“Jafaa” unfolds as an elusive tale of love, sacrifice, and resilience against the odds. In the backdrop of familial expectations and societal pressures, the drama delves into the lives of two cousins, Zara and Andaleeb, whose destinies take unexpected turns as they submit to the institution of marriage. Andaleeb finds herself bound to a man much older than her, robbed of the love she once cherished, while Zara grapples with the tumultuous temperament of her husband. In the midst of turmoil and adversity will love conquer all? or fate has other plans in store
In the wake of a horrific crime in Diyalpur, Punjab, authorities are propelled into action. SSP Sarmad Zaman, an ambitious officer, is assigned to the case and he vows to bring justice to Neelam, the victim. But his investigation leads him into an ugly, twisted web of lies and deceit as he finds himself close to uncovering a conspiracy with dire institutional consequences. As he inches towards the truth, Sarmad is faced with difficult choices that threaten to jeopardize his family and career - in a situation where the pursuit of justice seems hopeless, just how far is he willing to go to achieve it?
Mukhtar began his career as a filmmaker in 2006 and as a theatre actor in 2007, directing music videos and short films as well as acting in many plays before getting his break as a film actor with a role in the 2016 Janaan. He then had a role in the 2018 Parchi, a movie for which he was also the cinematographer. In 2019 Mukhtar starred in the Hum TV drama Anaa, written by Samira Fazal and directed by Shahzad Kashmiri, which marked his acting debut on television