The drama is based on the novel of the same name by Faiza Iftikhar (a modern retelling of the story of Cinderella) and directed by Haissam Hussain, starring Maya Ali, Osman Khalid Butt and Faizan Khawaja.

Meesha, thinking that he is her prince charming, who has come to rescue her and put an end to all her troubles, tries to win his heart.

Meesha's step sister lies to Mayer saying that she is the girl whom he had met and fell in love with and tries to make him fall for her.

As Saifullah named his property on behalf of Dado, Meher agrees to keep Meesha in home but refuses to spend any money on her.

Hardship of Meesha begins as Meher and her daughters treat her ill. One day someone passes near their home announcing inauguration of carnival festival.

Bano, whose marriage was initially fixed with Saifullah, but was later broken by him since he wanted to marry Meher.

While meeting with Suriya, a neighbor, Meher learns that Bano is the only richest woman in town and is searching for a suitable bride for her son, Mayer.

The next day, Meesha falls ill. Meher with changed attitude, agrees to invite Bano to her home.

In order to prevent Meesha from going to the function, Meher puts sleeping pills in Dado's soup.

Roman helps her by making her reach Bano's mansion and giving her a beautiful dress.

Meanwhile, Meher, after seeing Roman asks Suraiya to send him to her home so as to do small house works.

On the other side, due to prolonged outside night trips, Suraiya ejects Roman from her house.

Meanwhile, Zaini asks Mayer to cancel the rasam function which he refuses as he can't go against her mother's wishes.

As Mayer tries to convince his mom, she agrees on one condition that Zaini should say sorry to her in rasam function in front of everyone.

In Shahbad, Shah Baba scolds Farjad, his waliad for his negligence and asks him to bring his pride back to him.

To save Zaini's relation, Meher invoke Bano about Meesha's mother, her family and puts seed of doubt.

In front of Suraiya, Roman tells that he lied to Meesha about fairy god so as to help her and he did all this as he loved her.

As Roman leaves for city, Suraiya stops him by blackmailing him saying that she will tell about his love towards Meesha to Mayer.

Meanwhile, Zaini protests Meher's decision to which she console her by saying that she is actually going to destroy Meesha desire of marrying Mayer.

At other side, in lack of exposure to outer world, Meesha shows her low standard habits which disgust Bano.

It is revealed that the lucky girl is the daughter of sikandar who was killed by Shah Baba and his wife died in shock.

Shah Baba meets Bano and Meher, and requests them to take his Khushbakt or Meesha with him by framing false story about her family.

Meesha comes to see the true colours of Mayer as he pleads her to marry Farjad in order to save himself.

Roman says Meesha to quietly agree to Shah Baba wishes as a part of his plan.

Shah Baba then changes his mind and decides to marry Meesha himself to which Roman protests.

Finally Farjad arrives announcing that he has taken over the kingdom and decides to imprison Shah Baba and his faithful.

The drama series Aik Nayee Cinderella (her love was not a fairytale) was written by Faiza Iftikhar and directed by Haissam Hussain.

The drama was shot in the beautiful areas of Nathia Gali, Pakistan, because of which many people were attracted to the show.

The filming and shooting of the series took place in beautiful areas of Nathia Gali, Pakistan The drama generated positive reviews with critics calling it "fresh" and "funny".

It generated 6.99 TRPs on average and was aired once again due to its popularity on channel Geo Kahani.