If you’re a Mikaal Zulfiqar fan, this one’s for you. The actor is currently on two major dramas on two big channels, and while his role is currently limited in ARY Digital’s Fraud, Chauraha on Geo Entertainment seems to be revolving around him.
Written by Edison Idrees Masih and directed by the maestro Aehsun Talish, Chauraha has begun on a promising note.
Chauraha: The Story
Chauraha revolves around the story of Zoya, a vivacious girl who is rather conscious of her low status. Although Zoya’s mother, Shireen (Saba Hameed) tries her best to make ends meet and send Zoya to a reputable college, Zoya is not happy with her circumstances. We have a neighbor (Asad Siddiqui) who secretly fancies Zoya, and Zoya’s aunt (Bushra Ansari) who has stayed unmarried after Zoya’s father passed away, spending her life with her niece and sister-in-law.
In a parallel universe we have Junaid and his family. While Junaid’s father, played by Behroz Sabzwari, is a respectable factory owner and his sister (Arisha Razi Khan) a rather innocent and sweet teenager, Junaid himself has a very shady character. What little we saw of him showed us a strained relationship with his father and some suspicious antics from where he is earning an ample amount of money.
Zoya’s mother works for Junaid’s father in his factory and he holds a soft corner for Shireen, considering how hardworking she is and has strained financial conditions. For now, we just see that Zoya is unhappy with her financial conditions and maintains a pretense in front of friends. Zoya loves social media and it is one of the main source of respite from her daily life.
The Performances
We love Madiha Imam and her decisive nature of not sticking to one role at all. She might appear petite and naive but Madiha Imam is one hell of an actress who never hesitates to try on different roles. Drama, mystery, comedy – this actress has tried and nailed all her characters.
In Chauraha, Madiha Imam stands out with her effortless naivete and the emotions she brings on the screen. Mikaal Zulfiqar is also playing a very different character in this one with shades of grey and this is how we love to see him – portraying a bit of good and evil at the same time.
The Execution
For now, we’re happy with the crisp storyline that Chauraha brings forth. The direction by Aehsun Talish is on point and there wasn’t a single dragged scene in the entire episode. The storyline is fast paced and set in urban Karachi.
Chauraha: Verdict So Far
Chauraha has brought forth a fresh respite from the daily stories we have been seeing on screen, and bundles within its folds a whole lot of promise.
