| Dunk | |
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| Written by | Mohsin Ali |
| Directed by | Badar Mehmood |
| Starring | |
| Theme music composer | Background Score: Salmaan Khan Deniss Tanveer Sk Studio |
| Country of origin | Pakistan |
| Original language | Urdu |
| No. of episodes | 32 |
| Production | |
| Producers | Dr. Ali Kazmi Fahad Mustafa |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera setup |
| Production company | Big Bang Entertainment |
| Original release | |
| Network | ARY Digital |
| Release | 23 December 2020 – 7 August 2021 |
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Dunk (Urdu: ڈنک, lit. 'Sting') is a Pakistani drama serial that premiered on 23 December 2020 on ARY Digital. It deals with the false allegations of harassment and stars Bilal Abbas Khan as Haider, Sana Javed as Amal, Yasra Rizvi as Saira and Noman Ijaz as Professor Humayun.[1] The serial has been written by Mohsin Ali and directed by Badar Mehmood, the duo who previously collaborated for mega-hits, Aisi Hai Tanhai and Ishqiya.[2][3] According to producer Fahad Mustafa, the series is based on a real incident in Lahore. The story is inspired by an incident that took place in MAO college, Lahore, where a professor committed suicide over false harassment allegations by a student.[4]
The series has received mixed reviews from critics who called the story drag and annoying and also criticised the director for using very loud sound sequences. Most praise the performances of Yasra Rizvi and Bilal Abbas Khan.[5][2][6]
- ^ "Noman Ijaz chooses to keep mum about backlash on 'Dunk'". Daily Times Pakistan. 16 February 2021. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
- ^ a b "Episode One: Dunk is a multi-layered drama full of powerful performances". Something Haute. 24 December 2020. Retrieved 24 December 2020.
- ^ Waqas, Maliha (23 July 2020). "Sana Javed & Bilal Abbas are coming together in drama 'Dunk'". The Nation (Pakistan). Retrieved 3 March 2021.
- ^ Reporter, The Newspaper's Staff (25 October 2019). "Lecturer's suicide over sexual harassment allegations: HED probe finds college principal negligent". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
- ^ "Teaser review: Dunk has blockbuster written all over it". Something Haute. 8 December 2020. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ^ "5 dramas that are ruling our TV screens". Cutacut. 26 February 2021.