What is a Churail?
Churail or Chudail is an Urdu / Hindi word for a woman who is considered to be a Witch. It is also a word used as an endearment.
What happens when four women of varying ages and backgrounds, and from different stratum of society come together? They decide to open a Women’s Clothing Store! A clothing store? What is the big deal about that? Don’t most women, who are bored, open one?
This exclusive clothing store, Halal Designs, is simply a front for what these four really want to do. Detective work! Yes, you read right. The store that sells colorful Burquas upfront has a covert detective agency tucked away inside. Their mission: to expose husbands who cheat on their wives, all from the crème de la crème of high society in Karachi.
A bored lawyer turned Trophy Wife, an ex-Convict, a suppressed and angry Boxer, and an almost out of work Wedding Planner form the fabulous foursome.
Directed by the acclaimed Asim Abassi, ‘Churails’, is the first Pakistani show to be telecast on an Indian video on-demand platform.
The look of the show is contemporary and chic and the cast is young and fresh. If you have been an avid watcher of Pakistani serials, like I have, you are sure to spot some familiar faces.
Batool the ex-convict is played by Nimra Bucha. Zubaida the Boxer is played by Mehar Bano. Sarwat Gilani Mirza, the ex-lawyer and present Trophy Wife, plays Sara, and the almost out-of-work Wedding Planner, Jugnoo is played by Yasra Rizvi. These Super Heroes don’t wear a cape or a mask, instead, they wear a Burqua.
The Boxer, Zubaida’s hacker boyfriend Shams (played by Kashif Hussain), and Jugnu’s assistant Dilbar (Sarmed Aftab Jadraan) are the two men who help this quirky quartet recruit more women to this cause.
It all starts when Sara finds out that her perfect husband and family is just a façade and her husband has been cheating on her for a long time. One thing leads to another and the plan of the Detective Agency is formed.
A very sensitive and serious issue is handled deftly and carefully wrapped in layers of humor and wit to stop it from getting too dark. Along with cheating husbands, topics usually brushed under the carpet, like physical and mental abuse, child abuse domestic violence, drug abuse, and the trafficking of Women are other problems they find themselves handling.
While they are out saving women from the depths of misery they don’t pause to realize that they are being watched and are making enemies too. Will the cover of the detective agency be blown away? Will these four women be revealed to the world, and to their families, to see? Watch this feminist and fun serial and don’t be surprised if you find yourself silently acknowledging #MainChurailHoon
Remember in a previous post I mentioned buying the ZEE5 Value Pack for myself. Well, this is the first show I watched and what a delightful choice it was! Can’t wait to find out if there is going to be a Season 2!
Churails has been streaming on Zindagi on ZEE5 from the 11th of August. The 1st Season has 10 episodes of 55 minutes each. Perfect for a binge-watch.
I have heard of this show. And was curious why the name churail? But the reason behind it is pretty interesting and thoughtful. I really wish, such shows should help in making a shift in the thinking of the society.
Heard a lot about this show and read many different reviews. This series surely sounds like a trend setter.
I have been reading such good reviews about this series. It brings to the fore some important issues that need to be addressed the world over. Will check it out. Thanks for your recommendation, Mayuri!
This is really one of the most talked series, I am really looking forward to watching this over the weekend. Great plot and wonderful series!!
I would love to visit this Halal Designs place just to get a look at these awesome women! Quite an assortment of characters and a quirky storyline too. Should binge-watch this show over the weekend.
I have already watched a lot of series of Zee5 and trust me I loved all. This is another one which is in my watchlist. I liked the review and I am going to watch this soon.
What they show is a churail on TV, I think is just a brave woman who does what she wants without listening to anyone else. I mean all men do that! Why aren’t they given designations like these?
Unlike you this is the first Pakistani Series I have watched Mayuri and really liked it as much as you did. You have enumerated all the reasons why
I’ve watched Churails. This Zee5 women centric is hard hitting the stigmas prevailing in our society. With powerful performance and strong storyline its Indeed a binge watch.
I’ve watched Churails. This Zee5 women centric is treated the sensitive issues very beautifully. With powerful performance and strong storyline its Indeed a binge watch.
Indeed director has treated different plots very beautifully and make it more meaningful. I’ve watched Churails. With powerful performance and strong storyline its Indeed a binge watch.
ZEE5 is bringing lots of great variety of shows for their audience and chauralis seems another great addition. seems like a great series on women empowerment with impressive star cast. thanks for sharing detail review dear.
I have been hearing a lot of good reviews about this show and its really nice to see that we have so many women empowerment shows coming up. Would surely like to watch this one
Strong women oriented shows are a pleasure to watch. This story line is something different to offer.
This show is definitely going to be a trendsetter and already talk if the town. Will try watching it’s episodes
The plot of this series is quite intriguing, I am definitely watching it this weekend. And I am sure just like the other shows on ZEE5 this one will be binge worthy.
I loved this show. Such a powerful one with a great message. The entire depiction, story line, cast and acting is so so intriguing
There is going to be a season 2 for Churails???????? OMG! Wow! I just can’t wait to watch it! I have loved season 1!
ZEE 5 has yet again come up with a great show which is women centric and thriller, both are my favorite genre. Would definitely watch this thanks for sharing the review.
I am hooked to this Pakistani web series and have recently written review on my blog too. Very interesting characters and plot of absolutely distinctive to what Pakistan’s television served before. Beautiful review, crip and catchy.
This series has broken all the stereotypes and i loved how the storyline is and the churails work hard to bring out true face of men who cheat.
This Churails are def amazingly captivating. I loved each story. What I loved was on particular one of the lawyer wife 🙂
I ended up watching this in 1 day, and found it to be interesting, but disturbing on so many levels.
I wonder if they will come up with a second seasion?