This is the true story based on the writer (Khalil-ur-rehman Qamar)'s life.
Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar initially wanted Sajal Aly to play the lead role of Shano in Sadqay Tumhare but after insistence by producer of the drama Mahira Khan was signed for the role
The writer Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar has revealed that the drama Sadqay Tumhare is based on his own real life love story with his cousin, He also stated that every scene shown in the drama has occurred in real life and there isn't a single scene which has been added for the sake of drama.