Shukk

Shukk
Written bySamira Fazal
Directed byYasir Nawaz
Opening themeAgar Shukk Dil Mein Ajaye by Nabeel Shaukat Ali and Alycia Dias
Country of originPakistan
Original languageUrdu
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes28
Production
ProducersHumayun Saeed
Shehzad Naseeb
Camera setupMulti-camera setup
Production companySix Sigma Plus
Original release
NetworkARY Digital
Release4 August (2014-08-04) –
21 September 2014 (2014-09-21)

Shukk, also known as Shak, (Urdu: شک, lit. 'Suspicion') is a 2013 Pakistani television 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.

Plot

The story revolves around Sehrish and Ehtishaam, a happy couple. Suddenly, Sania, the once fiance of Ehtishaam arrives in their neighborhood.

Cast

Production

The role of Ehtisham was earlier offered to Fawad Khan but due to his ongoing projects in India he rejected it.

Broadcast

The show was also aired in India on Zindagi (TV channel) premiering in January 2016. It also aired on ARY Zindagi.

Reception

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.

In an year-ender poll conducted by the Dawn, the series was voted for "Best camera work critics' choice" and "Best actress - critics' choice" for Ayesha Khan's portrayal.

Legacy

Khan found Shukk among personal favourite from her own work.

Accolades

References

  1. ↑ "Shuk Finale Review". dramapakistani.net. Archived from the original on 3 May 2014. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
  2. ↑ "I like taking on characters that empower women: Sanam Saeed". DAWN News. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
  3. ↑ "List Of Pakistani Dramas Rejected By Fawad Khan". bolnews. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
  4. ↑ "'Shukk' Zindagi Tv Upcoming Serial Wiki Story". NEWSTECHCAFE. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ Sadaf Siddique; Sadaf Haider (30 December 2014). "Drama Poll 2014 results: 'Pyaray Afzal' dominates Pakistani television". Archived from the original on 31 December 2014.
  7. ↑ "One-on-One With The Screen Queen, Ayesha Khan". H! Pakistan. 27 September 2016. Archived from the original on 6 October 2026.
  8. ↑ "Lux Style Awards 2015 nominees announced". correspondent. The Express Tribune. 16 July 2015. Retrieved 23 March 2021.