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Suno Chanda 2
Season 2
Starring
No. of episodes30
(Episodes)
Release
Original networkHum TV
Original release7 May (2019-05-07) –
5 June 2019 (2019-06-05)

Suno Chanda 2 is a 2019 Pakistani romantic comedy television series produced by Momina Duraid under their production banner MD Productions.[1] It is a sequel to the 2018 series Suno Chanda. It is directed by Ahson Talish and written by Saima Akram Chaudhry. The first episode of the series was aired on 7 May 2019.[2] In this sequel, Farhan Saeed and Iqra Aziz reprise their roles as Arsal and Ajiya respectively. It also focuses on story of Mithu and Maina played by Raza Talish (the director's real-life son) and Sabeena Farooq respectively. The serial became a sleeper hit in Pakistan, India[3][4] and the United Kingdom.[5][6][7]

Premise

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This season continues from where the first season ended. The series explores the story of Jiya and Arsal after their marriage and also focuses on the marriage ceremonies of Sherry with Kinza and Billo with Joji/Jawaad. They had realised their love for each other during the last season. It also has new characters Nagina Chachi who is Jawaad's mother and Shahana's aunt who has come for her son's wedding but she gets bumped into Shah Jahan/Agha Jaan and then they both have a liking for each other and start getting close to each other during the family drama and wedding functions. Mithu, who is the son of Shahana's first cousin Pari and Jalal's niece Maina, both start liking each other and after a little family drama tied the knot, too.[6]

Cast and characters

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  • Iqra Aziz as Ajiya "Jiya" Arsalan Ali (nee Nazakat Ali) - Daughter of Nazakat and Naeema; Daniyal's sister; Arsal's wife.
  • Farhan Saeed as Arsalan "Arsal" Jamshed Ali - Son of Jamshed and Shahana; Jiya's husband.
  • Raza Talish as Subugtageen aka Mithoo - Arsal's maternal second cousin; Pari's son; Shahana & Joji's cousin nephew; Maina's love interest turned husband.[8]
  • Sabeena Farooq as Romaina Khan aka Maina - Kinza's paternal cousin; Jalal's niece; Zarmeen Gul's daughter; Mithoo's love interest turned wife.
  • Nabeel Zuberi as Shehryar Munawar Ali aka Sherry - Agha Jan's grandson; Munawar's son; Jiya, Daniyal and Arsal's second cousin; Kinza's husband.[9]
  • Mashal Khan as Kinza Sheheryar Ali (nee Jalal Khan)- Jalal and Masooma's daughter; Jiya, Daniyal and Arsal and Maina's cousin; Sherry's wife.[10]
  • Samina Ahmed as Mumtaz Begam aka Bi Jaan - Jamshed, Nazakat and Masooma's mother; Jiya, Daniyal, Kinza and Arsal's grandmother.
  • Syed Mohammad Ahmed as Shah Jahan Ali aka Agha Jee - Munawar's father; Shehryar's grandfather.
  • Fareeha Jabeen as Nagina Chaudhary - Joji's mother; Pari and Shahana's paternal aunt (chachi).
  • Mizna Waqas as Arbela Jawad Chaudhary (nee Shehzadi) aka Billo - Jamshed's ex fiancée; Joji's wife.
  • Ali Safina as Chaudhary Jawad aka Joji - Pari and Shahana's paternal cousin and Shahana’s ex fiance; Billo's husband; Nagina's son.
  • Farhan Ali Agha as Jamshed Ali - Shahana's husband; Bi Jaan's son; Masooma and Nazakat's brother; Arsal's father.
  • Nadia Afgan as Shahana Jamshed Ali (nee Batool) aka Shanno/Channo - Jamshed's wife; Arsal's mother.
  • Sohail Sameer as Nazakat Ali - Naeema's husband; Bi Jaan's son; Masooma and Jamshed's brother; Jiya and Daniyal's father.
  • Farah Shah as Naeema Nazakat Ali (nee Bibi) - Nazakat's wife; Jiya and Daniyal's mother.
  • Adnan Shah Tipu as Jalal Khan - Masooma's husband; Jiya, Daniyal and Arsal's uncle; Kinza's father.
  • Tara Mahmood as Masooma Jalal Khan (nee Ali) - Jalal's wife; Bi Jaan's daughter; Jamshed and Nazakat's sister; Kinza's mother; Arsal, Daniyal and Jiya's aunt.
  • Arjumand Rahim as Parveen Mughal aka Pari/Peeno - Joji and Shahana's paternal cousin; Nazakat's old flame; Mithoo's mother.
  • Sami Khan as Daniyal Nazakat Ali aka DJ - Nazakat and Naeema's son; Jiya's younger brother.
  • Anumta Qureshi as Human Salahuddin - Jiya's bestfriend.
  • Beena Chaudhary as Zarmeen Gul Khan - Maina's mother; Jalal's sister.
  • Hamza Khan as Yasir - Arsal's friend.
  • Raja Haider as Dariya Khan aka Daaji - Jalal and Zarmeen Gul's father; Maina and Kinza's grandfather.

Production

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In 2018, it was reported that Suno Chanda will have a sequel.[11] Iqra Aziz confirmed being part of the Season.[12] On 2 October 2018, it was reported that Farhan Saeed had signed up for the project opposite Aziz.[13] On 10 October, it was reported that Nabeel Zuberi had also signed up.[14]

Like previous season, this season also introduces some debutants including Raza Abbas Talish, son of director Ahson Talish.[7][15] The first teaser was released on 22 April 2019.[16] It aired in May 2019 during Ramadan.[17] The first episode of the mini series was aired on 7 May 2019.[18]

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1"Suno Chanda Season 2 Episode #01"Aehsun TalishSaima Akram ChudheryMay 7, 2019 (2019-05-07)

The first episode picks up from where the first season ended and the fight between Arsal and Jiya continues, this time as husband and wife. The issues are Jiya did not get her gift of munh dekhai from Arsal and the loud snoring of Arsal. Arsal tries to establish his supremacy as he is 'son-in-law' of the house. Jiya dislikes his change of attitude. DJ is as usual spreading news of fights. Love continues to flourish between Joji and Billo. New characters appear on the scene from Gujrat as Parveen Mughal (Arjumand Rahim) (Pari), Shahana's cousin and Meetho (Raza Talish) as her son on invitation from Shanno. Nazakat Ali, Jiya's father has previous history with Pari of exchanging of rukka (love messages on chits), which was not liked by Bi Jaan. Shanno continues to entertain with her situational quote of Punjabi proverbs.


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2"Suno Chanda Season 2 Episode #02"Aehsun TalishSaima Akram ChudheryMay 8, 2019 (2019-05-08)

Jiya and Arsal are still fighting and reconciling like before. Jiya's dream of going to London for higher studies is cause of rift between the couple. Kinza and Sherry are enjoying courtship. The arrival of Pari caused commotion in the house. Naeema assures Arsal that she will fix her daughter by the time of walima, but when Arsal leaves, she shows her helplessness to Bi Jaan. Bi Jaan asks Shanno to call Joji's mother to fix his marriage with Billo. Pari introduces her obedient son, Meetho, to the family. Pari utters that she presumed Bi Jaan to be dead, which Bi Jaan overhears. Then she asks Agha Jaan if he is married to Bi Jaan as they were standing too close. Bi Jaan threatens to leave the house if Pari doesn't go back. Shanno requests Agha Jaan and later Arsal and Jiya to butter up Bi Jaan in favour of Pari.


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3"Suno Chanda Season 2 Episode #03"Aehsun TalishSaima Akram ChaudheryMay 9, 2019 (2019-05-09)

Arsal and Jiya comes to cool down Bi Jaan. She declares that she will not attend walima if Pari stays. Agha Jaan informs that nikah of Sherry and Kinja will be solemnized at walima. Pari asks Meetho to prepare hookah for her by firing up shisha. DJ fools Meetho and makes him fire up shisha in Jalal's room. One minute Arsal and Jiya are making the honeymoon programme, the next minute she is fighting for inviting his friend Yasir. Shanno asks Najakat to placate Bi Jaan and allow Pari to stay. Pari thrashes Meetho for setting fire in Jalal's room. Seeing all this Bi Jaan softens and allows them to stay. DJ plays another prank by making Meetho wear his ID around his neck. Sherry-Kinja and Jijo-Billo go shopping. Arsal reconciles with Jiya and plans to take her to lunch. Shanno stops them as it is against tradition to go out. They plan to go stealthily. Jalal and Meetho tells-on DJ to Bi Jaan.


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4"Suno Chanda Season 2 Episode #04"Aehsun TalishSaima Akram ChaudheryMay 10, 2019 (2019-05-10)

Bi Jaan punishes DJ for playing pranks on Mithoo. Shanno calls aunt Nagina to come fast. Bi Jaan stops Arsal and Jiya for going to lunch as traditionally it is bad and Jiya is to go on maklava. Pari brings sweet rice for Bi Jaan as peace offering. Mithoo requests his mother to arrange kite flying festival on the terrace. The family gathers for kite fighting. They create festival atmosphere and enjoy. They fire shots in air from a toy pistol. Police arrive and want to arrest Arsal for shooting. But the family convinces them to join their merry-making as it is a house of marriage and walima is on Sunday. In all the commotion Arsal and Jiya slip out for lunch. In house Bi Jaan accuses Pari of spoiling atmosphere of house as 'a single fish pollutes the whole pond'. Pari wants to leave house. Arsal and Jiya enjoy lunch but when the check comes, he finds that he forgot his wallet at home. He calls Mithoo to bring cash but he loses his way and is lost.


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5"Suno Chanda Season 2 Episode #05"Aehsun TalishSaima Akram ChaudheryMay 11, 2019 (2019-05-11)

Meetho charges his phone by turning his mobike battery into a charger. Pari searches for Meetho in the house. He reaches the restaurant but lacks sufficient money. Sherry calls and Arsal asks him to come with money. They ask Mithoo to keep everything under wraps. But, he tells on them. Shanno takes their class. The issue of going abroad for higher studies again causes rift between the couple. At midnight Meetho feels hungry so Pari goes to the kitchen where Joji and Billo are discussing their marriage plans. The power goes off and Pari mistakes Jijo for a thief and thrashes him. The family gathers to discuss the incident. Arsal tells Jiya that she will have to break all relations to go abroad. Nagina, Joji's mother, (Fareeha Jabeen) arrives and is welcomed by Agha Jaan. DJ makes a video of Agha Jaan hitting on Nagina, and shows it to Bi Jaan. Nagina mistakes Kinja to be her future daughter-in-law, this embarrasses Billo. The episode ends with Arsal and Jiya arguing on Jiya's plans of going abroad.


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6"Suno Chanda Season 2 Episode #06"Aehsun TalishSaima Akram ChaudheryMay 12, 2019 (2019-05-12)

Jiya declares that unless Arsal agrees to her going abroad she will not go to walima. The fight continues. Shanno informs Pari about arrival of Nagina, they make fun of her, recalling old memories. Kinza and Billo are upset over Nagina's remarks. Sherry and Joji try to mollify them with sweet-talk. Bi Jaan teases Agha Jaan over Nagina. Jiya asks Sherry and Kinza to mediate between her and Arsal, but Arsal doesn't like it. Jalal continues his flirting with Pari. Nagina overhears Billo telling Joji that she will marry him only if his mother agrees. Nagina becomes emotional and agrees to marriage. Shanno asks Arsal to take Jiya to parlour. Bi Jaan, Agha Jaan and Nagina decide to hold nikah of Joji and Billo at walima celebrations. Arsal takes Jiya's jewellery to parlour. Jiya refuses to go to walima with Arsal and asks Shanno to pick her up. Pari instructs Mithoo to start love affair with the girl she selects at walima. And, the fighting is still on outside and inside parlour with Shanoo trying to resolve standoff.


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7"Suno Chanda Season 2 Episode #07"Aehsun TalishSaima Akram ChaudheryMay 13, 2019 (2019-05-13)

Arsal feels sorry, so Jiya goes to walima with her in-laws. Bi Jaan and Agha Jaan welcome guests in marriage hall. The couples make a grand entry cheered by all. Pari advises Mithoo to start his love story with Huma. Jiya announces good news of receipt of confirmation mail from UK university, which is taken lightly by all. Sherry-Kinja and Joji-Billo are bound in nikah. The couples become husband and wife with blessings of all. Everyone is having gala time, bantering and teasing but on dais Arsal and Jiya are having lover's tiff. A dejected Jiya slips out of marriage hall with Mithoo and DJ. The parents of the couple discuss the reason of their tiff, with Arsal. The episode ends with sad Jiya and Arsal sitting in the lawn.


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8"Suno Chanda Season 2 Episode #08"Aehsun TalishSaima Akram ChaudheryMay 14, 2019 (2019-05-14)

Arsal becoming emotional tells Jiya that he can't live without her. Jiya calls Huma to come for emotional support. Mithoo starts his quest for love by trying to get her phone number, which she refuses. Nazakat requests Pari not to tell Naema about their past. Arsal gives Huma's phone number to Mithoo. And, he texts her a love message. Masooma and Kinza start making preparations for rukhsati. Jalal's niece keep calling on phone but they don't answer her call. On one side Arsal convinces his in-laws to stop Jiya going abroad and on the other side Jiya playing feminine card convinces her in-laws to send her abroad to study. DJ tells on Mithoo to Agha Jaan about him texting to Huma. Billo orders her wedding dress on internet. Living room of the house is livid with Pari, Jalal, Nagina and Joji fighting and the episode ends with the entry of Bi Jaan in the room.


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9"Suno Chanda Season 2 Episode #09"Aehsun TalishSaima Akram ChaudheryMay 15, 2019 (2019-05-15)

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10"Suno Chanda Season 2 Episode #10"Aehsun TalishSaima Akram ChaudheryMay 16, 2019 (2019-05-16)

DJ informs Arsal and Jiya that Maina (Jalal's niece) has arrived at Mumtaz House. Jalal has fixed Kinza's engagement with Maina's brother Gul Khan when they were children. Sherry is upset over it and discloses their married status to Maina. Maina creates havoc in the house on knowing of Kinza and Sherry's nikah and warns Jalal that she will tell it to Masooma's in-laws. Dj makes a video of Jalal in which he is begging Maina not to give this news to his family. The video creates funny movements in the house. Jalal attempts to commit suicide by hanging but stopped when Maina promises him that she will keep quiet. Huma expresses her anger and negative feelings about Mithoo's proposal and warns him not to send her love messages. This breakup upsets Mithoo. Pari advises him to hate Huma and start his love story with Maina.


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11"Suno Chanda Season 2 Episode #11"Aehsun TalishSaima Akram ChaudheryMay 17, 2019 (2019-05-17)

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12"Suno Chanda Season 2 Episode #12"Aehsun TalishSaima Akram ChaudheryMay 18, 2019 (2019-05-18)

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13"Suno Chanda Season 2 Episode #13"Aehsun TalishSaima Akram ChaudheryMay 19, 2019 (2019-05-19)

Jalal cries on rukhsati of Kinza. On darwaza rukai (block exit) tradition Joji and Sherry give their purses. Sherry gifts a phone to Kinza on munh dekhai. Arsal and Jiya go to collect their visas. On their return the family gathers to find the outcome. To their dismay they find that Jiya gets the visa but Arsal doesn't. Arsal asks Jiya to change her decision, but she refuses. Mithoo keeps eggs in microwave to boil that too in metal container, and blasts it. Arsal sends Jiya out of the room. Jalal makes fun of her and to get even DJ texts an unsavory message from Jalal's phone to Billo. Joji thrashes Jalal for that. Sherry tries to patch things up between Arsal and Jiya.


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14"Suno Chanda Season 2 Episode #14"Aehsun TalishSaima Akram ChaudheryMay 20, 2019 (2019-05-20)

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15"Suno Chanda Season 2 Episode #15"Aehsun TalishSaima Akram ChaudheryMay 21, 2019 (2019-05-21)

There is tension between Arsal and Jiya. Nagina and family is given send off. Arsal goes to see Kinza and Sherry off at the airport with Masooma and Jalal. On return from there Jalal is sad and crying but gets scared on receiving call of daa ji. Jiya is having abdominal spasms as her stomach is aching but Arsal refuses to take her to see a doctor. Daa ji learns of Kinza's wedding as Maina posted pictures of wedding on FB. Huma helps Jiya in her packing for her flight the next day and advises her not to go but she is adamant. Arsal listens behind the door. Jiya keeps on vomiting continuously and refuses to eat or drink. Pari declares that she is expectant and congratulates Shahana on good news. Jalal reads in newspaper that daa ji has disinherited him, and at the same time Shahna comes and congratulates but Jalal thinks she is happy on him being disinherited. Jiya is feeling restless and calls Huma to go to see a doctor. Arsal feels elated on the news of Jiya's pregnancy and hums.


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16"Suno Chanda Season 2 Episode #16"Aehsun TalishSaima Akram ChaudheryMay 22, 2019 (2019-05-22)

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17"Suno Chanda Season 2 Episode #17"Aehsun TalishSaima Akram ChaudheryMay 23, 2019 (2019-05-23)

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18"Suno Chanda Season 2 Episode #18"Aehsun TalishSaima Akram ChaudheryMay 24, 2019 (2019-05-24)

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19"Suno Chanda Season 2 Episode #19"Aehsun TalishSaima Akram ChaudheryMay 25, 2019 (2019-05-25)

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20"Suno Chanda Season 2 Episode #20"Aehsun TalishSaima Akram ChaudheryMay 26, 2019 (2019-05-26)

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21"Suno Chanda Season 2 Episode #21"Aehsun TalishSaima Akram ChaudheryMay 27, 2019 (2019-05-27)

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22"Suno Chanda Season 2 Episode #22"Aehsun TalishSaima Akram ChaudheryMay 28, 2019 (2019-05-28)

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23"Suno Chanda Season 2 Episode #23"Aehsun TalishSaima Akram ChaudheryMay 29, 2019 (2019-05-29)

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24"Suno Chanda Season 2 Episode #24"Aehsun TalishSaima Akram ChaudheryMay 30, 2019 (2019-05-30)

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25"Suno Chanda Season 2 Episode #25"Aehsun TalishSaima Akram ChaudheryMay 31, 2019 (2019-05-31)

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26"Suno Chanda Season 2 Episode #26"Aehsun TalishSaima Akram ChaudheryJune 1, 2019 (2019-06-01)

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27"Suno Chanda Season 2 Episode #27"Aehsun TalishSaima Akram ChaudheryJune 2, 2019 (2019-06-02)

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28"Suno Chanda Season 2 Episode #28"Aehsun TalishSaima Akram ChaudheryJune 3, 2019 (2019-06-03)

Jiya asks Arsal for breakfast. Shahana enters and tells Jiya, that she will take care of him and she doesn't have to worry. Jiya start crying and Arsal feels concerned. Maina's mother Zarmeen Gul and Jalal's father Daa Ji arrive and he fires shots in air. Jalal stages a fake heart attack and gets himself admitted to a hospital. On seeing Bi Jaan daaji softens and starts hitting on her. Aga Jaan feels jealous. DJ is rusticated from school for copying. Yasir sets up a Yusra, a fake girlfriend of Arsal to rekindle Jiya's feeling for Arsal. They talk about her in front of Jiya and Yasir calls him to chat posing as Yusra now and then. Huma and Jiya discuss about separation for which fifteen days are balance. On knowing about Jalal's heart attack daa ji and Gul go to hospital with Bi Jaan and Aga Jaan. Daa ji brings pistol in hospital too. Jiya enquires about Yusra from Mithoo and he tells her that Yusra is a tall and beautiful girl. Jiya feels frustrated and bad.


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29"Suno Chanda Season 2 Episode #29"Aehsun TalishSaima Akram ChaudheryJune 4, 2019 (2019-06-04)

Jalal is still in hospital faking heart attack. Mithu finding burqa clad lady mistakes her to be Zarmeen Gul and starts begging her to accept him as her son-in-law, but she turns out to be Maina. Arsal continues to make Jiya jealous by faking his relationship with Yusra (Yasir posing as woman). Mithu on entering Maina's room finds same coloured burqa wearing lady and thinks her to be Maina, expresses his love, but she turns out to be her mother. She beats him soundly. She asks Maina to pack her bag and go to Peshewar. Agha Jaan orders women of the house to do purdah (cover face) in front of Daa Ji in retaliation of Daa Ji's flirtious attitude with Bi Jaan and Zarmeen wearing burqa in the house. Shanha asks Arsal to watch linemen repairing power lines on house top. Jiya unaware of this goes in lawn, when suddenly live electric wires fall towards her, Arsal jumps on the nick of time to save her and gets shock. He is taken to hospital. All are worried about him as there is no communication. At last Mithoo and then Jamshed call to inform that Arsal is well now. On return from hospital Arsal and Jiya share room as before. On suggestion of Jalal, Pari requests Bi Jaan to put Mithoo's marriage proposal with Maina to daa ji. By accident on picking Yasir's call to Arsal, Jiya discovers the fake Yusra story. Maina tells her family that she doesn't like Nasseb Khan, so daa ji tells Bi Jaan that he will consider the proposal. Jiya realises her mistakes and opens out her heart to Huma. Aghha Jaan aggravated asks Sherry to book his ticket for London. Shanha uses reverse psychology on Jiya to expose her true feelings for Arsal. The episode ends with Jamshed and Nazakat pursuing Agha Jaan to stop him from going to London.


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30"Suno Chanda Season 2 Episode #30"Aehsun TalishSaima Akram ChaudheryJune 5, 2019 (2019-06-05)

Discussion is going on between Arsal and Jiya whether Jiya should go to London or not, Jamshed comes in and informs Jiya that her tickets are booked and she has a flight in four days. Mithu is lovelorn as Maina's mother wants Maina to go to Peshawar and marry her cousin Naseeb Khan. Maina earlier told Bi Jaan that she doesn't like Naseeb Khan so on insistence of Pari, Bi Jaan again talks to Daa Ji and Zarmeen Gul requesting them to give Maina's hand to Mithu. Maina on asking whether she likes Naseeb Khan or not, has replied in negative. Daa Ji accepts Mithu's proposal and marriage is fixed to take place in three days. Pari gives Shahana and Arsal this happy news. Mithu and Maina enjoy their pre-wedding moments. Shahana and Jiya have a heart to heart talk and Jiya on advice of Shahana tries to improve relations with Arsal. The wedding of Mithu and Maina is celebrated with great zeal as whole of the family comes including Kinza and Sherry on the happy occasion. At the event, Jiya informs everyone she doesn't want to go to London and that she cannot live without Arsal. Arsal handovers her an envelope in which it is written on a paper 'I love my wife, I can't live without you' which is passed on to each member of the family. Addressing Jiya, Arsal tells that if she can sacrifice her dream and career for him, he can also get a new passport and visa to go with her to London. This fact was known to whole family except Jiya. The serial ends on happy notes with a family photograph and an appeal by DJ to remember Suno Chanda family.


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Reception

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The initial response to the series was good, it has been termed as a lighthearted sitcom.[19] Maria Kari of the Dawn says, "after a long day of work, school or fasting we want some lighthearted, mindless, comic relief."[20] According to BizAsia, the first episode of the series was watched by 84,600 viewers at 21:15 – peaking at 94,300 viewers. This was followed by another Hum TV serial Bharam with 33,300 viewers and Geo Entertainment's Siraat-e-Mustaqeem with 23,900 viewers.[5][21]

Potential Sequel

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It has been reported earlier that a sequel Suno Chanda 3, the third installment in the Suno Chanda series, will be made, however in an interview, Nadia Afgan denied and said "The Suno Chanda series will not be back and writer Saima Akram is writing something new for next Ramadan".[22]

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Suno Chanda 2 is a 2019 Pakistani romantic comedy television series that serves as the second season of the popular sitcom Suno Chanda. Produced by Momina Duraid under MD Productions, the series was written by Saima Akram Chaudhry and directed by Ahson Talish, airing on Hum TV during the month of Ramadan from 7 May to 5 June 2019 across 30 episodes. Starring Iqra Aziz as Ajiya (also known as Jiya) and Farhan Saeed as Arsal, it continues the story of the bickering cousins who have now married, focusing on their adjustment to wedded life amid family antics and new romantic subplots. The narrative expands on the lighthearted family dynamics introduced in the first season, introducing fresh characters such as Mithoo, an eccentric engineer from the village, while retaining core ensemble members like , , and Nabeel Zuberi. It explores themes of marital harmony, generational clashes, and budding romances, including the wedding preparations for secondary couples like and Kinza, as well as Billo and Joji, all woven into comedic scenarios rooted in Punjabi cultural traditions. The show's humor derives from exaggerated family interactions, witty dialogues blending and Punjabi, and relatable portrayals of everyday conflicts, making it a staple viewing experience. Upon release, Suno Chanda 2 garnered significant viewership and praise for its entertaining and strong performances by the leads, particularly the chemistry between and Saeed, which built on the success of the original series. However, it also faced criticism for reinforcing patriarchal stereotypes and repetitive tropes, with some reviewers noting missed opportunities to deepen character development for female roles. Overall, the season solidified the franchise's popularity in Pakistani television, contributing to discussions about comedies and inspiring potential future installments.

Overview

Premise

Suno Chanda 2 serves as a direct continuation of the original series, shifting focus to the newlywed life of Arsalan, commonly known as Arsal, and Ajiya, or Jiya, within their bustling joint family environment. The narrative delves into their post-marriage adjustments, highlighting the couple's evolving relationship amid everyday conflicts and reconciliations, such as Jiya's ambitions clashing with Arsal's protective instincts. This core storyline captures the humor and heartaches of young love in a traditional Pakistani household, where family expectations often amplify personal dilemmas. The series introduces several new romantic subplots that enrich the family tapestry, including the wedding preparations for and Kinza, as well as Billo and Joji, whose affections blossomed in the prior season. Additionally, a budding romance develops between Mithoo and Maina, adding layers of youthful intrigue and lighthearted drama to the proceedings. These arcs underscore the perpetual cycle of love and matrimony in the , blending anticipation with comedic mishaps during ceremonies and interactions. A pivotal addition is the character of Nagina Chachi, Joji's vibrant mother, whose bold personality—marked by her Punjabi flair and unconventional habits—injects fresh energy into the family dynamics. Her presence sparks new misunderstandings and humorous interventions, influencing relationships across generations and amplifying the joint family's chaotic yet endearing atmosphere. Overall, Suno Chanda 2 weaves themes of through family misunderstandings and the nuances of post-marriage life, portraying the challenges and joys of balancing individual aspirations with collective harmony in a Pakistani joint family context. The show critiques subtle patriarchal elements while celebrating resilience and affection, maintaining a spoiler-free lens on universal relational growth.

Background

Following the immense popularity of the original during Ramadan 2018, which became one of Pakistan's most-watched dramas of the year and topped viewership ratings, producer announced the confirmation of a on August 5, 2018. Lead actress also confirmed her involvement, highlighting the audience demand for continued stories involving the beloved characters. This decision capitalized on the series' success in delivering light-hearted family comedy, setting the stage for Suno Chanda 2 as a direct follow-up. The conceptual development of the sequel emphasized evolving the narrative beyond the pre-marital tensions of the protagonists, Arsal and Jiya, to explore their post-marriage dynamics alongside multiple couple storylines within the . This shift aimed to maintain the original's blend of romance and situational humor while introducing new conflicts to sustain viewer engagement during the upcoming transmission. Writer , who penned both seasons, sought to broaden the family humor by incorporating fresh characters that would add layers to the comedic interactions and relational complexities. Her approach preserved the core appeal of relatable domestic antics while allowing for expanded ensemble storytelling. Pre-production commenced immediately after the first season's finale in June 2018, with script development underway by late 2018 under Chaudhry's guidance, culminating in the series' readiness for its May 2019 premiere. This timeline reflected the production's swift response to fan enthusiasm and the channel's strategy for annual programming.

Production

Creative Team

produced Suno Chanda 2 under her banner MD Productions in collaboration with . Ahson Talish directed the series. wrote the series. Among other key crew, composer Naveed Nashad crafted the original soundtrack, blending upbeat melodies with situational cues to reinforce the series' playful and emotional tone.

Filming and Technical Aspects

Filming for Suno Chanda 2 primarily took place in , , , with the production utilizing a residential house in the Defence neighbourhood as the central set depicting the joint family home. The production adhered to a Ramadan-timed schedule, beginning shoots in early 2019 to align with the series' premiere on May 7, 2019, during the holy month. This compressed timeline supported the airing of 30 episodes over the course of , from May 7 to June 5, 2019. To meet these deadlines, the team employed intensive daily shooting practices, a common approach for Pakistani Ramadan specials to ensure episodes could air promptly each evening. The tight schedule presented challenges, including coordinating cast availability—lead actor joined later due to commitments on his debut film —while managing heightened expectations from the first season's success. One notable production anecdote involved the director Ahson Talish casting his son Raza as the new character Mithoo, adding a personal touch to the family-oriented ensemble.

Cast and Characters

Lead Roles

reprises her role as Ajiya Nazakat Ali, affectionately known as Jiya, the spirited young woman adjusting to the realities of married life after the events of the first season. In season 2, Jiya grapples with balancing her personal aspirations, such as pursuing abroad, against newfound domestic priorities, often rebelling against traditional expectations imposed by her husband and family. Her character frequently steps in as a mediator within the extended family, using her wit and determination to resolve conflicts arising from generational clashes and upcoming matrimonial alliances. Farhan Saeed returns as Arsalan Jamshed Ali, or Arsal, whose lighthearted yet immature demeanor leads to comedic mishaps as he confronts the responsibilities of early marriage. Arsal's arc highlights his gradual realization that marital life demands maturity beyond youthful freedoms, often resulting in humorous clashes over household roles and decision-making. This development underscores his shift from a carefree grandson to a more accountable partner, though his traditional views occasionally spark tension. The dynamic between Arsal and Jiya forms the emotional core of the series, with their banter and mutual support propelling the narrative through everyday marital hurdles and broader family dramas. Their interactions evolve uniquely in season 2, as the couple's growing understanding influences parallel storylines, including facilitating resolutions around other family weddings like those of and Kinza, thereby strengthening communal ties.

Supporting Roles

Bi Jaan, portrayed by , is the family matriarch whose comedic authority drives many of the household decisions, often mediating disputes with a mix of sternness and humor. Her interactions emphasize traditional values while injecting levity into the extended family's interactions. Nazar, played by , serves as Jiya's father and provides ongoing humorous interventions that escalate the comedic tensions within the family, particularly during key events like weddings. His character contributes to the show's blend of familial chaos and affection through witty remarks and meddlesome advice. New characters Mithu, enacted by , and Maina, brought to life by , introduce an innocent romance subplot that parallels the main storyline, highlighting young love amid family pressures. Their arc adds fresh dynamics, focusing on challenges and eventual union during the season's wedding sequences. Other supporting figures include , performed by Nabeel Zuberi, and Kinza, depicted by Mashal Khan, who play pivotal roles in the wedding arcs, offering through their bickering and reconciliations. Chachi, embodied by , further enhances the humor as a colorful whose eccentric personality sparks conflicts and laughter in domestic scenes. These characters collectively support the central narrative by expanding the ensemble's comedic interplay.

Release and Broadcast

Premiere and Scheduling

Suno Chanda 2 premiered on on May 7, 2019, marking the start of its exclusive transmission. The series was scheduled to air daily during the holy month, aligning with the cultural tradition of family viewing post-iftar. The show occupied the slot of 9:10 PM , running from May 7 to June 5, 2019, for a total of 30 episodes. Each episode was approximately 40 minutes long, designed to fit the concise format suitable for evening during hours. The production wrapped up just in time to meet this schedule, ensuring timely availability for broadcast. Internationally, Suno Chanda 2 received a dubbed Arabic version that aired on MBC Bollywood, expanding its reach to Middle Eastern audiences. This adaptation followed the success of the original season's international dubbing efforts, contributing to the series' global appeal during the 2019 Ramadan period.

Episodes

Suno Chanda 2 consists of 30 episodes, aired daily on Hum TV during Ramadan from May 7 to June 5, 2019. The series is structured around escalating wedding preparations and family events, which serve as the backbone for its blend of romance and comedy, allowing for layered interpersonal dynamics among the extended family. The narrative unfolds across three major arcs. Episodes 1–10 primarily explore the adjustment challenges faced by Arsal and Jiya in their early married life, marked by domestic mishaps and familial pressures that test their compatibility. Episodes 11–20 shift emphasis to the evolving relationships between Sherry and Kinza, alongside Billo and Joji, as their courtship and engagement processes introduce fresh conflicts and alliances within the household. The final arc, encompassing episodes 21–30, focuses on resolving the central tensions while weaving in the subplot centered on Mithu and Maina, building toward collective family harmony through interconnected events. Throughout, notable highlights emerge in episodes featuring large family gatherings, where overlapping conversations, mistaken identities, and generational clashes deliver peak comedic moments that underscore the show's ensemble-driven humor. These sequences emphasize thematic progression from individual couple struggles to broader familial reconciliation, without delving into specific outcomes. Post-broadcast, the full series is accessible on the official Hum TV YouTube channel.

Reception

Critical Response

Suno Chanda 2 received a mixed critical response, with reviewers praising its lighthearted and strong ensemble chemistry while critiquing its reliance on formulaic tropes and uneven pacing. The series was lauded for delivering witty dialogues and humorous family interactions that provided during the season, particularly through characters like Shahana and the supporting cast's banter. Critics highlighted the on-screen chemistry between leads and as Arsal and Jiya, whose newlywed dynamics added relatable charm to the portrayal of post-marriage life in a Pakistani . The show's cultural relevance was noted in its incorporation of Punjabi accents and traditional family elements, making it a fresh take on domestic within Pakistani media. However, several reviews pointed to shortcomings in the series' execution, including overused patriarchal tropes that reinforced traditional roles, such as Jiya's submissiveness despite her modern . The narrative was described as painfully formulaic, with repetitive love-hate conflicts between the leads and exaggerated behaviors that felt reductive. Pacing issues emerged particularly in later episodes, where the storyline shifted to prolonged subplots like property disputes, leading to a sense of decline after the midpoint and reducing the overall substance. In a review for Dawn, the series was called "pretty funny... if you don't think too much," appreciating the comic vibes and new character introductions but criticizing the persistence of misogynistic themes that undermined the leads' progressive potential. Daily Times offered a more positive take, emphasizing the show's hilarious wit and believable family dynamics as a continuation of the first season's success. Audience feedback, as reported in media outlets, echoed these sentiments by highlighting the relatable depiction of marital adjustments and in-law interactions, though some expressed frustration with the trope-heavy progression on social platforms.

Viewership and Popularity

Suno Chanda 2 garnered substantial viewership during its 2019 Ramadan run on Hum TV in Pakistan, building to peak ratings that solidified its status as a leading drama of the season. The series contributed to Hum TV's dominance in Ramadan programming, outperforming competitors and becoming a staple for audiences seeking light-hearted entertainment during the holy month. Internationally, the show achieved breakout success in the , where it topped BizAsia's list of the five most-watched programs and stood as the only Pakistani entry among predominantly Indian content, with one episode alone attracting 84,600 viewers. In , Suno Chanda 2 emerged as a , earning widespread admiration from Indian television stars for its humor and character dynamics, further amplified by reaction videos and online discussions. On , clips and full episodes from the series amassed millions of views, driven by viral comedic moments and fan uploads, with the premiere episode surpassing 1.9 million views by 2025. buzz peaked during the broadcast, as fans launched campaigns featuring iconic dialogues and scenes, propelling hashtags like #SunoChanda to trend across platforms and extending the show's appeal beyond traditional TV.

Legacy

Awards and Nominations

Suno Chanda 2 contributed to the franchise's sustained acclaim following the first season's triumphs at the 18th in 2019, where the series secured Best Television Play, Best Television Director for Ahson Talish, and Best Television Actress (both viewers' and critics' choice) for 's portrayal of Jiya. The franchise, bolstered by the second season's popularity, received multiple honors at the 7th in 2019, including Best Drama Serial, Best Drama Writer for Saima Akram Chaudhry's screenplay, Best Director for Ahson Talish, (Popular) for as Arsal, Best Actress (Popular) for , and Best Onscreen Couple for Saeed and Aziz. These awards primarily recognized the first season's achievements. In 2020, the cast earned recognition at the inaugural Pakistan International Screen Awards for comedic excellence, with nominations for Actor in a TV Comedy Role (Male) going to Ali Safina and Adnan Shah Tipu, and Nadia Afghan winning Best Actress in a Comedy Role for her performance as Shahana.

Cultural Impact and Sequels

Suno Chanda 2 has significantly influenced Pakistani television comedy by revitalizing the genre of romantic comedies centered on joint family dynamics, blending humor with relatable family interactions during the holy month of Ramadan. The series helped usher in a new era of light-hearted Ramadan specials, moving away from heavier narratives toward feel-good family-oriented content that resonated widely with audiences. By March 2025, the franchise had surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube, underscoring its international appeal. The show's global reach extended beyond Pakistan through platforms like , where episodes garnered millions of views and attracted diaspora communities in countries such as and the , fostering cross-border appreciation for Pakistani humor and storytelling. Its high viewership on digital platforms sustained ongoing interest in the franchise, contributing to its enduring popularity among international viewers. Regarding sequels, there were no immediate plans for Suno Chanda 3 following the 2019 airing of season 2, as the storyline was considered concluded at the time. However, in early 2025, reports confirmed the production of season 3, with shooting set to begin in the UK and starring Iqra Aziz and Farhan Saeed reprising their lead roles, as announced by host Nadia Khan on the show Kya Drama Hai. The new season was anticipated to air during Ramadan 2025, but as of November 2025, production has been postponed with no confirmed release date.

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