Shikwa
Pakistani television series
Shikwa (Urdu: شکوہ, lit. 'Complaint') is a Pakistani television series that was first aired on 11 November 2014, on ARY Digital. It is directed by Rubina Ashraf and written by Sarwat Nazir. It is produced by Humayun Saeed and Shahzad Nasib under Six Sigma Plus.
Synopsis
Munazza takes charge as the caretaker of the house after the demise of her husband, Naveed. She concerned about her young daughters, Meher and Sidra, decides to get Meher married to her cousin Saqib, who is much older than Meher. Meher initially disapproves of the proposal but then suppresses her feelings against her mother's firm decision. This becomes the biggest regret of Meher's life as her life partner is twice her age.
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