Nur Kasih
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Nur Kasih is a Malay TV Drama that aired on TV3
in 2009. The series was directed by Kabir Bhatia (also director of Setem, Sepi and Cinta) and starred Tiz Zaqyah
, Remy Ishak, Fizz Fairuz, Sharifah Sofia
and Dato' Jalaluddin Hassan
. "Nur Kasih" translated into English would mean 'Light of Love'.
The village's Imam, Ustaz Abu Bakar, has two daughters - Nur Amina (Tiz Zaqyah
) and Siti Sarah (Ummi Nazeera). Nur is the best student in the village and has high hopes to continue her education after high school but unfortunately, the family's financial situation did not allow her to follow her dreams. She had applied for a scholarship and later received the news that she had been accepted to study at the International Islamic University in Kuala Lumpur. But fate turns ugly when the family received a visit from Ustaz Hassan.
Unbeknownst to his family, Ustaz Hassan has been suffering for years and it's taken a toll on him. We see the doctor telling him that he does not have long to live and to prepare for his going, the family calls both their sons back home. Aidil who was studying in Al-Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt willingly went home but Adam was a bit reluctant to leave Sydney and his girlfriend, Katrina (Sharifah Sofia
).
In Malaysia, both the brothers return home to their dying father but Adam is grumpy and frequently lashes out at his family, blaming them for his being stuck in a village. Their father expressed a wish to see at least one of his son married, and asked Aidil if he had someone in mind. Without missing a beat, Aidil replied that he indeed had someone he was interested in - Nur Amina. Ustaz Hassan, however, had a different idea. On the day of engagement, he surprised them all with the decision to court Nur Amina not for Aidil, but for Adam. Even though he was disappointed, Aidil accepted his father's decision and tried to understand his father's wish to help Adam.
On their wedding night, Adam lashed out at Nur, saying that the entire marriage was a sham and it was her fault because whilst he had no choice but to follow his dying father's last wish, she had the choice to say no but she did not. He insults her further by saying that she was not his type.
After the death of Ustaz Hassan, Adam decides to return back to Australia and leave Nur but unwilling to bring shame to her family, Nur decides that she will leave the village and deceive her parents by saying she has gone to Australia but actually being in Kuala Lumpur. She sought the help of her old friend Nabila and enrolled in the International Islamic University, studying Architecture. Aidil insisted on helping her but Nur refused, saying that it was better for everyone if nobody knew where she was. She continued living a lie for 5 years, completing her degree and working in an architectural firm in Kuala Lumpur thereafter.
Adam, on the other hand, is living in sin in Australia. Upon reaching Sydney, he was seen partying and going out drinking with his friends and girlfriend, Katrina (Adam is a Muslim and as such, drinking alcohol is a sin). He eventually proposed to Katrina, who had no clue that he had been married previously. Adam was promoted to Vice President of his architectural firm and Katrina found out she was pregnant. All was good in the southern hemisphere but tragedy stroke when in the 8th month of pregnancy, Adam and Katrina got in a car accident (brought on by Adam's drunk driving). As a result, Katrina lost her baby and Adam was sentenced to prison.
In prison, Adam reconnected with his religion and became a better man. Upon his release, he saw that the life he had led was meaningless and he decided to bring Katrina back to Malaysia so that they would both go back on the straight path.
At the same time, Nur is grieving after her homesickness. Deciding that the charades was over, Nur headed on back to her village and was intent on telling her parents the truth about the last 4 years but just as she was about to, she had a call from Aidil saying that Adam is coming home too.
Indonesia
Singapore
Brunei
TV3 (Malaysia)
Sistem Televisyen Malaysia Berhad or TV3 began broadcasting on 1 June 1984 as Malaysia’s first commercial television station. It is part of Media Prima Berhad group of companies. It now transmits opened broadcasting business private 24-hours a day, 7 days a week since 1 January 2010...
in 2009. The series was directed by Kabir Bhatia (also director of Setem, Sepi and Cinta) and starred Tiz Zaqyah
Tiz Zaqyah
Tiz Zaqyah is a Malaysia actress, model and singer. She is best known for playing the role of "Nur Amina" in the hit 2009 drama Nur Kasih with Remy Ishak, Fizz Fairuz, Sharifah Sofia and Dato' Jalaluddin Hassan...
, Remy Ishak, Fizz Fairuz, Sharifah Sofia
Sharifah Sofia
Sharifah Sofia binti Syed Hussein , is a Malaysian actress. She was born in Liverpool, England.Sofia, as she is favoured to be called, is the third child out of four siblings. She is the elder sister of Malaysian national team footballer, Syed Adney. She was born in Liverpool, England and grew up...
and Dato' Jalaluddin Hassan
Jalaluddin Hassan
Dato' Jalaluddin Hassan is a Malaysian actor and the host of the Malaysian version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? in Malay....
. "Nur Kasih" translated into English would mean 'Light of Love'.
Synopsis
Nur Kasih is a story of two brothers, Aidil (Fizz Fairuz) and Adam (Remy Ishak) who are polar opposites of each other. Where Aidil is a pious man who is respectful to his parents, Adam is a lost soul, living in Sydney, Australia where he is studying Architecture. Since their childhood, Aidil has always been more responsible than Adam and he has the full trust of their parents - Ustaz Hassan and Hajjah Khadijah.The village's Imam, Ustaz Abu Bakar, has two daughters - Nur Amina (Tiz Zaqyah
Tiz Zaqyah
Tiz Zaqyah is a Malaysia actress, model and singer. She is best known for playing the role of "Nur Amina" in the hit 2009 drama Nur Kasih with Remy Ishak, Fizz Fairuz, Sharifah Sofia and Dato' Jalaluddin Hassan...
) and Siti Sarah (Ummi Nazeera). Nur is the best student in the village and has high hopes to continue her education after high school but unfortunately, the family's financial situation did not allow her to follow her dreams. She had applied for a scholarship and later received the news that she had been accepted to study at the International Islamic University in Kuala Lumpur. But fate turns ugly when the family received a visit from Ustaz Hassan.
Unbeknownst to his family, Ustaz Hassan has been suffering for years and it's taken a toll on him. We see the doctor telling him that he does not have long to live and to prepare for his going, the family calls both their sons back home. Aidil who was studying in Al-Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt willingly went home but Adam was a bit reluctant to leave Sydney and his girlfriend, Katrina (Sharifah Sofia
Sharifah Sofia
Sharifah Sofia binti Syed Hussein , is a Malaysian actress. She was born in Liverpool, England.Sofia, as she is favoured to be called, is the third child out of four siblings. She is the elder sister of Malaysian national team footballer, Syed Adney. She was born in Liverpool, England and grew up...
).
In Malaysia, both the brothers return home to their dying father but Adam is grumpy and frequently lashes out at his family, blaming them for his being stuck in a village. Their father expressed a wish to see at least one of his son married, and asked Aidil if he had someone in mind. Without missing a beat, Aidil replied that he indeed had someone he was interested in - Nur Amina. Ustaz Hassan, however, had a different idea. On the day of engagement, he surprised them all with the decision to court Nur Amina not for Aidil, but for Adam. Even though he was disappointed, Aidil accepted his father's decision and tried to understand his father's wish to help Adam.
On their wedding night, Adam lashed out at Nur, saying that the entire marriage was a sham and it was her fault because whilst he had no choice but to follow his dying father's last wish, she had the choice to say no but she did not. He insults her further by saying that she was not his type.
After the death of Ustaz Hassan, Adam decides to return back to Australia and leave Nur but unwilling to bring shame to her family, Nur decides that she will leave the village and deceive her parents by saying she has gone to Australia but actually being in Kuala Lumpur. She sought the help of her old friend Nabila and enrolled in the International Islamic University, studying Architecture. Aidil insisted on helping her but Nur refused, saying that it was better for everyone if nobody knew where she was. She continued living a lie for 5 years, completing her degree and working in an architectural firm in Kuala Lumpur thereafter.
Adam, on the other hand, is living in sin in Australia. Upon reaching Sydney, he was seen partying and going out drinking with his friends and girlfriend, Katrina (Adam is a Muslim and as such, drinking alcohol is a sin). He eventually proposed to Katrina, who had no clue that he had been married previously. Adam was promoted to Vice President of his architectural firm and Katrina found out she was pregnant. All was good in the southern hemisphere but tragedy stroke when in the 8th month of pregnancy, Adam and Katrina got in a car accident (brought on by Adam's drunk driving). As a result, Katrina lost her baby and Adam was sentenced to prison.
In prison, Adam reconnected with his religion and became a better man. Upon his release, he saw that the life he had led was meaningless and he decided to bring Katrina back to Malaysia so that they would both go back on the straight path.
At the same time, Nur is grieving after her homesickness. Deciding that the charades was over, Nur headed on back to her village and was intent on telling her parents the truth about the last 4 years but just as she was about to, she had a call from Aidil saying that Adam is coming home too.
Cast Synopsis
- Tiz ZaqyahTiz ZaqyahTiz Zaqyah is a Malaysia actress, model and singer. She is best known for playing the role of "Nur Amina" in the hit 2009 drama Nur Kasih with Remy Ishak, Fizz Fairuz, Sharifah Sofia and Dato' Jalaluddin Hassan...
as Nur Amina bt. Abu Bakar
- Nur Amina is a students degree graduate from International Islamic University Malaysia in the field of architecture aspires to be a successful woman architect. The girl who grew up in Tanjung Karang, Selangor is to build a building that characterized Islam as he later graduated. Girl who was born on March 2 and has a height of 5'3" is like secrets and very enthusiastic when doing any work. In addition her diligent like to revise the nature, Nur also like to draw. Whatever the perceived beauty of God's creation Nur will draw. In addition to his friends Nur known as an excellent and often made a role model among his comrades. The nature of respect for the elderly and patience in the face of all the problems created Nur is very pleasing. Attitude of willingness to sacrifice for their loved ones make Nur was the son of the most loved by the pair of Imam Abu Bakar & Mak Ani. A firm believer in light of the principle there is no success without resistance, there is no happiness without sadness. The good and obedient daughter of Imam Abu Bakar. She was 18 years old when she married Adam Hj Hassan.
- Remy Ishak as Adam bin Haji Hassan
- Adam was the second son of Ustaz Hassan and Ustazah Khatijah. With a height of 5'9" and weights 73kg Adam is very interested by the village girls. Adam it was little rebellious and not listening to his parents. He loves to go on the spree, but faithful to girlfriend named Katrina. Although Adam naughty but he has high ambitions in life. Adam would like to open an architectural firm is pursuing his master's degree at the University of Sydney, Australia. Although Adam was raised in a family that is strong on religious belief, Adam is a hot-tempered, arrogant person. He also ignored that advice of his parents. Adam likes to act according to his heart and is very independent in daily life. Interested in soccer and unique architecture, Adam is very confident and no one can prevent his ambitions. Although Adam was not close to his father, Adam always respecting his mother and his favorite food is shrimp sauce, cooked by his mother. He eventually become Nur's husband.
- Fizz Fairuz as Aidil bin Haji Hassan
- Aidil was the first son of Ustaz Hassan and Ustazah Khatijah. Aidil is a man who has a dream of every girl to be her wife. Aidil has high character and very responsible. Aidil also is a son and brother, who is willing to put aside the happiness of family and self for the sake of his family. Her aims is to champion the cause of the oppressed to be a lawyer in syariah. Graduate degree from Al-Azhar University, Cairo is guided by the principle of "Work for the world your as you live forever, and work for eternity as if you die tomorrow." Aidil vast knowledge in the field of religion. Aidil a devout woman who loves to love to play ball and love to surf the Internet while reading a book. Although Aidil very loved Nur Amina, Aidil allow Adam to marry Nur Amina. For Aidil Ustaz Hassan final will is more important than his feelings to Nur Amina. He later married Aleya, a sweet girl from a rich family whom he met while he was performing his umrah.
- Sharifah SofiaSharifah SofiaSharifah Sofia binti Syed Hussein , is a Malaysian actress. She was born in Liverpool, England.Sofia, as she is favoured to be called, is the third child out of four siblings. She is the elder sister of Malaysian national team footballer, Syed Adney. She was born in Liverpool, England and grew up...
as Katrina Anne Carlson
- Katrina is known as a very social and like to visit a night club. Girls who was born in Sydney, Australia is currently furthering his studies at the University of Sydney, Australia, in the arts. Katrina is loving Adam and willing to do anything to Adam. Katrina is an advisor to Adam when Adam have a problem. Attitude teasers, romantic and affectionate at Katrina that made Adam attracted. When Katrina graduated, he want to become a lecturer.
Reception
The series was well received by the Muslim Malaysians with an estimated 3.9 million viewers tuning in each week. TV3 estimated 5 million viewers tuned in to watch the final episode. The series was also internationally known by Malaysians around the world.International Broadcasting
Indonesia
- Channel: B Channel
- Currently Broadcasting
Singapore
- Channel: TV Sensasi
- Currently Broadcasting
Brunei
- Channel:
- Currently Broadcasting
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Anugerah Skrin 2010 | Best Sequence Drama | |
| 2010 Shout! Awards | Fresh TV Series | ||
| Best On Screen Chemistry: (Tiz Zaqyah Tiz Zaqyah Tiz Zaqyah is a Malaysia actress, model and singer. She is best known for playing the role of "Nur Amina" in the hit 2009 drama Nur Kasih with Remy Ishak, Fizz Fairuz, Sharifah Sofia and Dato' Jalaluddin Hassan... & Remy Ishak) |