Churails web series has been receiving worldwide acclaim. It is directed by Asim Abbasi. The show is a total of ten episodes.
You will witness how women take upon themselves to fight for themselves. This is one of that women-centric web series that’s reality-based, rebellious, and shook you from within.
Churails Review: Zee5 Vigilant web series hard-hitting At Patriarchy
Churails is streaming on ZEE5 #MainChurailHoon.
The four fiery, headstrong women who open up a detective agency namely Mard Ko Dard Hoga for the jilted housewives of Karachi.
The motive is to teaching a lesson to the abusive and cheating husbands. Things take a turn when they started unraveling the larger conspiracy.
All characters are beautifully written. They have a back-story that left no ambiguity in the audience’s mind. Hence the plot is relatable and interesting.
All four character traits don’t overlap each other and retain individual identity. The way they dress, talk, actions, even justice gauge differs.
It’s really important to watch how characters are evolved and give clarity to the audience from their respective action. There were no loopholes.
Excellent Performances
Sara is played by Sarwat Gilani. This character is elegant, pious, and composed. And restrain throughout the series.
The lasts seen when she confronts her husband is brilliantly executed. The ways she interacts with her husband, kids, Churails she never left her composure.
Batool’s demeanor was that she is living dead. It is played by Nimra Bucha. And what makes her dead inside is not only the marital rape survivor, cheating husband, and domestic violence.
It could be much more than this. The way she comes out of jail. She cuts herself constantly. Just to remind her that she’s alive and what she’s been through.
Then we find out what she’s been through. And I’m like a damn man.
The fiery attitude of Zubaida is incredible. She’s a boxer who is rebellious enough to give wings to her dreams.
It is played by Mehar Bano. The actor did a fantastic job portraying it.
Jugnu is played by Yasra Rizvi who is a foul mouth woman. She alcoholic takes drugs, abusive language, and shows to have moments of vulnerability.
You get to witness the range of emotions that character goes through from start to end.
Fresh content, the director is a nuanced and progressive storyteller. The characters are not stereotyped, which is very good.
You get to witness the attention to minute details that make storyline profound. Slick cinematography has been done.
The dialogues are thought-provoking. The cast is fantastic. Soundtracks are so relevant. The feminist anthem will blow away your mind.
Churails has started a long-needed dialogue
The disturbing thing in Churails is that it’s the mirror of harsh realities happening in our society. The gruesome, dark story that will run chills down your spine.
This is just showing to the audience if these issues are not addressed in society. It can lead to all of this.
I agree audience opinion may differ and that’s normal. The good thing about Churails is that it’s not preaching anything, it’s not corrective.
It’s just showing what has been happening and where it’ll eventually lead to us.
You got to witness a lot of things happening. This ZEE5 show has touched upon social stigma like child marriages, child rape, domestic violence, prostitution, homosexuality, transgender, cheating husband, anti-fairness drive, abortions, political power games, talent agencies, etc.
Final Thoughts
My first reaction from the first episode is wow, this looks kick-ass and savage. And I want to watch it as soon as possible. I could not wait to get to the next episode.
The storytelling is so reverting. Constantly it was like what will happen next and put me an edge on my seat.
Once I started watching Churails and then I can’t stop watching Churails.
And this is what the success of Churails that keep the audience hook with a strong story, spell bonding performance, finest direction.
This is one of those web series that hook me up throughout. I constantly watched all episodes back to back.
The audience gets to watch far more things than just feminism. In our society, justice was not served in most cases.
And people are pushed beyond their limits. The outcome will be likewise. This series has given me chills and goosebumps so many times.
The performances are terrific. You will witness witty take on the rules laid down by patriarchy.
It is a nightmare of everyone with a patriarchal mindset. Tight your seat belts guys.
So far whatever I have read about Churails, I completely agree with your review. This is a harsh reality and less talked about but if these shows can bring even a fraction of change in the mindset of people then that will be the real success.
This is ground breaking series. It challenges the viewers perspective about society and women in particular. You have done a Good review.
You know what is the one thing I did not like about watching this show? I didn’t like watching it all by myself and so wished my girl friends were with me, watching it! Loved the refreshing concept, story line and the Title!
This show is really having a great plot and story line, I loved the way you have shared this review. I would be watching this on weekend!!
I have been reading such good reviews about this series from Paskistan on ZEE5. It brings to the fore some important issues that need to be addressed the world over. Will check it out. Thanks for your recommendation!
Loved watching Churails! I totally agree with your blog post – Churails has started a long-needed dialogue.
I heard good reviews and I’ve also heard that the acting is kickass. I mean aside from the bahu and quite women we see in shows all over India, these are the new ones who encourage our girls to be brave and confident.
Women centric content sounds interesting. ZEE5 had come up with some great content. Will definitely watch this.. More power to women.
Totally agree with you buddy. It indeed has started a new dialogue in the right direction. I too loved the show
Chauralis seems like an excellent series with a powerful subject line. the star cast is also looking impressive. I loved the way you had reviewed it. will surly try to watch it in upcoming weekend.
Yes you are absolutely right the casting of the series is what making it special. Each character has made a mark in heart of viewers.
Mard ko Dard Hoga this tagline this name itself mentioning the whole story of this women-centric web series. You reviewed it very nicely. This is in my watchlist.
Churails the new we series on Zee 5 looks very interesting tale of 4 ladies from different backgrounds. Thanks for letting me know all info about this web series.
This is quite an unexpected series! It is on my watch list.
Now, this is the kind of shows we need, bold and fighting stereotypes, only then we can see a change in the mindset of people in our society. I am definitely watching it over the weekend.
This new series from ZEE5 sounds too much fun to watch, I have been hearing a lot of good words about it, surely watching it this weekend
Reading a lot of reviews about this show and am quite curious to watch it. I haven’t seen Pakistani shows and will start with this one.
I love watching women-centric shows with a powerful message. This one kept me hooked. So many take-aways from this series and so many stereotypes shattered
i am always ready for good content with strong female leads. I don’t like the same old kind of story that Bollywood throws at us. Thanks for sharing this. will check this out on ZEE5.
I absolutely love this web series and have recently reviewed it on my blog it is a great story with very strong acting and beautiful screenplay I like the way you have reviewed it from the women empowerment and patriarchal point of you
Heard and read lot of reviews about this women empowerment show. Our society needs more such eye-opening shows to change the mindset.
Indeed, a long-needed dialogue has been opened! A well-written post.
This had come just after Bulbbul so i was sceptical.. But sounds really worth a watch.. Would surely watch it..
I love watching shows where women get out of their shell, with one show like this, a thousand women derive strength, Your review had added more numbers of women watching the show. Patriarchy has long been instilled in the society. Am looking forward to watch it and the witty take you have mentioned about.
I have heard such good reviews of this show that I will surely have to watch it now! Thanks for your review.
This series has been on my watchlist for long now. Looking forward to watching it. Thanks for the review, Bushra.