''Shikwa'' ( ur, , lit=Complaints) is a Pakistani television series that was first aired on 11 November 2014, on

ARY Digital ''ARY Digital'' ( ur, ) is a Pakistani pay television network available in Pakistan, the Middle East, North America and Europe. The ARY Group of companies is a Dubai-based holding company founded by a Pakistani businessman, Abdul Razzak Yaqoob ...

. It is directed by

Rubina Ashraf Rubina Ashraf is a Pakistani actress, director and producer. Rubina appeared in PTV classic dramas such as ''Kasak'', ''Hazaroon Rastay'', ''Sirriyan'', ''Tapish'' and ''Badaltey Mausam''. She also appeared in dramas including '' Khuda Aur Muhabb ...

and written by

Sarwat Nazir Sarwat Nazir ( ur, ) is a Pakistani fiction writer, novelist, screenwriter, and playwright. She is best known for her screen play Main Abdul Qadir Hoon and Umm-e-Kulsoom. She has done another phenomenal showDobol Which has gotten phenomenal succe ...

. It is produced by

Humayun Saeed Humayun Saeed Ansari (born 27 July 1971), professionally known as Humayun Saeed, is a Pakistani actor and producer. He has appeared in dozens of Pakistani television dramas and limited number of films, and earned Lux Style Awards, and ARY Fil ...

and Shahzad Nasib under

Six Sigma Plus Six Sigma Plus is a Pakistani independent film and television production company. The company was founded by actor Humayun Saeed and Shahzad Nasib. This company also co-produces TV dramas with Next Level Entertainment. Six Sigma Plus Entertain ...

Plot summary

Munazza takes the charge as the caretaker of the house after the demise of her husband, Naveed. She being concerned about her young daughters, Meher and Sidra, decides to get Meher married with her cousin Saqib, who is much older than Meher. Meher disapproves of the proposal initially but then suppresses her feelings against her mother's firm decision. This becomes the biggest remorse of Meher's life as her life partner is twice her age.

Cast

Waseem Abbas Waseem Abbas ( ur, وسِیم عبّاس) is a Pakistani television, film actor and director. He is known for his roles in television dramas for PTV and other networks, including ''Samundar'', ''Raat'', ''Ashiyana'', ''Family Front'', '' Landa ...

as Saqib *

Soniya Hussain Sonya Hussyn Bukharee (born 15 July 1991) is a Pakistani actress and model. She made her acting debut with a supporting role in 2011 series ''Dareecha''. She has then appeared as main lead in several serials like ''Marasim'' (2014), ''Nikah'' ...

as Meher Saqib *

Irsa Ghazal Irsa Ghazal is a Pakistani television actor known for her roles in television serials such as ''Miraat-ul-Uroos'', '' Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi'', '' Aangan'', ''O Rangreza'' and ''Ishq Jalebi''. Biography and career Ghazal is the daughter of for ...

as Munazza *

Asad Siddiqui Asad Siddiqui is a Pakistani actor, who started his acting career while studying for his MBA. The nephew of actor Adnan Siddiqui, he appeared in notable television projects including '' Gumrah'', ''Khuda Dekh Raha Hai'', '' Shikwa'', ''Dareecha ...

Gohar Rasheed Gohar Rasheed ( ur, ; born 2 May 1984) is a Pakistani actor. He is best known for his work in the movie ''Seedlings'', for which he was nominated for best actor in a supporting role at the 2012 New York Film Festival and the 1st ARY Film Award ...

Sabahat Ali Bukhari Sabahat Ali Bukhari is a Pakistani actress. She is known for her roles in dramas ''Baby'', '' Naik Parveen'', ''Hari Hari Churiyaan'', '' Sanam'', ''Qismat Ka Likha'' and ''Aakhir Kab Tak''. Early life Sabahat was born in 1968 on 25th October in ...

as Zeba *

Badar Khalil Badar Khalil ( ur, ; born 15 October 1944), also known as 'Baddo Aapa', is a Pakistani television actress. She gained popularity for her role in the TV play Bi Jamalo portraying herself as Bi Jamalo. Later on, she appeared in many as hit TV se ...

as Maimona *

Humaira Ali Humaira Ali (née Chaudhry) is a Pakistani actress. She is known for her roles in dramas ''Nail Polish'', ''Kankar'', ''Jab We Wed'' and '' Sammi''. Early life Humaira was born on April 5th in 1960 in Lahore, Pakistan. She completed her studies ...

as Tamanna Khanam *

Qaiser Naqvi Qaiser Naqvi is a Pakistani actress. She is known for her roles in dramas ''Main Chand Si'', '' Humsafar'', '' Shikwa'' and ''Ek Tamanna Lahasil Si''. Early life Qaiser was born in 1958 on December 8th in Karachi, Pakistan. She completed her stu ...

as Saqib's Aapa * Alizeh Tahir as Sidra *

Javed Sheikh Jawed Sheikh (also spelled Javaid and Javed; born 8 October 1954) is a Pakistani actor, film director and producer who works in Lollywood and Bollywood. He is best known for working in the Hindi films ''Om Shanti Om'', '' My Name Is Anthony Gon ...

as Naveed (dead) *

Emmad Irfani Emmad Irfani () is a Pakistani model and actor. As an actor he has done lead roles in many TV serials from Geo TV, ARY Digital and Hum TV while as a fashion model he has worked with national and international brands. Early life and career Of ...

* Sami Sani

Accolades

Nominations

Lux Style Awards The Lux Style Awards is an award ceremony held annually in Pakistan since 2002. The awards celebrate "style" in the Pakistani entertainment industry, and it is the oldest event dedicated to cinema, television, fashion, music and film industry ...

- Best Television Series - ''Shikwa'' *

- Best Television Director -

References

External links

Official website
{{ARY Digital Programs Pakistani drama television series 2014 Pakistani television series debuts 2015 Pakistani television series endings Urdu-language television shows