Iqtidar () is a 2024 Pakistani drama serial. The drama premiered on 19 September 2024 on Green Entertainment. The drama is focuses on the life of politicians and public. It stars Anmol Baloch and Ali Raza in the lead roles.
It is written by Hina Huma Nafees, directed by Fahim Burney and produced by Multiverse Entertainment.
Iqtidar follows the story of Mehr-un-Nisa Shehroz, a young woman who takes on the responsibility of supporting her family following the death of her father. Her life is further upended when her younger brother, Zeeshan Shehroz, tragically loses his life in a road accident involving Zain Shah, the son of a powerful politician, Saman Shah.
Devastated by the loss and frustrated by the attempts to cover up the truth, Mehr-un-Nisa sets out to seek justice. Her determination leads her into direct conflict with the influential Shah family, who attempt to suppress the incident through their political connections and social standing.
In a surprising turn of events, Mehr-un-Nisa ends up marrying Shahnawaz Shah, ZainâÂÂs elder brother. This unexpected alliance alters the balance of power and adds new complexities to her pursuit of justice. As the story unfolds, Mehr-un-Nisa is forced to navigate the emotional and political challenges that come with standing up for what is right, while finding strength and unexpected support in those around her.
The drama explores themes of power, accountability, family, and resilience, as Mehr-un-Nisa transforms from a grieving sister into a courageous advocate for truth.
A couple of days before the show was released, a behind-the-scenes video was published on social media showing Baloch being picked up by Raza bridal style which was met with scrutiny by the public.
Fuchsia magazine described the show as highly relatable, praising its ability to connect with audiences through realistic characters and situations that reflect everyday life experiences.
The series is presented in The Siasat Daily as a "mix of romance and drama" and one of the most watched in the country in 2024 while Dawn noted that it presented "comparatively formulaic story for the once-innovative Green TV but it is making the ratings because both Ali Raza and Anmol Baloch have worked hard on their characters, and kept the focus on their chemistry."
In an interview, Baloch shared that the show was initially intended to be titled "Qurat-ul-Ain", but was later renamed to "Iqtidar".