Nestlé Nesvita Women of Strength '09
Nestlé Nesvita Women of Strength '09 is a weekly television talk show, which selects young women to promote education, skills and career choices. The show was hosted by Ayesha Khan, directed by Kamran Qureshi & Iram Qureshi and produced by Sajjad Gul's Evernew Group for Nestlé Nesvita. The initiative aims to provide young urban women with the tools and guidance by telling stories.[1][2][3]
| Nestlé Nesvita Women of Strength '09 | |
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| Genre | Educational Talk Show |
| Written by | Mohsin Farooq |
| Directed by | Kamran Qureshi and Iram Qureshi |
| Presented by | Ayesha Khan |
| Theme music composer | Imran Rafique & Ahsan Ali Taj |
| Original language | Urdu |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Haroon Qureshi |
| Producer | Sajjad Gul |
| Production locations | Lahore and Karachi, Pakistan |
| Cinematography | Irshad Ali Arshy |
| Editor | Khurram Siddiqui |
| Running time | 25 minutes |
| Production company | Evernew Group |
| Release | |
| Original network | Geo TV, ARY TV, TVOne Global |
| Original release | 2009 |
Format
The show follows 26 women selected after going through a screening process on the basis of their goals. Each show focuses an individual and spends a day with her in school or with family and friends, exploring factors in her goals and vision. Her parents and a mentor, a related professional from the field, are invited to introduce the subject. A female celebrity guest was also included each week to act as a role model. At the end of the show, the Woman of Strength writes their goal, signs it and puts it in a showcase area of the set.[4]
Themes, goals, and guests
Every week show has a different theme.
| Themes | Goals | Mentors | Guests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creativity | Interior Designer | Bina Kazi (interior designer) | Zeb and Haniya | |
| Healthy Eating | Nutritionist | Shelina Amir (nutritionist) | Tooba Siddiqui (model/actress) | |
| Adaptability | Fashion Designer | Shayan Malik (fashion designer) | Sania Saeed | |
| Ambition | Brand Manager | Sarah Hussain (Group Brand Manager Nestlé) | Andleeb Abbas (CEO of FranklinCovey) | |
| Social Responsibilities | Social Worker focus on Women and Children | Mobina Agboatwala (MD Hope Foundation) | Sabeen Mahmud (CEO PeaceNiche) | |
| Innovation | Radio Presenter / RJ | Ayesha Alam Khan (model, actress, writer, director) | Anila Weldon (online marketer) | |
| Empathy | Psychiatrist | Aisha Sarmad (psychiatrist) | Seemi Pasha (model/actress) | |
| Effective Communication | Chief Editor | Raheela Narejo (chief editor HR Tool Kit) | Seema Tahir Khan (CEO TVONE and News One TV) | |
| Dedication | Architect/Chief Editor Magazine | Maria Aslam (Chief Editor: Architecture Design Art Magazine) | Marina Khan (actress/host) | |
| Trend Awareness | Make Up Artist | Neelofar Peerzada (makeup artist) | Maria Butt (fashion designer) | |
| Integrity | Director HR | Uzma Butt (Director at HR Nestlé) | Anjum Waris Khan (VP of Behbud Association) | |
| To Reinvent | Stage Performer | Nighat Choudhri (actress/stage performer) | Reema Khan (film actress, director and producer) | |
| Daring | Journalist | Beena Sarwar (journalist/filmmaker) | Rabia Baig (journalist) | |
| Multi Tasking | Event Manager | Fareeha Altaf - (executive director of Catwalk Production) | Misbah Khalid (actress/director) | |
| Perseverance | Neurosurgeon | Shahnaz Ibrahim - (paediatric neurologist) | Kiran Khan (swimmer) | |
| Intellect | Writer | Mahnoosh Haider Ali | Huma Baig (CEO of Serendip Productions) | |
| Originality | Chef | Nausheen Saeed (owner of Cafe 9) | Muzna Ibrahim (actress/host/model) | |
| Intellect | Fiction Writer | Imrana Maqsood (writer) | Fatima Surayya Bajia (novelist) Jahan Ara Hai (VP of NGO founded by Rana Liaquat Ali) | |
| Risk Taking | Business/Cosmetic Products & Accessories | Nabeha Zeeshan (cosmetics franchise owner) | Zeenat Saeed Ahmed (CEO of Taneez) | |
| Confidence | Host Live Show | Shaista Lodhi (host) | Noor (actress/model) | |
| Imagination | Photographers | Maraam & Abroo (photographers) | Nadya Mistry (fashion designer) | |
| Inspiration | TV Director | Angeline Malik (TV actress/director) | Sarwat Gilani (actress) | |
| Style | Model | Nadia Hussain (Model) | Maheen Khan (fashion designer) | |
| Leadership | TV Producer | Sahira Kazmi (TV producer/actress/director) | Urooj Mumtaz (Captain - Women's Cricket Team) | |
| Aesthetics | Textile and Fashion Designer | Sonia Batla (textile and fashion designer) | Saba Ansari (Sab's owner) |
Soundtrack
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The theme song Khuch Khowab hen (English: There are some dreams and destinations...) was composed by Ahsan Ali Taj & Imran Rafique and sung by Maham Fatima. It was written by Sabir Zafar. Theme instrumentals and slow version of the song were used in the show.
See also
References
- "Nesvita WOS". Nestle Nesvita. Retrieved 22 June 2015.
- "Nesvita TV coverage". Express News. Retrieved 22 June 2015.
- "Branded Shows". Evernew Entertainment. Retrieved 22 June 2015.
- "TV Shows". NESTLE NESVITA WOMEN OF STRENGTH. Retrieved 22 June 2015.
