Burka Avenger

Burka Avenger is a Pakistani animated television series. The main character is a burqa - wearing superhero who fights crime. Conceived the series from the London pop singer Haroon Rashid Aaaron called Haroon, carrying with the support of an anonymous co- financier of the bulk of the cost of production and may apply for his music in the individual episodes as well.

Content

Burka Avenger is set in the fictional town Halwapur in the north of Pakistan. The main character is the teacher Jiya who hides her identity in the fight against crime with the help of a burqa. As an aid they used things from their daily lives, including pens and books.

The program raises an Enlightenment claim. In each episode of the first season another topic is moved to the center, such as the right to education, even for girls, or criticism of corrupt politicians, superstitions and child labor.

Production and publication

The series was produced by Studio Unicorn Black, directed by Uzair Zaheer Khan. The screenplay was written by Adi Abdurab. The 13 episodes will be aired in Pakistan since July 28, 2013 by the transmitter Geo Tez.

Reception

The content of the series is seen particularly critical of conservatives. Even feminists evaluate the circumstance ambivalent that just a piece of clothing such as the burqa is thus a positive connotation.

Under Pakistani children in the consignment pleased, however, regardless of gender, popularity. She is also a multimedia already a brand and has pulled an iPhone game, video clips and a music album with the participation of various Pakistani musicians to be. Haroon plans to market internationally the series.