'The Journey of(/to) Trust') is a Pakistani television drama series produced by Momina Duraid through MD Productions for Hum TV.
Yaqeen Ka Safar chronicles the journey of two protagonists, Asfand and Zubiya, who grow after facing hardships and struggles.
Zubia Khalil is a young girl mourning her mother's sudden death by the hands of her physically violent father.
Hum TV's senior producer Momina Duraid of MD Productions, developed Yakeen Ka Safar.
It was Baig's return to Hum Television after he directed Diyar-e-Dil, Mann Mayal, Sanam, Dil Banjaara and Alif Allah Aur Insaan for the same channel.
The serial is based on award-winning writer Farhat Ishtiaq's novel Woh Yakeen Ka Ek Naya Safar.
Ishtiaq also wrote the screenplay, while Muhammad Wasi-ul-Din composed the script, who has previously worked with her with the channel's series Diyar-e-Dil and Bin Roye.
Ishtiaq has previously worked with Duraid, where she wrote mega-hit drama serials in Pakistan television history, Humsafar,[3] Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu,[4] Diyar-e-Dil.
[citation needed] Sajal Aly, Ahad Raza Mir, Shaz Khan and Hira Salman were selected to portray the leading roles of Zubiya, Asfandyar, Daniyal and Gaeti.
[13] The production house also chose actors Farhan Ali Agha, Mohammed Ehteshamuddin, and Maryam Nafees to play the roles of Usman, Noori, Khalil and Khajista.
The title song of Yakeen Ka Safar was composed by Waqar Ali, while Naseer Turabi penned the lyrics.
The OST "Mitti kay Parindey" was composed by Syed Suhail Haider, and its lyrics were written by Kashif Anwar.
All lyrics are written by Naseer Tarbani & Richa Sharma; all music is composed by Waqar Ali & Mad MusicThe serial received critical praise, especially for the storyline, cinematography and performances of the star cast.
[17][18] While praising the refreshing storyline without much romantic angle and multiple themes of the series, Express Tribune wrote, "Yaqeen Ka Safar is honest and original, and has changed the paradigm of Pakistani dramas.
"[19] While reviewing positively, Buraq Shabbir of The News said it was more realistic than other serials aired at that time stating, "It views people as professionals while tapping into their personal lives as well, making it more relatable".