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Mann Mast Malang
من مست ملنگ
Genre	Drama Romance
Written by	Nooran Makhdoom
Directed by	Ali Faizan
Starring	Danish Taimoor Sahar Hashmi Saba Hameed
Opening theme	"Wafaon Kay Badlay" by Khalid Khan and Saba Butt
Ending theme	"Wafaon Kay Badlay" by Khalid Khan and Saba Butt
Composer	Yasir Ali
Country of origin	Pakistan
Original language	Urdu
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	47
Production
Executive producer	Asad Qureshi
Producer	Abdullah Kadwani
Production locations	Karachi, Pakistan
Camera setup	Multi-camera setup
Running time	Approx. 38-40 minutes
Production company	7th Sky Entertainment
Original release
Network	Geo Entertainment
Release	February 21, 2025 (2025-02-21) – present

Mann Mast Malang (Urdu: من مست ملنگ) is a 2025 Pakistani romantic television drama series that premiered on Geo Entertainment on 21 February 2025. The series is directed by Ali Faizan, written by Nooran Makhdoom, and produced by Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi under 7th Sky Entertainment. It airs every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 8 PM. It stars Danish Taimoor and Sahar Hashmi in lead roles.

Premise

The story follows Kabir Khan (Danish Taimoor) and Riya (Sahar Hashmi), whose engagement is disrupted by family conflicts, leading them to become adversaries. Over time, circumstances bring them back together, forcing them to confront their past and reconsider their relationship.

Plot

Business rivals Mubeen Khan and Sikandar Khan have been entangled in a long-standing family feud. Caught in the crossfire are Kabir and Riya, former childhood fiancés who have now become bitter adversaries. Following his release from jail, Sikandar Khan encounters yet another setback. Meanwhile, Kabir makes a life-altering decision and unknowingly crosses paths with Riya, oblivious to her true identity. Without realizing it, Kabir falls in love at first sight with Riya—who, unbeknownst to him, is the sister of his greatest enemy, Sikandar. With Wajid’s help, Sikandar destroy Kabir’s most treasured belonging. Meanwhile, Mah Bina visits Riya’s house with a marriage proposal for Kabir. Kabir is shattered when he learns that the girl he loves is actually his sworn enemy. Meanwhile, Sikandar endures yet another humiliation at the hands of Mubeen and Kabir.

Kabir confronts Riya with his deep resentment, but fate takes an unexpected turn when he ends up saving her life—only for her to misinterpret his actions. Seeking safety, Riya takes shelter in Kabir’s home, but later, she accuses him of abduction, resulting in his arrest. Riya eventually has a change of heart, leading to Kabir’s unexpected release. However, he becomes determined to uncover the true culprit behind her attempted abduction. Fueled by her resentment toward Kabir, Riya refuses his academic assistance, while Kashaf willingly accepts it. Their contrasting outcomes put Riya in a difficult situation. Despite facing his own challenges, Kabir steps in to defend a stranger from Faraz. Feeling disgraced, Faraz plots revenge, using Riya as a pawn against Kabir. Kabir crashes Faraz’s birthday party and takes Riya away to warn her about Faraz’s intentions, but she refuses to believe him. On her wedding day, Faraz kidnaps Riya with a sinister plan in motion. In his attempt to rescue her, Kabir unknowingly walks into Faraz’s trap.

After surviving a gunshot, Kabir ends up in the hospital. Determined to see him, Riya takes a huge risk, deceiving her family to visit him in secret. Just as Wajid is about to kill Kabir, Riya arrives and intervenes. In the ensuing chaos, Wajid flees, leaving his true identity a mystery. Riya faces increasing pressure from her family to marry, while Kabir demands a risky favor to test her loyalty, and Riya boldly accepts the challenge. Kabir struggles with his feelings for Riya. Meanwhile, Riya, desperate to escape marriage and pass her exams, turns to Kabir for help. Kabir agrees to tutor Riya to help her pass her exams. However, when Wafa unexpectedly sees them together, it raises new suspicions and doubts. During their study sessions, Kabir and Riya clash in a heated argument, but they eventually resolve their differences and find common ground. Kabir angers Mah Bina by bringing Minha, Wafa's sister, to their home. Tensions escalate when he gives a major contract to Sikandar, Mubeen's bitter rival, deepening the divide. Wafa conspires to marry Kabir to Minha in an attempt to seize control of the house. Kabir, in turn, accepts Riya's bold challenge to visit her home and follows through.

In a fit of rage upon seeing Kabir at her home, Asma pulls the trigger. In a shocking moment, Riya steps in front of him and takes the bullet instead. Haunted by his past with Asma, Mubeen warns Kabir to stay away from Riya. Meanwhile, Asma grows nervous when she realizes her pistol is missing, unaware that Wajid now possesses it. As Wafa continues plotting to marry Kabir to Minha as revenge on Mah Bina, Riya heartbreakingly rejects Kabir's love, fearing that being with her would put his life in danger. Kabir and Riya remain torn by their growing feelings. To continue tutoring her, Kabir challenges Riya to visit his home, and she bravely accepts the challenge. Then, she visits his home. Mah Bina becomes increasingly concerned as Kabir continues to openly support for Riya. Meanwhile, Asma starts noticing changes in Riya’s behavior and suspects that she might be in love with someone. Acting on Wafa’s advice, Minha begins attending to Mah Bina and attempts to grow closer to Kabir. At the same time, Mah Bina intensifies her efforts to find a suitable bride for him. Riya, devastated, confronts Kabir, who presents her with a firm ultimatum. Unwilling to back down, she secretly leaves her home to meet him. Their meeting is discovered by Asma and Mah Bina, igniting tension and conflict within both families. Despite the uproar, Kabir and Riya remain committed to each other. Meanwhile, Minha takes advantage of the turmoil, attempting to drive a wedge between them and bringing their relationship to the edge of breakdown.

Cast

The cast includes:

• Danish Taimoor as Kabir Khan
  • Harmain Ghalib as young Kabir Khan
• Sahar Hashmi as Riya
  • Aayat Arif as young Riya
• Nayyar Ejaz as Chacha
• Saba Hameed as Mah Bina
• Kamran Jilani as Mubeen
• Uzma Hassan as Asma
• Adnan Samad Khan as Sikandar
• Hiba Ali Khan as Wafa
• Dodi Khan as Wajid
• Ramiz Siddiqui as Rameez
• Yasir Alam as Yasir
• Sheherzade Noor Peerzada as Kashaf
• Maha Hasan as Minha
• Faisal Bali as Bhola
• Sharif Baloch as Inspector

Soundtrack

Mann Mast Malang
Soundtrack album by Khalid Khan and Saba Butt
Released	19 February 2025 (2025-02-19)
Recorded	2025
Genre	Romantic music
Length	3:34
Language	Urdu
Label	Geo Entertainment
Producer	Abdullah Kadwani Asad Qureshi
External media Audio Audio on iTunes Video Music video on YouTube

The original soundtrack (OST) is performed by Khalid Khan and Saba Butt, with music composed by Yasir Ali, arranged by Ahsan Abbas, and mixed/mastered by Afzal Hussain. The OST was released on 19 February 2025 by Har Pal Geo.

Production

The series is produced by the television Production banner 7th Sky Entertainment. Danish Taimoor and Sahar Hashmi made their first on-screen collaboration in the television series. The first teaser was released on 7 February 2025 and the first premiered on 21 February 2025 on Geo Entertainment.

Release

The series premiered on 21 February 2025 on Geo Entertainment.

Reception

The series received attention for its lead performances and storyline. Danish Taimoor and Sahar Hashmi's on-screen pairing was noted, and the drama gained viewership following its premiere of first episode.

A review at Dawn concluded: "Lavish sets, a strong but under-utilised star cast and two-dimensional character sketches give us a very Indianised show that is determined to entertain and avoid too much thinking. Despite his credentials as a good performer, Danish Taimoor seems to be stuck in the groove of playing a rogue male on a rampage, again and again… and yet again." A review of episode 6 on Trending Social mentioned that the actor's fans too expressed the same concern about the lack of novelty of his role.

Gulf News calls Mann Mast Malang a rising hit in Pakistani television, praising its relatable storyline, strong performances, and growing social media buzz. The show, airing on Geo Entertainment, is noted for striking a balance between drama and emotional depth, making it a standout among recent serials.

Controversy

Bold scene criticism

Episode 31 of Mann Mast Malang attracted criticism for featuring a bold love confession between the lead characters, Kabir (Danish Taimoor) and Riya (Sahar Hashmi). In the scene, Riya is shown hugging Kabir in front of her family, which some viewers considered inappropriate for a family-oriented television drama. The moment sparked online debate and drew mixed reactions from audiences and media commentators regarding cultural sensitivity in Pakistani dramas.

Ban in India

See also: 2025 Pahalgam attack, 2025 India-Pakistan diplomatic crisis, and 2025 India–Pakistan conflict

Following the Pahalgam attack in April 2025, where militants targeted and killed 26 civilians, the Indian government intensified scrutiny of cross-border content. In the aftermath, India banned 16 Pakistani YouTube channels including Har Pal Geo, where the Indian viewers watched the television series. Consequently, some Pakistani dramas, including Mann Mast Malang, became less accessible on Indian digital platforms. Fans expressed disappointment over these restrictions, citing the impact on cultural exchange and entertainment access.

See also

• List of programs broadcast by Geo Entertainment

External links

• Mann Mast Malang at IMDb
• Mann Mast Malang at 7th Sky Entertainment