When “Sukoon” first began, it appeared to be a promising show with good production values, a great lead cast and an interesting story. Unfortunately, as time went on, it became clear that the story has been written in twenty minutes (or even while on the sets), the cast only signed the show for a quick paycheck and the show lacked substance. Starring Ahsan Khan, Sana Javed, Khaqan Shahnawaz, Qudsia Ali, Sidra Niazi, Usman Peerzada, Adnan Samad Khan, Ahsan Talish, Laila Wasti and others in prominent roles, the story has been written by Misbah Nausheen and directed by Siraj Ul Haq.
In the finale, Hamdan (Ahsan Khan) and Aina (Sana Javed) reunite after many slow-motion shots. Aina can’t even be bothered to call Hamdan, knowing that he misses her and her parents take matters into their own hands, “surprising her” with Hamdan’s appearance. The entire scenario plays out like a joke, two “soulmates” who are incapable of basic communication coming together when there was little conflict to begin with. The show revolved around Hamdan’s dishonesty towards Guriya (Sidra Niazi), which was encouraged by Aina, and in the end, Guriya and her family are painted as the bad guys. There is even a comical moment of Atiqa Odho and Usman Peerzada’s characters begging Hamdan for forgiveness. Forgiveness for what exactly? He wronged their daughter, he lied constantly and was downright rude to the people who basically raised him. When Atiqa Odho’s character called him “ehsaan faramosh”…..she was actually right. The show ends on a “happy” note with Aina and Hamdan in a new house and even justifying mental and emotional abuse with Aima (Qudsia Ali) ready to give her marriage another shot. The show could not have been more ridiculous if it tried.
It appears that ARY Digital has made a habit of finding new, popular songs and basically creating a show simply to include said song. Such was the case with “Mujhe Pyaar Hua Tha,” a story which treaded on a flimsy storyline and the heavy inclusion of Kaifi Khalil’s “Kahani Suno” – and that case applies to “Sukoon” as well, Hassan and Roshaan’s song being used generously throughout the episodes to simply pass the time. What happens when you take a great song, talented actors, fifteen days to shoot a drama and no sign of a solid script? Well, what happens is “Sukoon.” Now let’s pretend this show doesn’t exist.
