Malkin

“Malkin” is a story which narrates some of the evil traits of a human being like selfishness, greediness and being heartless towards other people. A woman can destroy a happily living family just for the sake of her own interest and desires. This play revolves around the wolfish character Gulnaz (Maria Wasti), whose integrity and loyalty is pretty doubtful. She ties the knot with an unprincipled guy Yawar (Alyy Khan), he himself do nothing but spending an extravagant life just because he was born in a rich family. When Yawar introduces his wife to his mother Nafeesa Begum (Samina Ahmed), she rejects her and lawfully transfers all her property and assets to younger Son and his Wife. Gulnaz, who is diabolic in nature, somehow manages to stay in Yawar’s mansion and she starts making scheme against other fellows. She wants to rule the house by hook or by crook and for her supremacy she can go any low. She destroys the happy life of her brother-in-law and sister-in-law to be able to hold all the property.

Directed by Aijaz Aslam, Syed Wajahat Hussain, Malkin leans on a strong ensemble — Natasha Ali, Alyy Khan, Maria Wasti — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2017.