The first look of Saba Qamar’s much-anticipated legal drama Case No. 9 has been revealed, and it already promises to be an intense and deeply moving reflection of one of society’s most pressing issues. In the drama, Qamar portrays Sehar Moazzam, a rape survivor who is determined to fight for justice despite the countless challenges placed before her.
The cast boasts powerhouse performers, with Faysal Quraishi playing the rapist, Gohar Rasheed as a dubious policeman, and Aamina Sheikh stepping into the role of Qamar’s lawyer.
Other prominent names include Junaid Khan, Rushna Khan, Hina Khawaja Bayat, Noorul Hassan, Navin Waqar, Azra Mohyeddin, Ali Rehman Khan, Shahnawaz Zaidi, Ahmed Randhawa, Zohreh Amir, Mizna Waqas, Kamran Jeelani, and Faiza Gillani.
The gripping teaser, released on Thursday evening, was written by journalist Shahzeb Khanzada and immediately captured attention with its unflinching take on the injustices faced by victims of sexual violence.
Qamar’s voiceover declares, “Women lose these cases not because of lack of evidence, but lack of courage,” while haunting flashes of her character’s trauma underscore the gravity of the narrative.
The teaser’s caption further intensifies the premise: “A story that has never been told before of a crime that happens every day! She fought for justice, unaware that her true battle was with the system itself!”
Viewers are confronted with harsh societal truths, such as the notorious phrase “What will people say,” a sentiment that has historically deprived countless victims of justice.
In another striking scene, Qamar’s character confronts a smug lawyer, asking if he has a mother or sister, only for him to reply coldly, “Of course I do, but they’re not like you.” The exchange chillingly mirrors real-life victim-blaming attitudes.
The drama, created by 7th Sky Entertainment for Geo Entertainment, is helmed by producers Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi, with Syed Wajahat Hussain directing. Though the release date has not yet been announced, the teaser has already created strong anticipation.
With Saba Qamar at the forefront and a hard-hitting script addressing rape, victim-shaming, and systemic failures, Case No. 9 is set to deliver a raw and necessary commentary on justice and survival.
