Shukk
| Shukk | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Samira Fazal |
| Directed by | Yasir Nawaz |
| Opening theme | Agar Shukk Dil Mein Ajaye by Nabeel Shaukat Ali and Alycia Dias |
| Country of origin | Pakistan |
| Original language | Urdu |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 28 |
| Production | |
| Producers | Humayun Saeed Shehzad Naseeb |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera setup |
| Production company | Six Sigma Plus |
| Original release | |
| Network | ARY Digital |
| Release | 4 August – 21 September 2014 |
Shukk(Urdu: شک) (also known as Shak), is a 2013 Pakistani mystery drama, aired on ARY Digital, and directed by Yasir Nawaz. It starred Adeel Hussain, Sanam Saeed and Ayesha Khan in the leading roles while Syed Jibran played a pivotal role. The drama was a big hit and includes in the highest rated Pakistani serials.[1][2]
Plot
The story revolves around Sehrish and Ehtishaam, a happy couple. Suddenly, Sania, the once fiance of Ehtishaam arrives in their neighborhood.
Cast
- Adeel Hussain as Ehtisham
- Sanam Saeed[3] as Sania
- Ayesha Khan as Sehrish
- Syed Jibran as Ali
- Shamim Hilaly as Sania's aunt
- Badar Khalil as Sania's mother
- Ayesha Khan as Kulsoom
- Meher Jaffri
- Syed Wajdan Shah
- Birjees Farooqui as Sherish's aunt
- Bilal Khan (child star) as roman
Production
The role of Ehtisham was earlier offered to Fawad Khan but due to his ongoing projects in India he rejected it.[4]
Broadcast
The show was also aired in India on Zindagi (TV channel) premiering in January 2016.[5] It also aired on ARY Zindagi.
Critical reception
Fatima Majeed of The Express Tribune critiqued the series, implying that it portrays women as dependent on men and unable to survive without them.[6]
Accolades
- Nominated - 14th Lux Style Awards - Best Television Director - Yasir Nawaz[7]
References
- ^ "Shukk Episode 28 – It Is Finally Over!!". reviewit.pk. 22 August 2017. Retrieved 11 August 2015.
- ^ "Shuk Finale Review". dramapakistani.net. Archived from the original on 3 May 2014. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ "I like taking on characters that empower women: Sanam Saeed". DAWN News. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ "List Of Pakistani Dramas Rejected By Fawad Khan". bolnews. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ "'Shukk' Zindagi Tv Upcoming Serial Wiki Story". NEWSTECHCAFE. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ Fatima Majeed (15 March 2014). "The problem with our drama industry and its depiction of Pakistani women". The Express Tribune. Archived from the original on 29 December 2020.
- ^ "Lux Style Awards 2015 nominees announced". correspondent. The Express Tribune. 16 July 2015. Retrieved 23 March 2021.