This episode was fast-paced and slightly upsetting. Although all of us who are watching this show wanted Naila to pay for her mistakes but even then somehow watching her suffer so much in tonight’s episode made me feel for her. I have to give the writer and Hania Amir credit for showing Naila suffer in such a way that one episode of watching her paying for her mistakes was more than enough! The only thing which was missing from tonight’s episode was Naila’s thought process which I would have loved to hear. Rehan is clearly insecure and also very aggressive. He is pretty sure that Naila will also leave him like she left Ahmed therefore he completely lost it every time Naila even tried to voice her thoughts. Also, unlike Ahmed, Rehan is not willing to put up with any of Naila’s tantrums. He knows only too well that Naila has no one to turn to therefore he is making things even more difficult for her. Right now the tables have turned completely, Naila is getting the treatment which she used to give Ahmed and Ahmed is getting the kind of love and attention which he always gave Naila. Also, it was great watching Ahmed treat his wife with the same respect and value her just as much as he valued Naila. He has always been shown as someone who was quite capable of loving someone and now that he is getting the same kind of love in return he couldn’t be happier. It is however funny that he is no longer as dark as he was when he was married to Naila ;)

The change in Naila’s personality was translated on screen flawlessly by Hania Amir. There are very few newcomers who manage to portray the character they are playing on screen as faultlessly as her. Her body language and outlook in particular were right on point. She really did look like someone who was going through hell and had no time to look after herself. Hania Amir is bound to be a success because she isn’t only a brilliant actress but she is also one of those very few actresses who are very comfortable in their own skin. Although Emaad Irfani can be very unconvincing at times but tonight he was actually terrifying as Rehan! You could completely see why even someone like Naila was so scared of him.

The way Rehan forced Naila’s mother to leave showed he could see who was actually responsible for everything Naila did wrong. Rehan has turned out to be Naila’s worst nightmare come true. Zimmi’s comeback is an interesting addition to the story. The story could have ended with Naila asking Ahmed and his family for forgiveness and getting out of this abusive marriage but even the next episode does not look like the last one. The preview of the next episode looked alarming. I hope that they do not kill Naila’s character in the last episode. The writer has definitely made an example out of Naila’s character and shown that you don’t get away with hurting and exploiting people who genuinely love you and that ultimately what goes around comes around. Ahmed has also been rewarded for being an incredible human being therefore I am not sure what more there is to show!

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I appreciate the fact that Samina Ejaz is an expert at penning down scripts which may not be grand but they are almost always enticing because her dramas are usually logical and they have plenty of twists and turns to keep the viewers looking forward to more. However, after so many weeks of waiting to see Naila pay for her mistakes, it is extremely disappointing how all these shocking and tragic developments are not leading to a change in Naila’s personality or a conclusive step forward which would give the viewers hope that she will suffer the consequences of her actions. Amna and Marium’s disappearance, like many other recent developments, did not serve the purpose which most of the viewers were hoping it will serve. This was such a tragic and upsetting turn in the story but it did not have as big an impact as it could have had. Amna could have easily shared the reason for the change in her behavior even if the two sisters did not run away and ultimately were kidnapped. This development was mainly used to add to the shock value of these two episodes which is somewhat sad because right now is not the time when such extreme steps or desperate measures should be taken by the writer in order to allure the viewers.

Amna and Marium’s decision to run away and the repercussions got plenty of screen time  but as a whole it turned out to be a pointless development. Naila’s attitude did not change at all and Ahmed’s response to what Amna told him wasn’t exactly satisfying! Even when he heard his wife talking on the phone and making those plans, he was enraged but he did not check her phone, which was really strange because that is something someone in that situation would do instinctively! I was expecting him to redial the last number on Naila’s phone but when he didn’t do that, it was quite apparent that the writer was doing whatever she could to stretch this track. Leaving the house and giving Naila an opportunity to do whatever she wanted to was strange. He could have asked Amir to pick the kids.

In my opinion now is not the time for showing twists and turns which have shock value but don’t contribute much to the story. I hope that we can watch two more decent episodes of this drama and a gratifying ending.  I have to say that Hania Aamir and Ali Abbas have made the most of their roles and they are the main reason why this drama has been so enticing. I enjoyed watching Titlee overall but right now I am losing my patience with it because waiting all week to see how a certain development will impact the main track in the story and ending up watching another episode which isn’t a big step forward towards the conclusion of the play, is turning out to be a major test of patience.

Rehan promised Naila that he will support her if Ahmed decides to leave her, which was somewhat unexpected as well because I was expecting Rehan to back out of this relationship once Ahmed found out. Right now, it is impossible to predict how this drama will end but I hope we get to see an ending which is worth the wait!!

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The story is being stretched to the limit now and even some of the primary characters like Naila’s parents are completely missing from the picture. Naila’s attitude has been the same right from the first episode and there has been zero character development. Now every time she thinks she might get into trouble for something or if she needs something, she bribes her husband and children! It was funny watching Naila buying all those gifts for her daughters after Amna saw her with Rehan. It went to show her materialistic approach once again but Amna has been brought up differently because her grandparents have more of an influence on her therefore she was not going to forget what she saw so easily. Naila is completely lost in this extra marital affair and thinks she is invincible. Even after Amna saw her, she did not change her attitude at all. Rehan is the only person for whom Naila goes the extra mile, she has never even done so much for her own daughters. This basically goes to show what her priorities in life are. It also makes me wonder how different her whole life could have been if she was married to a good looking man with money!!

Naila has been shown as a very selfish and reckless woman; she is not only having an affair but she is doing so quite openly. Even when her children are in the house and it is time for their kids to come back home from school, she does not make an effort to make sure that Rehan is not around at that time. Although, I want the drama to wrap up quickly and I am sick and tired of watching Naila getting away with everything but I have to say that the whole approach which the writer has taken vis-à-vis Naila’s attitude throughout the drama has been very realistic. Although she does not have a single good quality but somehow you don’t see her as a “black” character but you see her as someone who is very flawed. Even right now, the way she continues to spend time with Rehan even though she got a reality check more than once shows just how far Naila can go to please herself. Right from the beginning, she has been shown as someone who lives to please herself and is very rigid too. She is only flexible when she knows that showing flexibility will benefit her in some way. The affair also shows how two people who are involved in such a relationship do not pause to think about the consequences. Rehan does not have a lot to lose but Naila could lose everything if Ahmed finds out what is going on.

I am very disappointed with Ahmed’s character because sometimes it is very difficult to connect to his feelings. Even after going through so much, he still falls for Naila’s lies and gets exploited and manipulated over and over again. It is difficult to predict what turn the story will take from here but I hope that this will be the final twist in the story which will eventually make Naila realize how wrong she has been. She does not deserve to be loved by all these wonderful people and should pay for her actions! I absolutely ove Hania Amir in this role, she is such a brilliant actress.

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Every time Naila does something extremely selfish and reckless, you hope that this would be the last time she gets away with it and this would be the final nail in the coffin but the viewers have been watching her get away with so much for the past 15 weeks or so yet so far she has not paid for any of her mistakes. Naila and Rehan are no longer just flirting with each other but they are in “love” and much more closer to each other than they were before. The way Rehan’s feelings for Naila were shown suggested that he really was in love with her. I was expecting him to be an opportunist who was going to use Naila but that does not seem like the case here. Rehan’s sentiments for Naila however does not change the fact that both of them are doing something which is wrong on so many levels.
Although, I am still wondering why this extra marital affair is getting so much screen time but I must say that Naila’s frame of mind was yet again translated on screen flawlessly; the way she was suddenly okay with her mother in law staying at her place and the kids going to the grandparents’ house only because she wanted some alone time with Rehan. Naila has always been shown as someone who never suppresses her desires no matter how wrong they are therefore watching her go this far to make herself happy without thinking about the consequences was completely in line with her character. The only thing I don’t like is the way this romance is being shown.

Ahmed has once again started falling for every lie Naila tells him although he knows just how greedy Naila is. There are times when he gets fed up but every time his beautiful wife wears a pretty outfit or talks to him nicely, he forgets everything!! When Amir made that remark about Naila, instead of sharing his true feeling with his brother, he actually got offended. The change in Ahmed’s character was covered in the past so many episodes therefore watching him act like this does not make a lot of sense. he decided to move in with Naila and work on this marriage because that is what his parents wanted but how could that decision, which wasn’t even his, change his attitude altogether towards his wife? This track makes me wonder if good looks really do “help” people like Naila get away with so much. Naila’s parents are completely out of the picture for now.

Titlee has been a very realistic play which could still convey a strong message to all those women out there who think that their good looks give them the license to walk all over other people and also that beauty is skin deep. At this point however, the drama is being stretched and although it is still entertaining but my patience is wearing off. I thought this was going to be one of those dramas in which viewers see gradual character development but now I am pretty sure that we will see a major change in the characters and the viewers will watch the climax only at the end of the show.

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After watching this episode, I realized what the main strength of this play is; it isn’t the script and direction but the main reason why an otherwise simple script looks appealing on screen is that all the actors have done a commendable job of translating their characters on screen. Because of this reason, I never had any problem connecting to these characters and what they went through. Even though Ahmed’s parents can be a little too compromising at times but the actors playing these roles have enacted their characters in such a brilliant manner that they are always convincing. The newest addition to the show Emad Irfani unfortunately is not a remarkable actor, he fits into specific roles and does not always deliver. After watching the preview of the previous episode, I was certain that Emad Irfani was the perfect choice for playing this role but after watching this episode, I am very disappointed with his performance. Although his character isn’t demanding at all but even then he failed to make me connect to his character. If he was slightly more charming apart from being good looking, it would have been far more convincing.

Another reason why I feel they need to wrap things up is because some of the scenes and scenarios are becoming repetitive like Ahmed’s family going out of their way to please their bahu and Ahmed falling for every little lie his wife tells him. In the previous episode Ahmed’s state of mind was definitely more believable than in this episode. It looked like Ahmed could finally see through Naila but the preview of the next episode in particular shows he might fall for another lie and give Naila the money she is going to ask for. Also, there was a time, not very long ago when I felt like Naila was naive and she should be forgiven if in the end she realizes her mistake but now after he latest ‘adventure’ it would be very wrong if she is forgiven and she gets away with everything.

When Naila and Rehan had an accident, I was glad that this particular track will not be dragged and this would finally be the time when Naila will learn her lesson but Naila has not changed at all in all these years. I absolutely love the way Hania Amir has translated this character on screen and also the fact that she did not add extra glamour to her role although it could have been added conveniently but she has also been carrying the same bag right from the time she got married. Someone like Naila would most certainly not stick to one bag for 10 or so years therefore although this is something nominal but it does get noticed.

I thoroughly enjoyed 16 episodes of Naila’s manipulation and Ahmed’s sharafat but even I want to see some much-needed character development now. The charm of the characters and the story will be completely lost if this continues for another couple of episodes. It was quite obvious that Rehan was after Naila’s money therefore one can only hope that this will prove to be the final twist in the story! I would hate to see Naila getting away with all this which is quite possible considering how forgiving her in laws are!

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Although there has been no character development in this play at all in all these weeks but even then all the characters have their own charm. I was however hoping that the story will take a different turn from here but it seems like this is going to be one of those dramas in which the person responsible for putting everyone through hell will be getting away with a lot more than we thought she would be. After watching this episode and the preview of the next one, I have very little hope now that Nayla will ever learn her lesson. Apart from characters which are very interesting and situations which are realistic and easy to connect to, I really like the way this drama has been directed. I love how the director makes sure that in critical situations everyone’s reaction is covered by focusing on the expressions and not relying on dialogues all the times.

Ahmed’s parents are turning out to be my most favorite characters because they are one of a kind. It is refreshing watching in laws who will do anything to make their son’s marriage work even though their daughter in law has tested their patience more than once. They do not compromise because they are naive but they do so because they believe in going out of their way to make relationships last. It shows how they were brought up and what a different perspective they have of life. They are not vengeful or egoistic. There are times when they get annoyed, impatient or disappointed but their priorities never change. I loved Abid Ali’s expressions when Ahmed’s daughter asked him if he was going to stay with them forever. Ahmed’s reaction to the whole situation is realistic as well and completely in line with his character. He is a loving and caring human being but he finds it really hard to live with someone like Naila for obvious reasons.

Naila clearly wanted Ahmed to stay with her but just like always she was not willing to change her attitude at all. Naila has always used Ahmed and she still does not even like or respect him after all these years which is why it is very difficult for her to make compromises. It is funny how Naila always sleeps peacefully and enjoys her outings no matter what is going on in her life, she puts her own pleasure before everything else. There is no room for other people in her life unless all these people do everything according to her terms and conditions.

I really enjoyed watching this episode as well, it was entertaining, well directed and all the actors fit perfectly in their respective roles. The preview of the next episode suggested that Naila will fall for Emad Irfani’s character – he is the perfect candidate, very good looking! Naila has been shown as a shallow person for whom looks are more important than anything else and she has clearly not “moved on” yet! She is still looking for her prince charming even though she is married and has two kids! I am waiting to find out how the story unfolds in the upcoming episodes. I doubt that Naila’s character will change now therefore it remains to be seen how she will ultimately pay for all these blunders and for taking people who love her for granted.

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This episode was thoroughly entertaining but the recent turn in the story could have been very shocking as well if the main twist wasn’t given away first in the preview of this episode and then in the short clip during this episode, which showed what was coming next. I never had trouble relating to all the characters in this play and although the story is simple but I still feel that the writer has shown realistically how one person like Nayla can ruin everything for a family which had always been happy. Although Ahmed’s parents appear to be too good to be true sometimes but the writer through different dialogues and scenarios has made it quite clear that they are the kind of people who will do anything to keep a relationship intact therefore I see them more as decent individuals who have worked hard to get where they are today and never felt the need to play games especially in the family. Amir’s character is also a balancing factor in this whole equation. He always confronts Nayla and never had a high opinion of her. He showed his good upbringing by giving her respect when she became part of the family but later on changed his attitude towards her completely when she showed her true colors. Also, Ahmed is clearly fed up of Nayla and does not trust her anymore. That is why Nayla told his parents not to tell him what they were planning to do.

What Nayla did today was completely in line with her character. She has always been shown as someone who is stubborn and believes in manipulating people who love her. This drama also shows why it is so important to teach your children to compromise. Nayla always got away with everything one way or the other therefore she never had to compromise. Right now, she has absolutely no problems in Ahmed’s house but even then she moved out only because she wants to be in control, she wants to show them that she will do what she wants no matter what anyone says. For the first time, I am actually enjoying the performance and presence of a negative character in a lead role. Nayla is always the star of the show. Even with everything she has done so far, somehow she always come across as someone who just does not know better. The way she gave everyone a treat and sat in front of everyone while she “checked” the papers clearly showed that she thought she was doing the right thing. I have praised Hania Amir’s performance a lot in every single review and I just want to praise her more every time I see a new episode of Titlee. She is truly talented and is the kind of actress who knows exactly what is expected from her. I am sure this character wouldn’t have been so grey if some other actress was playing the role.

The first half of the episode gave the impression that Nayla had changed for good and even though the surprise factor was completely missing from this episode, it was still interesting watching how she went about executing her plan. Ahmed’s mother’s expressions when Nayla suggested that her father in law should help her buy an apartment for her girls were right on point. She wasn’t sure if this was a good idea but when her husband was more than willing to help Nayla, she also agreed with him. Seemi Pasha is elegant and graceful; she was the perfect choice for playing this role. The actor playing Amir’s role is also getting better with every passing episode. Titlee is turning out to be an interesting play which keeps me looking forward to more. Apart from Ahmed’s hairstyle and beard which changed a few times in this episode, everything else about this episode was picture perfect. The previews of the upcoming episodes however should not reveal so much.

If you are looking for a fast paced play which doesn’t have anything grand to offer but will definitely keep you entertained then do tune into Titlee.

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After the shocking twist in episode 12, the story is back on track and I have to say that even though the story of the drama is too simple and there has been no character development so far but surprisingly enough I am still hooked to this show. Titlee always was and still is a guilty pleasure but one which I am enjoying reviewing. Usually, we avoid reviewing dramas which we watch strictly to pass time because you never take these dramas too seriously. Reviewing such dramas kills the fun because then you end up paying attention to every minor detail. Titli is an exception because I look forward to watching and reviewing it. We all need to watch a drama every now and then which is nothing more than meaningless entertainment. A major reason why Titlee is so enticing is that Hania Amir is playing the lead in this play flawlessly. You hate Naila but at the same time it is actually fun watching her character get away with everything and you wait for the time when she will finally get punished in some way. It is interesting watching someone like her who has no idea just how wrong she is doing exactly what she wants mainly because the people around her are just too nice. It is also amusing watching role models like her sister and sister in law who are complete opposites and can do no wrong.

Naila finally realized that she could not go on living in her parents’ house primarily because she could not handle the housework. Although she wanted to go back to her in laws and live the life she was living but she wanted to create such a situation that her in laws would beg her to come back. She managed to do just that and she was back in paradise!

8 years passed quickly and personally I don’t mind that but it was awkward when Amir’s wife was wearing the same clothes 8 years later too! There was absolutely no change in Naila’s behaviour and her in laws too continued to be very flexible. Although all these people are just too sweet but you also understand why they do not want Naila to go away. Ahmed’s parents value family ties more than money and can’t live without Naila’s daughters therefore they did whatever she wanted. I actually like the fact that for a change we are watching parents like Ahmed’s parents. They are open-minded, loving and mature. Ahmed’s reaction was realistic as well. Naila is a controlling mother who does whatever she needs to do in order to make her daughters do whatever she wants. Basically, her attitude with her daughters is exactly the same as it is with everyone else.

The preview of the next episode was alarming! I am wondering how Naila managed to buy herself a house. I am really enjoying watching Titlee even though it is nothing grand. It is always entertaining and gives me a reason to tune into it next week. Hania Amir is an amazing actress, love her in this role and waiting anxiously to see her in a lead role on the silver screen.

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This episode was going really well until the twist in the end came as a complete shock and wasn’t as convincing as rest of this episode because of obvious reasons! However overall, like all the previous episodes of Titlee, this one too was interesting enough. Although this drama deals with shadi shuda zindagi ke masail but the fact that this is a simple and for the most part a convincing story makes it interesting enough. Also, the writer did not rely on clichés and misunderstandings to take the story forward. Naila’s father and Ahmed’s parents are also a breath of fresh air although at times Ahmed’s parents are too sweet and tolerant but then all those “sharif” people out there who believe in making relationships last look for solutions therefore I find their characters relatable particularly because of the way the writer has made the viewers understand their thought process through their dialogues.

There are some people like Naila who look for trouble and create problems and then there are people like Ahmed’s parents who find their way out of these problems in the best manner possible. Ahmed’s state of mind was translated on screen realistically; he finally decided to end his relationship with Naila because he was certain that she was never going to change. This was his breaking point and it would have been so much better if Naila suffered a little before she finally went back to live with her in laws. So far Naila hasn’t paid any price for taking people she loves for granted and for controlling everyone around her therefore I am wondering if it is possible for someone like her to change at this point. I absolutely loved Ahmed’s father’s wisdom today and I think this drama is sending out a very important message; parents can play a very important role in guiding their children in the right direction. Although Naila is a troublemaker and she is selfish but she is not a negative person. She does everything to make her own life easy but she has never been seen plotting and planning to make someone else miserable therefore I have always felt like if she mends her ways, she should be forgiven.

Naila’s father’s conversation with Kamran about Naila’s behaviour when she was little went to show that she was controlling ever since she was a child and no one ever tried to make her understand that things cannot always go according to your wishes. Naila needs to learn all that and more! I am waiting to see how she will eventually learn to live without controlling others. The scene in which Naila threatens to leave the house when her brother and father tried to take her back to her in laws was executed really well. Naila knew that her mother will stop her and she was never really going to leave the house. Someone like her cannot live without all the help and comfort she is so used to.

This was an entertaining episode which could have been perfect if it ended at a different note. The convincing and polished performances by all the actors involved make this drama one of those very few dramas you enjoy watching even though the story isn’t grand. Also, the story definitely has a different feel to it and all the characters are brilliantly etched-out. The director also deserves credit for executing all the scenes intelligently.

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