Harassment in workplaces is a serious issue, and the drama Goonj highlights it from a different point of view. It shows that harassment is not always physical — it can also be verbal or through body language.
Goonj is a short drama with only two episodes, but it presents office harassment in a realistic and powerful way.
The drama features a character named Nabeel, played by Gohar Rasheed. He keeps bothering a colleague named Zarnab, played by Komal Meer.
Nabeel makes sarcastic comments, stares at her, and often passes remarks about her clothes or work. His actions are not very clear or direct, so Zarnab finds it difficult to openly complain. But these actions are enough to spoil her mood and make her day stressful.
Zarnab does not complain because she is an independent woman who wants to handle things on her own. Also, Nabeel behaves in such a clever way that it’s hard to collect proof against him.
The drama shows that Zarnab stays focused on her work. She tolerates everything not because she is afraid of Nabeel, but because she wants to deal with the problem by herself — like she always has.
When Nabeel makes a comment about her clothes, he says it in a way that only she can hear. When he disturbs her at work, his aim is to make her angry or upset in front of others so people think she is not good at her job.
Goonj tells us that many times, women in offices face harassment, but they cannot prove it because it happens in very hidden and smart ways.
Nabeel’s goal is to mentally disturb Zarnab so she fails at work.
Later in the drama, another character named Ahmed enters, played by Feroze Qadri. He is Zarnab’s colleague and understands what Nabeel is doing. He wants to support Zarnab, but she asks him to stay away.
Zarnab fears that if he supports her, people might think they are in a relationship, which would make things even harder for her.
Feroze Qadri also performs his role very well. In the end, the drama gives a strong message: many women stay silent to avoid false accusations and just want to be respected for their work.
It also shows that office problems are not only about salary or holidays — sometimes they are hidden in behavior, and we must find ways to solve such issues.
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