Ashtar — Season 1

Aired 15 October 2004 • 50 min

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.

Aired 16 October 2004 • 51 min

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.

Aired 17 October 2004 • 51 min

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.

Aired 18 October 2004 • 50 min

As Ishtar passes her high-school exams, she applies for post-high school studies at an institute where she meets Tahseen and befriends Nermine.

Aired 19 October 2004 • 50 min

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.

Aired 20 October 2004 • 51 min

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.

Aired 21 October 2004 • 51 min

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.

Aired 22 October 2004 • 50 min

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.

Aired 23 October 2004 • 51 min

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.

Aired 24 October 2004 • 51 min

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.

Aired 25 October 2004 • 51 min

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.

Aired 26 October 2004 • 49 min

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.

Aired 27 October 2004 • 50 min

As Gawadt supports Ishtar, she prepares for having a number of plastic surgeries. Following the surgeries, Ishtar becomes as enchanting as Aphrodite.

Aired 28 October 2004 • 51 min

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.

Aired 29 October 2004 • 51 min

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.

Aired 30 October 2004 • 50 min

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.

Aired 31 October 2004 • 49 min

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.

Aired 1 November 2004 • 49 min

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.

Aired 2 November 2004 • 50 min

Ishtar travels to Egypt to shoot her video clip. In Egypt, Mr. Medhat gives her a leg-up.

Aired 3 November 2004 • 49 min

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.

Aired 4 November 2004 • 49 min

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.

Aired 5 November 2004 • 49 min

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.

Aired 6 November 2004 • 49 min

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.

Aired 7 November 2004 • 49 min

Ramez takes advantage of Luna's love for him only to torture her. As Luna warns Ishtar about Ramez, Ishtar vows revenge.

Aired 8 November 2004 • 49 min

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.

Aired 9 November 2004 • 49 min

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.

Aired 10 November 2004 • 49 min

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.

Aired 11 November 2004 • 47 min

Luna's parents beg Ishtar to help them. Meanwhile, Ramez learns the truth about Ishtar and plots to take revenge on her.

Aired 12 November 2004 • 48 min

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.

Aired 13 November 2004 • 49 min

Ishtar has her sweet revenge, albeit unplanned by her, when one of Ramez's buildings collapses due to construction violations and he is arrested.