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Family Front
GenreComedy
Drama
Sitcom
Created byWaseem Abbas
Written byMuhammad Younis Butt
Directed byWaseem Abbas
StarringSaba Hameed
Samina Ahmad
Waseem Abbas
Mira Hashmi
Anjum Shahzad
Naima Khan
Naseem Vicky
Iram Hassan
Iffat Rahim
Seemi Raheel
Nadia Jamil
Country of originPakistan
Original languageUrdu
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes21
Production
ProducerYounis Butt
Production companiesYounis Butt Production
PTV Home
Original release
NetworkPTV Home
Star Plus
Release1 January (1997-01-01) –
21 May 1997 (1997-05-21)[1]

Family Front (Urdu: فیملی فرنٹ) is a 1997 Pakistani comedy drama sitcom television series. It was broadcast by the Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV World, now PTV News). The sitcom was directed by Waseem Abbas and written by Muhammad Younis Butt.[2][3]

The cast included Saba Hameed, Samina Ahmad,[2] Waseem Abbas, Mira Hashmi, Naima Khan, Iram Hassan, Iffat Rahim, Anjum Shahzad and Naseem Vicky. This comedy show became highly popular and ran for many TV seasons. A spin-off sequel, titled Hum Sab Ajeeb Se Hain later aired on Aaj Entertainment.[4] The show was also aired on STAR Plus International in 1999.

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Family Front (Urdu: فیملی فرنٹ) is a Pakistani comedy-drama that premiered on January 1, 1997, and aired on the (PTV). The series, consisting of a single season with 21 episodes, explores humorous situations arising from everyday family interactions and relationships in an -language format. Directed by , who also stars in the lead role of Azam, the show was written by Muhammad Younis Butt. Key cast members include as Sumbal, as Nusrat, as Khushiya, , , as Naveed "Bobby," as Huma, and Urooj Nasir as Huma. Produced during the era of PTV's prominent sitcoms, Family Front aired on what was then PTV World (now TV) and remains available through episode uploads on platforms like and .

Production

Development

Family Front was created and directed by , with the writing handled by Muhammad Younis Butt. It was produced by PTV Productions and Top End Productions in association with (PTV), originally aired on PTV World. The series is a comedy-drama focusing on humorous family interactions. Development began in , with a single-season format of 21 episodes.

Casting

portrayed the lead role of Azam, the family . portrayed Sumbal, drawing on her experience in PTV dramas. portrayed Nusrat. Naseem Vicky portrayed Khushiya. portrayed Naveed "Bobby."

Cast and characters

Main cast

portrayed Azam, the head of the household. He appears in all 21 episodes. Abbas, known for his comedic timing, played the patriarchal figure in the joint family. Saba Hameed played Sumbal, Azam's wife. Featured in all 21 episodes, Sumbal is central to the family dynamics. Hameed's performance earned acclaim as a resilient . Samina Ahmad depicted Nusrat, Sumbal's sister-in-law. Appearing across the full 21-episode run, Nusrat contributes to in-law rivalries. Naseem Vicky played Khushiya, the servant providing comic relief. Khushiya features in all 21 episodes. Vicky's antics added physical humor. Anjum Shahzad acted as Naveed "Bobby", the young son. Present throughout the 21 episodes, Bobby's character highlights generational differences. Shahzad's portrayal became iconic. Sohail Ahmed appeared in all 21 episodes. Kashif Mehmood appeared in all 21 episodes. Mira Hashmi portrayed Huma. She appears in 21 episodes. The main cast forms the core of Family Front's narrative around joint family interactions.

Recurring cast

Urooj Nasir as Huma in later episodes. Iram Hassan. . . Seemi Raheel as Ani. . Shahzad Nasim. Ashraf Khan as Dr. Qubool. Nasir Chinyoti.

Broadcast and release

Original airing

Family Front premiered on the (PTV) on January 1, 1997, with its first season consisting of 21 episodes that concluded on May 21, 1997. The series aired as a weekly sitcom, each episode running approximately 25 minutes and featuring standalone stories centered on family dynamics and humor, often incorporating recurring comedic elements without overarching multi-episode plots. Produced by PTV Productions, the show was initially broadcast domestically on PTV channels, leveraging the network's extensive national coverage to reach a wide Pakistani audience. The sitcom's debut run capitalized on PTV's status as Pakistan's primary state broadcaster during the late , contributing to its popularity in the pre-cable era when television viewership was dominated by terrestrial signals. Reruns of the series began airing on PTV in subsequent years, helping to sustain its nostalgic appeal among audiences.

Distribution

Following its original broadcast, Family Front was released on home media in limited formats. A DVD collection containing all 21 episodes was made available through DVD Planet Store, produced in association with the original writer Muhammad Younis Butt. The series has seen international distribution primarily through its spin-off sequel, Hum Sab Ajeeb Se Hain, which aired on Aaj Entertainment starting in 2016, extending the comedic family format to broader audiences. This sequel builds on the original's premise and has been accessible via Aaj Entertainment's official YouTube channel. Digitally, full episodes of Family Front became widely available on YouTube around 2020 through various fan-uploaded and archival channels, such as Net Khatiyan and Pak Dramas Lovers, though no official PTV streaming service hosts the complete series as of 2025. It remains absent from major global platforms like Netflix.

Reception and legacy

Critical reception

The cast of Family Front received recognition at the 1998 PTV Awards, with winning Best Actress for her role as Nusrat and winning Best Debut Actor for his role as Bobby. A 2014 Dawn article noted the series as one of the highest-rated TV shows of its time, though it criticized its formulaic plots similar to later sitcoms like . A 2002 letter in Dawn described the show as a highly entertaining long serial on PTV.

Cultural impact

Family Front is noted as a Pakistani comedy-drama broadcast by PTV, featuring humorous joint family dynamics. The series is remembered for its long-lasting impact on viewers, evoking as a memorable PTV production. As of 2025, episodes continue to be uploaded on platforms like , where it is described as an iconic and beloved comedy drama for its relatable family humor.
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