If you’re craving a Pakistani story with a shift, with thrill, chills, and revenge all in one, Dayan is the one to watch!
Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi, the masterminds behind 7th Sky Entertainment, have redefined drama production in Pakistan. Their visionary approach and dedication to storytelling have turned 7th Sky into a powerhouse of entertainment. By blending innovative ideas with relatable narratives, they ensure there’s a drama for every viewer—be it romance, suspense, or family sagas. Their commitment to quality and variety keeps audiences hooked, cementing 7th Sky as a leader in the industry.
Dayan might seem a bit typical when you start watching it at first — love birds torn apart by society, a couple struggling to have a child, a woman silently bearing her physically abusive husband, and more. But now, the story has taken an unexpected turn, and one Pakistani dramas viewers are not used to watching.
A Story That Speaks For Injustice Against Women
In Dayan, Nihaal’s story reflects the struggles that many women face—being taken for granted, being used, and being pushed to the edge, so much so that they lose the softer version of themselves. The people around Nihaal never saw her worth, they used her kindness as a weakness, including Zawar Shah, the one person she had begun to trust. But she was betrayed in the most terrible ways.
Nihaal, played by Mehwish Hayat, never asked for a life full of pain. She lost the man she loved (killed by her ruthless, unloving father). Then, as if that wasn’t enough, she was forced to marry Zawar Shah (played by Ahsan Khan) in exchange for her father’s forgiveness. Zawar and his wife Shabaab (played by Hira Mani) couldn’t have a child, so Nihaal was brought into their lives to carry their baby. They planned that she would be expelled from their home after giving birth. But how can a mother walk away from her child, despite the fact that Zawar had promised her that he would not let that happen? Things got worse when Zawar’s sisters and their husbands brutally beat her up, leaving her for dead, (but actually in a critical condition), while Zawar Shah and Shabaab were celebrating the birth of her son.
But this is where everything changed. Miraculously saved by Dr. Naved, Nihaal is now not just rising again—she’s here to stand tall, to speak up, and to fight back. After all the pain she went through, she’s no longer that subsmissive girl who kept suffering. She’s stronger now, braver, and ready to face those who broke her. She is now a woman with a mission—revenge. Not because she’s a villain, but because she’s tired of being the victim. In most Pakistani dramas, we see women wait for fate to turn in their favor. But Nihaal is different. She’s not waiting anymore. Her story brings a thrilling twist that breaks away from the usual, and finally, we get to see a woman, with the help of her facilitator Dr. Naved, fight back in her own way.
The Rise Of Female Revenge
For years, Pakistani dramas have shown women in two extremes—either the evil, jealous villain or the helpless damsel in distress. Stories rarely gave women the space to fight back, especially through exacting revenge on those who perpetrated cruelty and injustice. Instead, they were expected to stay quiet, suffer, and wait for fate to fix things. But Dayan seems to be showing something new. We’re finally seeing a woman rise not as a villain, but as a strong, yet injured soul who is choosing to stand up for herself. It’s a powerful shift—one that leaves the typical Pakistani drama trope behind and opens doors for strong, new storytelling. And now, we’re waiting to see how Nihaal will make her culprits have a taste the of their own medicine.
To follow the drama and Nihaal’s powerful revenge story, tune in to Dayan only on Geo Entertainment every Monday and Tuesday at 8 PM.
Dayan is a 7th Sky Entertainment presentation, produced by Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi, and directed by Siraj ul Haq. Written by Fatima Faizan and Amber Azhar, the drama features Mehwish Hayat, Ahsan Khan, and Hira Mani in leading roles. The cast also includes Usmaan Peerzada, Zainab Qayoom, Nayyer Ejaz, Sohail Sameer, Osama Tahir, Nida Mumtaz, Shamyl Khan, Afsheen Hayat, Zohreh Amir, Raima Khan, Sabiha Jafri, and Ikram Abbasi.
