Be sharam (بے شرم) is an upcoming drama on ARY Digital starring Saba Qamar and Zahid Iftikhar Ahmed. Both Saba and Zahid were also paired earlier in a Sangat a play of Hum Tv which was horribly gone wrong. It is also perhaps the first drama of Zahid Iftikhar with ARY Digital, otherwise all his plays like Mehram, Jugnu, Alvida, Tum Mere Paas Raho, Sangat, Zara Yaad Kar are aired on Hum Tv.
Starring: Saba Qamar, Zahid Iftikhar Ahmed, Atiqa Odho and others
Writer: Sarwat Nazeer
Director: Farooq Rind
Produced by: Six Sigma Plus
So I sat on this drama like a mother hen does on her eggs. Waiting for it to hatch (read end) because with the never failing Midas touch that I seem to have with every drama I review derailing off the tracks the minute I have posted my review – I did not want this one to lose its charm. But then I remembered what I read once about how a mother bird teaches its baby to fly by throwing it out of its nest with the confidence that it will spread its wings and fly (not sure if that is true but the thought stuck with me anyway!). And I decided to switch to mama bird and post this review hoping the drama will continue to be entertaining.
A Six Sigma Plus production, Be Inteha is directed by Qasim Ali Mureed and written by Rida Bilal. The drama airs every Wednesday on Urdu 1 and has aired 22 episodes so far. Six Sigma Plus is quite a popular name but the writer and director rang no bells. When I saw that the lead couple in the promos is Sami Khan and Naveen Waqar, I was not too tempted to watch the drama either until I heard the OST and nothing reels me in quicker than a catchy OST.
Be Inteha revolves around three families. We are introduced to Bisma (Naveen Waqar),her sister Zara (Ghana Ali) and their parents Waseem Abbas and Shaista Jabeen. Bisma is engaged to be married to Ali (Faris Shafi) whose parents have been close and long term friends of Bisma’s parents. The third family comprises Sherry (Sami Khan) and his mother Rubina Ashraf. While Bisma is not in love with Ali she is not against the upcoming marriage either. There is a restlessness about her but she does not seem to be moping around or opposing the marriage either. Until Sherry spots her while out with his mother shopping and it is a classic case of love at first sight. He then pulls out all the stops to get married to Bisma.
Now I am in a bit of a quandary here. If I go further into the story, then I give away everything that follows and while there is nothing in this story that would excite Sherlock Holmes – it is a very pleasant watch. Let me focus instead on what appeals to me in this drama:
Simple yet not too simple
For those of you who have often read my reviews, you would have understood this much about me by now that I seem to want to happily fish out dramas that are not too popular, marketing wise nor viewer wise and end up watching them. That strategy, or preference, sometimes fails me and I lose interest in the drama or keep watching while tearing my hair out but sometimes I too am pleasantly surprised like I was with dramas such as Tum Yaad Aye, Sun Yaara and Tumhare Hain to name a few. I do not mind the predictability, actually welcome it and while this drama seems like a simple love story too it has a few surprises and the manner in which the story is presented keeps my interest alive.
Interesting dialogue(s)
I was on the brink of doing a review after watching the first five episodes when Sherry said about how he would love to say he would give his life for Bisma except that he does not want to because he wants to live his life with her, a long life, rather than just giving it up. That line really caught my attention for man, how many times have we heard that line in dramas and movies about how the ‘hero’ declares he would lay his life down for the ‘heroine’ and we all say, this! He loves her no doubt! Umm. But how refreshing and interesting was it to hear him word his sentiments differently and still have me hand out a similar verdict :) Which brings me to another thing that stood out in this drama and I loved.
Cliché confrontations
What may that be, you wonder? So imagine a cliché coming running at you. Same scenes, same lines done to death. You nod your head, reach for your phone, mentally already saying the lines you expect to be said because that is what happens in each drama, right? For instance, when the about to be bride suddenly does a runner and the sister is offered as the ‘replacement’ bride. Where the mum in law dishes out ‘taana pe taana’ because the bahu dared to express her feelings to her parents about her choice of groom. Where spurned men and women throw ‘forgive and forget’ and ‘move on’ into the garbage can and sink their teeth into the so not interested ‘spurner’ like a dog with a bone and will just not let go. You get the idea. This drama brings you ‘that’ close to the cliché and then you gasp softly, wait what? Nicely done!
Beautiful & realistic relationships
While there were moments that seemed to be borderline sugar overkill, they managed to step back just in time. While I am all for a wonderful love story, I have begun to realize that I really like observing how all other relationships play out too. Zara and Bisma’s relationship, Bisma’s relationship with her mother in law, the relationship between Bisma and Ali’s families, Bisma’s relationship with her father – they were all so interesting to watch. Yes, I had a few moments when I thought does this really happen and well, while mostly it does not or at least not in the dramas we usually see, it is not really that hard to imagine that such emotions and relationships exist. I love dramas that are close to reality – minus the harsh realities that is.
Visually pleasing & OST
I watched this drama online and the picture quality was great which really makes an impact on my decision to watch a drama or not. The OST is so addictive and in my search to download it, I happened to come across some comments that suggested it was an adapted/modified version of a song sung by the band Soch. I have no complaints though and prefer this OST version.
Sami Khan
I know I should say amazing acting and chemistry by everyone in this drama. And yes, Waseem Abbas, Ghana Ali, Naveen Waqar and Faris Shafi all did a decent job but Sami Khan is hands down the reason why this drama worked for me performance wise. I loved how he portrayed Sherry’s character, the brooding, emotional man in love and how he tries to convince Bisma he loves her. Hanging outside her college, otherwise creepy or stalkerish in the real world, was all done so well that I really enjoyed it.
I have huge issues with introduction of new characters after ten episodes or so of a drama have aired. It is as if I have emotionally become involved and understood the people so far and suddenly you throw in a medley of new characters and more often than not – does not work for me. Mann Mayal and Intizar are two examples that suddenly spring to mind and that is why I am a bit wary of Be Inteha now for Agha Ali and Saba Hameed have made an appearance a couple of episodes ago and I am still waiting to see how I feel about it.
I purposely did not dwell on any details in this overview for those of you who may be tempted to watch this drama. Agha Ali is the misunderstood and egoistic son of a rich socialite mum who wronged his father (no disrespect to real life comparisons of this situation but this scenario is fast becoming the ‘doosri shaadi’ of our dramas nowadays). The story has a bit of a predictable turn now and I can only hope that the cast is able to do justice and keep our interest intact till the end. I would not classify this as a guilty pleasure, rather as I am discovering there is a category somewhere between a guilty pleasure and a must watch and Be Inteha sits very comfortably in that category.
The drama does not offer something truly unique and my beef with that? None – for I reckon we have had quite a bit of it over the past couple of days. Sorry, I could not resist haha. Eid Mubarak! Would love to hear if any of you have enjoyed watching Be Inteha as much as I have, or the sweetness got too much for you, or you just love the OST and have had it on repeat for a while
For 21 episodes, Sadaf Sarmad was on a rampage- unstoppable, uncontrollable, or to put it in the context of the drama- be lagaam. Sadaf was a woman who dictated how her family should live every second of their lives. She ruined her daughter’s life and never flinched for a second and continued plotting and scheming thinking money could buy her happiness. Sadaf came from humble beginnings but married into a wealthy family and somehow that got to her head. She started looking down at those around her and put herself on a pedestal from where she felt she could critique others and judge them.
Sadaf’s nikamma brother, Safi was a failure in her eyes and the mere association with him was an insult to her. She hated her Bhabi Ayesha and felt no love towards her niece Inaaya and nephew Ahmed. Her elder sister, Shahana was also married into a privileged family but wasn’t as affected by her newfound wealth as Sadaf. As Shahana prospered, Sadaf realized she wanted Tooba to be married to Taimoor as he had a promising career. An unfortunate accident resulted in a disability that for Sadaf was too big of a deal breaker. She called off the wedding and arranged for a better prospect- Fawad. Being Sadaf, she started finding flaws in Fawad too and ultimately when she came to know Fawad was previously married and divorced, she forced her daughter to demand a khulah. Tooba didn’t want to leave Fawad and didn’t have the courage to justify herself to her mom and decided to run away with her husband but he ended up getting killed in a car accident. Instead of consoling her daughter, Sadaf started playing matchmaker again and upon realizing that Taimoor made a miraculous recovery soon after being married to his aibdaar cousin Inaaya, she was determined to get rid of Inaaya by playing with her insecurities and using that as an excuse to wreak havoc through ganging up with her sister Shahana.
Be Aib was no journey at all. There was no realization on Sadaf’s part- except when her useless husband threatened to divorce her and leave her minus the luxuries that Sadaf had a nervous breakdown and then she rushed through her maafi naamas. The breaking point wasn’t due to his daughter’s pain but rather the humiliation he felt when Shahana’s husband pointed out that Sadaf was meddling with Ahmed’s business and defaming him. Ahmed carried a torch for Tooba but knew he wasn’t elite enough to ever be considered as a suitable match. However, once Tooba was widowed and her fiancé Taimoor was married to Inaaya, Ahmed’s confidence grew leaps and bounds. His journey from rags to riches further solidified his eligibility yet Sadaf thought nothing of him.
From the beginning, the drama made its stand clear- we were supposed to hate Sadaf and empathize with Safi & his family. Yet, Safi’s family didn’t earn an ounce of my sympathy due to their selfish motives. Ayesha was a woman who was perpetually unhappy with her financial condition and she left no opportunity to mock her husband. I never saw her having a meaningful conversation and her entire focus was on envying everything Tooba had which eventually became Inaya’s. Once Inaaya was married, never did she worry how her daughter would get settled into married life but her conversations were always about how much money she had at her disposal. Safi was no less- he was perfectly okay relying on his sister for financial support and even happier knowing he didn’t have to return it.
Be aib lacked in many ways- the storyline was an utter failure and the make up artist and stylist lacked vision too. The director tried his best to minimize the chaotic mess but there was really no saving it. The acting in my eyes was the biggest sore spot. Samina Peerzada is a phenomenal actress but her portrayal of Sadaf was horrendous. Alishba Yusuf looked whiny and bored as Tooba. Noor Hassan’s puffy hair and coloured kurtas were too distracting to take him seriously. Asmat Zaidi’s flower accessories and wooden expressions let her down.
Urdu 1 really needs to up its game. It’s becoming renowned for high quality productions but they’re not working with the audience. Although most times I tune into a show for its production values and cast, it really needs more than that to deliver. The storylines aren’t the greatest and I feel the directors fail to extract a fine performance which is what makes all the difference. They are managing to rope in big names and I’m hoping their creative department will awaken from their slumber and take charge of much needed change.
The past four episodes had a lot happening- Taimoor & Inaya’s wedding, Tooba’s helplessness and ultimately Sadaf’s big win with a grand wedding for Tooba & Fawad- there were all of two extra guests present! Sadaf gave detailed instructions to Tooba about keeping secrets and more pointless banter but Tooba moved from one master to another and spilt the beans about Taimoor and how her mother got in the way of her happiness. Hearing Tooba’s tragic tale, Fawad decided he needed to let the cat out of the bag and disclosed the details of his first wedding. Tooba behaved sensibly- okay no, I’m giving her far too much credit here. She thought it was acceptable since she now does everything Fawad tells her. But Sadaf isn’t happy with Fawad anymore since she’s cuckoo and her useless husband can’t seem to muster the courage to give her a much needed jolt and snap her out of her hysteria.
Sadaf was unhappy that Fawad didn’t obey her the way she expected and that Tooba was getting comfortable with him. She didn’t like seeing Tooba voicing her thoughts as she felt insulted and hated losing control. Sadaf started meddling in their lives which made Fawad think that for his marriage to work, they need some space from Sadaf. They made plans to relocate but since Tooba can’t think for herself to take any decisions, she procrastinated and that gave Sadaf time to snoop further and she found out that Fawad was previously married. The whole text message scene was sickening- but then nothing about Sadaf surprises me anymore. Sadaf’s determined to get Tooba divorced and will start seeking another perfect match for her supposedly perfect daughter… sigh…
Even though Taimoor and Inaaya are married, they are far from a couple and only put up an act in front of their families so as not to upset them. The doctor who confirmed that Taimoor will forever be subjected to living like a handicap had a revelation-Taimoor can recover and walk again! All he needed was some TLC and Inaaya provided buckets of that. Shahana and her mister are forever stuck in their living rooms dressed up like they’re going somewhere. The monotony is really irritating. I only wish they’d teach their beloved bahu how to dress up.
Out of all the characters, I must admit I actually think Safi and his wife Aisha are the absolute worst- don’t get me wrong Sadaf is outright evil but these two are deplorable. I can’t help but wonder why we are constantly made to feel like we should empathize with them- why??? Especially when we hear their private conversations where they hope Shahana APA won’t ask for money back and they are hoping to buy a new home. Safi admitted he’s made countless mistakes, severed his ties with Sadaf over a jointly owned property, caused Shahana Apa’s husband to suffer huge financial losses yet they’re the ones we should be rooting for? Their constant pity parties are revolting and I can’t seem to find a single good thing to say about them. These are the kinds of relatives who harbour jealousy and feel they are entitled to a share of their wealth. For some odd reason, the writer seems to have oodles of sympathy towards them and has ensured they get their happy ending- having their daughter married off where they had hoped, having their son become an overnight business tycoon who’s now setting up a base in Dubai and finally having a brand new home, they seem to have their lives sorted.
Why do I continue watching this? I honestly don’t know. Maybe I enjoy torturing myself with stupidity every now and then to test my tolerance…
I find it amusing how these supposedly grown up people- Taimoor and Tooba who were engaged to be married are controlled by their parents like little, misbehaving children. Sadaf thinks she’s won the golden ticket by convincing the uber rich Fawad to agree to a huge haq Meher and not once did she wonder why this guy has come all by himself to get married and wants to expedite the wedding. Tooba sounds like a little lamb every time she belches “Maamaaa” and Fawad has developed a strong liking for her even though she’s not uttered a single word yet. Hasn’t he even considered the possibility that she may not be interested? Or that she is mute? Or is suffering from some psychological trauma that prevents her from social interactions?He came to the conclusion that she has no personality and he can’t tolerate Sadaf so why would he pursue someone who lacks a personality? What sort of a marriage is he hoping for?
Taimoor needs to tone down the melodrama- this dude has an accident and is still alive. Surely there’s got to be a silver lining visible somewhere. Instead, he’s constantly moping and sulking hoping Nurse Tooba will help his recovery. Instead, he finds himself under the care of Nurse Inaaya who is more than keen to prove her abilities as a caretaker/ wife/ therapist/ friend… Facing rejection from Sadaf, his parents decide that the ultimate solution for his misery and depression is a rushed wedding with Inaaya! Because marriage is the cure for everything.
I might be mistaken but there was a scene where Inaya’s face was scar- free. Was that a mistake or did she finally figure out how to use a concealer? I don’t get who’s responsible for styling these characters. Inaaya hasn’t worn a single outfit that passes as ironed! For someone who’s self- conscious, couldn’t the make- up artist figure out how to conceal her birthmark? Or couldn’t she wear a scarf? And what happened to all the clothes Shahana Phuppo bought for her new bahu? Coz she simply woke up looking like she does everyday.
Then we have Sadaf and her outrageous saris. And Tooba and her unkempt hair and uneven liner… You’d think someone who fancies herself to be a perfectionist would run a comb through her daughter’s hair!
I’m aching to know Ahmed’s success story- he went on a student visa, found work almost immediately and a fancy shmancy apartment and now he’s setting up his business? Did he find a magic lamp while he was down in the dumps crying over Tooba?
Aisha and Sadaf are more alike than they realize. Aisha is a poor man’s Sadaf. Both of these women are obsessed with money and that seems to be the only criteria they consider when choosing a partner for their children.
It’s one thing that the story is predictable but it’s another for the dialogues to sound repetitive. Many times even when a drama might not have something extraordinary to offer, the dialogues catch my attention. Here, the dialogues are a complete letdown- not that anything else isn’t! The choppy editing, weak script, mediocre acting, and substandard direction all contribute to a very disappointing drama. Despite the pace, there’s just not enough substance to keep viewers attention.
Lagta hai kisi Ki Nazar lagi hogi… I wonder kis Ki Nazar lag sakti hai?Aib, Nazar, harghwiz nahin…These few choice words were used over and over again to imprint the obvious. Taimoor is completely shattered- poor boy can’t believe he’ll live the life of a cripple thanks to Doctor Hopeless who’s on a mission to suck any hopes left for a recovery. Tooba’s caregiving skills were bringing Taimoor back into his world of flowers and unicorns but Sadaf realized she needed to seize control and find a better suitor for her daughter.
Without mincing words, Sadaf called off the engagement and I still don’t get why Safi and Aisha felt they would manage to get someone like Sadaf to change her mind. I think it was important to hear the obvious: 2 Be Aib log = 1 perfect match. I could see the $ signs light up in Aisha’s eyes the moment Sadaf suggested something she’s been hoping for. I always knew Aisha was a cunning woman but I didn’t realize Safi was no less- the way he manipulated the Rishta and made it seem like this was their way of expressing gratitude and convincing Shahana APA and Her husband to accept it was well played.
So Sadaf has started the hunt for an eligible bachelor and neither her husband nor her daughter can do a thing about it. Tooba’s body language shows her lack of decision making skills and Inaya tried to stir up emotions but Tooba couldn’t respond except shrug her shoulders in defeat.
Be Aib is so full of aibs it’s ironic. Just as Tooba will be pressurized into marrying a man of Sadaf’s choosing, Taimoor will have to accept Inaya to fill the void in his miserable life. I wish Taimoor would quit throwing himself a pity party and face his situation with a bit of determination and will power. It seems like Inaya will be the one to rescue him from drowning in his tears.
Isn’t it strange how none of these people have a life outside of their homes? They sure seem to live in a bubble. Inaya and her mother are inching close to the kind of life they had only dreamt of. I found it amusing how quickly Inaya jumped to accept the qurbaani– seriously?!? No prizes for guessing what happens next…
Be Aib reminds me of sitting through Sesame Street- the characters are exaggerated to the point it feels like a children’s show. Those who are good are very very good and those who are bad are horrid. Aisha’s envy ended up consuming Tooba and Taimoor’s happiness after all. Just as the wedding preps were underway, Taimoor had a terrible accident and ended up with multiple fractures and a potentially life long disability. It didn’t help that the doctor portrayed a very grim outlook almost forcing his patient to accept that he will be living a life of dependency…
As expected, Sadaf was more concerned about having to postpone the wedding than Taimoor’s accident. Tooba has been by his side comforting him but there’s only so much she can do with Sadaf huffing and puffing like the big, bad wolf. Samina Peerzada is getting on every last nerve with her character- those eye rolls and hand gestures are extremely irritating. And whoever is responsible for her styling seems to have gone a little carried away with the colour palette. Plus, what’s up with Alishba’s eye liner? My OCD is seriously driving me up the wall every time I see her uneven eye liner.
So Ahmed landed in the UK with borrowed money for his ticket but managed to secure a fine home for himself and seems to have a steady flow of cash in the blink of an eye… Since he’s supposedly in Landhan, I wonder if he’s being funded by MQM’s Bhai…
Aisha and Safi’s squabble over the money was so pointless. I wonder why their story is getting unnecessary screen time? We’ve already established that a) they’re poor b) they argue day in and out c) Aisha is a thankless woman who continues blaming her husband for his lack of resources d) Inaya pines for Taimoor e) Aisha still holds a beacon for Inaya to end up with Taimoor…
The ghareeb rishteydaar felt obligated to do their bit by offering Inaya to help her Phuppo Shahana look after Taimoor. The poor girl lacks self esteem as it is, subjecting her to see her beloved up close must be disturbing. I would like to think there’s more to this story and with that hope, I continue tuning in. Sadly, nothing seems attractive enough to justify watching 40 odd minutes every week. Even the OST isn’t appealing and that’s usually one sure reason for me.
Urdu 1 needs some good shows that will make them compete with the big 3. Thus far, besides Mere Humdum Mere Dost, nothing has caught my interest. In contrast, A Plus seems to have upped their game which is a refreshing change.
Directed by Ali Hassan, produced by Big Bang Entertainment, written by Qaisra Hayat, Be Aib aired on Urdu 1. Be Aib is the story of three siblings – Shahana (Ismat Zaidi), Sadaf (Samina Peerzada) and Safi (Tariq Jameel). Shahana has lived in the US for the past few years but has returned to Pakistan. Even though Shahana is affluent, she doesn’t discriminate between her siblings. Sadaf shares a similar social status as Shahana but unfortunately it seems to have gotten to her head. Sadaf doesn’t think much of her brother Safi as he hasn’t enjoyed the same fortunes his sisters have. While Shahana welcomes him with open arms, Sadaf mocks him for his low class mindset.
Sadaf is a self- proclaimed perfectionist and control freak. She has shrewdly arranged for her daughter ( Alishba Yusuf) to be engaged to Shahana’s son Taimoor (Noor Hassan) seeing that he is the sole heir to their wealth. Sadaf judges people on the basis of their social status and avoids those less fortunate like the plague. Safi has two children, Ahmed ( Imran Aslam) and Inaya ( Mariam Ansari). Ahmed seems to have feelings for Tooba but knows better than to act on them and Inaya is fascinated by Taimoor and Tooba’s fairytale life- Inaya has a visible black mark (Aib) that covers the left side of her face. She seems very conscious of her mark and her mother fears for her marriage and hopes that somehow she ends up marrying Taimoor even though she knows he’s engaged to Tooba.
Ahmed has applied for a student visa to UK and hopes he can be financially sound and change his family’s living conditions once he’s settled. Safi feels confident that Shahana APA is the only one who will support him by lending him money for Ahmed’s travel expenses and she doesn’t disappoint.
For a first episode, all the characters were well introduced. Samina Peerzada could’ve toned down quite a bit while still capturing the essence of her character. Alishba Yusuf is always selective in her roles and after Pehchaan, she’s back as Tooba. She’s effectively portrayed the role of a daughter completely under her mother’s control so much so she comes across as being under her spell. Noor Hassan’s puffy hair was distracting. Cousin marriages seem to be a topic our writers find very hard to let go off but there’s more to this story- however, Urdu 1’s promo department seems to have revealed the entire story through their teasers and OST so it takes away the excitement of finding out what happens next.
Still, it’s always nice to see actors who don’t appear in dramas as often and I’m hoping this turns out to be a good watch. How many of you tuned in to Be Aib?
Be Aib is an upcoming drama on Urdu 1. The drama boasts a star cast including Samina Peerzada, Alishba Yusuf, Noor Hassan, Sheheryar Zaidi among others.
After watching the promos, I gather that the drama is essentially about a woman’s obsession with perfection or the very idea of perfection. Samina Peerzada plays a perfectionist and the people around her – especially her daughter – suffer because of her controlling nature. Alishba Yusuf plays her daughter. Alishba Yusuf is a wonderful actress and it would be nice to see her alongside a phenomenal actress like Samina Peerzada.
The second episode of Be Aib started with the engagement of Tooba and Taimoor. Sadaf finds it necessary to upstage everyone around her which is why she gifted Shahana APA and her husband with exquisite presents. Sadaf’s fake pride and controlling nature was further highlighted during her scenes with Tooba. The pact between the mother- daughter duo is supposedly for Tooba’s benefit. Tooba doesn’t have a personality of her own- she’s caught between what her mother expects of us vs her inability to think for herself. Overpowering mothers can impact children negatively as they never let their children grow into themselves but expect their children to be an extension of themselves. This pressure results in low self esteem and leaves them incapacitated to make their own decisions. Something as simple as taking her friends out for lunch becomes a topic of debate. Even though Sadaf has secured a suitor like Taimoor for Tooba, she feels insecure which is why she discouraged Tooba from introducing him to her friends and also instructed her to maintain a distance from Taimoor until they are married. Typically, I would’ve expected Sadaf would be encouraging Tooba to spend time with Taimoor but that’s not the case here.
Samina Peerzada’s gaudy saris, chokers, make up and those headphones are just too much. She’s such a fine actress and could’ve effortlessly conveyed this character minus the razzmatazz. I wonder why the director envisioned her this way instead of keeping her more real.
Alisha Yusuf has been very convincing albeit monotonous thus far- let’s see how her character shapes up in the upcoming episodes. Much of this episode focused on Inaya’s rishta. Shahana APA referred a rishte wali to Aisha and Safi to find a suitable rishta for Inaya. Not only is Inaya very self-conscious about her birthmark but as she parades back and forth with her tray of chai, every rejection is taking a toll on her. It’s hard enough for girls who have to walk the walk in front of countless rishtewalis and potential suitors, but for someone like Inaya it’s even tougher.
It didn’t help that Sadaf lured a prospective proposal elsewhere. Sadaf seems to loathe her brother and his family because of their financial situation. She couldn’t even say a few kind words to Ahmed before he left but made it a point to stress on him working hard and not wasting his life like his father. The contract between Sadaf and Shahana is nicely done. Shahana genuinely wants to see her brother and his family doing well and without making them feel less than her, she tries to encourage them with her warm word and gestures.
The promo for the next episode revealed the turning point in the story. I like the pace of the drama so far and I hope they keep it moving. I don’t know who recommended that hairstyle to Noor Hassan but it is awful. It would’ve been a suitable look post his accident to signify his trauma. Let’s see if someone in the styling department makes any changes soon…
Drama serial Be Adab features Momin Saqib, Sania Saeed, Hajra Yamin, Faryal Mehmood and Rehan Sheikh. The story of the drama serial revolves around the story of Rohail (Momin Saqib) and his family. Rohail is caring and an obedient boy and loves his mother (Sania Saeed) who is paralyzed. Rohail’s father (Rehan Sheikh) doesn’t approve of his relationship with Sheena (Hajra Yamin) and Sheena’s family wants to get her married soon. Be Adab will highlight the importance of blood relations in life.
Written by Inam Hassan and directed by Shehzad Kashmiri, Be Adab is gaining the audience’s appreciation. Let’s take you inside the lives of your favourite characters from Be Adab.
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Momin Saqib (Rohail)
Momin Saqib is appearing as Rohail who is a loving and caring type of boy. We have always seen Momin Saqib in fun mode but in this drama, he is playing a serious role. He got fame from his popular video ‘Maro mujhe maro’ which caught the attention of people around the globe. He is pretty active on his social media accounts and posts funny yet informative content. Momin Saqib is also the recipient of Honorary life membership award from King’s College London.
Sania Saeed (Rubi)
Sania Saeed is a legendary star who has been part of the industry for around two decades. She has always impressed people with her brilliant acting and for her work, she has won four Lux Style Awards in the Best Actress category. In Be Adab drama serial, she is appearing as Rohail’s mother who is paralyzed and in need of extra care and love.
Hajra Yamin (Sheena)
Hajra Yamin is an emerging actress of the entertainment industry and undoubtedly within no time, she has won peoples’ hearts. Her dramas include Ehd-e-Wafa, Jalan, Aas, Tera Ghum Aur Hum, and Teri Raza. She has made her debut on the big screen with her movie Pinky Memsaab for which she was nominated as the Best Film Actress at the Lux Style Awards.
Here are pictures of Hajra Yamin, have a look!
Faryal Mehmood (Fatima)
Faryal Mehmood is a talented actress known for her work in several drama serials. She has been working as a model and often appears in shoots for renowned brands and designers. Every now and then, we see Faryal Mehmood sharing her dance videos and she is pretty good at it. This year Faryal Mehmood tied the knot with the love of her life, Daniyyal Raheal in an intimate wedding ceremony.
Rehan Sheikh (Rohail’s Father)
Rehan Sheikh is a legendary star known for his work in drama serials like Awazain, Dozukh, Maa, Nasal, Sanjha, Aks, Pehchaan, Mohlat and The Castle: Aik Umeed. For his work, he received Best Actor Award at the Kara Film Festival from an International jury and also won Hum Award for Best Supporting Actor for Sadqay Tumhare.
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Ali zafar has recently published a long note on his Instagram in which he has talked about being positive towards life. He says that the day we will realize the mortality of life we will start doing things we fear, we will overcome our fears and we will stop doing the things we do usually.
He said our health and our relationships would become our priority instead of worldly desires and our social standings would be desired for social changes not for personal gains and we wouldn’t want to harm ourselves and any other human being and we will never let our pride stop us for saying sorry to others. We would understand that nothing is permanent and no gain is for lifetime we can borrow things for a litte while but would never acquire them forever.
We would start thinking before speaking any harsh words because we might be knowing its circumstances on other person. We would cancel obnoxious people and we will be reuniting to those who bind us with each other and we would realise this life as beautiful life because it’s here today and tomorrow it will go.
That was the narration of his heartfelt note which was so positive and soothing we all must understand this meaning of life and the world would have been so heavenly place to live in.
It seems that he wanted to say something for long time and he often share tips for life on his Instagram and his fans really read them with same heart and soul.
These two films have received much attention and media hype even before their release, partly due to their star studded casts and partly due to the intense marketing campaign they have launched.
Pakistani cinema has worldwide recognition now and thus these two films have been covered on BBC news too as they were released worldwide to fans who were eagerly waiting the mega budget movies for entertainment on this Eid ul Azha.
The usage of skin lightening and whitening creams have been a trend since years. Some companies are making millions, capitalising on these creams which cause cancer, diabetes, severe skin conditions and other diseases. Many recent revelations have proved how harmful these products are, and the recent one is by BBC.
According to a video by BBC, these whitening creams include harmful and poisonous chemicals like hydroquinone and mercury which can cause organ failure and cancer. Among the list are few famous Pakistani brands; Faiza beauty cream, Golden pearl beauty cream and Stillman’s cream.
The video stated, 15 shops have been caught by London trading standards. They were fined record amounts on average 11,000 pounds each. And for the first time some shop owners were given suspended ail sentences.
“The courts are looking at this as a criminal activity as its poisoning someone for profit. It’s not the kind of activity where people can think they can run a legitimate business and sell these kinds of products,” said Cenred Elworthy in the video released yesterday.
Bazil Firdous is a model, actor and fitness trainer. He is also the son of veteran actor Firdous Jamal who is a lot in the news these days for his personal life. Bazil has also joined showbiz like his father who had an illustrious career before he went through cancer and took a break for treatment.
Bazil Firdous also requested the media to protect his family’s privacy recently after what his family went through. He was speaking in an interview about his career and goals and revealed his journey. He said that he started modelling in 2012 and later came into acting. He added that though his father is a big star but you have to work on your own and your dad cannot make a career for you, though his father was an inspiration for him to become a star.
This is what he said:
He also shared that having a star father will give you an edge that you can get by without having to give too many auditions. You will be respected at first but you cannot get work because of it, for work you have to struggle yourself.
Baylagaam is Har Pal Geo’s famous drama serial that aired daily at 9:00 Pm. The channel aired 110 episodes of the drama serial Baylagaam. The cast of the drama features Ali Abbas, Laiba Khan, Haroon Shahid, Shabbir Jan, Shaheen Khan and Tuba Anwar. The drama has been written by Hina Huma Nafees and it has been directed by Zahid Mehmood. Baylagaam is produced by Abdullah Kadwani & Asad Qureshi under the banner of 7th Sky Entertainment Productions. The story of Baylagaam revolves around Ramsha, an only child raised with affection but consumed by a passion for fame through social media.
Today, the mega last episode of Baylagaam aired on HAR PAL GEO. Fans loved the drama serial and are coming up with mixed reviews about the last episode. Most of the viewers loved the happy ending of Afnan, Ramsha and Alizay but many didn’t agree with it and suggested a punishment for Afnan for deceiving his wives.
Most of the fans said that the ending was good but it was not realistic at all because such endings never happen in real life. A social media user wrote, “the drama ended beautifully but they stretched it a lot”. Another social media user wrote, “why wasn’t Afnan punished in the end?”. A drama viewer said, “by giving the happy ending with two wives, the drama makers have given a subtle message of two marriages to the youth, which is wrong”. Fans were also trolling the character Afnan for ending up with two beautiful wives who also forgave him in his life. Fans praised Syeda Tuba, Laiba Khan and Ali Abbas for their brilliant acting skills. A lot of liked the drama but expected an early closure, without being dragged. A few didn’t like the ending. Fans didn’t like the repetition of scenes in the previous episodes. The fans also had suggestions related to story and continuation issues with the script. Read the comments:
Laiba Khan is a young, gorgeous and talented Pakistani television actress. The actress has appeared in many hit Pakistani drama serials including Pakeeza Phupo, Do Bol, Tarap and Mera Dil Mera Dushman. Laiba Khan has a beautiful face and a perfect smile which makes her adorable. Lately, her acting skills are being praised by the viewers in Geo TV’s famous drama series Baylagaam which airs daily at 9:00 Pm. Laiba Khan is playing the character of a Tiktoker in the drama.
The gorgeous actress took the time out for her vacation after the shooting of her drama serial. Well, Laiba Khan is currently in Dubai for her vacation. She has been enjoying visiting the famous places of Dubai. She has posted pictures from various restaurants while trying out middle eastern cuisine. She also shared the pictures from the famous Museum of The Future in Dubai. Well, here we have collected all the pictures from the pretty and talented Laiba Khan’s Dubai trip. Have a look at the pictures:
Tere Bin became a mega hit as soon as Meerab and Murtasim appeared on screen. Yumna Zaidi and Wahaj Ali’s chemistry was fire and we saw people from all over the world loving their scenes together. Their dinner scene went extra viral and its inclusion in the OST was also well-loved. Yumna’s golden saari went viral and we saw the scene all over social media.
Looks like inspiration is running strong and the new drama Baylagaam starring Ali Abbas and Laiba Khan that is airing right now on Geo Entertainment is also getting inspired by the channel’s hit Tere Bin. Ali Abbas and Laiba Khan had a Meerab and Murtasim moment too as Laiba Khan was seen wearing a similar golden saari while Ali Abbas was seen with the same setup that Murtasim did in Tere Bin.
Bayhadh is a new drama on Geo. Geo TV’s focus on dramatic love triangles and exaggerated storylines is often seen as a point of criticism by some viewers. Such dramas are particularly criticized by viewers who prefer more realistic and grounded content.
Bayhadh is the latest drama to hit the screens on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 8 p.m. The drama has a love triangle featuring Affan Waheed, Saboor Aly, and Madiha Imam. Rubina Ashraf, Sheheryar Zaidi, Zainab Qayyum, Osama Tahir, and Srha Asghar are among the supporting cast members of the show. The drama has a high viewership but these ratings fail to mask its lack of originality and unimpressive acting performances.
Rubina Ashraf is an industry veteran who has been working for several years. Recently, she has taken on the responsibility of reviewing the works of others, and she has been consistently providing feedback on dramas. Her ratings have been quite strict, and she does not hesitate to point out areas that require improvement.
Rubina Ashraf is also part of Bayhadh, in which she portrays the role of a negative and toxic mother. Interestingly, this is the kind of drama that she dislikes when reviewing other projects. Majority of the viewers believe that she has overacted in her role and have criticized her for choosing a role that she would otherwise rate poorly if she was simply reviewing it.
Bayhadh is a Geo television prime-time drama serial which is the 7th Sky Entertainment presentation. Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi are the producers of the drama. The story of the drama has been written by Rukhsana Nigar Adnan. The drama serial is directed by Syed Ramish Rizvi. The cast features Affan Waheed, Madiha lmam, Saboor Ali, Srha Asgr, Humayoun Ashraf, Rubina Ashraf, Shehryar Zaidi, Kinza Malik, Salma Hasan, Zainab Qayoom, Kamran Jeelani, Beenish Chauhan and Hurriya Mansoor.
Today, the last episode of the drama serial Bayhadh aired on Geo TV. In this episode, Jugno received a life sentence for killing Khurram. Hamza returned to Sonya, and they decided to start their life together again, leaving behind the painful memories of the past.
People are loving the happy ending of the drama serial Bayhadh and are praising how the story concluded in favor of Sonya and Hamza. Many fans said that they already predicted that Hamza would return to Sonya and they would start a new life together. Fans are also applauding the performances of Affan Waheed, Madiha Imam, and Saboor Aly. They feel that Saboor Aly did justice to her character Jugnoo, as the drama was particularly engaging due to her powerful negative role. Additionally, viewers believe that Jugnoo’s friend and Taimoor also deserved punishment. Overall, fans loved the happy ending of the drama serial Bayhadh. Read the comments here:
Bayhadh is a Geo television drama serial which is 7th Sky Entertainment presentation. Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi are the producers of the drama. The story of the drama has been written by Rukhsana Nigar Adnan. The drama serial is directed by Syed Ramish Rizvi. The stellar cast includes ace Pakistani actors. The drama will soon be airing on Geo Entertainment. Bayhadh features a stellar cast that includes Affan Waheed, Madiha lmam, Saboor Ali, Srha Asgr, Humayoun Ashraf, Rubina Ashraf, Shehryar Zaidi, Kinza Malik, Salma Hasan, Zainab Qayoom, Kamran Jeelani, Beenish Chauhan and Hurriya Mansoor. The drama started airing on 17th April 2024.
Today, the first episode of the drama series Bayhadh aired on Geo Entertainment. Fans are coming up with the mixed comments. Many are praising the drama including the character development and acting skills of the acclaimed Pakistani actor, Affan Waheed. Many of Affan Waheed’s fans hold the view that he consistently selects positive characters, and ‘Bayhadh’ is yet another example of his wise choices.
Well, it seems that the drama is off to a normal start with just 1.1 million views in seventeen hours. The drama viewers are coming up with multiple suggestions regarding the drama serial. Many are giving positive feedback, but a few fans are of the view that some elements of the drama are stereotypical. These include Saboor Aly’s portrayal of a similar character, a triangular love story between a rich and poor character, and the presence of a strict parent for the rich character. Fans are also raising concerns on the location, music and over the top performances of few actors. Fans of main leads are happy with their selection for the roles but a few people are suggesting the other possibly suitable names. Read the comments:
Bayhadh is an upcoming Geo television drama serial which is 7th Sky Entertainment presentation. Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi are the producers of the drama. The story of the drama has been written by Rukhsana Nigar Adnan. The drama serial is directed by Syed Ramish Rizvi. The stellar cast includes ace Pakistani actors. The drama will soon be airing on Geo Entertainment.
Cast
Affan Waheed
Madiha lmam
Saboor Ali
Srha Asgr
Humayoun Ashraf
Rubina Ashraf
Shehryar Zaidi
Kinza Malik
Salma Hasan
Zainab Qayoom
Kamran Jeelani
Beenish Chauhan
Hurriya Mansoor
Affan Waheed
Affan Waheed is a brilliant Pakistani television and film actor who started working as an RJ on Radio. Affan started Modelling and acting as well. His drama serial Tere Pehlu Main bagged him instant fame and recognition. Affan’s other notable dramas include Dhoka, Dastaan, Do Bol, Khamoshi, Saari Bhool Hamari Thi, Baydardi and Others. Affan graduated from NCA Lahore and he’s an amazing artist who makes perfect sketches. Affan is single and loves to spend time with his family and friends.
Madiha lmam
Madiha Imam is a Pakistani VJ turned Actor. She joined the Pakistani drama Industry by making her acting debut in Hum TV’s drama ‘Ishq Mein Tere’, in 2013. Her other famous dramas are Dhaani, Heer, Zakham, Zoya Saleha, Woh Mera Dil Tha, Baba Jani, Mera Rab Waris, Muqaddar, Dushman E Jan and others. Madiha Imam is happily married to an Indian film maker Moji Basar. She lives in Dubai along with her husband. Madia Imam is a dedicated professional and a loving and caring person who loves to spend time with her close family members.
Saboor Aly
Saboor Aly is a famous Pakistani television and film actor who debuted from drama serial “Choti Si Kahani” in 2011. So far, she has appeared in numerous hit television serials. Some of her prominent television dramas include Meeras, Mushkil , Fitrat, Parizaad, Bhai, Mere Khudaya, Visaal, Bunty I Love You and Rang Laaga, Jannat Se Aagay and others. Saboor Aly is Sajal Aly’s sister who is an amazing actor. Saboor is happily married to Ali Ansari and they make a super stunning celebrity couple. Saboor Aly is a loving and friendly person who loves to spend time with friends and family.
Srha Asghar
Srha Asghar is a gorgeous and talented Pakistani television actress who has appeared in many hit projects. Her famous drama Pyar Ke Sadqay made her a known figure in Pakistan. Her dramas Babban Khala Ki Baitiyaan, Aakhir Kab Tak and Bebak were also loved by fans. Lately, fans loved her performances in Ishq Murshid, Akhara and Working Women. Srha Asghar is happily married and has an adorable son Ehaan. She loves to spend time with her family.
Humayoun Ashraf
Humayoun Ashraf is a famous Pakistani television and film actor who has gained huge fame through his blockbuster drama serial Khuda Aur Muhabbat. His drama serial Rang Mahal was a recent times’ hit. His other notable dramas include Abh dekh Khuda kia kerta hey, Ik Tamana La Hasil Si, Ehsan Faramosh and Mushkil. Humayoun Ashraf is single. Fans love his beautiful smile and handsome personality.
Sheheryar Zaidi
Sheheryar Zaidi is a brilliant Pakistani television actor who has been gracing the drama industry for many decades. He was married to brilliant Pakistani singer Nayyara Noor who passed away a few years ago. Sheheryar Zaidi is the father of a talented Pakistani musician Naad E Ali. Lately, fans are praising his acting in Geo TV’s drama serial Khumar.
Kinza Malik
Kinza Malik Awan is a talented Pakistani television actress who has been working in the drama industry for many years. She gained fame through her initial PTV plays. Lashkara and Ishqiya are her recent popular dramas. She is also appearing in Jaan E Jahaan. She also played the character of Attiya in Khumar which garnered praise.
Salma Hasan
Salma Hasan is a brilliant and graceful Pakistani television actor. She began acting career through a sitcom Sab Set Hai. Salma Hasan is a single mother and she has an adorable and talented daughter Fatima. The actor was previously married to Azfar Ali. Salma Hasan restarted her acting career a few years ago with the famous Geo TV drama Khaani which was a huge hit. Baddua, Mujhe Pyaar Hua Tha and Fairly Tale are her other notable dramas. Fans are loving her in Ishq Murshid as well.
Zainab Qayyum
Zainab Qayyum is a stunning Pakistani model and television actor. She has appeared in numerous hit Pakistani dramas including Wilco, Khalish, Muhabbat Chordi Maine and Mere Humdam Mere Dost. Lately, she is grabbing attention through her different character in Geo TV’s drama serial Khumar. Zainab Qayyum is single and a very friendly person.
Kamran Jilani
Kamran Jilani is a popular Pakistani television actor. Kamran has performed in numerous hit dramas but his claim to fame project was Drama Serial Mehndi in which he came alongside Fiza Ali. The actor has an amazing acting background as well. His father Qurban Jilani and his brother Adnan Jilani were popular actors. Kamran’s famous dramas include ‘Maryam,’ ‘Roshni,’ ‘Sada Sukhi Raho,’ ‘Dil Ishq’ and ‘Uraan’ , ‘Laaj’ ‘Jhoot’ , ‘Pujaran’ ’ , ‘Anabia’ , ‘Dil Haari’ of ARY Zindagi, ‘Ghayal, ‘Tuj pey Qurban’, ‘Daasi’, ‘Khalish’ and ‘Fitoor’. Kamran Jilani is happily married and has three beautiful children.
Beenish Chauhan
Beenish Chohan is a Pakistani actress and model who debuted in the year 2000. She is known for her roles in dramas Aik Aur Sitam Hai, Mera Saaein, Yeh Zindagi Hai, Tarap, Malangi, Pehli Boond and others. Tarap and Chaudhry and Sons are her recent hit dramas. She also appeared in the telefilms Sudha Ki Kalha, Beqarar and Unchi Gehrai. Beenish Chauhan is happily married and has an adorable son.
Rubina Ashraf
Rubina Ashraf is a brilliant Pakistani television actor. She rose to fame through her famous PTV drama serial Kasak. Rubina Ashraf is a talented director as well. She directed Ruswai. Rubina Ashraf’s other claim to fame drama is Pas E Aaina. She is happily married and has a talented daughter Minna Tariq. Her daughter Minna Tariq is also part of the showbiz industry. Her daughter is married to Imran Shaikh and is living in Dubai. Currently, Rubina is co-hosting “Kya Drama Hai”.
Hurriya Mansoor
Hurriya Mansoor is a young actor and social media influencer who has graduated from SZabist. She is single and loves to post pictures on her social media. Hurriya will soon be seen in Bayhadh.
Bayhadh Timings
Har Pal Geo will soon be airing the drama on the prime time slot at 8:00. The duration of the episode would approximately be forty minutes long.
Bayhadh Schedule
The drama will start premiering from the 17th of April 2024. Geo TV will telecast the drama twice a week on Wednesday and Thursday.
Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar is a famous dram writer. He was once known for is writings more than anything else. Lately however after the success of drama serial Mere Pass Tum Ho which was penned down by him, he has been giving the most controversial statements against women in interviews. His dialogue for Mere Pass Tum Ho also came under scrutiny because many viewers felt they were belittling towards women. A writer who calls himself the biggest feminist around lashed out on women on national television yet again. This time around his statements were more baffling than before. People are outraged at these statements. Here is the video in which he passes comments about women which once again have disturbed many for obvious reasons.
25 episodes and a few time slot changes later, Bay Emaan Mohabbat came to an end. ARY’s tradition of stretching a story beyond it’s expiration date continues and I fail to understand why they are committed to prolonging stories when the end result is nothing but a lack on interest from the audience. This drama was nothing exceptional by any means but the first few episodes had a somewhat engaging storyline. The pacing was fairly steady until somewhere midway, there seemed to be an absolute loss of focus.
There wasn’t much of a story to begin with but seeing the likes of Nauman Ejaz, Samiya Mumtaz and Saba Qamar was a enough of a draw. However, with actors signing up for multiple projects it’s unrealistic to expect every project will be worth the time. Acting wise, Samiya Mumtaz was an excellent choice as a blind woman, Saba Qamar added a spark to her role and Nauman Ejaz has perfected the character of an unfaithful husband. The story had potential- it was supposed to be the story of desires and how far people go to achieve them. There could, rather should have been a very strong moral at the end- but instead, the writer Amir Raza ended up sensationalizing everything that’s wrong with our society.
Here’s why: Dania, a middle-class girl who dreams big is engaged to a simpleton Naeem- a man she can’t stand since she thinks she deserves much better. She’s having an affair with her best friend’s fiance, Babar- a man who’s just using her as a time-pass since he’s too much of a coward to stand up for himself. Dania dumps Naeem for Babar thinking Babar will marry her. But Babar ditches her and she’s left devastated. She tries to pick up the pieces of her broken heart and finds comfort in the arms of her boss- Nabeel. Nabeel is a frustrated man married to a blind woman. But before you start feeling sorry for him since he’s a whipped husband, he has a history. He married Maria to escape a lower middle class lifestyle and traded his soul for money. But seeing that his wife is not only blind, but also infertile and a complete control freak, Nabeel tries to compensate for his sorrow by leading a parallel life. Dania isn’t the first woman he has been involved with but she ends up being his last. The two of them secretly marry and when Maria finds out, she vows to destroy him. She files a case against him and has him arrested but Dania pleads for his freedom and Maria agrees in exchange for her to disappear. Maria, who is cheated upon by her husband, is suffering not just from a disability but also the earth-shattering reality that she can never conceive is shown in a negative light- she’s not the victim here! Instead, poor Nabeel and Dania are the ones we are expected to feel sorry for. Everyone from Maria’s caretaker uncle, to her trusted lawyer, her nanny who raised her blame her for being irrational and depriving Nabeel from becoming a father- a right he is entitled to even if it means agreeing to his second marriage. The ending was almost comical- it was an extremely forced attempt to ensure everyone has a super happy ending. Maria ends up accepting Nabeel and Dania and naming their son as the heir to all her wealth; all of them live under the same roof and Dania now refers to Maria as Api and Maria is more than thrilled playing mommy to Dania and Nabeel’s son and has very happily handed Nabeel over to Dania.
So basically, the moral of the story is that if a man cheats on his wife, his wife has no reason to get upset, instead she’s expected to openly accept his decision. If a woman is barren, she should herself hand her husband over to another woman since men have a stronger urge to have children and a woman’s needs are secondary. If a woman thinks too much of herself, she has every right to do whatever it takes to ensure she gets what she wants. Dania and Nabeel both wronged their partners but it didn’t matter- they were the lead and they had to end up together. How do the writers come up with such twisted stories and have the nerve to justify them with happy endings? I’ve got to say, the writers don’t disappoint on one front- they constantly do a one-up by coming up with even more outrageous stories!
The recent episode of Bay Emaan Mohabbat continued to progress at a steady pace. Shah Sahab (Naeem’s co-worker) informed him that he had spotted Dania with a man. When Babar and Sobia came by to visit Dania’s father at the hospital, Shah Sahab recognized him immediately. Even though he told Naeem about Babar, Naeem was reluctant to believe that Dania was with another man. On the contrary, Naeem was feeling confident that Dania and him were closer than ever before since Qazi Sahab’s illness. I was quite surprized to see that Shah Sahab was genuinely concerned about Naeem and looks out for him. He even went to Nabeel and told him about the investigation being spear-headed by Qutub and asked him to use his influence to call it off. Naeem’s too gullible to fend for himself and it’s nice to know that someone has his back. At least for now.
Dania confided in her mother that she felt Naeem was somehow involved with the incident that caused her father to suffer a heart attack. When Naeem came by to visit, she overheard part of the conversation and warned Naeem that he will have to face the consequences if he was involved in this mess. Naeem allows Dania to treat him like a doormat and ignores her derogatory attitude towards him. She is completely repulsed by his presence and makes no effort to camouflage her feelings. He’s blinded by her aura and is content knowing that she’s his.
Babar came by to visit Dania’s father but I find it hard to believe he was sincere. He’s a coward and an opportunist and he’s certainly not the kind of a guy who a girl can count on. Dania is starting to show signs of doubting his intentions but she’s not ready to let go of him completely- not just yet. She announced her desire to call off her engagement and he advised her against it- he knows that the minute she’s single, she’ll be harassing him to break off his engagement with Sobia and even though he can’t stand Sobia, he doesn’t have the guts to get out of an engagement his family arranged.
Nabeel is still preoccupied with Sumbul’s disappearance and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her exit. Maria’s attempts to divert his thoughts seem futile. As if they didn’t have enough problems already, their doctor confirms Maria’s greatest fear- she can’t conceive. Maria is spiraling downwards in self-pity- she wants a child- not just for herself but for Nabeel. She’s afraid of losing Nabeel and feels that if they were to have a child, she could somehow ensure that he remains with her- if only relationships worked that way!
After 9 episodes, I’m really eager to have Dania and Nabeel cross paths. They have exceptional on-screen chemistry and I’m sure we’ll see nothing short of fireworks. Did you like today’s episode? Do you think this serial has enough substance to keep you hooked till the end?
While Dania and Babar are out on a date- their very first outing, things are heating up at Qazi Saheb’s (Dania’s father) office. A new officer is reviewing all the paperwork and it has made everyone rather alert. Qazi Saheb confides in Naeem that he’s a little perturbed but Naeem reassures him that he’s got nothing to worry about. The officer summons Qazi Saheb and accuses him of teaming up with his son-in-law and approving illegal projects in exchange for financial gain. He threatens him with a detailed inquiry and Qazi Saheb suffers a heart attack. Naeem rushes him to the hospital and Dania’s mother asks him to get Dania from Sobia’s house. Upon reaching there, he finds out Dania never came there. He spots Naeem on the bike with a woman but doesn’t see who she is. Unfortunately, his colleague notices Dania with Babar. Finally Naeem finds Dania at her place and she asks him to take her to see her father.
At the hospital, Dania tells Naeem not to let her parents know that she wasn’t at Sobia’s house. Naeem, who is completely smitten by Dania agrees to her without question and tells her he will spend the rest of his life agreeing to everything she says. Dania’s disgust at Naeem is apparent and her apology seems insincere too. She’s grateful to him for saving her father’s life but she can’t stand his presence. Babar was being his usual chichora self and it made me wonder- what exactly does she see in a guy like him who’s not only cheating on his fiancée, but he’s clearly just enjoying himself with Dania and has no real intentions of taking a stand for her.
Maria confronted Nabeel about Sumbal’s accusations- Nabeel insisted that someone is trying to frame him and destroy his life. Maria comforted him and told him that she still trusted him. I really like Samiya Mumtaz in this role- it’s such a refreshing change to see her play the character of a strong woman with a scheming mind. As they say- all’s fair in love and war. Nabeel is still trying to get in touch with Sumbul and find out what really happened. He’s frustrated with the way she left and especially since she escalated the complaint to Maria. He has tried very hard to maintain his image as a devoted husband and he wouldn’t want anyone to hamper it- least of all another woman!
I wonder if Sobia will press Dania for where she went after knowing she used her as an alibi. I actually feel really sorry for both Naeem and Sobia- they are so completely in awe of their respective significant others and are blind to their flaws. With Qazi Saheb’s deteriorating health, Dania may be in a situation where her parents pressurize her into a quick Nikah for their satisfaction. Knowing Dania, she won’t refuse her parents outright, she will probably try and prolong it hoping by then Babar will fess up and ask for her hand in marriage- although my instincts tell me Babar is not to be trusted!
What are your thoughts about this episode? What do you foresee happening in the next episode(s)?
In the previous episode, Maria had hired a private investigator to spy on Nabeel. He had found out that Sumbul was an opportunist who had previously worked her way up in a similar fashion by charming her bosses. After getting hold of her photographs with her ex-boyfriend, he blackmailed Sumbul into meeting him. When Sumbul saw him, she realized he was posing as Nabeel’s chauffeur all this time. At first she tried to play tough but once he threatened he was capable of murder, Sumbul didn’t take any chances. She succumbed to his demands of taking a payout in exchange for leaving town, giving up her sim card so she would not be contactable and wrote her resignation letter accusing Nabeel of workplace harassment. Well played, Maria. This woman knows how to keep her man in line despite her handicap! I like the actor playing the role of the PI- he’s such a natural, it’s almost as if he does it for a living! Samiya Mumtaz is absolutely brilliant as the blind wife who wouldn’t allow her husband to get away without a fight.
Dania is getting anxious over her secret affair with Babar and deep down knows he will never take a stand for her. Yet, she continues seeing him, hoping for some sort of a miracle since she’s so frustrated with her engagement to Naeem. She feels guilty for deceiving Sobia and hates lying to her mother. In fact a part of her even feels bad for Naeem- she isn’t entirely evil but her desires for happiness and a better life overpower all other feelings. Saba Qamar’s character is very similar to that in Maat with the exception that she does seem to have a hint of a heart!
Babar is taking full advantage of her vulnerability and is exploiting her for his own interests. I seriously doubt his sincerity- he’s miserable with his engagement to Sobia but lacks the guts to break it off and face the music. He would rather continue leading Dania on as she’s willing to believe in him. Agha Ali is quickly becoming typecast as a frustrated lover who never gets a break.
Nabeel was shocked at Sumbul’s sudden change of heart and quick disappearance. He managed to trace the number of her roommate Saba and went to ask her if she knew of her whereabouts. Saba clearly wants no part of this mess and subtly mocked him for being stupid enough to fall for someone like Sumbul- the lady was nothing but a social climber. Nabeel feels incomplete and miserable being married to someone like Maria who is handicapped yet his conscience reminds him that he opted for a get-rich-quick route by marrying her. He knows only too well that the downside to leaving Maria would be to return to his old lifestyle- where he worked hard to earn a living and still barely made ends meet. He will have to keep up the devoted husband act so he can enjoy the luxuries that he acquired through this well-planned reunion. Nauman Ejaz has nailed this role as Nabeel although I wish he would quit stammering ever so often.
The preview for the next episode seems very interesting- I am eagerly looking forward to next week’s episode. Have you watched this episode? What are your thoughts?
Four episodes have elapsed and we have another time change? ARYs lack of faith is disturbing. But then again, this drama has been going downhill for quite some time. I think the biggest dilemma is a lack of focus, a mediocre storyline and poor vision. Trying to throw in suspense elements hasn’t really helped much since we all pretty much know where things are headed.
Dania has succeeded in luring Nabeel into a marriage- there were a few hiccups along the way but the inevitable wedding took place. Nabeel gifted her a house for a wedding and ironically the house cost him his life’s worth of savings! Dania is over-the-moon initially being a homeowner and marrying the man of her new-found dreams but soon her bubble bursts when she is faced with the reality that Nabeel will only be a part-time husband and that too in secrecy. Maria is back and pulling the strings as she does best. She’s torn over the news that she can’t conceive and is suffocating Nabeel in the process.
The long dialogues between Dania’s parents serve no real purpose. There was a failed attempt at trying to get our pulse racing when Nabeel was trying to uncover the mystery behind who was keeping tabs on him and Dania. But just like that, he managed to quickly turn the tables in his favour and now the Private Investigator has sworn allegiance to Nabeel. Or so it seems for the mo. Maria’s bossy attitude continues and is no longer restricted to the home. She is now pushing herself into the workplace trying to keep track of every breath he takes. If only chocking your better half could guarantee faithfulness…
Dania is trying to throw tantrums of her own- Kyun Nabeel? Aaj ki raat rukh jao… Umm, okay, so didn’t she know what she was getting herself into? It surprises me that the characters suffer from short-term memory loss and forget their association with one another. Babar and Naeem have completely disappeared from the scene- Naeem tried to blackmail Dania but that backfired and he was tossed out of his job; Babar feigned an apology which fell flat. This is now simply the story of a man caught between two wives doing the juggling act as best as he can.
My issue really is with the number of episodes. All of this could’ve easily been wrapped up in 15 episodes. Had that happened, we may even have had moments of paying attention. But 22 episodes later, any efforts at redemption seem highly unlikely. Are my faithful four still on-board or have you stumbled off?
I’m beginning to think that Dania is schizophrenic. How else can she justify her behaviour and her repeated affirmations that she cares about her parents izzat? Mere apney gharwaley mujhpe aetebaar nahin karte– umm, not very long ago, she was having an affair with her best friend’s mangaitar– Babar! I understand that somewhere along the lines, we may lose track of the storyline since it tends to drag on endlessly but I doubt we can forget what started this whole mess.
After talking down to her and destroying her self-respect, Nabeel finally succumbs to izhaar-e-mohabbat and the two of them reconcile. But just as the lovebirds are planning their future, Naeem informs Dania that Nabeel was the one who was responsible for her father’s condition. But thankfully, there was no misunderstanding as Dania immediately sorted it out with Nabeel and admitted that even if he was at fault, she’s just too involved with him to care- hmm, so much for putting family first.
The private investigator is back in the scene- he approached Naeem with a proposition. Naeem is only too eager to help since he has a score to settle with Dania Ji. Nabeel senses that he is being followed and also discovers the CD recorded with a conversation that took place between him and Sumbul. He gets worked up and asks for his office to be tapped so he can monitor everyone’s phone calls, movement, etc.
Dania does what she does best- being pushy to the point of making men run far, far away. She did it with Babar and now she’s putting Nabeel in the same spot. Why can’t they show women as positive role models? Yes, she made a blunder by trusting Babar, but she should have redeemed herself by focusing on building a life for herself instead of rushing into the arms of the next man she found.
Dania’s parents are completely helpless when it comes to reasoning with their daughter. They try to make her realize that even if Nabeel ends up marrying her, he will not be too keen on publicizing the marriage which will make things very difficult for Dania. But Dania is desperate to get married and she is seemingly upset when Nabeel voices his concern. However, he reassures her parents that he will accept their demands- whatever they may be! Dania always dreamed of riches and it seems like her dreams are about to come true- unless Maria returns and wreaks havoc.
18 episodes have gone by and at this rate, I see another 10 episodes before the story comes to an abrupt end. I don’t know why actors like Noman Ejaz and Saba Qamar agreed to taking up this drama- they can do so much better! I know that the budget was minimal but seriously, couldn’t Saba Qamar at least change outfits once every episode if not more frequently? I’m sick of seeing her in the same clothes since the past 3 episodes now- it makes me think the scenes never end! Are you still watching? Thoughts?
For reasons unbeknownst to me, ARY has decided to change the timings of this serial- it will now air on Fridays at 7pm. As if I didn’t have enough to watch on Friday already! One of the main reasons I tuned in was the fact that it aired on Sundays when hardly anything else was on. Episode 16 and I was conditioned to being in a stupor until surprise, surprise, Naeem Bau is back- and this time- with a vengeance. Insaan jab apni nazron se girta hai toh uski jalan uska dukh kya hota hai… Seeing Dania getting into Nabeel’s car, our sleuth Naeem is able to deduce that Dania ne bara lamba haath maara hai… Healing is never easy especially when the relationship ended before it could actually take off. Naeem worshiped Dania- she was way out of his league and that felt like an achievement. Being dumped by her broke his heart but also opened his eyes to the reality that he would never have his happily ever after with her. Which is why seeing her with Nabeel triggered the psycho button and he’s no longer the silent stalker but a very vocal one.
Nabeel is giving her mixed signals- he takes one step forward and two steps backwards and this confuses Dania. The two of them continue growing closer but Nabeel panics when he senses Dania wanting more and puts her in her place. His quick retracting is out of fear of losing everything he worked so hard to gain. Nabeel’s life is as bland as can be- he’s clearly miserable and what is the point of having all that money if you can’t enjoy it with someone? His wife, though she tries her best to keep him company has her limitations but this is the path he chose for himself. He’s well aware that he’s aging and doesn’t like being referred to as old. Dania is clearly on a rebound- she just wants to get away from her horrible situation of living next door to Babar and Sobia and move on with her life. Dania thinks she can have any man she wants but the truth is, she’s plain stupid. She’s conceited and shallow and doesn’t realize she can get herself into some real trouble. She’s an easy target for any man wishing to exploit her since she’s so desperate and it shows. And Nabeel can’t get her out of his head- pretty clear where this is headed.
I can’t help but wonder, how many people are actually tuning into this drama that it deserves to air on a Friday??? Except me and my faithful four, that is… Have your say- were you expecting Naeem to show his true colors?
Some people never learn and Dania happens to be one such person. She continues throwing herself a pity party as if she was the victim and Sobia was the one who brought this upon her. The episodes are getting really slow and it’s frustrating to sit through them and not really have the story move forward. I’ve noticed that there are many dramas that would do well if they were wrapped up in under 20 episodes but I’m beginning to think that no one’s interested in what the audience wants!
After last week’s encounter with Babar, I had hoped Dania would have the courage to move on but it seems she’s into a spiraling downward decline. Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned in love but I get the feeling this isn’t even about Babar anymore- she’s just unable to accept the reality that Sobia is married to him. Her contempt for Sobia is overshadowing everything else. And during this time of self exploration, she develops a close connection with Nabeel. Nabeel is your classic exploiter- he senses an opportunity and ceases it. Initially tough on Dania, he has taken a 360 degree turn and has not only starting appreciating her, he has also managed to get her to trust him. By playing her saviour when she suffers a nervous breakdown, he manages to get close to her. So much so, that despite the obvious discomfort she felt when he brought her home, she ended up pouring her heart out to him over the phone. Does this woman not realize that she’s an easy target for any man willing to take advantage? Dania was clearly impressed by his lavish home but made a run for it when she sensed danger. I would hate to see Nabeel take advantage of her while she’s trying to sort her life but sadly, she is responsible for her misery.
Dania’s mom tries to get her daughter to confide in her but the disconnect is pretty obvious. I have to wonder, didn’t her mother realize what a spoilt brat she is early on? Sometimes her concern seems genuine, at other times, it’s almost as if she herself has given up on her only child. I never had an extraordinary expectations from this drama- I started watching it since I liked the cast, namely Noman Ejaz but 15 episodes have elapsed and I do wish they’d get on with it and have a point too. What did you think ladies- you know who you are!!!
Babar continued ignoring Dania thinking she would get the message but the tigress she is, she went to his home to confront him. His father walked in on them and asked Dania very politely to leave the scene. It was a very neighbourly act instead of accusing her and defaming him, he blamed his own son knowing how incompetent he is. After threatening to kick him out, with the help of his mother’s intervention, Babar was allowed to stay on the condition that he will be married off within a week. Pasand na pasand unki hoti hai jo khud kuch kamaatey hein– in a nutshell, this happens to be a reality of life. Someone who is entirely dependent on others for their day to day needs, cannot choose how they want to live their lives; on the contrary, they are bound by those who provide for them.
I liked how Sobia, despite knowing that her best friend had betrayed her, didn’t want anyone finding out what transpired and invited Dania to her wedding. It was very big of her and Dania should be grateful for a friend like Sobia. Though a part of her felt remorse, Dania was mostly battling with the realization- Woh Sobia jo mujhse har cheez mein peechay theh aaj woh mujhse baazi legayi! Dania’s agony was a repercussion of her own selfish actions and instead of accepting her mistake, she continues questioning how Babar can settle for someone like Sobia. Babar had the nerve to come over to drop off his wedding invitation and on top of that- he actually gave Dania the “I’ll always be there if you need me” line. I was almost sure Dania would break a pot on his head but she just walked away holding her head high- Mujh mein ghalti karney ka hausla toh hai aur uska saamna karna ka bhi.
Dania’s lack of competency at work frustrates Nabeel who points it out to her on more than one occasion. Her personal grievances are affecting her work-life but Nabeel seems to be warming up to her. Maria is traveling which will give Nabeel some much needed space- will this be the golden opportunity to seduce Dania? Will Dania ever get over Babar or will she try and win him back from Sobia. Dania’s competitive streak could end up causing her more harm than she could have ever imagined.
The story is engaging but I think all this could have been summarized in a mere 8 episodes instead of 14. At this rate, I can foresee the drama stretching to over 25 episodes which inevitably makes it boring. Let’s see how they wrap it up. My fellow four watchers, what do you have to say about today’s episode?
The drama has finally started to move forward- better late than never I suppose! Dania broke off her engagement with Naeem- she used her father’s illness as an excuse but her parents have started realizing that he probably wasn’t what they had thought. Naeem in turn goes and blurts out to Sobia about Baber and Dania’s affair. Babar hates being cornered and has finally started showing his true colors- he was never man enough to marry Dania but he liked spending time with her- she was just the sort of distraction he needed in his life. Men like Baber are too afraid of taking a stand for themselves since they are entirely dependent on their family for support. Dania was confident that Baber loved her but she was in for a rude awakening.
Sobia, though devastated, took it in her stride with dignity- she is trapped and knows that Baber doesn’t have the guts to call off the engagement and even though he mistreats her, he’s the only man she has ever loved. It’s hard sometimes when families arrange marriages ahead of time- young girls grow up fantasizing about their cousins as their perfect soul mates and when reality takes over, they are left helplessly lost and confused. Baber knows his father would sooner disown him than call off his engagement with Sobia and he sees no way out which is what drew him towards staring an affair with Dania. But seeing Dania dumping Naeem made him cautious since he knew Dania would try and force him into a commitment.
With Qazi Saheb’s paralysis, Dania has to start seeking employment opportunities to support her family. She drops off her resume at Nabeel’s work and runs into him. No sparks fly since she’s not exactly up for small talk and Nabeel doesn’t seem too impressed by her either. Maria, however, is wary of hiring a typical social climber and would rather take a chance on a newbie like Dania than have another seasoned secretary try and seduce Nabeel. Maria thinks that by keeping women at bay, she is safeguarding her marriage but little does she know, Nabeel isn’t devoted to her- he is devoted to her money! Maria continues pressing Nabeel to agree to adoption but he flatly refuses saying he doesn’t want any children except his own.
Now that Dania will be hired as Nabeel’s PA, will she turn to him on a rebound or will she play hard to get? Dania always wanted a comfortable life and Nabeel could be her ticket to riches. Will she let Baber off the hook for deceiving her? This is where it starts to get interesting. Looking forward to next week.
Qazi Saheb comes home upset after being asked to go on an indefinite leave and suffers from paralysis. Babar’s mother asks him to go and check up on them since there is no man in their house. While Babar is consoling Dania, Naeem walks in and gets frustrated seeing their coziness. Dania reacts by tossing away her engagement ring. Dania genuinely cares for her parents but it’s only too obvious that she’s using this as an excuse to free herself from Naeem. Babar selfishly tries to convince Dania to cool down- he doesn’t want to be in a situation where he will feel compelled to marry Dania.
Sobia feels confused about Babar being with Dania but he covers up saying he was there on behalf of her. Babar continues treating Sobia like dirt and Sobia can’t do anything to change his attitude. People like Sobia allow their partners to abuse them because they are too weak to walk away or put their foot down. Naeem is the male equivalent of Sobia and he too is too weak to let go or voice his true feelings but it hurts him deeply when Dania scorns him and humiliates him publicly.
Although Dania’s mother was upset with Dania for her rudeness, a conversation with a well-wisher who lets on that Naeem is responsible for Qazi Sahab’s condition makes her rethink Dania’s attitude. Dania’s parents had prematurely arranged her engagement since they wanted to secure her future. Many parents rush through such decisions out of a sense of urgency fearing their incapacity to provide their daughters with a decent dowry.
Nabeel is completely against adopting a child but Maria feels that a child will brighten up her life. She has made him a 50% business partner since she trusts him blindly- not like she has a choice! Maria and Nabeel’s story seems somewhat stagnant as there is nothing new going on with them. Since Nabeel is looking for a PA and Dania needs to support her family now that her father is paralyzed, looks like we will finally get to see the two of them in the same frame.
The drama is still interesting but I really wish they would pick up the pace as we haven’t seen the story moving forward as much as it should. Did you watch today’s episode? What did you think about it?
Naeem’s insecurities are taking their toll and he finally mustered the courage to confront Dania. She knows he’s smitten by her and uses it to her full advantage. She casually accepted that she was in fact with Babar but that was only since they wanted to surprise Sobia. After Shah Ji’s persistence, he called Sobia and asked her to meet him. But Dania found out and gave him a piece of her mind.
Sobia and Naeem are very much alike- they are both naive and blindly honour their relations. Despite Dania’s rudeness, Sobia continues loving her like a sister and wants only the best for her. She seems genuinely concerned for Dania even more now that Dania has expressed her interests in another man. If nothing else, Dania should at least feel rotten about how she’s abusing Sobia’s trust. Babar once again proved his intentions are anything but noble- even under such insinuating circumstances, he continues trying to string Dania along without any word of a commitment. For her sake, I hope Dania sees him for the scumbag he is and dumps him before he dumps her. Babar seems laid back but in reality, he is extremely calculated and plans things according to his advantage. He knows the repercussions of breaking off his engagement to Sobia and that’s not a chance he’s willing to take.
Dania tries to get her father to confide in her- she’s desperate to find a reason to call off her engagement with Naeem. But her father trusts Naeem and loves him like a son and wouldn’t dream of it. At the office, Shah Ji has managed to pull some strings with the help of Nabeel and called off the inquiry but for it to take effect, Qazi Sahab would need to leave too. Qazi Sahab is seemingly upset since his life’s savings depend upon his pension and retirement fund. His financial situation is a real worry for him and also the reason why he chose Naeem as Dania’s partner.
Maria tells Nabeel that she wants to adopt a child but Nabeel isn’t even remotely interested. Nabeel’s marriage to Maria was for his own personal gain. He didn’t realize he would be in it for the long haul but with each passing day, it’s becoming harder for him to keep up with the pretenses. Maria is content that Nabeel remains with her- and that’s reason enough for her to remain happy.
Next week’s preview shows Dania dumping Naeem and I think this will pave the way for Dania to finally see through Babar and his lack of support. Things aren’t moving fast enough for me- I really want it to get to the point where Nabeel and Dania meet each other. Did you watch today’s episode?
