The curtains finally fell on Do Kinaray with its 65th and last episode, leaving fans polarized, shocked, and questioning the creative direction of Pakistani television.
Written by Rehana Aftab and directed by Syed Faisal Bukhari, the drama starred Momina Iqbal as Dureshehwar and Junaid Khan as Waleed. For months, viewers followed the intense, turbulent journey of Dureshehwar—a woman both loved and loathed for her manipulative, proud, yet deeply wounded persona.
The Explosive Finale:
In the concluding episode, Dureshehwar—abandoned by Waleed, who chooses to stand by his pregnant second wife—reaches the breaking point. Her final act is shocking: dressed in white, she showers, pens a heartfelt message, and then takes her own life with a gunshot.
The scene instantly set social media ablaze. While some called it a gut-wrenching end to a complex character, others slammed it as a direct copy of the iconic Turkish drama Ishq e Mamnu.
Audience Reaction: Shock, Anger, and Debate:
Unjust Ending: Fans argued Dureshehwar deserved a redemption arc, not a death sentence.
Problematic Portrayal: Critics pointed out the glamorization of suicide, calling it irresponsible storytelling.
Copycat Accusations: The uncanny resemblance to Ishq e Mamnu’s finale fueled claims of a lack of originality.
Powerful Performances: Despite narrative backlash, Momina Iqbal’s raw performance and Junaid Khan’s restrained acting drew high praise.
What It Means for Pakistani Dramas:
Do Kinaray’s finale forces a conversation about how far our dramas should go in chasing shock value. Should flawed characters always be punished this harshly? Or should storytellers allow space for growth, redemption, and nuanced endings?
Regardless of which side you stand on, one thing is certain: Do Kinaray will be remembered—not just for its stellar acting, but for sparking one of the boldest controversies in recent drama history.
