{"id":220322,"date":"2019-04-02T14:20:45","date_gmt":"2019-04-02T09:20:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/?p=220322"},"modified":"2019-04-02T14:20:45","modified_gmt":"2019-04-02T09:20:45","slug":"shameless-proposals-first-episode-highlights-domestic-abuse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/shameless-proposals-first-episode-highlights-domestic-abuse\/","title":{"rendered":"Shameless Proposal’s First Episode Highlights Domestic Abuse"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sadia Jabbar\u2019s web series, Shameless Proposals\u00a0<\/em>put out its first episode and it tackles domestic abuse in a comedic manner. The episode also tackles toxic masculinity and how we created this Boogeyman.<\/p>\n

The first episode by Hunny Haroon is true to its subject matter –\u00a0#MachoMan: Say No To Physical Violence.<\/em><\/p>\n

From the trailer of Shameless Proposals, we were wondering if this web series could take a jibe at the desi custom of match-making, or support it.<\/p>\n

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Now with the first episode in the wild, we know more.<\/p>\n

The episodes starts when the ‘rishtay-walay’ come to visit. The ‘larka walazzz’\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>are seen bragging about the toxic masculinity\u00a0they raised their boy to possess.<\/p>\n

A Good Debut<\/h3>\n

Writers\u00a0Sajji Gul and Atlas did an amazing job with the dialogues and mannerisms of the characters. They even sneak in telltale\u00a0signs of a domestic-abuser-in-the-making. We see wounded sisters and parents, tormented by the idea of their son in anger.<\/p>\n

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When our ‘Mashriqi larki’\u00a0walks in and starts questioning how absurd her potential suitor’s actions are, her mother pops a lollipop in her mouth. That doesn’t pacify the girl for long though as she continues to throw witty barbs after barbs at the ‘macho suitor’.<\/p>\n

\u201cRishta lenay aya hai ya punching bag? [Are you looking for a match here, or a punching bag?]\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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ALSO READ<\/p>\n

Web Series “Shameless Proposals” Takes on Arranged Marriages<\/a><\/p>\n

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The character of Dadi is the one to watch. She’s not just a jovial one but armed with a rib-tickling crass sense\u00a0of humor. Maybe this references\u00a0how behind every strong\u00a0‘Mashriqi larki’, there is a supportive and caring family member.<\/p>\n

While the direction and writing were stellar, the dialogue delivery and acting could’ve done better. Nothing that can’t be improved. The Dadi proves to be a showstopper though.<\/p>\n

You can watch the whole episode here:<\/p>\n

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