Amal Arafa
Director
Ashtar (2004)
Season 1
After her parents get divorced, Ishtar goes to live with her grandmother. When her grandmother passes away, she leaves the house to Ishtar , but her boyfriend tricks her into writing it over to him. She then goes to her aunt, who introduces her to the world of art through her voice.
Released Oct. 15, 2004
Episode 49 min
None+
S1E1 - Episode 1
With her parents neglecting her, Umm Mounir (Mounir's mother) is the only one looking after Ishtar, as she tries to secure a living for her poor granddaughter.
Oct. 15, 2004, midnight
S1E2 - Episode 2
Umm Mounir writes over the house to Ishtar. Meanwhile, Journalist Momtaz wages a war against Ne'ima, a woman rights activist, for preaching what she doesn't practice as she neglects her own daughter.
Oct. 16, 2004, midnight
S1E3 - Episode 3
Fearing that her husband might leave her, Ne'ima travels with him, with a growing sense of guilt towards her daughter culminating. Meanwhile, Ragha ruins Rola's engagement.
Oct. 17, 2004, midnight
S1E4 - Episode 4
As Ishtar passes her high-school exams, she applies for post-high school studies at an institute where she meets Tahseen and befriends Nermine.
Oct. 18, 2004, midnight
S1E5 - Episode 5
Ishtar's growing infatuation with Dr. Ramez is shortlived as she learns that Nermine also has a crush on him. It turns out that Ramez only wanted to wed Nermine because of her father's fortune.
Oct. 19, 2004, midnight
S1E6 - Episode 6
As Tahseen tries to hint at his feelings for Ishtar, she doesn't reciprocate his feelings. She still fancies Ramez, who clearly wants to take advantage of her naivete.
Oct. 20, 2004, midnight
S1E7 - Episode 7
Tahseen is shocked to learn that Ishtar has a crush on Ramez. As Ramez figures out that Ishtar is to inherit her grandmother's house, he plots to approach her to seize her wealth.
Oct. 21, 2004, midnight
S1E8 - Episode 8
Following her grandmother's death, Ishtar's father and Tahseen stand by the grief-stricken Ishtar. Ishtar inherits the house and prepares to wed Ramez.
Oct. 22, 2004, midnight
S1E9 - Episode 9
As Mounir learns of Ramez's vile intentions, he refuses to wed him Ishtar. However, Ramez convinces Ishtar to write over the house to him so they would get married and travel together.
Oct. 23, 2004, midnight
S1E10 - Episode 10
As Ishtar writes over the house to Ramez, she is in for the shock of a lifetime as he travels and leaves her behind. Ishtar's father futilely tries to locate Ramez.
Oct. 24, 2004, midnight
S1E11 - Episode 11
Upon learning that Ramez sold the grandmother's house, Ishtar and her father are shocked. Falak returns home and decides to take Ishtar to Paris with her.
Oct. 25, 2004, midnight
S1E12 - Episode 12
Ishtar's aunt dismisses the girl's wish to pursue a career as a singer. Falak leaves the country and entrusts Gawdat Pasha with Ishtar. Gawdat decides that Ishtar should have a makeover to look pretty and attractive.
Oct. 26, 2004, midnight
S1E13 - Episode 13
As Gawadt supports Ishtar, she prepares for having a number of plastic surgeries. Following the surgeries, Ishtar becomes as enchanting as Aphrodite.
Oct. 27, 2004, midnight
S1E14 - Episode 14
Gawdat tries to instill self-confidence in Ishtar. Ishtar starts learning the basics of singing, while Gawdat doesn't approve of her acting like herself.
Oct. 28, 2004, midnight
S1E15 - Episode 15
Ishtar leaves Gawdat's house when she realizes he only helped her because she bears a resemblance to his deceased wife. A situation made worse when he prohibits her from having interviews.
Oct. 29, 2004, midnight
S1E16 - Episode 16
Gawdat passes away, leaving Ishtar to feel guilty. However, it turns out he allocated monthly pay to support her after his death. Ishtar resumes her career as a singer and buys the lyrics to a new song.
Oct. 30, 2004, midnight
S1E17 - Episode 17
When Emad double-crosses Ishtar, Mousa helps her. Ishtar starts collaborating with Monsieur Jean. Thanks to Mousa, Waguih hears Ishtar's charming voice and decides to make a star out of her.
Oct. 31, 2004, midnight
S1E18 - Episode 18
Naseeb is worried about Ishtar. Falak returns home and stands by Ishtar. Ishtar's new song is a smash hit, prompting the launch of a video clip.
Nov. 1, 2004, midnight
S1E19 - Episode 19
Ishtar travels to Egypt to shoot her video clip. In Egypt, Mr. Medhat gives her a leg-up.
Nov. 2, 2004, midnight
S1E20 - Episode 20
It is revealed that Waguih is an opportunistic person, merely interested in taking advantage of Ishtar's talent. Ishtar's rising star shines all around the Arab world. Ishtar finds a new producer rather than Waguih.
Nov. 3, 2004, midnight
S1E21 - Episode 21
Ishtar cancels her contract with Waguih and signs a contract with a new company, but she faces new trouble in the form of Madeline. As Ishtar becomes increasingly famous, her business manager, Joseph, wants her to travel to America on a tour.
Nov. 4, 2004, midnight
S1E22 - Episode 22
Falak tries to convince Ishtar to pay her father a visit, but she doesn't have the guts for it. Upon learning that Ramez is the owner of the advertising agency, Ishtar plots her revenge on him.
Nov. 5, 2004, midnight
S1E23 - Episode 23
Ishtar tells Tahseen of all she has been through. As she visits her family, they're shocked at how she has changed. Ishtar's father forgives her but urges her to abandon her life as a singer.
Nov. 6, 2004, midnight
S1E24 - Episode 24
Ramez takes advantage of Luna's love for him only to torture her. As Luna warns Ishtar about Ramez, Ishtar vows revenge.
Nov. 7, 2004, midnight
S1E25 - Episode 25
Ramez adopts his old practices as he tells Ishtar he loves her. Ishtar informs her aunt about Ramez and his schemes in order to warn her.
Nov. 8, 2004, midnight
S1E26 - Episode 26
Ishtar tells Ramez she is already seeing someone. Momtaz decides to publish Ishtar's pictures before the surgeries just to make money out of it.
Nov. 9, 2004, midnight
S1E27 - Episode 27
Ishtar starts implementing her plan to ruin Ramez's life. Umm Nedal (Nedal's mother) warns Ishtar against Momtaz. Ramez frames Luna for a crime she hasn't committed just to get rid of her.
Nov. 10, 2004, midnight
S1E28 - Episode 28
Luna's parents beg Ishtar to help them. Meanwhile, Ramez learns the truth about Ishtar and plots to take revenge on her.
Nov. 11, 2004, midnight
S1E29 - Episode 29
Ishtar's attempts to expose Ramez are thwarted. Old pictures of Ishtar are published, and Umm Nedal tells Ishtar that Momtaz works for Ramez. Ishtar loses consciousness as she feels defeated.
Nov. 12, 2004, midnight
S1E30 - Episode 30
Ishtar has her sweet revenge, albeit unplanned by her, when one of Ramez's buildings collapses due to construction violations and he is arrested.
Nov. 13, 2004, midnight
Episode Runtime: 49 min.
Season Runtime: 1492 min.
Released: Oct. 15, 2004
Last Air Date: Nov. 13, 2004, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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