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Dikhawa
دکھاوا
Genre
Written byMansoor Saeed
Amber Azhar
Samina Ejaz
Nabeela Raja
Shabnam Sani
Aamrah Shahid
Rabia Mohsin
Ramla Salma
Faraz Mazaher
Directed byAli Akber
StarringNeelam Muneer
Ali Ansari
Mehmood Aslam
Saba Faisal
Hina Altaf
Omer Shahzad
Savera Nadeem
Fazila Kaiser
Shahood Alvi
Sami Khan
Mashal Khan
Fatima Effendi
Nida Mumtaz
Saba Hameed
Madiha Imam
Farhan Ali Agha
Maria Wasti
Seemi Pasha
Ayaz Samoo
Usama Khan
Syed Jibran
Shameen Khan
Saife Hassan
Noman Habib
Zainab Shabbir
Ali Abbas
Maryam Fatima
Ayesha Gul
Arisha Razi
Zuhab Khan
Mizna Waqas
Anumta Qureshi
Agha Ali
Ushna Shah
Zainab Qayyum
Haris Waheed
Gul-e-Rana
Alizeh Shah
Noaman Sami
Theme music composerSahir Ali Bagga
Opening theme"Na Dikha Tu" by Sahir Ali Bagga
Country of originPakistan
Original languageUrdu
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes86
Production
ProducersAbdullah Kadwani
Asad Qureshi
Camera setupMulti-camera setup
Production company7th Sky Entertainment
Original release
NetworkGeo Entertainment
Release25 April 2020 (2020-04-25) –
present

Dikhawa (transl. Show Off) is a Pakistani anthology series that premiered on 25 April 2020, on Geo Entertainment. It was created by Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi under 7th Sky Entertainment. Being the spin-off to the anthology series Makafaat, it features different short episodic stories focusing on religious and social repercussions of showing off, pretentiousness, and posturing.[1][2][3][4]

List of episodes

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SeriesEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
12925 April 2020 (2020-04-25)23 May 2020 (2020-05-23)
22914 April 2021 (2021-04-14)12 May 2021 (2021-05-12)
3243 April 2022 (2022-04-03)2 May 2022 (2022-05-02)

Season 1

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No. Title Based On Cast Date
1 Beti Status of daughter in the society Neelam Muneer, Mehmood Aslam, Saba Faisal, Ali Ansari, Birjees Farooqi, Hashim Butt 25 April 2020
2 Pardah Seclusion of women from the sight of men or strangers Omer Shahzad, Hina Altaf, Savera Nadeem, Rehana Kaleem, Salma Qadir 26 April 2020
3 Parwarish Upbringing of children Fazila Kaiser, Shahood Alvi, Sami Khan, Irfan Motiwala, Kiran Abbasi 27 April 2020
4 Heera Unwelcome marriage proposals Fatima Effendi, Saba Hameed, Birjees Farooqui, Usama Khan, Fazila Kaiser, Hanif Muhammad 28 April 2020
5 Khotay Rishtay Consequences of fake relations Madiha Imam, Ali Ansari, Farhan Ali Agha, Humera Bano 29 April 2020
6 Hamdard Companionship and Poverty Maria Wasti, Hanif Muhammad, Ayesha Gul, Khushi Maheen, Falak Shehzad 30 April 2020
7 Bahu Rani Relation of mother-in-law and daughter-in-law Nausheen Ibrahim, Seemi Pasha, Mirza Zain Baig, Ayaz Samoo, Shazia Qaiser, Shehzad Mukhtar, Salma Qadir 1 May 2020
8 Doosri Bivi Co-wife Syed Jibran, Shameen Khan, Namrah Shahid, Syed Arez, Kanwal Khan, Rehana Kaleem 2 May 2020
9 Hirs Lust Fatima Effendi, Humaira Bano, Saife Hassan, Sabiha Hashmi, Zohreh Ali 3 May 2020
10 Qurbani Sacrifice Hammad Farooqui, Seemi Pasha, Noman Habib, Zohreh Ali, Kanwal Khan, Farah Nadir 4 May 2020
11 Dhaat Greed Maria Wasti, Farhan Ali Agha, Fazila Qazi, Salma Qadir 5 May 2020
12 Saraab Delusion Syed Jibran, Aleezay Rasul, Shameen Khan, Syed Arez 6 May 2020
13 Numaiesh Showing Off Ali Abbas, Zainab Shabbir, Nida Mumtaz, Syed Arez, Fahima Awan 7 May 2020
14 Zid Obstinance Saba Hameed, Syed Mohammad Ahmed, Maryam Fatima, Arisha Razi, Zuhab Khan, Aadi Khan, Owais Shaikh 8 May 2020
15 Izzat Dar Gentleman Fatima Effendi, Mirza Zain Baig, Nida Mumtaz, Zohreh Ali, Beena Chaudhry 9 May 2020
16 Khushi Ke Rang Happiness and birth of daughters Maria Wasti, Kamran Jilani, Mizna Waqas, Parveen Akbar, Omair Leghari 10 May 2020
17 Keraye Ki Izzat Fake Honor Hina Altaf, Agha Ali, Sohail Masood 11 May 2020
18 Aakhri Safar After Life Ali Abbas, Fatima Effendi, Ali Rizvi, Fareeda Shabbir 12 May 2020
19 Rishton Ki Dour Friendship Ushna Shah, Hira Hussain, Annie Zaidi, Farhan Ali Agha, Nida Mumtaz 13 May 2020
20 Eid Ki Khushyan Festival of Happiness Nausheen Ibrahim, Saife Hassan, Birjees Farooqui, Nida Mumtaz, Rehma Zaman, Sami Sani, Junaid Akhtar 14 May 2020
21 Dil Ke Armaan Wishes of Heart Mohammed Ahmed, Zainab Qayyum, Laiba Khan, Maryam Fatima, Haris Waheed, Gul-e-Rana, Srha Asghar, Akbar Islam 15 May 2020
22 Salami Gift Money Anumta Qureshi, Ali Abbas, Seema Khan, Fareeda Shabbir, Kausar Siddiqui, Falak Shehzad 16 May 2020
23 Faraib Deceiver Alizeh Shah, Noaman Sami, Asma Abbas, Noshaba Javed, Shehryar Ghazali 17 May 2020
24 Alam Ara Practice what you Preach Usama Khan, Adla Khan, Namrah Shahid, Annie Zaidi, Asma Abbas, Shazia Qaiser 18 May 2020
25 Malkin Maintaining fake Elite status in the society Javeria Abbasi, Anumta Qureshi, Sehar Khan, Hira Hussain, Seema Khan, Sohail Masood 19 May 2020
26 Libaas Show Off of Fancy clothes Maham Amir, Sohail Sameer, Fahima Awan, Junaid Akhtar, Gul e Rana, Ali Ansari, Saba Khan, Falak Shehzad, Ahmed Usman 20 May 2020
27 Rashk Spendthriftness for luxury items Mashal Khan, Ali Ansari, Mizna Waqas, Shehryar Ghazali 21 May 2020
28 Safed Posh (Part I) Strained family relations Shahood Alvi, Fazila Qazi, Saleem Mairaj, Hira Hussain, Aadi Khan, Seema Khan, Bakhtawar Rashid, Anas Yasin 22 May 2020
29 Safed Posh (Part II) 23 May 2020

Season 2

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No. Title Cast Written By Directed By Date
1 Mann-o-Salwa Farhan Ali Agha, Saima Qureshi, Shahood Alvi, Humaira Bano Amber Azhar Ali Akbar 14 April 2021
2 Chor Darwazay Rashid Farooqui, Namrah Shahid, Zainab Qayyum Nuzhat Saman Ali Akbar 15 April 2021
3 Maseeha Furqan Qureshi, Parveen Akbar, Manzoor Qureshi, Khalid Zafar Amber Azhar Ali Akbar 16 April 2021
4 Jalan Maria Wasti, Syed Jibran, Fawad Jalal, Arooba Mirza Saira Arif Ali Akbar 17 April 2021
5 Zillat Ka Samaan Saba Hameed, Khalid Anum, Sidra Niazi, Izzah Malik Nuzhat Saman Ali Akbar 18 April 2021
6 Sabz Bagh Furqan Qureshi, Arooba Mirza, Manzoor Qureshi, Nida Mumtaz, Faisal Bali Shabnam Sani Ali Akbar 19 April 2021
7 Khoob Se Khoob Tar Noaman Sami, Nawal Saeed, Shazia Qaiser Suraj Baba Ali Akbar 20 April 2021
8 Nadani Shahood Alvi, Fazila Qazi, Abdul Rehman, Ali Rizvi Soofia Khurram Ali Akbar 21 April 2021
9 Jhoot Nawal Saeed, Mohsin Abbas Haider, Muhammad Ahmed, Parveen Akbar Suraj Baba Ali Akbar 22 April 2021
10 Naqab Haris Waheed, Adla Khan, Farhan Ali Agha, Ayesha Gul Tanveer Fatima Ali Akbar 23 April 2021
11 Pehchaan Omer Shahzad, Namrah Shahid, Hina Altaf, Samina Ahmed, Annie Zaidi Fiza Anwar Aehsun Talish 24 April 2021
12 Rangat Ali Ansari, Momal Khalid, Akbar Islam, Sumaiya Buksh, Fazila Qazi, Farah Nadir, Khalid Anum, Rashida Tabassum, Shazia Qaiser Nuzhat Saman Ali Akbar 25 April 2021
13 Izzat Sehar Khan, Hassan Niazi, Erum Akhtar, Raeed Alam, Abul Hassan Saira Arif Ali Akbar 26 April 2021
14 Meri Biwi Humayun Ashraf, Adla Khan, Azra Mohiuddin, Faizan Khan Nuzhat Saman Ali Akbar 27 April 2021
15 Barhawa Kamran Jilani, Maria Wasti, Aadi Khan, Rakshanda, Ashiq Khan Saira Arif Ali Akbar 28 April 2021
16 Ehsas-e-Kamtari Mansha Pasha, Syed Jibran, Azra Mohiuddin, Fahima Awan, Nida Khan Nuzhat Saman Ali Akbar 29 April 2021
17 Intikhaab Mohsin Abbas Haider, Mehmood Aslam, Rashid Farooqui, Saqib Sameer, Shahzad Mukhtar Ambar Azhar Ali Akbar 30 April 2021
18 Rishtay Naatay Humayun Ashraf, Srha Asghar, Shazia Naz, Asim Mehmood, Muhammad Ahmed, Sabiha Hashmi, Rashida Tabassum Aliya Bukhari Ali Akbar May 2021
19 Ikhlaq Sumaiya Buksh, Saba Faisal, Hanif Bachan, Aliza Zaidi, Kinza Malik, Rashida Tabassum, Salma Qadir, Hamza Shaikh Saira Arif Ali Akbar 2 May 2021
20 Bilal Ki Dadi Sami Khan (actor), Hira Tareen, Nida Mumtaz, Arsh Naeem Farhad Qaim Khani Ali Akbar 3 May 2021
21 Khara Khota Humayun Ashraf, Momina Iqbal, Adla Khan, Seemi Pasha, Mohsin Abbas Haider, Rahat Ghani Samra Bukhari Ali Akbar 4 May 2021
22 Sanad Shahood Alvi, Sadaf Aashan, Laiba Khan, Munazzah Arif, Aadi Khan Soofia Khurram Ali Akbar 5 May 2021
23 Jhansa Erum Akhtar, Raeed Alam, Nida Mumtaz, Seemi Pasha, Laiba Khan Amber Azhar Ali Akbar 6 May 2021
24 Baytay Ki Maa Saba Faisal, Munazzah Arif, Shahzad Mukhtar, Akbar Islam, Fazal Hussain, Zuhab Khan, Mehmood Jaffery Nuzhat Saman Ali Akbar 7 May 2021
25 Chamak Damak Nazish Jahangir, Hammad Farooqui, Nida Mumtaz, Amber Khan, Shahid Malik Suraj Baba Ali Akbar 8 May 2021
26 Moqa Parast Mehmood Aslam, Annie Zaidi, Kanwal Khan, Shameen Khan Amber Azhar Ali Akbar 9 May 2021
27 Mere Bache Saba Hameed, Asim Mehmood, Aiman Zaman, Srha Asghar, Saqib Sameer, Uzair Abbasi, Saima Shaheen Saira Arif Ali Akbar 10 May 2021
28 Naimat Amna Malik, Zain Afzal, Ayesha Gul Soofia Khurram Ali Akbar 11 May 2021
29 Shart Sami Khan (actor), Sidra Niazi, Rabia Noureen, Saba Faisal, Junaid Akhtar, Salma Asim Saira Arif Ali Akbar 12 May 2021

Season 3

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No. Title Cast Written By Directed By Date
1 Bridal Makeup Srha Asghar, Arisha Razi, Shaheen Khan, Shehzad Mukhtar Soofia Khurram Ali Akbar 3 April 2022
2 Upper Class Sidra Niazi, Fazila Qazi, Mehmood Aslam, Nida Mumtaz, Shahid Naqvi Aneela Syed Ali Akbar 4 April 2022
3 Jhoota Babar Khan, Sania Shamshad, Shehryar Ghazali, Ikram Abbasi, Hashim Butt, Anees Alam Athar Ansari Ali Akbar 5 April 2022
4 Dhong Adla Khan, Raeed Muhammad Alam, Fazyla Lashari, Nida Mumtaz, Mehmood Aslam, Fazila Qazi Sidra Sehar Imran Ali Akbar 6 April 2022
5 Aapa Kanwal khan, Raeed Muhammad Alam, Erum Akhtar, Humaira Bano, Saife Hassan Aneela Syed Ali Akbar 7 April 2022
6 Anokha Ladla Jinaan Hussain, Faraz Farooqui, Taqi Ahmed, Nida Mumtaz, Saife Hassan, Zainab Raja, Sofia Khan Amber Azhar Ali Akbar 8 April 2022
7 Hoor Shumail Fazyla Lashari, Danial Afzal, Beena Chaudhary, Adla Khan, Tipu Sharif, Parveen Akbar Nabeela Abar Raja Ali Akbar 9 April 2022
8 Khasara Ellie Zaid,Saba Faisal,Hashim Butt,Seemi Pasha,Khalid Anum,Mujtaba Abbas,Ayman Sidra Sehar Imran Ali Akbar 10 April 2022
9 Ehsas Hira Omer, Humayun Ashraf, Saba Faisal, Shabbir Jaan, Fazila Qazi, Qaisar Khan Nizami, Sara Umair Athar Ansari Ali Akbar 11 April 2022
10 Pardes Hammad Farooqui, Nazish Jahangir, Beena Chaudhary, Saba Faisal, Sarah Asim, Izzah Malik Saira Arif Ali Akbar 12 April 2022
11 Banawat Madiha Rizvi, Sohail Sameer, Dania Anwer, Zohaib Khan, Ali Rizvi, Ahmed Aneela Syed Ali Akbar 13 April 2022
12 Matlabi Saniya Samshad, Babar Khan, Beena Chaudhary, Hashim Butt, Mizna Waqas Nabeela Abar Raja Ali Akbar 14 April 2022
13 Bara Bol Anum Fayyaz,Farhan Ali Agha, Fazyla Lashari, Seemi Pasha,Manzoor Qureshi, Taqi Ahmed Nabeela Abar Raja Ali Akbar 15 April 2022
14 Sautela Shazia Naz, Qaisar Khan, Abdul Hadi, Ajwa, Falak Amber Azhar Ali Akbar 17 April 2022
15 Muqabil Haris Waheed, Ellie Zaid, Seemi Pasha, Ayesha Gul, Birjees Farooqui, Shameen Khan Aamra Shahid Ali Akbar 18 April 2022
16 Chamak Kanwal Khan, Arisha Razi, Maria Gul Jan, Hareem Sohail, Fazyla Lashari, Areej Chaudhry Athar Ansari Ali Akbar 19 April 2022
17 Baray School Kay Baray Log Humyaun Ashraf, Hina Javed, Sara Omair, Birjees Farooqi Soofia Khurram Ali Akbar 20 April 2022
18 Dekha Dekhi Shameen, Nida Khan, Yasir Shoro, Ayesha Gul, Ashiq, Sofia Seema Raza Ali Akbar 21 April 2022
19 Jhootay Aashiq Naveed Raza, Fahima Awan, Yasir Shoro, Hina Javed Soofia Khurram Ali Akbar 23 April 2022
20 One Million Followers Yasir Shoro, Shazeal Shoukat, Akbar Islam, Beena Chaudary Soofia Khurram Ali Akbar 25 April 2022
21 Makaar Usman Peerzada, Sabahat Bukhari, Sabiha Hashmi, Maria Rizvi, Sehrish Fatima, Arisha Razi, Shahid Naqvi, Shazia Qaiser Aneela Syed Ali Akbar 26 April 2022
22 Heeray Ki Angothi Raeed Muhammad Alam, Ayesha Rajpoot, Munazza Arif, Birjees Farooqui Soofia Khurram Shahid Younas 28 April 2022
23 Doosra Chehra Michelle Mumtaz, Anum Tanveer, Shaista Jabeen, Ainnie, Imran Rizvi Nabeela Abar Raja Shahid Younas 30 April 2022
24 Chalak Usman Peerzada, Beena Chaudary, Faiza Gillani, Naveed Raza Nabeela Abar Raja Ali Akbar 1 May 2022

Cast

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Broadcast

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The first season aired in 2020, airing episodes at noontime on Geo Entertainment.[citation needed]

The second season aired in 2021, airing daily half-hour episodes at 5:00 PM on Geo Entertainment. The season aired daily till the end of Ramadan. The second season also had a re-run shortly after its end on the same channel in July. The first and second season aired on Geo Kahani in December 2021 and January 2022, respectively.[citation needed]

The third season premiered in April 2022 airing episodes daily in the afternoon on Geo Entertainment. The season consisted of 30 episodes in total. However, 6 episodes (Zid, Hirs, Maseeha, Moqa Parast, Eid Ki Khushiyan, and Jhoot) from previous seasons were also aired along with the 24 original episodes. The season ended on 2 May 2022.[citation needed]

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Dikhawa

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Dikhawa is a Pakistani series airing on Har Pal Geo, consisting of standalone episodes that depict intricate personal narratives drawn from everyday human struggles and ethical quandaries. The program's title translates from as "ostentatiousness" or "facade," reflecting recurring motifs of superficial displays and underlying deceptions in social and familial dynamics. Premiering in 2020, it has produced multiple seasons featuring diverse casts of Pakistani actors and has garnered viewer appreciation for its exploration of relatable moral complexities.

Premise and Themes

Format and Structure

Dikhawa employs an anthology format, presenting a collection of self-contained narratives within each season, where individual stories explore the social, moral, and religious consequences of pretense, ostentation, and . Each storyline typically unfolds over 4 to 6 episodes, allowing for concise dramatic arcs that build tension through character-driven conflicts rooted in everyday deceptions. This structure enables the series to address diverse scenarios—such as familial rivalries, marital betrayals, and social climbing—while maintaining thematic unity around the perils of superficial displays. The episodes follow a serialized mini-drama pattern per story, with weekly broadcasts that conclude one tale before introducing the next, fostering viewer retention through moral resolutions often aligned with Islamic ethical critiques of . Seasons are segmented into these episodic clusters, with Season 1, for instance, featuring stories like "Beti" and "Dosri Biwi," each resolving independently to underscore causal links between feigned appearances and personal downfall. This modular approach contrasts with continuous-plot dramas, prioritizing illustrative vignettes over overarching serialization. Productionally, the format supports rotating casts and directors, with writers like Amber Azhar contributing scripts that integrate cultural realism and proverbial wisdom, as seen in episode credits. No single dominates across episodes; instead, ordinary characters serve as focal points for cautionary tales, structured to peak in revelatory confrontations that expose underlying truths. This episodic modularity has sustained multiple seasons, adapting to seasonal programming slots like specials.

Core Themes and Moral Messaging

Dikhawa examines the pervasive theme of pretense, or dikhawa—the act of projecting a false image to impress others—which leads individuals to compromise their ethical foundations and societal norms. Episodes depict characters driven by an obsession to manipulate perceptions through , resulting in the breakdown of familial bonds, professional , and personal honor. This core motif underscores how such behavior blinds people to their own values, fostering isolation and . The series integrates moral messaging rooted in cautionary tales of consequence, portraying dikhawa as a catalyst for social and religious retribution. Stories often culminate in protagonists confronting the fallout of their insincerity, such as lost relationships or spiritual emptiness, to illustrate the superiority of genuine conduct over superficial displays. Produced during under Geo TV's Ehsaas initiative, the anthology draws implicit parallels to Islamic admonitions against ostentation, encouraging viewers to prioritize inner virtue amid material temptations. Across seasons, recurring moral imperatives promote self-examination and of negative traits like and falsehood, framing dikhawa not merely as a personal flaw but as a societal that erodes communal trust. By presenting episodic narratives from —ranging from parental in child-rearing to exploitative social climbing—the show delivers a unified message: authentic actions yield enduring fulfillment, while pretense invites inevitable downfall, urging audiences to align behavior with professed beliefs.

Production

Development and Creation

Dikhawa was conceived by producers and Asad Qureshi of 7th Sky Entertainment as an extension of their format, building on the popularity of the earlier series Makafaat, which emphasized moral retribution (makafat-e-amal). The shifted focus to the repercussions of ostentation and pretense (dikhawa), aiming to depict real-world social, moral, and religious fallout from materialism and superficiality through standalone episodic narratives. This development aligned with Geo Entertainment's Ramzan programming strategy, launching as a daily special series to engage audiences during the holy month. Production commenced under 7th Sky Entertainment, with Kadwani and Qureshi overseeing the initiative as a Geo Television exclusive. Each season features distinct writers and directors, such as Ali Akbar for direction and contributors like Amber Azhar for scripting, allowing flexibility in storytelling while maintaining the core thematic consistency. The series debuted on April 25, 2020, marking its integration into Pakistan's television landscape amid the early period, which influenced accelerated production timelines for seasonal content.

Filming and Technical Aspects

Dikhawa was produced by 7th Sky Entertainment, with Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi serving as the primary producers responsible for overseeing the filming process. As part of Geo Entertainment's Ramadan programming, the anthology format required rapid production cycles to deliver self-contained episodes daily, emphasizing efficient set construction and location management tailored to urban Pakistani settings depicted in the stories. Specific details on camera equipment, director of photography, or precise filming locations are not documented in public production records from the company. The series' technical execution aligned with standard practices for Pakistani television anthologies, prioritizing narrative clarity over cinematic experimentation to suit broadcast constraints.

Broadcast and Seasons

Premiere and Initial Run

Dikhawa premiered on April 25, 2020, on , a Pakistani television network, as part of its Ramadan programming lineup. The debut episode, titled "Beti," aired during the Ehsaas Ramzan transmission, marking the series' entry into the format focused on moral and social narratives. The initial run featured daily episodes broadcast at 5:30 PM , aligning with the viewing slot during , which began around April 24 that year. Each installment comprised self-contained stories penned by industry writers, including Mansoor Malik, emphasizing themes of pretense and ethical dilemmas, with production handled by 7th Sky Entertainment under creators and Asad Qureshi. The first season concluded following the end of Ramadan on May 23, 2020, after airing approximately 30 episodes, establishing a precedent for seasonal Ramadan releases that capitalized on heightened viewership during the holy month. Initial broadcast metrics were not publicly detailed in contemporaneous reports, though the series' placement in prime iftar timing contributed to its early audience engagement within Pakistan's drama-viewing demographic.

Subsequent Seasons Overview

Following the premiere of its first season, Dikhawa produced subsequent seasons annually, primarily aligning with the Ramadan viewing period on . Season 2 aired starting in April 2021, comprising multiple standalone episodes that explored pretentious behaviors in familial and social contexts, such as "Jhoot" on April 22 and "Izzat" on April 26, each featuring rotating casts including actors like and Hassan Niazi. These episodes, typically 20-30 minutes in length, upheld the series' format of self-contained narratives illustrating the fallout from and ostentation. Season 3 followed in April 2022, with stories like "Chamak" on April 19 and "Muqabil" on April 18, delving into themes of superficiality and rivalry, starring performers such as Kanwal Khan and . Season 4 aired from to 2023, including "Jahez" on March 23 and "Beti" on April 9, which addressed dowry pressures and biases through cautionary tales involving casts like and . Season 5 commenced in 2024, featuring episodes such as "Bare Ghar Ki Larki" on March 17 and "Ahsaan" on March 22, continuing to highlight moral repercussions of feigned status with actors including Asim Mehmood and . Across these seasons, the structure persisted without overarching plots, prioritizing episodic critiques of societal hypocrisies rooted in Islamic ethical frameworks.

Content and Episodes

Season 1 Highlights

Season 1 of Dikhawa, an produced by Geo TV, debuted on April 25, 2020, during the Ehsaas Ramzan Iftaar transmission, with the premiere episode titled "Beti" (). This episode introduced the core motif of pretense leading to familial and social discord, structured as a self-contained cautioning against superficial judgments based on roles and status displays. Subsequent episodes aired daily throughout Ramadan 2020, comprising at least 33 installments, each focusing on distinct vignettes of ostentation's fallout, such as relational manipulations in "Khotay Rishtay" (Twisted Relations, 5) and envious comparisons in "Rashk" (Envy, 27). Later entries like "Safeed Posh" (White Attire, 28) critiqued pretentious appearances during religious periods, while "Bahu Rani" (Queen Daughter-in-Law, 33) examined in-law rivalries fueled by competitive showmanship. These stories consistently portrayed protagonists ensnared by falsehoods that eroded personal and communal trust, aligning with the series' thesis on violating societal norms through obsessive influence-seeking. The season's episodic variety, supported by rotating casts including actors like Fatima Effandi and in early segments, underscored diverse manifestations of dikhawa—from boasts to ritualistic hypocrisies—often culminating in retributive outcomes rooted in ethical realism rather than contrived resolutions. Broadcast metrics indicated strong engagement during the 2020 Ramadan slot, with episodes like "Qurbani" (, Episode 29) tying pretense to sacrificial traditions, reinforcing the anthology's emphasis on authenticity over emulation.

Season 2 and Beyond

Season 2 of Dikhawa premiered episodes starting in April 2021 on Har Pal Geo, maintaining the anthology format with standalone stories critiquing social pretenses and familial hypocrisies. Episodes such as "Jhoot," featuring and aired on April 22, 2021, explored themes of deception in relationships. "Izzat," starring Hassan Niazi and Seher Khan, broadcast on April 26, 2021, addressed honor-related facades in family disputes. Other installments included "Rangat" with Ali Ansari and Momal Khalid on April 25, 2021, and "Mann-o-Salwa" involving Farhan Ali Agha and on April 14, 2021, each highlighting moral contrasts between outward appearances and inner truths. Later episodes like "Naqab" and "Pehchaan," aired in January 2022 on Geo Kahani, continued this pattern with casts including , , and , focusing on identity concealment and revelation. Subsequent seasons expanded the series' scope, with Season 3 introducing episodes such as "Chamak" on April 19, 2022, starring Kanwal Khan and delving into superficial glamour versus authentic struggles. "Jhoot" reappeared in this season, reinforcing recurring motifs of dishonesty's consequences, as promoted by on social media. Season 4, airing from March 2023, featured "Jahez" with Kanwal Khan and on March 23, 2023, critiquing dowry-driven hypocrisies, and "Mann-o-Salwa" on April 2, 2023, examining greed disguised as . Season 5 marked a continuation into 2024, with episodes broadcast on Har Pal Geo emphasizing contemporary family pretenses. "Bare Ghar Ki Larki," starring Asim Mehmood and Minsa Malik, aired on March 17, 2024, portraying biases against orphans in matrimonial alliances. "Chand Ka Tukra," featuring , debuted on March 14, 2024, addressing incomplete family facades. Additional stories like "Roshan Ghar" with and "Chiragh Taley" starring Behroz Sabzwari and highlighted hidden domestic hypocrisies, while "Eid Ki Khushiyan" with Nausheen Ibrahim and Junaid Akhter, aired April 9, 2024, satirized festive pretensions. The season's structure preserved the series' emphasis on empathy-driven resolutions over self-serving deceptions, as per production intent. By mid-2024, Dikhawa had accumulated over five seasons, sustaining viewer engagement through digestible, morality-infused narratives without deviating from its core critique of societal facades.

Recurring Motifs Across Seasons

The Dikhawa consistently examines the corrosive effects of pretense (dikhawa), portraying it as a catalyst for and relational breakdown across familial, social, and religious spheres. Episodes recurrently depict characters prioritizing superficial displays of , status, or over authentic values, resulting in inevitable consequences such as isolation, regret, or framed through Islamic ethical lenses. This motif underscores a causal link between ostentation and self-inflicted harm, with narratives resolving to affirm and truthfulness as antidotes. Materialism emerges as a persistent undercurrent, where protagonists' pursuits of luxury or social validation—often through deceit—clash with traditional societal norms, leading to fractured marriages, neglected offspring, or community ostracism. For example, stories involving class emulation or marital infidelity highlight how feigned affluence blinds individuals to ethical boundaries, mirroring broader Pakistani cultural critiques of consumerism during religious periods like Ramadan. Across seasons, this extends to gender dynamics, with female characters frequently bearing the brunt of familial pretensions, such as dowry pressures or veiling hypocrisies, emphasizing empathy's triumph over greed. Religious hypocrisy recurs as a motif, intertwining social posturing with spiritual failings; characters who flaunt religiosity for acclaim face ironic reversals, reinforcing scriptural admonitions against riya (showing off in worship). Seasons maintain this through episodic variety— from upper-class aspirations in Season 3 to second-wife deceptions in Season 4—yet uniformly critique how falsehoods violate innate moral compasses, urging viewer self-reflection on virtues amid modern temptations. This structural consistency, evident from the 2020 premiere through Season 5 in 2024, positions Dikhawa as a didactic series promoting causal realism in human behavior over indulgent facades.

Cast and Performances

Key Actors and Roles

emerged as a prominent lead in the first season, appearing in numerous episodes including the premiere "Beti," where she portrayed , a character navigating familial expectations and social pretensions. Her performance spanned 57 episodes across 2020–2021, often embodying central figures grappling with themes of ostentation and moral compromise. similarly featured extensively in season 1, delivering versatile supporting and lead roles that highlighted interpersonal deceptions, with credits in 57 episodes during the same period. Hina Altaf took on key roles in season 2, such as in stories exploring relational facades, contributing to the series' ensemble-driven narratives. Fahad Ahmad appeared alongside her in multiple season 1 and 2 segments, often as a foil to protagonists' hypocrisies. Saba Hameed provided seasoned portrayals of authoritative maternal or societal figures across seasons, including season 5 episodes like "Paraya Dhan," where she depicted inheritance-driven conflicts. The anthology structure precludes fixed roles, with actors like in season 3's "Makkar" embodying corrupt elders, and Agha Ali in season 5's "Be-Sabri" as leads in tales of impatience and downfall. This rotation allows diverse talents to anchor individual moral vignettes, emphasizing the series' focus on transient human flaws over serialized continuity.

Guest Appearances and Ensemble Approach

Dikhawa adopts an format that emphasizes a rotating ensemble of , with casts assembled specifically for each episode's narrative rather than relying on a fixed group of principals. This structure facilitates the exploration of standalone stories on themes of pretense and social posturing, allowing directors to select performers whose strengths align with individual plots. While no single dominates across all episodes, several appear in multiple installments, such as and , who each credited in up to 57 episodes spanning 2020 to 2021, providing a thread of familiarity amid the variety. Guest appearances form the backbone of this ensemble strategy, enabling the series to incorporate high-profile Pakistani television stars for targeted episodes to boost appeal and authenticity. For instance, featured in Season 2's "Ehsas-e-Kamtari" alongside , portraying a role centered on feelings of inferiority, which showcased her dramatic range in a one-off capacity. Similarly, Season 3 included and Fazila Qazi in "Upper Class," addressing class pretensions, while Season 5 brought in and for "Be-Sabri," focusing on impatience and restraint. Other notable guests, such as in Season 4's "Pardes" and Kanwal Khan in "Jahez," underscore the production's practice of leveraging episodic talent to maintain viewer engagement without long-term commitments. This guest-driven model contrasts with traditional serialized dramas, prioritizing narrative flexibility over character continuity and enabling cost-effective casting from Pakistan's expansive pool of supporting actors like and , who recur selectively to support diverse ensembles. The approach has allowed Dikhawa to sustain multiple seasons since its 2020 premiere, with over five iterations by 2024, each refreshing its lineup to reflect evolving social critiques.

Reception and Impact

Viewership Metrics

Dikhawa has been promoted by its broadcaster, , as achieving top positions in Pakistani television ratings during multiple airing periods. In March 2024, the series was reported to lead the ratings charts, with the channel attributing success to audience loyalty and production quality. Similarly, in April 2024, claimed Dikhawa secured the top spot with impressive TV ratings, though exact Television Rating Points (TRP) figures were not specified. Independent verification of viewership metrics remains limited, as detailed TRP data from sources like PDP TRPS do not prominently feature Dikhawa in weekly top rankings for its seasons. The anthology format, often aired during high-viewership windows such as Ramadan, contributed to its reported performance, with initial episodes in April 2020 generating positive viewer response amid the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on television consumption. Pakistani dramas typically measure success via TRP on cable and satellite (C&S) households, targeting demographics like females aged 15-45, but public disclosures for Dikhawa prioritize broadcaster announcements over granular audience numbers. Online engagement supplements traditional metrics, with episodes accumulating views on platforms like via Har Pal Geo's channel, though aggregate figures across seasons are not consolidated in official reports. The series' sustained runs through at least Season 4 in 2023 indicate consistent appeal, but without published Nielsen-equivalent data, claims of peak performance rely on channel self-reporting.

Critical and Audience Response

Dikhawa has garnered predominantly positive responses from , evidenced by high television ratings and viewership metrics during its airing. In its time slot, the series achieved a Television Rating Point (TRP) of 2.1, which was highlighted as outstanding by industry observers. reported that the drama was "winning viewers' hearts," attributing this to its relatable storytelling and moral depth. Later seasons continued this trend, with producers noting "impressive TV ratings" placing it at the top of charts as of March 2024. Critics and media outlets have praised the anthology format for its focus on social vices like and pretense without relying on . A from 7th Sky Entertainment described it as "the most thought-provoking drama series on our televisions this Ramadan," commending its "soul-stirring and heart-touching stories" that mirror the moral and religious consequences of showmanship. The series' emphasis on simple narratives with substantive messages was noted as a strength, distinguishing it from glitz-heavy contemporaries. User ratings on reflect this sentiment, averaging 8.8 out of 10 based on available votes, though the sample size remains limited. While audience enthusiasm is clear from engagement metrics and promotional feedback, formal critical analysis is sparse, with much commentary originating from production-affiliated sources potentially inclined toward positivity. No widespread criticisms of narrative flaws or production quality emerged in available reviews, though the anthology structure's episodic variety has been informally appreciated for highlighting everyday hypocrisies in Pakistani .

Cultural and Social Influence

Dikhawa portrays the cultural vice of pretense—known as dikhawa in —as a driver of social fragmentation, depicting characters who prioritize ostentatious displays of and status over ethical conduct, often resulting in familial and personal downfall. Through its format, the series illustrates causal chains where initial deceptions for social validation escalate into broader violations of communal norms, such as exploiting kin for appearances or fabricating success to mask inadequacies. This narrative approach aligns with longstanding critiques in Pakistani discourse of dikhawa as antithetical to Islamic principles of and , emphasizing empirical outcomes like relational erosion rather than abstract moralizing. The show's thematic emphasis on the repercussions of falsehood has resonated in a society where amplifies competitive status-signaling, prompting viewer engagement with real-world parallels in family dynamics and community pressures. Episodes highlight how pretense compromises integrity for transient luxuries, mirroring documented patterns in Pakistani urban life where strains traditional structures. Pakistani television dramas, including anthologies like Dikhawa, engage audiences on such societal aspects, fostering reflections on authenticity amid cultural shifts toward . While specific viewership-driven behavioral shifts remain unquantified, the series contributes to broader media efforts addressing sensitive topics like in interpersonal relations, potentially moderating perceptions of prestige influenced by televised portrayals. Critics note that such content underscores the tension between inherited values and modern aspirations, though its moralistic resolutions may idealize retribution over nuanced . Overall, Dikhawa reinforces causal realism in by linking individual pretensions to tangible communal harms, without endorsing progressive reinterpretations of .

Criticisms and Debates

Some viewers have criticized Dikhawa for its overtly didactic and preachy tone, particularly in episodes emphasizing religious and moral repercussions of during Ramzan broadcasts, leading some to avoid the series altogether. This approach, while intended to deliver clear life lessons, has been perceived by detractors as heavy-handed, prioritizing sermon-like narratives over nuanced . Others have pointed to repetitive elements in production, such as the frequent reuse of actors like Jibran Nasir and across multiple episodes, which some argue disrupts variety in the anthology format and contributes to viewer fatigue. Broader complaints about dramas, including Dikhawa, involve formulaic pacing with excessive flashbacks and slow-motion sequences, though these are not uniquely tied to the series. Debates around Dikhawa largely center on its effectiveness in critiquing societal pretense versus reinforcing conservative moral frameworks, with limited public discourse suggesting the series' moralistic structure may limit appeal beyond audiences seeking inspirational content. No major controversies or widespread backlash have emerged, aligning with its generally positive reception in Pakistani media.

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