Zamda is going all out for revenge and she’s drawn first blood. But what happens next is anybody’s guess!
Khaie: A Tale Of Revenge & Too Much Violence Set Against A Breath-taking Landscape
An encouraging effort to bring something different to our TV screens. Another point that stands out is the story line where the victim, a female, chooses to survive and exact revenge, not just spend the rest of her life being miserable. Last but not the least, impressive product quality and cinematography are the cherry on top.
The Story
A story based on “dushmani” between two families, where Duraab and Channar are ruthless and will get what they want at any cost. Zamda’s family on the other hand wants peace and is willing to let go of all their past grievances.
What sets Khaie apart is the fact that the story is fast-paced and the victim is not your stereo-typical suffering, pathetic character. We see the survivor Zamda coming up with a revenge plan and executing it. It is refreshing to note that the script is taking a different approach.
So while the drama is very violent and gruesome, the story line keeps one engaged and invested in the narrative.
Cinematography
The landscapes in Khaie are shot with special attention to imagery, keeping the stunning visuals of the area as background to the intense storytelling. When Channar Khan drives Zamda to her home and back, the shots are especially scenic and every frame is visually appealing.
This dream-like location, set against the gruesome nature of the tale itself serves to add to the storytelling experience as two totally opposing visuals clash with the viewer’s watch experience, adding intentional contrasts on the screen.
Some Misses
The script could have been more impactful and yet stayed true to its extreme feel if the angle of violence and bitterness had been rendered effectively in every scene. E.g. When Chanar marries Zamda, he asks his second wife rather comically, on his wedding night, to rest in her room as she is unhappy with his marriage. Even when Duraab is talking to Zamda about accepting his home as her own, the scene is devoid of any terror or fear factor feels.
Why didn’t Zamda’s father arrange for security for his family? Wasn’t he aware of Duraab and his family’s brutal, trigger happy nature and their affinity for violence?
We wish the drama had not shown the dead bodies of the characters along with the intentional camera angles with actors’ faces. There was no need for it and it compromised on the viewing experience. It failed to create terror, which could be the reason for showing the dead bodies in that manner.
A trigger warning and age limit for viewers should have been added, given the level of violence and extreme actions shown in this drama.
What Comes Next?
Badal, Zamda’s fiancé is injured and trying to recover. Will he become a partner with Zamda in taking revenge?
Khaie Drama Credits:
Written by Saqlain Abbas, directed by Syed Wajahat Hussain, produced by Abdullah Kadwani & Asad Qureshi. Production House: 7th Sky Entertainment. Khaie features Dur e Fishan Saleem and Faysal Quraishi in lead roles along with Noorul Hassan, Uzma Hassan, Khalid Butt, Laila Wasti, Osama Tahir, Shuja Asad, Mah e Nur Haider, Shamyl Khan, Hina Bayat, saba Faisal, Javed Jamal, Nabeel Zubairi and Hassan Noman.
