Surkh Chandni

Surkh Chandni (Urdu: سرخ چاندنی) is a 2019 Pakistani crime-drama television series, produced by Humayun Saeed, Shahzad Nasib, Samina Humayun Saeed and Sana Shahnawaz under the production banners Six Sigma Plus and Next Level Entertainment. It is directed by Shahid Shafaat and written by Asma Nabeel. First episode of the series aired on 11 June 2019 on ARY Digital and last episode aired on 24 September 2019.

Surkh Chandni
Genre
Written byAsma Nabeel
Directed byShahid Shafaat
Starring
Country of originPakistan
Original languageUrdu
Production
Producers
Camera setupMulti-camera setup
Running time40 minutes
Production companies
Release
Original networkARY Digital
Picture format
Audio formatStereophonic sound
Original release12 June (2019-06-12) –
24 September 2019 (2019-09-24)

It focuses on the subject of Acid throwing with Sohai Ali Abro as Aida, an acid attack survivor and Asad Siddiqui as the perpetrator. It also has Osman Khalid Butt as Aida's love interest and Mansha Pasha as Aida's sister-in-law (antagonist).[1][2][3][4][5][6]

Plot

The story starts with Aida who loves her cousin Amaan and he loves her also and they both want marry each other. However, Jawad, a guy from the neighborhood of Aida sends his proposal for marriage to Adia's home which she rejects. There comes Amaan with his mother and decide to marry earlier due to this incident to which the family agrees. On the other hand, Jawad in a fit of furry doesn't accept that Aida has rejected his proposal and decides to take revenge. He makes a plan and incorporate Aadia's sister-in-law Shumaila in it. He says Shumaila to bring her in beauty parlour on her wedding day and throws acid on her from returning.

One side of her face burns completely and is admitted to the hospital. Amaan and his mother takes full care of her and supports her. Jawad worries about the revealing of his name as a preparator but pulls Shumaila on his side as she was the only who had seen the attacker. He fulfills her desires which she couldn't due to poverty.

After discharging from hospital, Adia returns home and everyone in her neighbourhood blames her and even her brother Mukhtar also doesn't believe her when her character is questioned. She tells her mother that Jawad has done this and forbids her to tell it to anyone but she tells it to Amaan who decides to bring his end but fails as they lost case in the court due to lack of preparation and Shumaila's deception, who gives witness against Aida which undermines her honour further.

Cast

Reception

In an article by Dawn Images, the reviewer praised powerful moments, chemistry of the lead couple and finale of the series for sensitively dealing the issue of acid attacks, however criticised the pace.[11][12] Express Tribune lauded the direction of Shafaat for portraying the realistic journey of the survivor, performances of the cast members and Nabeel's script.[13] Hareem Zafar of Youline Magazine praised the Abro and Butt's performances and raw and realistic depiction of the household.[14]

Accolades
Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
February 7, 2020 Pakistan International Screen Awards Best Television Writer Asma Nabeel Nominated [15]

References
  1. "Mansha Pasha to star in 'Surkh Chandni'". The Nation. 29 January 2019. Retrieved 14 April 2019.
  2. "Mansha Pasha takes on role of acid attack perpetrator". The Express Tribune. 30 January 2019. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
  3. Haq, Irfan Ul (1 February 2019). "Mansha Pasha takes on a villainous role for drama Surkh Chandni". DAWN. Retrieved 14 April 2019.
  4. "We have seen stories where the rapist has been highlighted: Mansha Pasha". Daily Times. 30 January 2019. Retrieved 14 April 2019.
  5. Tribune.com.pk (3 June 2019). "'Surkh Chandni' is dedicated to the indomitable spirit of acid attack survivors: Osman Khalid Butt". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 29 June 2019.
  6. "Osman Khalid Butt shares beautiful poetry as tribute to acid attack victims". Daily Times. 3 June 2019. Retrieved 29 June 2019.
  7. NewsBytes. "Osman Khalid Butt and Sohai Ali Abro come together for Surkh Chandni". The News International. Retrieved 14 April 2019.
  8. Ajaz, Mahwash (12 December 2018). "What's a guy like Osman Khalid Butt doing in an industry like this?". DAWN. Retrieved 14 April 2019.
  9. "Mansha Pasha says 'Surkh Chandi' shows men and women both can trigger acid attacks". Daily Times. 21 February 2019. Retrieved 14 April 2019.
  10. "Empathy, not pity; Asad Siddiqui hopes 'Surkh Chandni' will change how acid victims are perceived". Daily Pakistan. Retrieved 14 April 2019.
  11. Maria Kari (8 August 2019). "What Surkh Chandni gets right about acid attack survivors". Dawn Images.
  12. "Revenge, redemption and romance — the Surkh Chandni finale had it all". 26 September 2019.
  13. Afshan Zahra (12 August 2019). "Five reasons why Surkh Chandni is a milestone of our drama industry". Express Tribune.
  14. Hareem Zafar (25 June 2019). "Drama Review: Surkh Chandni". Youline Magazine.
  15. Images Staff (8 February 2020). "Nominations for the first ever Pakistan International Screen Awards are out". Images. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
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