarely goes". DAWN Images. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
- ↑ "Drama Awards". Sunday. Retrieved 2026-08-04.