Gulbahar: Sanam Saeed and Emmad Irfani Reunite on HUM TV — Cast and Timing
· 5 min read · Updated 27 Sept 2026, 1:40 pm
Verified: 24 September 2026, from HUM TV's official episode uploads and the production house's announcements.
Pairings are the currency of Pakistani television, and HUM TV has minted a valuable one: Sanam Saeed and Emmad Irfani share the screen again in Gulbahar, a serial that arrived this month with two of the medium's most quietly reliable performers at its centre. Here is everything confirmed so far — the people, the premise and the schedule — as the story settles into its weekly rhythm.
The story the teasers promise
The first teaser did something unusual: it showed the happy couple, a baby, and a silence between them that said more than a page of dialogue. Mehreen Jabbar — the director behind some of Pakistani television's most naturalistic serials — told interviewers that the story is about the private repairs a marriage needs while the world assumes it is perfect. Sara, played by Saeed, and Sheheryar, played by Irfani, are parents negotiating the distance that responsibility creates, with the drama's title suggesting a woman reclaiming a garden — literal or metaphorical — that life has let go wild.
Who plays who
Sanam Saeed as Sara and Emmad Irfani as Sheheryar lead the serial, with Komal Meer in the pivotal younger role that connects their storyline to the wider family. Bakhtawar Mazhar — memorable this year in comic as well as dramatic turns — and veteran Shahood Alvi anchor the supporting cast. Behind the camera, Aliya Bukhari writes and Mehreen Jabbar directs, with Momina Duraid Productions producing — the same production house that has kept HUM TV's prime-time slate consistent for over a decade.
Schedule and episode dates
Gulbahar premiered on Wednesday 16 September 2026 and airs every Wednesday and Thursday at 8:00 PM PKT on HUM TV. Episodes so far: episode 1 on 16 September, episode 2 on 17 September, episode 3 on 23 September and episode 4 on 24 September — each uploaded with English subtitles by the channel. The serial sits in the same belt as Ek Chadar Maili Si, HUM TV's daily 8:00 PM serial, giving the channel a strong back-to-back evening block; our Ek Chadar Maili Si page and the weekly schedule show how the two fit together night by night.
Why this pairing matters
Saeed and Irfani belong to the generation of actors who moved between serials and cinema without losing television audiences, and both have a habit of choosing characters who talk like people rather than declarations. Casting them as a married couple — rather than a romance in the discovery phase — lets the serial skip the courtship chapters most dramas linger on and start where the interesting questions actually begin. Early reactions have singled out the restraint of the staging: conversations held in kitchens and stairwells, arguments that end in chores rather than speeches.
Frequently asked questions
When does Gulbahar air?
Wednesdays and Thursdays at 8:00 PM PKT on HUM TV, since 16 September 2026.
Who plays the lead couple in Gulbahar?
Sanam Saeed as Sara and Emmad Irfani as Sheheryar, with Komal Meer, Bakhtawar Mazhar and Shahood Alvi in the main supporting cast.
Who wrote and directed Gulbahar?
Written by Aliya Bukhari and directed by Mehreen Jabbar, produced by Momina Duraid Productions.
Where can I watch Gulbahar online?
HUM TV uploads each episode with subtitles on its official YouTube channel, and the Gulbahar page on this site keeps every verified air date in one list.