Dhoka (TV series)

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Dhoka
Original titleدھوکہ
Written byMehak Nawab
Directed byKashif Saleem
Starring
Country of originPakistan
Original languageUrdu
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes34
Production
Executive producersKashif Saleem
Amjad Arif
Production locationsKarachi, Pakistan
Camera setup Multi-camera setup
Running time35 minutes
Original release
Network ARY Digital
Release7 November (2023-11-07) 
22 December 2023 (2023-12-22)

Dhoka is a 2023 Pakistani television series written by Mehak Nawab, and directed by Kashif Saleem who co-produced it along with Amjad Arif. [1] It originally aired on ARY Digital from 7 November to 22 December 2023. [2] [3]

Contents

Premise

Hadi and Komal have been in love since childhood. However, Komal's mother doesn't let them marry. As Hadi is not as stable as she expects him to be. As the story build up Komal marries Ahmed, who later traps her based on lies. [4]

Cast

Production

The serial was first announced in March 2022 by the director and producer, Kashif Saleem revealing Affan Waheed and Humaima Malik to be the main lead. [6] The project was titled as "Ab Nahin Milenge Hum" but prior to its release it was changed to "Dhoka". [7] [8] However, later Malick was replaced by Jung. [9] Agha Ali and Komal Meer joined the show as lead as well. [10] Dhoka completed its shooting in May 2023. [11] The serial started airing from 7 November, broadcasting episodes five days a week, Monday to Friday at 9:00 PM. [12]

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