The word, “Churail” which is often used to describe uncontrollable and feisty women, is unapologetically reclaimed by female superheroes clad in burkas giving men a piece of their mind in an interesting show streamed on Zee5. Meanwhile some resorted to the “RAW agent-theory” and brought up arguments about how collaboration with Indian producers was reprehensible and disgusting (while conveniently ignoring Pakistan’s collaboration with China amidst the treatment of the Ulghiyur Muslims).
The TV series shows how these women disguise their covert operations under a “halal” boutique shop and use their pots and pans to defend themselves when they have to. The India-based streaming platform has not yet issued any statement regarding the ban. It has been streaming on Zee5 since 11 August in Pakistan. It has been removed for viewers based in the country after there was a huge backlash on social media regarding the show’s content. Criticising Churails, a number of social media users had claimed that referring to sexual acts will spread vulgarity in Pakistan. The cast of Churails is led by Sarwat Gilani, Nimra Bucha, Mehar Bano, and Yasra Rizvi.
