Streaming platform Zee5 and the Indian GEC Zindagi on Wednesday announced their latest fiction anthology series ‘Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naam’, to be helmed by British-Indian director Meenu Gaur.

According to PTI, the series is a compilation of six stories of seven women, who wrest back control and “redefine the word femme fatale”.

Each story from the anthology will depict the “fearlessness of women and their determination to avenge deceit,” a statement from the makers read.

The upcoming original will be headlined by Pakistani stars like Sanam Saeed, Sarwat Gilani, Mehar Bano, Ahsan Khan, Osman Khalid Butt, Sheheryar Munawar, Saleem Mairaj, Samiya Mumtaz, Faiza Gillani, Beo Raana Zafar and Eman Suleman.

The series is written by Farjad Nabi and Gaur.

Manish Kalra, Chief Business Officer, Zee5 India, said ‘Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naam’  is an “invigorating” show, which portrays a never-seen-before side of female protagonists.

“At Zee5, we are passionate about bringing you stories that reflect a myriad of emotions from across genres and storylines. We are excited to bring forth this differentiating show on Zee5 and add to the variety of content available on the platform,” he added.

Shailja Kejriwal, Chief Content Officer, Special Projects, Zee Entertainment Enterprises, said the series challenges the stereotypical portrayal of women, who are often perceived as victims.

“Each story in the anthology showcases courageous, bold women who decide to take charge of things when their limits are pushed. These women are fatal to patriarchy and go several extra miles to seek what they want at any cost,” she said.