Cheekh
Cheekh | |
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Genre | Multi-camera setup |
Running time | Approximately 40 minutes |
Production company | Big Bang Entertainment |
Original release | |
Network | ARY Digital |
Release | 5 January 10 August 2019 | –
Cheekh (
Plot
Mannat (
Cast
- Saba Qamar as Mannat Shayan: Shayan's wife; Wajih, Yawer, and Haya's sister-in-law; Nayab's friend.[1]
- Aijaz Aslam as Yawer Taseer: Haya, Shayan, and Wajih's elder brother; Shewar's husband.[10]
- Emmad Irfani as Dr. Shayan Taseer: Mannat's husband; Wajih, Haya, and Yawar's brother; Shehwar's brother-in-law.[11]
- Maira Khan[12] as Shehwar: Yawer's wife; Wajih, Shayaan, and Haya's sister-in-law.[13]
- Azekah Daniel as Haya Taseer: Mannat and Nayab's friend; Wajih, Yawar, and Shayaan's sister.[14]
- Ushna Shah as Nayab; Mannat and Haya's friend (Episodes 1–3).[15]
- Gul-e-Rana as Mannat's mother.
- Noor-ul-Hassan as Ramzaan: Nayab's father; Shamsa's husband.
- Saima Qureshi as Shamsa; Nayab's step-mother, Ramzaan's second wife.
- Nayyar Ejaz as Inspector Aamir Khan.
- Shabbir Jan as Lawyer.
- Junaid Akhter as Asad: Haya's ex-fiancé; Mannat and Nayaab's friend.
- Shehryar Zaidi as Sulaiman; Asad's father. (Episodes 9–11)
- Birjees Farooqui as Asad's mother. (Episodes 9–10)
- Asfar Khan as Wajih's driver.
Production
On being asked about why she chose the character of Mannat, Qamar told
Reception
The show became a popular serial in Pakistan after airing its first few episodes.[21][22] It started off very well, averaging 6.4 TRPs.[23][24] The first episode gained 7.5, while second episode gained 7.2.[25][26] The role of Qamar and Khan was appreciated by critics. A reviewer from The Express Tribune wrote, "Her (Qamar)'s performance clearly stands out from other cast members, especially her dialogue delivery and outstanding facial expressions".[27] Sheeba Khan of DAWN wrote about Khan's performance as praise-worthy while criticized the story, saying, "I fail to understand why writers insist on making mothers so weak".[28] According to the review of The Nation, it was the third blockbuster serial for Khan after O Rangreza and Balaa.[29] Critics also praised the character of Shayan, portrayed by Emmad Irfani.[30][31] A reviewer from DAWN called him a "New Pakistani Hero".[11]
Ratings
Episode | Broadcast date | Weekly rank
(in ratings) |
Television Rating Points (TRP) | YouTube viewership (in millions)(in viewership) |
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1 | 5 January 2019 | 1 | 7.4 [25] | 7.6 |
2 | 12 January 2019 | 1 | 7.2[26] | 5.1 |
3 | 19 January 2019 | 1 | 7.84[32] | 4.3 |
4 | 26 January 2019 | 1 | 7.84 | 4.7 |
5 | 2 February 2019 | 1 | 7.92[33] | 4.8 |
6 | 9 February 2019 | 1 | 7.7[34] | 4.5 |
7 | 16 February 2019 | 1 | 7.21[35] | 4.2 |
8 | 23 February 2019 | 1 | 7.1[36] | 4.7 |
9 | 2 March 2019 | 1 | 7.2[37] | 3.9 |
Soundtrack
Cheekh - OST | |
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YouTube |
The title song is Mere Maula, sung and composed by Asrar. The lyrics were written by Sabir Zafar.
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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February 7, 2020 | Pakistan International Screen Awards | Best Television Play | Big Bang Entertainment
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Nominated | [38] |
Best Television Director | Badar Mehmood | Nominated | |||
Best Television Actress | Saba Qamar | Nominated | |||
Best Television Actress- Critics choice | Saba Qamar | Nominated | |||
Best Television Actor- Critics choice | Bilal Abbas Khan | Nominated | |||
December 31, 2020 | Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor- Critics Choice | Nominated | [39] | |
Best TV Actor- Viewer's Choice | Nominated | ||||
Best TV Actress- Critics Choice | Saba Qamar | Nominated | |||
Best TV Actress- Viewer's Choice | Nominated | ||||
Best TV Play | Big Bang Entertainment | Nominated |
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