Rabia Anam is a household name now as we have seen her giving us breaking news for years now. She has a very specific style of reading the news which has made her memorable in the memories of many. Rabia Anam is also a host now and is hosting Ramadan transmission this year on Geo. Rabia is seen in some beautiful and serene styles in the transmission. She has been acing her style job this Ramdan season.
Here are a few clicks of the lady while hosting the show:
Ramadan Kareem is the holiest month and it provides all the Muslims with an opportunity to join back their roots and improve their practices, a thing we all somehow put on a back burner when we indulge in the daily life stresses all the year. Ramadan provides peace and an opportunity to get back on track. Muslims all over the world visit the Holiest places on earth Makkah and Madinah in this month and perform Umrah.
Many of our celebrities this year are also performing Umrahs in Ramadan. Aiman Khan and Muneeb Butt are performing their first Umrah together as a couple. Sarah Khan and Noor Khan are also in Makkah and Agha Ali is also among the celebrities who are right now on their Umrah trip. Here are some of the clicks from the Umrah trips of your favourite celebrities:
Hira and Mani were the guests on Reema Khan’s show recently. Reema Khan is the latest celebrity who has decided to host a Ramadan transmission this year. She called on Hira and Mani on her show as guests. Hira is one of the most loved actresses right now as she has impressed everyone with her back to back hit performances. Hira’s Do Bol has just ended with chartbuster TRPs and people are loving to see her on the screens.
She was accompanied by her husband Mani. Hira and Reema Khan both were looking stunning in their pastel ensembles. Here are some clicks from the show:
Haroon Shahid started his career as a musician. He jumped into the field of acting with a major break when he starred as the lead actor in Shoaib Mansoor’s Verna opposite none other than Mahira Khan. Haroon is now starring in dramas and his recent drama Do Bol has been a super hit for everyone. The drama was breaking the TRP charts and is one of the most viewed dramas on Youtube.
Haroon Shahid is married and has a son. His family is just very beautiful and he shares a lot of pictures with them too. Haroon’s son s his literal mini-me and both father and son are seen twinning many times. Here check out some of the clicks of Haroon Shahid with his family:
Aamir Liaquat’s First Wife Bushra Aamir has always been active and has worked behind the scenes with her husband Aamir Liaquat who has been a constant name for hosting Ramadan transmissions for years now. Bushra Aamir is a very well-qualified person. Things were out of hand and difficult for the family when Aamir got married to Tuba and the scuffles among the family have surfaced in front of the public too.
Syeda Bushra Aamir is a very strong woman and she has taken everything in her hands. She is seen this year not behind but in front of the camera as she is hosting a Ramadan transmission on Hum TV. Se is looking graceful in the transmission and it is great to her in front of the lens this time around. Here are some of her clicks from the transmission she has been hosting:
Alizeh Shah is again turning heads. She is one beautiful actress and she is not just making her place as an actress but is also coming forward as a beautiful model. Alizeh has done a lot of work and has garnered a lot of fame and attention in a relatively short period of time. She has been doing many shoots too alongside her acting projects and they are all a hit.
She has done a bridal photo shoot for a salon recently and she is looking breathtaking in all the pictures. Alizeh is seen wearing a heavy bridal Jora with some very heavy jewellery. Her red pout and makeup is giving some major goals to all the to be brides out there. Se definitely knows how to rock the look and ace each shoot as she has done with this one too. Check out some of the pictures below:
Maya Ali has started off Ramadan by hosting an Iftar. Ramadan is here and all the Muslims are celebrating the Holy month. Our celebrities have also wished Ramadan Kareem to all their followers and had some very beautiful and positive messages to give out.
The starlet and diva Maya Ali is also observing Ramadan with all the zeal and she hosted an Iftar for her close friends and family. It was an all-white theme and everyone showed up in white. Maya as always was looking like the stunner she is as she posted pictures with her mother and her family and friends from the Iftar she had hosted. Here take a look:
The Pakistani Youtube community has been on fire for quite some time now. The whole country is familiar with the Sham Idrees and Ducky Bhai fiasco that happened last year. However, things were going low but the drama got reignited when Sham Idrees came to Pakistan and Ducky claimed in a video that he has threatened his family.
Many other Youtubers came out in Ducky’s support and Saam Idrees has been getting a lot of hate at his meet and greets. Things got out of hand when Sham’s wife and fellow Youtuber Sehar aka Queen Froggy was allegedly punched in the face at a meet and greet in Karachi which she claimed was done by a Ducky fan. Sham finally made a video where he claimed that he is ending the drama as he told a lot of stuff from his point of view.
Rahim Pardesi was also one Youtuber which he mentioned in his video ad Rahim was not having it. Heb posted his own video where he has shown that Froggy was never punched though he condemned all expressions of violence too. Here is what he has to say:
Well, let’s see if Sham or Froggy are going to respond to the situation or not!
Aiman Khan and Muneeb Butt have always been really generous when it comes to sharing pictures from their personal life. This time too when they went for Umrah, they shared the pictures from there on their social media pages. Different people said many bitter things about their Umrah pictures. This is not the first time that Aiman Khan and Muneeb Butt have been trolled by the public. Even when their wedding pictures came out, many people criticized them for the extensive functions. When you are in the limelight, such criticism can be more irritating than anything else. Watch the video to find out what people said and also see their pictures from the Umrah.
Sana Javed has been killing at the fashion game lately. She starred into back to back TRP chartbusters with Khaani ad Romeo Weds Heer and has been very active with her endorsements and public appearances. Fashion is a very integral part of the entertainment industry and Sana has been killing it lately.
She just gave all the girls some more fashion goals as she posted pictures in a black and gold ensemble. Sana rocks the eastern style as well as the western. She added some traditional jewellery to the look and her simple wavy hair and natural makeup made her look out of this world pretty. Check out some pictures below:
The wedding of Prince Harry to Meghan Markle broke a lot of royal traditions and since then the couple has trended all over the social media. The fans were ecstatic last year when they announced that they were expecting their first child. Millions of people all around the world were waiting for the new royal to be born and get the first glimpse.
Meghan Markle changed another royal tradition as she wanted the birth to be a private affair. The couple welcomed their first child who is a boy and they have shown their first baby today. The new parents Prince Hary and Meghan Markle looked ecstatic as hey showed off their new arrival to the world. Check out the new royal addition:
Alizeh Shah is flying high in her career. She got in the public eye with her role in Ishq Tamasha and has never looked back since. She has gained a lot of followers in a relatively short time with her fashion shoots and her way of engaging her fans. She always posts a lot of pictures to keep them updated. Alizeh Shah is going to be seen in Mahira Khan’s superstar thus giving her a great break.
She will also be a part of Kun Fayakoon starring Imran Abbas thus giving her another big project. Alzeh Shah looks young and radiant in all her pictures and her fans always dig her beauty and style. Here are some latest click of the actress:
Suno Chanda was one of the most popular and entertaining dramas which aired in Ramazan last year. The romantic comedy serial was liked by the viewers especially because it proved to be a breath of fresh air at a time when most Pakistani dramas failed to entertain the viewers. Iqra Aziz and Farhan Saeed’s fresh pairing was also one of the many reasons why people loved this drama. This drama was so popular that the makers decided to make a sequel this year. The drama will be airing all through Ramazan. In this video we will tell you all about the old cast of this popular drama serials along with the new names.
Ramadan transmissions have become an integral part of the Holy month for many years now and all the channels work hard with integrating different segments and calling in the celebrities to host and make the experience more memorable for the audiences. A good opening theme is also important for Ramadan and every channel makes it more scenic and peaceful to attract more viewership.
So, Javeria Saud and Imran Abbas also shot for the opening theme of the show Ehd e Ramzan for Express entertainment. They were dressed in some beautiful formals as they shot at the scenic locations of Turkey. Check out some pictures below:
Minal Khan and Aiman Khan are two celebrities that we watch and love to see on and off the screen. The sister has made an impression with millions of their followers and they always get excited to get a few glimpses from their personal lives. Aiman Khan is in Makkah right now with her husband actor Muneeb Butt and the couple is performing their first Umrah together.
Minal Khan, on the other hand, spent some quality time with the family. Summers are here and the temperatures are soaring. Minal and her clan decided to have a day out as they all went to spend time at the turtle beach. Minal Khan was radiant in her no-makeup look and is giving us all some beachy vibes. Check out some pictures from the family’s outing:
Sadaf Kanwal has done a lot in her career at a very young age and in relatively a lot fewer years than her peers. She is one of the top models in the industry right now and has stepped in films and dramas too. She made her debut with Balu Mahi and we also saw her in a song in Na Maloom Afraad 2. She will soon be seen in Alif which is a very anticipated play.
Sadaf Kanwal was in London and the model was giving some major style vibes. Sadaf Kanwal has one of the best street styles of the Pakistani entertainment industry and she always manages to look flawless in jeans, bomber jackets and dresses. Here are some clicks from her recent trip:
Yasir Hussain is an artist who has done it all, From acting in dramas, film and theatre and also working as a writer, we have seen him try his hand at all of the things. He recently starred in the theatre play Naach Na Jaane and we will be seeing him in more projects too. Yasir Hussain has many friends n the industry and he knows how to always stay in touch with them and have fun.
He shared pictures from a dinner with friends and family and we saw many known faces including Adnan Siddiqui, Asad Siddiqui, Zara Noor Abbas, Sara Bhatti who also co-starred with him in Naach Na Jaane, Asim Azhar and of course Iqra Aziz. Here are some clicks from the get together:
Tonight’s episode of Inkaar covered the final confrontation between Rehan and Hajra. For the past few weeks the writer had been laying down the foundations for what we saw tonight. Although in all these weeks the writer convincingly showed Rehan Chaudhry’s twisted state of mind but even then what happened tonight was shocking. Most of the scenes tonight covered the relationship of all the characters with each other. These scenes also highlighted the difference in the mindset of all these households.
Well-Defined Characters
Hajra’s relationship with her father was further explored in this episode. I absolutely loved the scenes covering their bond. The first few scenes covered how things were escalated and as a result Hajra and Shayan had to be married sooner than they had planned to. Hajra’s strong, determined and sensitive nature was also shown through different scenes. The way she was scared of telling her father the truth but was later on very willing to accept whatever punishment her father wanted to give her was the best part of this track. Rehan’s relationship with his mother is very different from the one he has with his step-mother. He respects her mother relatively more and for the first time it seemed like he was actually slightly scared of someone too when his mother confronted him. The scenes covering Shayan and his mother’s interactions explained quite well why he was so different from Rehan.
Rehan has been brought up in an environment in which women are not respected whereas Shayan’s mother continuously tells him to respect Hajra. All the characters in this drama are well defined and easy to connect to which makes Inkaar an engaging play.
The Realities
Tonight’s episode reminded me of a recent incident in which a girl was stabbed in Lahore by her class fellow. I still remember the press conference in which the accused man who stabbed her confidently pleaded his case like he had done nothing wrong. Like many other such incidents, in this case too there was a lot of victim blaming even by the man who stabbed the girl. I must say that the writer has done a commendable job of showing why a girl should not be blamed in such situations. Just because Hajra trusted this man for sometime doesn’t mean he owns her. It also most certainly doesn’t mean that she deserved what she got. Most often the argument is that women in some way are partially responsible for all the bad things that happen to them. I understood tonight that the writer through this play has tried to convey some really important messages about consent. No means no but some people like Rehan can never understand that. Even though Hajra clearly told him that she didn’t want anything to do with him, he still told his mother that he was going to marry Hajra.
Overall Impression
Yumna Zaidi was the star of the show tonight. She made every single expression and dialogue count. The way Hajra’s friend slept through all that shouting was unbelievable, other than that everything else was shown in a convincing manner. Sami Khan always plays the good guy with a layered personality perfectly well therefore I am pretty sure that he will make the viewers feel for him even more in the upcoming episodes. The scenes covering Hajra and Shayan’s relationship suggested that he was not the kind of person who likes confrontations or who would go out looking for trouble. In the previous few episodes however, we saw a very different side of him. This makes me wonder what his stance will be if Hajra wants to bring Rehan to justice.
Rehan Sheikh and Noor-ul-Hassan are exceptional actors, really enjoying seeing them in this show in relatively different roles. Waiting to see what Imran Ashraf has in store for us in the future since Rehan’s character is only going to get even more repulsive in the upcoming episodes. The preview of the next episode showed how casually Rehan’s family took the incident and the way Shayan is going to perceive it. It looks like he will blame himself for what happened. I hope that the story does not slow down now and we see a determined Hajra fighting for justice. The story has tons of potential and I hope that the writer makes the most of it.
Do share your thoughts about this episode of Inkaar.
Aiman Khan and Muneeb Butt finally tied the knot at the end of last year in an extravagant wedding ceremony and we have seen the couple is even more in love and together since then. Aiman Khan and Muneeb Butt have taken off to perform their first Umrah together. They will be spending Ramadan in Makkah.
The couple shared pictures from their auspicious journey and it was great to see the young couple, sharing this moment together. They clicked pictures in from of the Kaabah and the looks on their faces showed their happiness. Here are the pictures from the first Umrah trip of Aiman Khan and Muneeb Butt:
Yashma Gill has been paving the way in the industry slowly and steadily. She has been working in the fashion industry as well as in drama and films. She will be seen in the upcoming film Wrong No.2 where she will be doing a song too.
Yashma Gill always keeps up with fashion and tends and same is the case in her latest pictures. She looks extremely trendy in all her pictures and sure knows how to look her best. Check out some of her looks:
Shaam Idrees and his wife Froggy are in Pakistani nowadays promoting the positive image of their home country. Shaam and Froggy are popular Canadian based YouTubers who made many videos together and recently they got married. Last year Shaam and another YouTuber Ducky had an online feud when Ducky accused Shaam and Froggy of copying other people’s work. Their feud continued for months and everyone who follows them knows quite well about it. Now when Sham and Froggy were in a Karachi mall for meet and greet with their fans, one of the people in the crowd punched Froggy on the face and shouted Ducky’s name which means that he was doing all this for his favorite YouTuber Ducky. This goes to show how far some fans can go in order to make their favorites happy. This has never happened in a meet and greet before therefore everyone is stunned after the incident. Shaam Idrees was naturally furious and ran after this man. Froggy made a video later on in which she shared her sentiments. She decided not to stay quite about this which was a really brave thing to do. She was emotional and obviously very hurt by what had happened. Watch the video to find out what Froggy had to say. Do share your views in the comments section.
Hira Mani is the talk of the town these days, all thanks to her back to back hits in the form of Bandish and Do Bol. People have fallen in love with her character Gaiti which she played in Do Bol and the drama was a massive hit. This made people want to watch her more and more.
We all know Hira is not only supremely talented but also very beautiful She just did a bridal photo shoot and she is making waves by it. She stunned in a maroon bridal and the traditional jewellery was also complimenting her. Her extreme look made her look out of this world different. Check out her latest bridal look:
Opening Thoughts – Wanted To See More of The Lead Couple:
Ohkay so, Do Bol came to an end tonight. To be honest, if I go by the entire journey that this drama has been, then I will definitely say I have loved every bit of it but sadly, I wish I could say that about the last episode of Do Bol as well. The ending was cramped up to say the least & as much as all the viewers who loved Badar & Gaiti duo wanted to see more of them as a happily married couple, I am sure just like me they all would be feeling a tad bit disappointed!
Supporting Characters Got The Coverage:
It is a sad fact that our drama-makers & directors do not know how to give any drama a strong finish. Do Bol has been such a simple journey & even though it is understandable that they were saving some of the twists & turns for the last, I think they should have used like previous 4 episodes to show all these twists only to dedicate the last 2 episodes for Gaiti & Badar’s relationship. I don’t really understand why our drama-makers think that they have to & they should give closure to alllllllllllllll the tracks in the last episode only? Why not use the previous couple of episodes to take care of the side characters so that the focus of the final episode can remain on the main characters? I really am happy to see the happy ending that both Gaiti & Badar got, like it was pretty much expected but then I also wished to see more & certainly didn’t expect that the 99.99% of the last episode will be dedicated to the supporting characters ONLY, sigh!
I have seen quite a few annoying characters in my reviewing career, but I will definitely place Sameer on the 2nd spot of that list. 1st one still belongs to Zawar/Awazar of Aahista Aahista (if you guys remember that sloth). So yes, Sameer turned out to be more annoying than expected. I found his antics not only desperate but also unconvincing because Gaiti had already told him clearly that she had nothing to do with him, but oh boy, he not only barged into Badar’s house but also challenged him that he won’t leave Gaiti alone till he marries her? Wow! After that challenge I thought he won’t stop but he vanished into thin-air like Sameer hawa ka jhonka.Â
The only thing I found interesting in this episode was that the writer didn’t give Badar a clean chit, rather his secret was revealed in front of Gaiti & she found out how he had manipulated the entire situation in his favor. It was good that Badar was forced to admit that all the things he said about Gaiti were because he was being selfish. Badar was forced to realize his mistake & if it wasn’t for Sameer hawa ka jhonka, Badar would’ve never told Gaiti the truth.
For a moment, I felt Jahan Ara’s soul possessed Iqbal’s body & that is why he repeated all those words about finding Gaiti her happiness in the form of getting her divorced from Badar. It was a bit amusing to be honest that everyone saw Badar as the main reason behind Gaiti’s sadness & the moment they realized it, they hurried in doing everything to end this relationship. It was good that Gaiti not only made the decision but also let everyone know with finality that she didn’t want to part ways with Badar.
The tracks that they could’ve given closure to in the 2nd or 3rd last episode were Firdous & her theft, Jamshed & his arrest & revealing of Fareeha’s lies & deceit. All these tracks took too much of a time which left me feeling restless because all this while I was checking the remaining time of the episode & hoping to see more of Badar & Gaiti. The start of the episode was strong where Sameer challenged Badar but after that, the supporting characters came to the fore-front & took most of the runtime that too of the crucial last episode. After Gaiti ran away when she heard the truth from Badar, Sameer was nowhere to be seen in the remaining episode, hence proven that Sameer hawa ka jhonka. Yes, where did Sameer go? To Germany or Chullu Bhar Pani? I thought he’d later apologize to everyone especially Gaiti & her entire family for putting them through so much, but in stead of showing that, the director shifted the focus to Fareeha’s poorly cut fringe/bangs & her ill-fitted dresses. Even though I am really sad that I won’t be getting to see Badar & Gaiti again, a part of me is super happy that I won’t be seeing this fashion/makeup/beauty disaster called Fareeha!
Highlight of The Last Episode:
So, Badar poured his heart out & Gaiti was listening. That entire scene was just so sweet. Gaiti had fallen in love with Badar long before all of this happened. It was after she spent time with Badar that she got to realize how much he loved her & it was his love that convinced Gaiti & made her fall in love with Badar too. Gaiti was someone who didn’t really get the love she deserved, therefore the fate made her experience the kind of love she never could’ve imagined where the one who loved her didn’t want to lose her. He loved her selfishly before as well as selflessly after getting her. This entire aspect of Badar’s personality was shown beautifully that he had this streak in him but it was only because he feared losing the love of his life & this selfishness didn’t define Badar as a person. I found this to be the best & realistic part about Badar’s character that he was nice but still committed a mistake as his fear of losing Gaiti got the better of him. Gaiti tried hard to not fall in love with Badar but she couldn’t help it & it was good that their love stood the trials & tribulations because it made them realize that they couldn’t live without each other even more.
Closing Thoughts – Magical Journey:
The journey of Do Bol was simple & sweet with emotions portrayed to perfection. Even though the story of Do Bol was pretty straight forward & predictable, the overall treatment & execution took it a couple of notches higher & turned it into a memorable drama. The beautiful & melodious OST also helped in adding more charm to the story because every single time it was used, it just added more beauty to the situation. Hira Mani was the star of the drama. She stole the show completely. Hira Mani should take a bow for such a brilliant performance. Her talent is unmatchable & she is the kind of actress who actually makes you excited & look forward to her next project. Affan Waheed was a perfect choice for the role of Badar, he portrayed all the hues of Badar’s personality flawlessly. Samina Ahmed, Mehmood Aslam, ZQ, Salma Hassan, Haris Waheed, Haroon Rasheed & all the other actors played their parts well & contributed a great deal in making this drama a complete package.
As I have said before, dramas like Do Bol set an example that simple stories can create magic too, it’s just that they just need the right kind of treatment & the director’s vision. The director should also take a bow for creating magic on our screens, I just wish he had given us more Gaiti-Badar moments in the last episode. Sarwat Nazeer is such a gifted writer & her prowess of adding so many flavors in simplest of stories is commendable. Do Bol will remain very close to my heart, also because it happens to be my mother’s favorite drama too. Thank you Team Do Bol for such a successful drama. More power to you!
Keep Supporting,
Cheers, Zahra Mirza.
PS: On a lighter note:
Me to the Director after not getting enough Gaiti-Badar scenes:
Ohkay so, after quite a few weeks, this was one happening, interesting & excellent episode of Cheekh. This episode not only took the story forward but also addressed all those scenarios which needed attention. I do think that the next few episodes will again be slow or calm but I think they should now keep up with the pace.
Fireworks After Weeks:
Mannat made sure to let Wajih know that she won’t let him off the hook if he gets involved with her family. After Shayan, Mannat’s mother is all that she has so her reaction was not only justified, it was much needed. I am glad there is some woman out there who knows how to give it back to Wajih, because the rest of them have been too busy babysitting him to an extent that it has inflated his ego so much. That entire scene where Mannat hits Wajih was well-directed & well-acted.
Shehwar finally succeeded in pushing Yawar to that limit where he ended up admitting that he can not father a child. Shehwar’s approach was definitely not something that Yawar ever expected, that is why he lost his senses as he could never imagine that Shehwar would go to that extreme to find out the truth. Yawar is a weak man, he is someone who can not practice what he preaches. Yawar did try to be the flag-bearer of women’s respect but in personal life, he thinks of them too low to literally walk over them. Yawar thought his unconditional support for Wajih would be enough but seeing Mannat’s determination, even Yawar finds himself shaking at the thought of it. Yawar never expected that Mannat would turn out to be so strong-willed that she will not backtrack, no matter what. Yawar divorced Shehwar & honestly, she is better off without such a weak man who sees woman as such objects to be used as scapegoats. Yawar never really treated Shehwar with respect & that is why he couldn’t confide in her. Shehwar expected trust & honesty from Yawar but it took her years to realize that he didn’t have it in him to offer her these basic but key factors that make the relationship strong. All these years, Yawar saw Shehwar entrapped in those thoughts, he saw that she was emotionally unhappy but still he chose to let her be in that place as far as it didn’t hurt his ego. This is worst than physical violence that Yawar directed at his wife before divorcing her.
Haya has finally come to her senses. Who would’ve known that Haya will finally use her brains to put two & two together. I will say that more than Wajih’s lies, it is Mannat’s persistence that has forced everyone to second guess the lies that Wajih has told. Yawar is also feeling the pressure & now Haya was convinced that Mannat was not making an issue for no reason. Haya closely observed Wajih’s behaviour to finally be able to convince herself that he was guilty of killing Nayab. Even though they did show that Haya was thinking about it from the last few weeks but I still found this change in her a bit sudden. I think to make it more convincing they should have shown that Haya also stumbled upon some evidence that proved Wajih to be the culprit. I however liked the fact that Haya told Shayan that she wants to see Wajih being punished, but she did not mention it in front of Mannat, rather she was focusing on normalizing her relationship with Mannat at the moment!
Ramzan was thrown out of his house & Shariq came back into the picture. It was good to see Ramzan finding an unexpected help from Shariq, however I do feel Shariq should have been present in the court too or may be he wants to stay away from this case for a while. It is good to see that everyone has started to see Wajih for who he is & they will all eventually testify against him. Even though Yawar is supporting Wajih but even at times he gets upset seeing the things Wajih does. After what Yawar has put Shehwar through, I am sure she will now openly support Mannat & will be on her side.
Closing Thoughts – Packed With Emotions & Drama:
Overall, this episode was packed with emotions & drama. I loved quite a few scenes but my favorite one has to be the conversation that Haya & Mannat had after such a long time. Maira Khan, Aijaz Aslam, Saba Qamar & the actress playing the role of Shamsa acted brilliantly in this episode. I am glad that this episode also covered a bit of the court case but I hope they shift the focus on it now rather than treating it as an after-thought. To be honest, I am a little disappointed after seeing the preview of the next episode, I think they have established the fact that Wajih is dangerous & can go to any extreme to harm others, so I don’t want to see the personal battle between Wajih & Mannat anymore, rather I want them to fight with each other legally as we have seen them having hatred against one another for quite some time now. Anyways, please share your thoughts about this episode of Cheekh.
This drama is full of the most unexpected surprises and tonight’s episode had one such development in particular which was least expected. The way Fehmida supported Noori was the most unexpected development especially because she did not take a lot of time in making this decision. Most of the viewers were expecting Noori to get pregnant but the timing of this pregnancy is such that once again in a way fate has intervened and tried to save Noori from herself. Iqra Aziz’s riveting performance was the highlight of this episode since Noori went through so many different emotions tonight and Iqra Aziz translated all these emotions faultlessly on screen. Noori has absolutely no reason to be scared now, the secret is out and Fehmida is ready to accept her even after knowing everything yet Noori is still running after Sahir.
Important Developments
This episode opened with Noori making sure that Fehmida knew that she too was in some way responsible for the way Bhola treated her. Every single move made by Noori was well calculated and directed towards convincing Fehmida and Ama Janate that she was not safe in this house. Bhola once again ran away from home after a long time because he too felt threatened. Even though there was only one scene covering Bhola’s fears but this scene was extremely emotional. From here on the story focused entirely on Noori and Sahir. Although Fehmida’s reaction after finding out the truth was least expected but it was covered convincingly. Ama Janate always had a great influence on her and Fehmida also shares a close relationship with Noori. Apart from that, the most important reason for forgiving Noori and Ama Janate was that she knows how dependent Bhola is on Noori. Like Nusrat said that her mamta came before everything else.
Ama Janate’s limitations and the reasons why she couldn’t take Noori back were also shown in a convincing manner. All the dialogues tonight were written so well because they helped the viewers understand the motives of different characters. When Ama Janate reminded Noori that she always held self-respect dearer than anything else, I was expecting to see a change in her but right till the end it was almost as if Noori was completely blinded by her love for Sahir. She seemed concerned for Bhola but only for a second when Komal told her how Bhola hurt himself.
Sahir’s dialogues once again clearly indicated that his izzat was the only thing which mattered to him. Noori questioned him as well but right now she is not analyzing the situation in a practical and wise manner. Somehow she sees Sahir as the knight in shining armor even though he is anything but that. Noori and Sahir’s conversation on the phone after Fehmida accepts Noori even after knowing her background was the only confusing conversation tonight. It is frustrating watching Noori act like such a fool. It is almost as if she is digging her own grave.
It was definitely good watching Fehmida own some of the mistakes she has made. It was however odd that Fehmida was not shown worrying about Bhola.
Overall Impression
Even now, it is impossible to predict how this drama will end. Given the circumstances Noori does not deserve a happy ending but there is still hope that she might change her mind at some point. The preview of the next episode showed Sahir telling Nusrat that killing Bhola would be the best option. At the same time he told Noori that he was willing to accept her and her baby. Will Bhola fall prey to Nusrat and Sahir’s evil plans? How far will Noori go to attain her objectives? Will Noori have a change of heart before it’s too late? Bhola’s future depends more on Noori now than anyone else.
Ranjha Ranjha Kardi continues to be the best example of perfect storytelling, there are twists and turns in every other episode which are surprising as well as convincing. Tonight’s episode, just like all the previous episodes, was directed brilliantly. Iqra Aziz, Imran Ashraf and Asma Abbas have been brilliant throughout.
Do share your thoughts about this episode of Ranjha Ranjha Kardi.