Ohkay so, this was a slower episode of Ye Dil Mera. As much as I do understand that not every episode can be happening but this one definitely had me checking out how much time was left for the episode to end because it seemed a little too slow with repetitive conversations pretty much. All the things they covered in this episode were definitely necessary but it lacked the impact & the eagerness that Meer Farooq should’ve shown after he started learning more about Amaanullah. All the reactions seemed subdued, however the only actor that stayed true to the essence of his character was Ahad Raza Mir.

The Reactions

Meer Farooq found out more about Amaan. It is worth noting that all the details that he should’ve found out about Amaan before he handed over his daughter to a complete stranger were now coming to his notice. However, it does happen, people do make mistakes but considering that Meer Farooq was such a possessive father, this kind of relaxation from him does not make much sense. The writer should have added a little more detailing & depth in this situation because she took a lot of time in establishing what Ana meant to Meer Farooq. Even after Ana’s marriage, Meer Farooq distanced himself & the entire father daughter relationship that used to be so strong went down to the drain.

Ana decided to go to Daryabagh to prove to Amaan that her father is innocent? I really didn’t understand Ana’s plan right from the beginning & when I saw her locking & isolating herself in a room made me question her even more. How exactly is Ana going to prove her father’s innocence sitting in the woods & what exactly is she going to do to find the missing pieces of the puzzle? While watching this episode, it also made me wonder why have Ana’s dreams stopped recurring? That used to be a very important part of her life which also shaped her personality, so it would’ve been much better if the writer had shown it sporadically as the story progressed because Ana did find solace in Amaan, but after she got married, he didn’t turn out to be as ideal as she imagined him to be, so she had all the more reasons to be scared & get triggered.

Amaan openly threatened Meer Farooq, however the entire scene made me wonder about the time difference between Islamabad & Daryabagh because when it was dark probably past 8PM in Daryabagh, it was a bright sunny day in Islamabad & that time of the hour where Meer Farooq actually tried to get in touch with the police to seek help in finding Ana. I am sure they are saving it for the last but why hasn’t Meer Farooq been able to connect the dots & why hasn’t Amaanullah’s full name rang the bell for him just yet? Also, Meer Farooq must’ve heard from Ana about her visit to Daryabagh, so why didn’t it ring the alarm for Meer Farooq? The execution & the progress of the story has become a little slow with a bit of loose ends which definitely need some tying up at this stage.

Amaan continued to show his affection for Ana. It’s true that all the emotions & feelings that Amaan felt for Ana were true & heartfelt. He didn’t want to, but he actually fell in love with her but he is also faced with a difficult situation where despite wanting to, he can not make Ana believe the fact that he genuinely loved her. For Ana, it is obviously not going to be easy to put his allegations aside & see his honesty & sincerity but maybe after she will learn the truth about Meer Farooq, she will be able to see him for who he is & will understand that Amaan had his reasons!

Next Episode Please

This episode of Ye Dil Mera was slow. The preview seemed interesting but it still feels there are going to be a few more repetitive conversations. Ana might start picking up the pieces, but I wonder now when Amaan has told her the biggest secret about her father, why is he not helping her in recalling those memories. In the previous episode, he did speak about being friends with her in childhood but all the things he said prior were enough to rattle her & she obviously must not be paying attention, therefore Amaan should help Ana in connecting the dots. On a side note, I wonder how many conversations of Ana & Amaan have revolved around Amaan offering Ana food & telling her to have breakfast, lunch & dinner. Yes, they have used it to show how considerate he always is, but there are a lot more things which they could’ve used to show him as a doting husband. All the conversations related to food & meals have now starting to seem very repetitive & I am sure every episode has at least a couple of conversations related to this subject! Anyways, Ahad Raza Mir’s performance was brilliant throughout the episode, however Adnan Siddique could’ve done better. He has put in a lot of effort for sure, but the energy required to portray the emotions of Meer Farooq seems to be missing. Paras Masroor on the other hand has done a good job as a concerned Ali Baksh. I totally understand that many viewers must’ve felt differently about this episode & it may have worked for them, which is perfectly fine. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Ye Dil Mera.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Ohkay so, this episode marked the ending of Ye Dil Mera. Although this episode was durated for 36 minutes, the recap took around 7 minutes, which showed that they did not have a lot of scenarios left to cover. The rest of the episode was also filled with all the flashbacks that the viewers had already seen in the 7 minute recap, therefore they could’ve easily been skipped. Anyhow, as this episode progressed, it was obvious that the drama makers wanted to shift an entire focus on Ana & Amaan, that too after all that they had been through which ended up looking justified. Ye Dil Mera got an open ending & in any case the viewers will be more than happy to imagine that one day, Ana will go back to Amaan & start afresh.

Meer Farooq Zaman Died An Easy Death

The last episode of Ye Dil Mera had some positives as well as some negatives. The biggest flaw definitely has to be the death of Meer Farooq Zaman, which he chose for himself? What about all those who were waiting for the justice to be served? This was definitely an easier option that the writer opted for & did not put an effort into showing him facing the court & getting exposed in front of everyone considering how he was a renowned businessman of the country. Meer Farooq Zaman continued to commit crimes in secrecy & got lucky enough to choose to die in secrecy as well? This is definitely not the end of his character that I agree with.

This is an unconvincing approach that our drama-makers usually have when it comes to dealing with such issues, where killing a character or showing him losing his sanity are the only & two easiest options that are practiced. It is understandable that for Meer Farooq Zaman, he died the moment he got exposed in front of his daughter but that does not do any favors to the lives that were destroyed because of his selfishness. Ali Baksh too got an easy death & did not have to worry about accountability. Yes, the drama-makers can argue that Meer Farooq Zaman in reality was a coward who did not have the courage to take responsibility for the crimes he had committed but I will definitely say that they could’ve set a good precedent by showing that coward or not, psychopath or not; he along with Ali Baksh got punished by the law because they deserved it!

Ana & Amaan

The rest of the episode focused on a few scenes that were shot covering how Ana & Amaan moved on in their lives. Amaan realized that even though Meer Farooq Zaman was done with, he was unhappy because he could see how it had caused irreparable damage to Ana. To be honest, while watching this episode, I waited for Amaan to actually show it to Ana how sincere & eager he was but after she woke up, he was being his usual self; stern & distant, informing her of her father’s death coldly. That was definitely the time for him to show Ana his emotions to soften her heart towards him & more than him, it was Ana who deserved it after all that she went through. There was absolutely no one in Ana’s life who would now console her, so Amaan should’ve done that for her.

Ana’s decision of doing charity & building a school & hospital in Daryabagh came as a pleasant surprise, but what I really liked were the reasons which she explained to Nargis Bua. At least Ana does realize that her father had caused a lot of damage to a lot of people. I also feel she deserved to know about the ex-employee Humayun(?) as well as Sahira who were killed on Meer Farooq’s orders.

The scene of Ana & Amaan shot in Daryabagh was poorly executed. It was obvious that they had dubbed those dialogues & different shots were prolonged to compile it into a scene. These executional flaws & glitches have compromised heavily upon the quality of this drama & the impact it could’ve made. Anyways, Amaan continued to show his sincerity to Ana by repeatedly approaching her but Ana had a bigger picture in mind & Amaan at this point in time was not in it. She did however say that she will continue to cherish & value the relationship she has with her husband, which made it sound like Amaan still stood a chance.

The disclaimer in the end in the director’s voice made it look like Amaan was wrong in his pursuit of revenge, another thing which I do not agree with. Amaan never wanted to kill Meer Farooq Zaman, he never took law in his hands or did something absolutely out of the blue. Amaan always stayed in his limits & was dignified in approaching his enemy to bring him down. The drama makers did try to end it on a moral preaching that it is wrong when people try to intervene in destiny’s plan & end up losing everything because forgiving is always better than taking revenge. If this entire note is taken seriously, it will undermine Amaan’s PTSD, it will also make Amaan look like a culprit who could not forgive.

Amaan was totally justified in taking revenge because he never once wanted to murder Meer Farooq Zaman, all he ever wanted was for him to get exposed in front of the entire world as well as his daughter Ana, so that everyone would know who he truly is; a murderer & a criminal. This sort of disclaimer at the end of this story was absolutely not needed because it defeats the purpose of Amaan’s journey & the trauma that he went through after witnessing his family being brutally murdered in front of his eyes. Amaan on his own was right in feeling the void & emptiness but it was solely because Ana was not a part of his life anymore, not because he regretted avenging his family’s murder. They should’ve left it at that without giving it another angle such as forgiving is better than seeking revenge, which in this case was not because Amaan never contemplated killing Meer Farooq Zaman.

The End

This episode had its good & not so good moments. The overall execution could have been better. The aerial shots at the end of the episode were nice. I was definitely looking for some Ana-Amaan moments, hoping they will come together, pick up the pieces & help each other in moving past this nightmare but that was put on hold for some other day. The open ending is definitely not an issue here but the two things that made the ending unsatisfactory are the death of Meer Farooq Zaman & disclaimer about Amaan being wrong in his approach.

Ahad Raza Mir & Sajal Aly should be very proud of themselves for giving such phenomenal performances in Ye Dil Mera. They definitely were the saving grace of this drama. Ahad Raza Mir especially was in his element throughout & gave Amaanullah’s character a very convincing treatment, especially his minute expressions & sudden change of mood throughout was a wholesome journey to witness in itself. Sajal Aly is a finest actor of Pakistani drama industry. The acting she displayed in the previous two episodes left everyone in an awe of her talent. The casting directors were lucky to have Ahad & Sajal on board for this project because if it wasn’t for them, Ye Dil Mera wouldn’t have been what it is.

Farhat Ishtiyaq did her best but a lot of things could’ve been skipped & added to make this drama even better. Ahsan Talish is an intelligent director but it is too obvious that execution of this drama was not as good as it should’ve been. Different storyline definitely played a huge part in its popularity. Adnan Siddique, Mira Sethi, Zarnish Khan & Paras Masroor also played their part really well & supported the best way they could. Naima Khan was good as Nargis Bua as well. I will thank all the lovely readers for keeping the discussions on Ye Dil Mera’s thread alive, it was always a pleasure discussing every minute detail of this drama with you guys. Please share your thoughts about the last episode of Ye Dil Mera.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Ohkay so, this episode of Ye Dil Mera belonged to Sajal Aly. Pakistani drama industry is filled with immensely talented actors but it is definitely a rarity where the audience are spellbound with such phenomenal performances that sends shivers down their spine – Sajal Aly in this episode did exactly that. While watching those few particular scenes where Ana recalled everything & then confronted her father, it was impossible to look away from the screen even for a second. Sajal Aly should take a bow for this award-winning performance in this episode of Ye Dil Mera tonight!

This Episode Belonged To Sajal Aly

After ignoring the character of Ana for so long, it was definitely a good decision by the writer & the director to dedicate these two episodes to her. She was the one whose life depended on unveiling the truth, therefore she required the coverage & the time she got. What added more to it was the stellar performance given by Sajal Aly for sure. In the preview last week, when I came across the scene of Ana happening to see her mother’s burial, I was actually unsure of how they were going to make it convincing but now everything did make sense. When Ali Baksh did not even bother taking Nilofer away from Ana to shoot her, it made complete sense that due to haste none of them bothered looking around whether Ana or anyone for that matter was looking at them or not. Ana was an eye-witness of everything & now in the similar setting without any heavy dosage of medication, it was very easy for her to recall everything from the past, however the course of which was definitely difficult for her, due to her living through those moments again!

The scene where Ana actually puts her hand in the grave to pick up on the bangle gave me chills. No child in this world deserves to go through this & considering Ana remembered how loving her mother was, it was the worst thing that happened to her as Nilofer’s daughter. I am glad that throughout this entire episode, Sajal Aly’s performance was so strong that it overshadowed rather filtered all the filler characters as well as their weak performances & dialogues. I will however definitely say that Nargis Bua & Farhana yet again proved to be useless characters in this equation. When Ana came back from the train station & asked Nargis Bua a basic question such as who ordered Ali Baksh to shoot Nilofer, Farhana jumped in & tried to make it sound like Ana was being irrational asking about it? The girl has been through so much & the least you can do is at least bring her out of her misery. I honestly feel this was Nargis Bua’s chance of redemption but she wasted it. Yes, may be the drama-makers wanted Ana to hear it all from her father but seeing other characters not do their part to help Ana in some way was definitely uncalled for. I expected Nargis Bua or even Farhana after finding the truth to say something at least because they both got a lot of screen time previously, so it was important for them to say something to establish their value in this entire situation.

The moment Amaan told Meer Farooq that Ana was in Summer House, he knew exactly what was going to happen – it showed him that Ana by now must’ve recollected all the memories & now was the time for him to answer her questions. Meer Farooq Zaman knew this was the time of his undoing & he won’t be able to dodge it. The entire scene with everyone surrounding Nilofer’s grave & Ana coercing her father to tell the truth was brilliant – probably one of the most powerful scenes of this entire drama. I felt relieved when Ana finally found out the truth & Meer Farooq confessed everything. She was right, her entire life has been a lie & the one feeding her those lies was none other than her father that she loved so much. Amaan knew his nightmare was over & now everything relied on Ana!

The Best Episode of Ye Dil Mera

This episode was definitely the best episode of Ye Dil Mera. The preview of the next episode suggested the new beginning as well the closure Amaan & even Ana will get from their past. It seems the drama makers are going to recreate the same love-confession scene similar to the last episode of Yakeen Ka Safar & I can foresee Sajal & Ahad’s fans being in for a treat – I am looking forward to that particular scene too because I totally believe they both deserve love & happiness. I do hope they don’t just give hints about what actually happened with Meer Farooq Zaman & in fact show him paying the definitive price for all the crimes that he has committed – same goes for Ali Baksh too.

It wouldn’t be an episode of Ye Dil Mera without some of the glitches & poorly conceived scenarios – first one being Meer Farooq asking Ali Baksh ‘kisi ko shaq to nahi hua’, while the boy shot Nilofer at the train station with minimum of 20 people around who witnessed it. Having lived for 6 years in Murree myself, I know how fast the news travels in such small towns, lol. Also, Amaan always drove around Darya Bagh in his 4WD, but now when he was about to go see Ana, he had a sedan? Not sure when his car changed.

Anyhow, Sajal Aly definitely deserves an award for this performance. At one point she made me say that because of this performance & display of acting skills, Sajal ne is drama ke sab directional gunnah maaf karwa diye. Well done Sajal Aly & also Adnan Siddique for portraying the helplessness of a father who loved his daughter with all his heart but knew his time was over & the facade he carried all these years had fallen off. The sass of Amaanullah even when he was hit by Meer Farooq Zaman is worth appreciation, Ahad Raza Mir has stayed true to the essence of this character throughout the drama. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Ye Dil Mera.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Ohkay so, this episode of Ye Dil Mera did not take the story forward, however it showed everything through Ana’s perspective & in the end, she finally found out that she had witnessed her mother’s murder herself but her father made it look like it was a dream. The way things unfolded in this episode were intense but somewhat slow, but I guess by this time, the viewers should get used to the fact that Ye Dil Mera is slow-paced.

Anaaaaaa

Amaan welcomed Farhana Khala & Nargis Bua with a smile on his face. He had no idea that Nargis Bua must’ve told everything to Detective Farhana who eventually started to act like one as the episode progressed. The conversation that Amaan & Nargis Bua had was emotional & heart-touching, indeed Amaan has all the reasons to question why he was put through so much trauma of losing his family because of a psychopath like Meer Farooq Zaman.

Nargis Bua sympathizes with Amaan but seeing her pattern & behavior in general, it shows that she holds her ‘namak halali’ closer to her heart more than anything else; be it her beloved Ana or even seeing what Amaan has gone through. Even in the previous episode, while telling Farhana the entire story, Nargis Bua reiterated that it was her ‘namak halali’ which didn’t allow her to break her silence, while I kept on waiting to hear her say that she wanted to stay in Meer Farooq’s house because she was concerned for Ana & probably knew that after Nilofer, she had to be there for the child. The problem with the execution of Ye Dil Mera has been that all these basic yet important angles of the story have been left for the viewers to imagine & assume, whereas the drama-makers themselves, be it the writer or the director have focused on nominal rather unnecessary details, such as showing how Farhana khala was blotting her face while listening to the gruesome details of her sister’s murder!

Anaaaaaa

Ana got to meet Farhana Khala but it was only until she saw Nargis Bua that made her question how she knew about Daryabagh? Might as well have asked the same question to her Amreeka returned Khala who was the last person to know that a place like Daryabagh even existed. Honestly speaking, I felt like holding Nargis Bua & shaking her to the core so that she actually confessed that Meer Farooq was a murderer. Even when Anaaaa continued to ask her, all Nargis Bua could do was nod her head that too stiffly. Kya namak halali hai, wah bhai!

After that, Ana decided she had to go to Summer house to find the missing pieces of puzzle. Honestly speaking, as much as the entire scenario was executed nicely, all I could think while watching the pictures casually lying around the house was that a meticulous person like Meer Farooq had allowed everything to remain like that? Even if it wasn’t for him, wouldn’t he have told Ali Baksh to wipe off all the traces of Nilofer’s existence so that no one could get to her murder’s mystery walking through these clues? Yes, they did suggest that after Nilofer was murdered, they all left Daryabagh, never to be returned again but Meer Farooq had enough people to do this for him. What about all those servants who were locally hired to take care of the household chores, even they didn’t clean it all up & left it to be like that for the next 2 decades?

Anaaaaaa

Anyways, Ana’s memories were finally rekindled, she saw the pictures of her mother, remembered all the times she had spent with her parents in the summer house, even recalled jumping from the window & then the path which led her to the train station. The conundrum has been solved, Ana herself was the witness to her mother’s murder. Honestly speaking, I felt like pulling Ali Baksh’s moustache when I saw him kill another innocent soul so mercilessly, that too in front of a child. He could’ve captured Nilofer, taken her to some place & then killed her. It is bizarre that he even killed her in front of all those people who were present at the railway station, without batting an eyelid. Itni akhir kiss baat ki ai hui thi? 

Anyhow, after so many years, Ana finally found all the answers to her questions, the dreams that she saw & the horrifying incident of seeing her mother getting shot in front of her eyes. This entire episode was only about Ana, she finding a way to the truth & then figuring out all the details. It was not about what she thought of Amaan, the possibility of her father being a murderer. It was nicely shown that for her, everything just stopped there & she was probably for the first time mourning the loss of her mother.

Anaaaaaaaa

Meer Farooq almost lost his senses. I totally feel this is not a punishment enough for him to just lose his senses & be miserable without even understanding what is happening to him & why. If that happens, Ye Dil Mera will be yet another drama which will have an unconvincing end because I surely expected better from Farhat Ishtiyaq. As a psychopath, he should continue to live in as much denial as he wants, with all the evidence against him which makes him pay the price & serve the time. Ali Baksh on the other hand will be handed over to the police for carrying out all the killings on Meer Farooq’s orders, but in reality, it is Meer Farooq who should go to jail, without losing his senses. I actually feel for Ali Baksh, poor soul will be all alone, the least he deserves is his Sahib’s company even in jail because he had no life other than being a loyal servant to his master. Saahibbbb!!!

So, this episode was interesting to watch but again was pretty slow. A few things that agitated me were the Amaan’s silence, he has an entire picture in his mind of what Anaaaa was feeling & going through, but he chose not to say anything to her. Yes, he felt for her & even knew that nothing he would say to Ana will make her forgive him but the least he could’ve done was answer the questions that over the time arose in her mind. Please don’t tell me that Detective Farhana travelled all the way from Amreeka to only come & boss around Nargis Bua & Abdur Rehman Baba, without even moving a muscle? Who actually appointed her as a detective or she just self-assigned it to her? Poor acting & poorer antics. Sajal Aly looked gorgeous in this episode & her acting was even better. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Ye Dil Mera.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Apologies for the late review, I assumed they were not going to air it due to Eid programs but was surprised when Anaaaa popped up on my YouTube feed. Enjoy!

ps: Just in case you missed: Anaaaaaaaaa Anaaaaaa

Ohkay so, I will give credit where it’s due before talking about all the things that didn’t work for me. This episode indeed had a fraction of important scenes to its credit, however yet again, the story did not move forward & they showed all the things that the viewers have memorized by now. Nothing, absolutely nothing takes away the fact that both Ahad Raza Mir & Sajal Aly have given brilliant performances but honestly speaking, now at this stage of the drama, especially after watching this episode, I felt even their stellar performances were unable to salvage this drama which has completely turned out to be a drag. Although as much as I liked the two scenes of Amaan & Ana, I feel the director relied a lot on them to do the heavy-lifting & wow the viewers – & they did what was expected from them but when the story fails to move forward & everything is just stuck in a rut, nothing works.

Filler Episode Filled With Noise Pollution

The setting in which Bua continued to tell Farhana Khala all the gruesome details about Nilofer’s death was so off-putting. Please tell me where this happens on a way to northern areas, while sitting at a ‘khokha’ as they call it in their native language, two people get to talk about such confidential matters so openly. Plus, this is Pakistan that we’re talking about, I couldn’t really wrap my head around the fact that two ladies were crying their hearts out & no one bothered asking them what happened. We all know how courteous & concerned people usually are, so no one dared ask them what was happening or what they were going through.

Natasha Hussain was the biggest mistake the casting directors made because if the writer had something this important that Farhana was finally going to be a part of at this stage of her life & the drama, she should’ve been someone with some acting skills up her sleeves. As much as Naima Khan played her part well while talking about her guilt & regrets, the robotic & constipated (yes I said it) expressions of Natasha Hussain took away the impact this entire scene & confession deserved to make.

Once again, it remains to be seen whether they are going to actually show how Nilofer was shot & who pulled the trigger in the remaining episodes or they just got done with her end just like that because I actually had to rewind thrice to actually understand that I wasn’t missing on how she died. It was absolutely random where the cars just left & cut to the next scene, they had her corpse with Ali Baksh handing sleeping Ana to Nargis Bua. If they really wanted to show the train scene, now was the time but I guess they are going to leave it till the last episode where it will be Ana who will remember everything. Anyhow, going by how everything was shown in this episode, it seemed totally random & haphazard.

This also happened to be one of the loudest episodes of Ye Dil Mera in terms of the background music because I can still feel my ears ringing. Be it the scene where Nilofer was running away with Ana, or the scene with Amaan & Meer Farooq exchanging yet another empty threats, or with Ali Baksh & his goons searching for Nilofer & then finding her or Nargis Bua & Farhana Khala finally making it to Amaan’s cottage, the music was the loudest which was actually deafening!

Meer Farooq’s change of location is another interesting point to be noted. Not sure why he isn’t in his home anymore from the last few episodes. Obviously they shot these scenes in the lobby of one of the hotels they were shooting in the northern areas, but at least they should’ve made it believable or similar to his house by showing him in one of the rooms. All these factors actually take away the charm & end up being too distracting.

Ana decided to show to the viewers of Pakistani drama industry that she had this level of acting in her, hats off to Sajal Aly for such phenomenal performance but that’s all there’s to it. Sadly, the crux of it was just that one fine day, at the comfort of her cottage & after having a proper hair care & blow dry session, she realized that all the dreams that she saw were not mere dreams. How did actually Ana put the pieces of the puzzle together that Ana & Amaan’s mothers used to be friends? How did she reach this conclusion? Yes, it is good that they are showing that gradually she is regaining those memories from the past but how so especially when she has not once left her room & stumbled upon evidence waiting for her on the sidewalks of Daryabgah? From the last few episodes, Ana gets a scene or two which happens to be the randomest of all & then the writer expects the viewers to take her character seriously?

I so wanted Amaan to give her alllllllll the answers that she was looking for, but he just sat there stunned as if all the things she was saying were so new that even Amaan didn’t know how to respond? Amaan brought Ana to Daryabagh to remind her of all those memories, so now when she is picking up the pieces, instead of serving her with numerous glasses of water & countless cheese omlettes, he should just tell her the truth. Keeping her in the lurch only after telling her that her father is a murderer is  not making much sense anyways!

Some of the things were made clear that the letter that Nilofer wrote to her father was posted by Nargis Bua after her death & then he kept it a secret from the rest of his family members, this is why Farhana never really knew what went wrong & she didn’t have much reason to hold Meer Farooq accountable for Nilofer’s death for so many years. It was until she visited Pakistan for Ana’s wedding when she started to sense something plus Amaan continued to steer her thoughts & forced her to think about the mystery surrounding Nilofer’s death.

Drag

This episode was a filler & it is sad how long they have stretched this drama. Farhat Ishtiyaq is an experienced writer, therefore it is unfortunate to see that she couldn’t foresee what might go wrong if she didn’t contain the script within limited number of episodes. When it comes to dramas like Yakeen Ka Safar, they do have a margin to stretch & prolong but with thrillers like these, this sort of treatment is a no no but sadly, this is what Ye Dil Mera has come down to.

It seems next week we’ll have to tune in to see how far & fast can Ana run because once again, she will behave irrationally even after finding out the truth that eventually made it to her without even moving a muscle. Also, the exchange of expressions between Amaan, Farhana Khala & Nargis Bua in the last scene was so cold & unconvincing it was as if Amaan wasn’t even shocked to see them & Farhana Khala was giving him a side-eye saying jante ho mai kaun hoon? Looks like Meer Farooq is going to lose his sanity, hmmm let’s just hope the writer does not opt for the easy way out & actually shows him staying sane & paying the price for what he did, that too legally along with Sahib Ali Baksh. I absolutely understand this episode might’ve worked for a lot of viewers, but it just didn’t work for me. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Ye Dil Mera.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Ohkay so, this was a hit & a miss episode of Ye Dil Mera. Where some of the scenes were good, the other failed to leave an impact. Half the time, this episode covered what the viewers already know & have memorized. The only new or unseen scenes were very few like Amaan’s interactions with Abdur Rehman Baba & later showing how the argument between Nilofer Baji & Meer Farooq escalated.

The Quest Continues

Ana’s dreams are back but more than that, her memory is shaken & now she is finding herself being reminded of a few bits & bobs from her childhood, which included memories of her mother Nilofer. Ana is now trying to analyze things on her & trying to make sense of what she is seeing & is being reminded of. This episode didn’t show Ana much but for now, it was still a decent approach of the director to suggest that she on her own was also battling with her inner struggles as well.

Amaan got in touch with Abdur Rehman Baba. Their conversations suggested that he left Daryabagh after the accident but Amaan found him out. The best part about their scenes was the usage of the native language, plus the actor playing the role of Abdur Rehman Baba has this flow to it that it feels nice listening to it, but it was sad that even his dialogues were few & repetitive. Farhat Ishtiyaq is known for writing some brilliant and meaningful dialogues but this definitely is not the case with Ye Dil Mera. Yes, the conversations of this drama couldn’t be too philosophical but it also didn’t deserve these kinds of plain & simple dialogues which are repetitive as well!

Meer Farooq continued to search for Ana but he couldn’t. Ali Baksh was also doing everything to find his “SAAHIB’s” daughter but he was failing miserably. It is now turning out to be a little unconvincing that none of them bothered replying back to Nargis Bua’s calls. They should’ve given her a chance thinking maybe she knows something or if Ana must’ve contacted her but they didn’t. Even if Nargis Bua hadn’t called them, the first person Ali Baksh or Meer Farooq should’ve called was Nargis Bua.

Nargis Bua & Detective Farhana started off their Mission Rescue Ana, but on the way to Daryabagh & after wasting a lot of kilometers, they discussed some details & finally, to much relief of the viewers Nargis Bua spilled the beans on how Meer Farooq killed Amaan’s family. It didn’t take Detective Farhana to figure out that Amaan had something against Meer Farooq even before Nargis Bua told her the truth because she ended up believing that Amaan was capable of harming Ana & he was doing all of this for a reason, but it is good that she now knows. Detective Farhana already was not much pleased with Meer Farooq & now she has all the more reason to despise him because she knows that he is a criminal. The rest of the episode was filled with flashbacks, which definitely could’ve been avoided.

The last few scenes of the episode were intense with Nilofer calling Meer Farooq out & telling him that she was going to do everything to expose him. Once again, some great performances there. Every step of the way, you feel for Nilofer because no wife deserves a psychopath like Meer Farooq Zaman. Amaan also has a plan & he ended up sharing it with Abdur Rehman. Now that he has spoken about him dying, I think this is the only plausible closure his character will get. He has spent his entire life suffering from PTSD & coming up with a plan of destroying Meer Farooq & after when he’s done, as much as I would like to see that happening, maybe it won’t be possible for Amaan to lead a normal life. The only ray of hope for his character happens to be the unconditional love for Ana that she may bring him out of his misery but after she will find out what her father has done in the past with Amaan’s family as well as her own mother, she herself will go into depression. Let’s see what happens.

Ye Dil Mera Should’ve Ended By Now

It is unfortunate that Ye Dil Mera still has not ended. Even if they wanted the drama to be long, 30 episodes were enough but it is kind of upsetting that there are still so many episodes left. The next one will uncover a few more details of the night when Nilofer tried to run away with Ana, those scenes will definitely be quite intense. Another week, another opportunity wasted for Ana to grow mentally, but it is interesting that despite her world turning upside down, her styling is on-point & she looks stunning. Detective Farhana continues to underperform & even when she found out such a shocking truth, her reaction was cold, maybe the temperatures of Daryabagh were already getting to her. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Ye Dil Mera.

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Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

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Ohkay so, this was quite an intense episode of Ye Dil Mera. Finally, it is that stage of the story where everything is falling in its place but is being revealed at the right time. In this episode in particular, I felt I enjoy the to & fro between the past & the present. Now when we all know that the drama is about to end with only a few episodes left, it is coming out as a proper approach of the director to unveil everything slowly. Yes, there is no denying to the fact that this drama actually could’ve ended without the filler episodes & unnecessary prolonging but at this moment, it feels that every episode till it ends is going to be a good one. Oh, did you all know Farhana Khala could sense that Ali Baksh will do everything in his might to stop an interaction between her & Nargis Bua?

Farhana Khala Knew Ali Baksh Would Sever Her Ties With Nargis Bua

The surprising part of this episode was the scene where suddenly Nargis Bua & Farhana Khala came together out of nowhere. I think they should’ve at least shown a scene where they had spoken to each other with Farhana telling Nargis Bua that she is coming to Pakistan from Amreeeeeeeeekkkkka. The way their timings matched seemed more like a coincidence & felt out of the blue. Nargis Bua herself was on her way to Islamabad from Sukkhur, so they shouldn’t have shown that she met Farhana Khala just like that. Later it was figurable that Nargis Bua went to the airport to pick Farhana Khala up & then she wanted to go see Meer Farooq to tell him everything about Ana. Farhana Khala’s dialogues were so repetitive that I actually lost count of how many times she discussed that Ali Baksh or even Meer Farooq would make sure Nargis Bua doesn’t stay in touch with Farhana.

Nargis Bua also had some repetitive dialogues up her sleeves. She actually told Farhana about Ana being in trouble. Once again, Nargis Bua is doubting Amaan without even giving any sort of consideration to the fact that Amaan is entitled to avenge his family’s murder because Meer Farooq is the murderer. However, it is understandable that at this stage she is only concerned about Ana’s well being because she thinks Amaan is going to stoop to Meer Farooq’s level & harm Ana.

Amaan finally confessed that was in his heart for Ana. He wanted her to have clarity about his intentions while still bearing in mind that he is not lying about Meer Farooq & is going to do everything to destroy him. Ana’s situation is perplexing but still, it is unfortunate that even at this stage of the story, she has not shown any mental growth. Even after a few episodes, I am still figuring out how she is going to prove her father’s innocence with her nose as red as a pinocchio & while being disconnected with the rest of the world. It is not like the evidence of Meer Farooq’s innocence is going to fall from the tree in her lap & she gets to marofy it to Amaan’s muh – another repetitive dialogue of the entire drama. Ana still thinks her father is going to rescue her & protect her, however she should’ve dwelled more into the thoughts that ran through her mind after she had a dream & recalled everything Meer Farooq used to say to her to make her forget what she saw – basically lying to her & telling her what she saw had nothing to do with the reality. A little reminder: Farhana Khala knew Ali Baksh or even Meer Farooq would severe her ties with Nargis Bua if they found out.

Amaan got ahead with another plan of his to bring Meer Farooq down. This was probably the last thing he had against Meer Farooq before revealing his real identity. The testimony of Mrs. Humayun was enough to shake Meer Farooq further. He was already finding it hard to deal with the fact that Ana was missing & now on top of that, Amaan played his cards well. This is the sheer mental & emotional torture that Amaan must’ve been planning for ages & with Meer Farooq committing yet another henious crime of framing his employee, Amaan must’ve gotten a hold of all the details to use it to his advantage. Also, did you know Farhana Khala was scared & made sure to let Nargis Bua know that Ali Baksh & Meer Farooq were not going to allow them to be in touch?

The Highlight of The Episode

Amaan appeared out of nowhere in front of Meer Farooq to re-introduce himself. That scene was definitely the highlight & one of the best scenes of the entire drama. Ahad Raza Mir & Adnan Siddique both were phenomenal in that scene. Amaan knew what he was saying while making sure that Meer Farooq understood each & every word of his. He was clear & loud so that Meer Farooq doesn’t misconstrue or assume what he was hearing wasn’t the truth. Meer Farooq now understood that Amaan has his reasons & he, in no way is going to backtrack. He has started the war & he is going to make sure he sees the end of it. Meer Farooq didn’t even beat around the bush & told Ali Baksh everything because they both knew that Amaan was Mani & the names he mentioned were of those who were the victims of their mercilessness & brutality.

The episode surprisingly took another exciting turn when Nargis Bua connected the dots & figured out that Amaan must’ve taken Ana to Daryabagh. Nargis Bua also knows that Daryabagh’s the place that both Amaan & Ana have in common, therefore she knew her instinct couldn’t be wrong. It is anyways good that Farhana Khala is going to be with Nargis Bua. It will also give her some support in dire times like these because being a vulnerable old lady, she would’ve never gotten to Ana on her own. It is like history is repeating itself where Nargis Bua was always with Nilofer Baji & now she is with Farhana Khala. At first Nargis Bua didn’t believe in sharing the secret but now when she will get to spend time with Farhana Khala, she will obviously be reminded of Nilofer’s misfortune & she will eventually end up telling her all the secrets because Nargis Bua will see the sincerity & eagerness in Farhana to know about her sister’s death.

Final Thoughts

This episode of Ye Dil Mera has perfectly set the tone of the closure this drama is going to get. Now all there’s left for the viewers to know is how actually Nilofer died & the actual scenario which Ana keeps on seeing through her dreams. Sajal Aly definitely has performed to her full potential as Ana, she has even made some of the emotional scenes memorable because of her phenomenal acting, however when it comes to the character of Ana, it remains unimpressive. Yes, she has been raised in such an over-protective environment but after being married to Amaan, she should’ve shown some growth. Her character needed some evolving which didn’t happen & probably wouldn’t even matter at this stage of the drama because now it is purely about Amaanullah & Meer Farooq. Ahad Raza Mir & Adnan Siddique were flawless in their portrayal & display of emotions in tonight’s episode. Good to see Abdur Rehman Baba will be making an entry in the next episode as well. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Ye Dil Mera.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

ps: Did you know Farhana Khala’s biggest fear was not being able to stay in touch with Nargis Bua because of Ali Baksh or Meer Farooq?

Oh wow, this was one intense episode of Ye Dil Mera. Before getting into the rest of the details, I will straight away say that Mira Sethi should be super proud of herself for giving this level of performance. Every step of the way, she made me feel Nilofer’s pain & the mental & emotional turmoil that she was going through. Mira Sethi has appeared in a lot of dramas but this is the first time she has actually wowed with her performance. The director usually is given credit for the flaws but this time around, he definitely deserves a credit for extracting this sort of acting from Mira Sethi.

Nargis Bua’s One Sided Approach & Nilofer’s Turmoil

The viewers now got an insight into the past through Nargis Bua’s perspective. She seemed eager to get in touch with Meer Farooq because she wants to save Ana. There was an ambiguity regarding her intentions, however the preview of the next episode proved that despite knowing the truth, she still thinks Amaan is the culprit who is going to harm Ana. Maybe all these years, Nargis Bua has brainfed herself to see the goodness in Meer Farooq, especially after seeing what a doting father he turned out to be after Nilo’s death, this is why she thinks Ana is better off staying with her criminal father than Amaan, who she assumes is capable of hurting Ana. Nargis Bua will get her answers later as well obviously but right now, she should be thinking more rationally. It can also be considered that Ana’s call has forced Nargis Bua to see one side of the picture & because she could hear how upset Ana was at Amaan, she thinks he has hurt her or is going to do so.

Nargis Bua reminisced about the day when they found out about Humera’s car accident & the events that followed. Nargis Bua firsthand saw the toll it took on Nilofer. She was trying to figure things out on how she should approach her husband Meer Farooq after all that she heard from Humera & before she could do anything to help her friend, she got the news of her demise. The way both Nargis Bua & Nilofer broke down after getting to know about Humera’s accident was so heart wrenching. The emotions they portrayed were realistic & heartfelt. Nilofer already started feeling alone, she had no one to turn to – the husband she trusted was not trustworthy & the only friend she had was now no more.

Meer Farooq’s aloofness was already something that Nilofer couldn’t wrap her head around. I really want to know what was the paper that she saw in one of the pockets of Meer Farooq’s jacket though? Anyways, Nilofer ended up hearing the discussion that happened between Ali Baksh & Meer Farooq & she knew that was it. It didn’t take her much longer to even doubt all of what she was hearing couldn’t be true because Humera had already told Nilofer about the harm that Meer Farooq could cause to her family & now that had finally happened. I definitely liked seeing Nilofer’s perspective & how she mourned the loss of her friend as well as dealing with the pain of her husband’s disloyalty.

So, Meer Farooq & Nilofer ended up confronting each other. The psychopath that Meer Farooq is, the easiest thing he could do was to assault his wife trying to suppress her emotions by intimidating her. Nilofer did seem adamant to not stay quiet. She even wrote a letter to her father, but it’s yet to be seen whether Nargis Bua posted it or not. Maybe after Meer Farooq killed Nilofer, he got rid of all the evidence that could lead anyone to him & that letter being one of the things that were destroyed.

Ana & Amaan

Coming to Ana & Amaan, finally Ana’s dreams are back. The memories got triggered after she visited her childhood cottage in Daryabagh. The dream this time was more clear & she could figure out the entire scene that was happening; a woman packing her bags & running away with her child, going to the train station trying to escape but in the end getting shot. When Amaan came to calm Ana down, she was immediately reminded of the pep-talks Meer Farooq used to give to her whenever she spoke about her dreams & told him what she saw. At that particular moment, Ana could actually connect the dots & could feel that the dream that she is seeing is not a vision from the future but rather her past that she has experienced, therefore she immediately stopped herself from dwelling into the details because it was going to confirm her worst fears.

Ana relying on Allah & asking Him for guidance was one of the best moments of this episode. She has been trying to find the answers all her life & now when she was finally starting to see some sort of clarity, she decided to seek Allah’s help to ask for more clarity. Amaan’s feelings were conveyed brilliantly as well. He hates seeing his wife, the love of his life in pain & he knows that everything that he has said has put Ana in an awkward position but still he feels for her because he knows the truth & is very much aware of how Meer Farooq took away Ana’s mother from her too.

Intense Episode

This was one intense episode of Ye Dil Mera. As I have said it earlier, I will say it again, Mira Sethi should take a bow for this performance. Her body language, dialogue delivery, all the expressions showcasing Nilofer’s emotions were on-point. Adnan Siddique had very limited scenes but even in those, he was right in his element & delivered a brilliant performance. Sajal Aly & Ahad Raza Mir have done complete justice to these characters as well. Naima Khan has given a brilliant performance as Nargis Bua as well. Another thing that I noticed was Mira Sethi is a lefty, I don’t know why but I find it very fascinating so it was an interesting thing to pick. The background music, editing & everything in this episode of Ye Dil Mera worked. It seems the next episode will be half interesting & half of it will cover Ana’s repetitive dialogues & the other half will be dedicated to Farhana Khala’s slow-mo dialogue delivery. Let’s hope things are put into perspective soon. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Ye Dil Mera.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Ohkay so, this was yet another filler episode of Ye Dil Mera with flashbacks & repetitive scenes all over it. However, I will definitely say that the preview of the next episode had me sighing in relief because the story will not only move forward but the much needed truth will be revealed because it’s about time. Stories like Ye Dil Mera require precision when it comes to timing but unfortunately, our drama-makers tend to take things slow & end up killing the charm & the impact of the story which is required to keep the interest alive. This episode definitely had amazing acting done by both Ahad Raza Mir & Sajal Aly, props to them for sure however, at this point, what’s more important is that the drama is wrapped up & not dragged more than it is already!

The Only Development

The most important development in this episode was Ana’s call to Nargis Bua. It obviously didn’t take a second for Nargis Bua to connect the dots & realize that the boy Mani she once knew is now Ana’s husband Amaan. The entire scene where Nargis Bua ended up analyzing how Amaan was always very vigilant & keen everytime he interacted with her was nice, it showed that she was now understanding why Amaan behaved a certain way with her. The only person alive who Amaan has fond memories of is Nargis Bua, therefore it is left to be seen whether she will reciprocate those feelings or she will continue to show her loyalty to Meer Farooq, whom she very much knows is guilty of the allegations coming from Amaan.

Ana’s Character Has Zero Growth

Since the beginning of the drama, I have been eagerly waiting for Ana’s character to evolve & show some growth but even after 26 episodes, that is yet to be seen. It is unfortunate that Ana’s character has not been etched out intelligently enough. She continues to be in some lala land, even when she found out that her husband had some psychological issues & even now when her husband has clearly told her that her father has murdered his family. Ana’s stroll around Daryabagh was her way of finding the evidence needed to prove her father’s innocence? I never once heard Amaan telling her that she will find the answers in Daryabagh but out of nowhere, Ana told Amaan that she was going out to do her part of the research. It is unfortunate but Ana’s character is not as convincing or well-thought out as Amaan’s. The writer has left no margin for error when it comes to Amaan but the rest of the characters seem to have been dealt as an afterthought, especially after seeing their behavioral patterns for so many weeks.

Ana came across her parents’ home. She could recollect some memories & realized that the house seemed familiar. She was unable to figure it all out but she knew there was something about that place which struck a chord. The good thing that I got to see in this episode was that Ana started asking questions & not just any questions, the valid ones too, so it was definitely a good change. She even asked Amaan but he decided not to tell her anything because he doesn’t want to hurt her? As much as Amaan’s love for Ana is understandable & him not wanting to hurt her more is also justified, but keeping her in the dark that too when herself has started to pick up the pieces is not required. Amaan should’ve told her that this used to be her house & that’s where they both met years ago, I don’t think it would’ve made any difference, rather it would’ve helped altering Ana’s perspective because she had already heard about the murder of the woman who owned the place.

Amaan recollected his thoughts & once again reminded himself that he was not going to forgive Meer Farooq. Amaan once again called Meer Farooq to see how far he had come but he found him clueless. Meer Farooq continued to brag about how powerful & influential he was, but he was making a fool of himself. Also, Meer Farooq got Nargis’ Bua’s call out of the blue, so the first thing he should’ve done is spoken to her on the phone wondering if she knew something about Ana or weighing in the possibility that Ana must’ve contacted Nargis Bua to let her father know that she was doing alright. Ali Baksh who usually does all the brainstorming for Meer Farooq also didn’t think of such a possibility that Nargis Bua’s call could help them find Ana. Both Meer Farooq & Ali Baksh do love to believe that they are very intelligent but let’s just say, they’re not!

Farhana Khala struck again & this time, she was in a very serious mood but that was not the only thing different – she had finally changed her position & was now sitting at a chair. She was also not sipping a cup of coffee, which means she is not going to waste any time & is now coming to finally find the answers to all of her questions. A few things might’ve changed but one thing which remained consistent was her poor acting, so well done!

Waiting For The Next Episode

This episode of Ye Dil Mera was a filler which did not take the story forward whatsoever. However, Ahad & Sajal definitely deserve full points for their brilliant performances. Some of the scenes were definitely interesting & engaging like Amaan’s call to Meer Farooq & him going to the same place where his parents were killed. Ana walking towards that house with so many questions running through her mind, these few moments were definitely good to see. I am definitely looking forward to the next episode because it’s high time they let the viewers know what exactly happened with Nilofer Baji.

Another episode, another continuity issue. Amaan was in a leather jacket when he picked Ana up from the roadside, when he brought her home, he was in his checkered shirt, which he was wearing before Ana left for a walk. I think as much as the director is responsible for bearing these minute details in mind, the actors are also responsible for not paying attention to such details & not thinking about the continuity of the scenes. Anyways, please share your thoughts about this episode of Ye Dil Mera.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Ohkay so, this was one of the most important episodes of Ye Dil Mera in terms of story & exposing of the truth. Each & every moment of this episode was engaging & gripping. All the reactions were realistically portrayed & some of the scenes were very emotional. The director definitely deserves points for giving all the characters equal treatment & enough screen time so that the viewers could understand what they were going through. It is safe to say that Ye Dil Mera has come to such a stage where every single episode is promising & has so much to offer.

The Shock of Their Lives

Ana decided to find out about some of the secrets that Amaan was keeping from her. Ana knew something was quite wrong & the way Amaan behaved with her, he had to have a solid reason to do so. Ana decided to do her part & what she stumbled upon was something she never in a million years had imagined. Ana saw the pictures of her & Meer Farooq Zaman. Just when Ana was trying to wrap her head around what was happening & why Amaan would do such a thing, she also got to see the wooden plaques commemorating Amaan’s family. That entire scene was done really well, especially when Amaan walked in & lit the candles. This was Amaan’s moment to let it all out & he did. He had to tell Ana that it was Meer Farooq Zaman; her father who had murdered his entire family.

Meer Farooq grew suspicious & knew he could find some clues. Yes, they had to take the story forward now that is why they showed that it didn’t ever occur to Meer Farooq or Ali Baksh to check Sahira’s phone before. It was now when they both grew a little impatient & desperate that they decided to look for answers & what they got to know was shocking for them. Sahira was in touch with Amaan & it didn’t take a second for Ali Baksh to tell Meer Farooq about all that he ever felt or suspected about Amaan. Meer Farooq’s dejected body language was enough to show that even he knew he was in hot waters & no matter what he’ll have to face his fears especially with Ana being in the picture.

Meer Farooq decided to see Amaan & Ana, he thought just like all the people he has intimidated & harmed, Amaan will be the same too but what Meer Farooq witnessed was enough to shake him to the core. Amaan not only threatened him but showed him that he was not afraid of him at all. The confidence & faith that Amaan displayed in himself was what that actually rattled Meer Farooq because this was something that he wasn’t expecting at all. Ana chose to stay back & not go to her father’s place. All the things that Meer Farooq said to Ali Baksh after he came back from Amaan’s place were interesting. It was good to see him scattered & spaced out. It showed that this was the first time Meer Farooq was actually dealing with a situation which he didn’t have control of & this is what was making him nervous. Amaan has stepped on Meer Farooq’s Achilles Heel & even he knew it. Meer Farooq has always done everything to protect Ana & to fabricate such an image of himself in front of her which made her believe that he was the ideal father a girl could dream of. Now when Meer Farooq sensed the danger & knew that Ana was close to finding out the truth about her father, he couldn’t handle it well.

The dejection in Meer Farooq’s demeanor also showed that he was kind of trying to put two & two together & despite not wanting to, was being forced to think about all the people he had wronged all over these years. He was not paying much heed to it but there was a voice at the back of his head telling him that this was finally his undoing, especially now with his daughter being involved.

The entire scenario where Amaan threatened Meer Farooq was executed brilliantly, once again the change of attitude & body language that Amaan displayed was a treat to watch. He was in his element & he knew that this was probably the moment he had waited his entire life, therefore he could not show any nervousness to empower Meer Farooq or allow him into thinking that he stood a chance of defeating Amaan!

Ana’s reaction was justified. She chose to stay but not as Amaan’s wife but as Meer Farooq’s daughter. It was obviously impossible for her to believe any of what she heard from Amaan about her father. All the flashbacks brilliantly showed that Ana was doubting all the things that she ever heard from Amaan. She now knows that Amaan’s only motive in life is to harm Meer Farooq & make him pay for what he has done, therefore she was left with no choice than to believe that all the things Amaan ever said to her were nothing but white lies. This entire equation is also an important development where Amaan knows what he feels for Ana but right now, she is not in the right frame of mind to even give him a chance or believe that he actually loves her. I thought Amaan was going to feel relieved knowing that he was not alone & he will get that assurance after Ana’s decision of staying with her husband but that wasn’t the case. Amaan actually felt heartbroken that Ana was now maintaining a distance from him, although he did tell her that she was innocent & was not responsible for what Meer Farooq has done but he’ll have to move a mountain to make her believe that despite the hatred that he has in his heart for Ana’s father, he has a lot more of love in his heart for her, for his wife.

Very Interesting Episode

This episode of Ye Dil Mera was definitely very interesting. I loved seeing all of their reactions & it was a brilliant judgement on the director’s part where he chose to give them equal coverage. Although Ali Baksh was pretty much in the background but even he got a lot of margin to once again showcase his loyalty towards his boss. All the actors were brilliant in this episode as well but Sajal Aly & Ahad Raza Mir were beyond amazing, especially on the scene where Amaan teased Meer Farooq & faced him with confidence, the sass Ahad displayed was actually amusing & just perfect. At some points Adnan Siddique didn’t seem as convincing but in the few ending sequences, he picked up the right attitude of disbelief & restlessness which was needed to show the shock that Meer Farooq had just endured. Also, I must add, Sajal Aly looked absolutely stunning in the scene where she told her father that she couldn’t go with him, the hairstyle, the makeup & teary eyes made her look very beautiful. The next episode seems interesting but I think the one after this one will be even better. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Ye Dil Mera.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Ohkay so, it was yet another interesting & engaging episode of Ye Dil Mera. It seems they are now taking the story forward by giving out all the details so that they can wrap it up nicely, which is much needed after keeping the story stagnant for quite a few weeks. This episode once again had a few brilliant performances to its credit. The writer Farhat Ishtiyaq has made all these characters so real & relatable that the viewers actually feel emotionally drawn towards them all.

Nilofer’s Analysis

The most important development in this episode of Ye Dil Mera was Nilofer finding out the truth about her husband Meer Farooq Zaman. Nilofer was a wise woman & this is the reason, it didn’t take her a long time to figure out the reason behind Meer Farooq’s aloofness & detachment to her. Nilofer was not living in denial & although she was a devoted wife, she knew something wasn’t right, which is what helped her immensely in putting two & two together. Nilofer was already having a hard time ever since she saw Meer Farooq trying to cross a line with Humera, that is what allowed her to analyze everything. That entire scene where Nilofer shared everything with Nargis Bua about what a wife feels & goes through when her husband is emotionally invested in someone else was powerful. The dialogues during that scene in particular were simple but heartfelt & made a lot of impact because in very easy words, the writer showed how hard it is for wives to deal with the betrayal. Nilofer had been feeling this way for a long time but now she knew what the actual reason was.

Mira Sethi performed convincingly in that particular scene & gave it the kind of emotional feel & treatment that was required to make the viewers understand & feel what Nilofer was going through. It was also sweet to see Nargis Bua being sympathetic towards Nilofer. Nargis Bua was loyal & sincere, not because it was her job but because she saw the niceness in Nilofer & could understand her sufferings, this is why she also grew concerned about Nilofer’s well-being & position in this marriage.

Humera decided to tell everything to Nilofer, but it was also a smart way of showing that Nilofer on her own was not oblivious to what Meer Farooq was upto. She herself witnessed her husband almost harassing Humera on Ana’s birthday & then she spotted his car outside her place, which made it very easy for Nilofer to believe everything that Humera was telling her. Every single emotion that Nilofer displayed where she first doubted Humera, then also analyzed Meer Farooq’s behavior & later believed Humera’s version because she saw how happy she was with Obaid went to show that Nilofer was not naive or gullible & she was also aware of the fact that this was not something unusual that she was finding out about her husband. Men cheat & as heartbroken as she was, she believed it immediately & didn’t even for a second think about giving him a benefit of doubt, which was a good surprise. Nilofer’s assurance to Humera was actually very sweet. They both were now dealing with the same problem in their lives but unfortunately, we all know the fate they met but it is good to know that both of them tried their best. However, I still feel Humera should’ve told everything to Obaid in stead of solely relying on Nilofer, especially when she had a bad feeling about Meer Farooq hurting her family.

Ana & Amaan’s Equation

Ana saw Amaan being vulnerable once again but this time around it was about his family. Ana was trying her best to make him feel good or comfortable but Amaan was not in a mood to sugarcoat his emotions or cave in after seeing Ana’s vigilance & concerns for him. Once again, a phenomenal performance by both Ahad Raza Mir & Sajal Aly. The scenes of Nargis Bua were emotional too, her heart actually aches for Ana as well as for Nilofer because she knows about her murder, however she has kept it to herself but is now feeling burderend by it, especially when she thinks about Ana. At least Nargis Bua has paved a way for Ana to communicate with her, even if she doesn’t have the courage to talk to her now, she will eventually get in touch with her, which is nice!

Brilliant Episode

This episode of Ye Dil Mera was perfect & what’s surprising is that although by now the viewers have pretty much figured out what transpired in the past, they have still made all these episodes covering the past events so intriguing & engaging. Mira Sethi was actually very impressive in this episode & honestly speaking I wasn’t expecting this sort of convincing acting from her, so it came as a pleasant surprise. Naima Khan always makes her scenes worthwhile & it is interesting she has made her presence felt in even those scenes where she didn’t have any dialogues at all. This & the previous episode were by far my favorite from the entire drama. The preview of the next episode was a treat too, it seems finally Amaan will tell Ana about Meer Farooq, let’s see what happens next. Please share your thoughts about this amazing episode of Ye Dil Mera.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Humera & Meer Farooq

Zarnish Khan Steals The Show

Ohkay so, this episode of Ye Dil Mera covered the tracks from past & present, which made it not only interesting but intense too. The first half & the second half had a lot to offer & took the story forward in a convincing manner. Writer Farhat Ishtiyaq has done a commendable job & she deserves all sorts of appreciation for writing a script so intense & intriguing which is able to hold the interest of the viewers even after so many episodes have passed, however, it is unfortunate that this drama didn’t get the kind of direction it deserved to make it even better.

The Present

Ana now has more questions regarding Amaan in her mind than ever before. The initial scene which showed her thoughts written all over screen was new & kind of took me a few seconds to get used to this new idea. If they had used Sajal’s voice over during that scene, asking all those questions & giving words to her thoughts, it would’ve made more impact. Also, the Pyar Ke Sadqay ticker at the bottom of the screen during that scene was a bad choice made by the channel because it censored a couple of dialogues and it could’ve waited. It goes to show that even the Channel is not too keen when it comes to the execution of Ye Dil Mera, hence the blunder!

Amaan got to know about Sahira’s death & just when he was dealing with it, he also found out that his wife was keeping an eye on him & has now started questioning him. Ana has actually found out quite a few evidences which compelled her to cross question Amaan but he is not going to give anything away before he thinks the time is right. It was good to know that at least Ana tried & she didn’t just stop there, she decided to take a stand for herself by threatening Amaan of leaving him if he continues to insult her & mistreat her. Amaan is doing everything to keep this marriage intact, but the sad part is, he is doing it all on his own terms & doesn’t want to treat Ana with equality. Amaan is pretty much comfortable with the idea of keeping Ana in the dark & depriving her of the right to know more about her husband. Amaan was shaken by the news of Sahira’s death, this is why he decided to send Meer Farooq an e-mail containing all the photographs he had of him & his wife.

Meer Farooq got to know that Amaan had sold his business & even finalized the deal in Dubai, therefore he decided to call Amaan to see if he will tell him something or not. Meer Farooq did suggest that he & Ana were in contact but that doesn’t seem to be the case & it looked like it was just said as a cover up because so far no such scene has been shown where Ana & Meer Farooq had spoken to each other over the phone since his trip to France. Anyhow, Meer Farooq was shaken to the core when he got that e-mail from Amaan & he has no idea that a storm awaits for him ahead because going by what Amaan had just said before sending him that email, it seems he is now going to put his plan into action very soon!

The Past

They took us in the past & showed how Meer Farooq continued to pester Humera. I don’t want to be taking away from the story of Ye Dil Mera, but to cut the long story short, that entire scenario was pretty much a reminiscent of Mere Pass Tum Ho, that too with Adnan Siddique playing the similar role, I couldn’t help but see the similarities. He spilled the tea on himself to buy some time to have a conversation with Humera. Well, Humera seems pretty happy with her husband & now it was more obvious why she preferred Obaid over Meer Farooq. Meer Farooq has now started to interfere in Humera’s life & it goes to show that his relationship with Nilofer wasn’t special, he was just married & his entire focus was on his daughter. Nilofer & Meer Farooq did not have a healthy relationship & after that night, Nilofer also found out that Meer Farooq was pretty much still in love with Humera.

It would’ve been nice if they had shown a conversation or two between Nilofer & Humera, discussing how Humera was never really interested & how she was getting uncomfortable with Meer Farooq’s antics. Also, Humera & Obaid were shown to have a very strong relationship, so not sure why was Humera keeping things from her husband, considering Meer Farooq was now trying to invade her privacy & pretty much barging into her home every chance he got. It was unfortunate that Amaan as a child was witnessing everything & he could see how his mother was getting uncomfortable, however, it underlined the hatred Amaan has for Meer Farooq now, it showed that is stems from all of his past experiences & encounters he has had with him during his childhood, even before the murder happened!

Intense & Interesting

This episode of Ye Dil Mera was definitely interesting. The first half was intense & the second half was engaging to keep the viewers hooked & also grow curious about what is yet to come. The preview of the next episode was interesting as well & is definitely making me look forward to it. Ahad Raza Mir was phenomenal in this episode, it was good to see all the shades of Amaan’s character once again because in a previous few episodes, his emotions were very much in place & he was sorted. It perfectly showed how Sahira’s death disturbed Amaan. He has shown to be having soft spot for those who have been wronged or mistreated by Meer Farooq, this is why, even though Amaan distanced himself from Sahira, her death mentally scattered him, which is why he decided to punish Meer Farooq by showing him the pictures. Ye Dil Mera has been a different story with interesting characters, let’s see what’s in store for the viewers. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Ye Dil Mera.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza. 

Ohkay so, it was one of the most important episodes of Ye Dil Mera. I hope after this episode, the story takes a new direction with Amaan finally taking things further because so far, all that he is doing is not only controlled but has mostly been done in the background. This episode showed yet another brutal murder of the one who dared going against Meer Farooq, this definitely should be a reason enough for Amaan to do what it takes to bring him down.

Meer Farooq Should Be Concerned For Ana!

Sahira wanted Amaan’s help but he couldn’t do much because he obviously feared getting exposed. Amaan is definitely going to regret not helping a woman in need because she actually relied on him & Amaan knowing Meer Farooq in & out should’ve been able to foresee something like this happening. Sahira knew something was not right & she feared getting isolated but unfortunately, she never would’ve imagined that her so-called loving husband wouldn’t even think for a second before ending her life.

This episode pretty much covered all the fronts where Meer Farooq was now getting to know some details about Amaan which were making him suspicious. His conversation with Ghouri was enough for him to grow concerned about Ana as well as Amaan. Ghouri finally figured out that he was being used by Amaan all these years & now when he finally achieved what he wanted, he has started to ignore him. However, as far as Meer Farooq could go to get the business inquired about Amaan’s oil refinery, it was once again unconvincing that he didn’t even bother calling An.. This so far has to one of the most unconvincing aspects of the story that the father & a daughter who were so close to one another are doing absolutely well without getting in touch with each other for days. At first, it did look fine that Meer Farooq was satisfied seeing Ana being happy & feeling secure with Amaan, but as the days are passing by, he being the vigilant father he has always been should’ve shown more concern after seeing the difference in Ana’s attitude. A parent, no matter what, can always figure out when the child is lying or hiding the truth, so Ana’s white lies shouldn’t have put Meer Farooq to so much ease for him to literally become distant & emotionally detached to his daughter. Meer Farooq may not be wanting to get Ana worried about Amaan’s business but when he heard all the things from Ghouri, the first fatherly instinct should have been to call Ana & get to know about how things are between her & Amaan. It was kind of amusing to see that Meer Farooq inquired about Amaan’s business but not his equation with Ana.

Finally, the change in Ana’s behavior was one of the most interesting aspects of this episode. It is about time that she starts seeing Amaan for who he is. She has started to figure things out on her own & the more she gets into it, the more she is learning that Amaan has been constantly lying to her while also keeping secrets. Amaan is obviously going to lie further but now it is solely on Ana whether she falls for it again & again or not. Seeing Ana just roaming around in her house aimlessly also makes one think why can’t she just go & spend time with her father, where they both can talk & even if she doesn’t want to get him worried about things not being as good as they seem, at least some hints would help Meer Farooq understand what is happening & how Amaan is not as he poses to be. For a girl who has nothing to do the entire day, the thing she would want to do the most is definitely spend time with her friends or family at least a couple of days a week. Also, shouldn’t Amaan encourage her to get involved in some sort of activities due to the fear of her becoming more curious about his belongings & secrets that he has been hiding in his study or basement?

So, Sahira was murdered by Ali Baksh on the orders of Meer Farooq. I actually felt bad for her. All the directional flaws aside, the way these killing scenes have been shot definitely leave an impact & make the viewers feel a little uneasy – exactly how they should make one feel, therefore the director definitely deserves full points for the realistic & brilliant execution of these scenarios. In reality as well, it just is a matter of split second when something unfortunate like this happens & this is the essence that the director has gone for which makes it hard-hitting. Anyways, if Amaan would’ve wanted, he could’ve easily saved Sahira’s life by helping her break free from this house arrest & hiding in a safe & secure place. It would’ve definitely made more impact when later Sahira would’ve personally met Ana & told her about Meer Farooq. If not in his Daryabagh cottage,, Amaan could’ve made her stay in one of the rooms in his guest house. Well, they did show that she got shot but did she really die or will she survive the bullets is the question to be asked!

Interesting Episode

Overall, this episode was pretty interesting because a lot happened & every other character was shown to be doing something. Amaan & Ana’s relationship has become pretty one-dimensional but it is interesting that Ana has stopped falling for his lies & is now trying to understand him better. After watching this episode & seeing how Meer Farooq spoke about murdering people who deceive him, I have a feeling that if he will die, Amaan will end up dying too. Obviously, he has spent his entire life so far dwelling in the past & his childhood misery, trauma of losing his family, so it is highly unlikely for him to ever recover. So far, his hatred for Meer Farooq & revenge has kept him going so once he will achieve that, he won’t really find a purpose to lead a normal life. That can obviously change provided Amaan himself wants to move on but at this point, it is hard to predict, which makes it yet another interesting aspect of the story that you really can’t guess what will be the end of these characters. Will they ever find a closure or the only one they’ll get is in the form of death? Let’s see. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Ye Dil Mera.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Ohkay so, this episode of Ye Dil Mera seemed never ending. The gazillion commercial breaks of Hum TV along with poor audio quality & delayed timing of Hum Tv’s Live Streaming doesn’t help the drama-watching experience either. This is something they should pay heed to for their overseas viewers who tune to watch the drama while it is airing in Pakistan simultaneously. It was good to see the rest of the characters for a break because in the previous few episodes, it was more or less only Amaan & Ana in the picture. I think the story-tellers have taken their sweet time, therefore they should now pick up a speed & cover the rest of the story by showing Amaan’s revenge & solve the mystery around Nilo Baji’s death.

The Ultimate Question

Let me begin by asking a serious question, Farhana Khala ka sabun slow hai kya? Please don’t tell me a curious soul like Farhana stumbled upon Nilo Baji’s last & final letter almost 2 decades after her death? This has to be the most unconvincing & unrealistic development in the story or maybe the writer had something else in her mind but the director couldn’t really do much more than to ruin the timing & everything surrounding this important detail? The viewers did get to see how Farhana Khala was obsessed with Nilo Baji when she came to Pakistan, so it already is pretty explanatory that Nilo Baji & mystery surrounding her death was always at the back of her mind, so why wasn’t she looking for answers before? Yes, we can also give her a benefit of doubt considering that she got married & was probably raising 2 children, who are more like na maloom afraad in the story, so she got pretty occupied with her marital life & motherhood in general but still? If they had shown it to be a span of a few years, it still would’ve made some sense but 2 decades?

Please don’t expect the viewers to buy the fact that a character as curious as Farhana sat still for almost 2 decades before she started looking for answers. She knew the details like how her parents came back unsatisfied, full of ambiguities about Nilo Baji’s death, so this factor stayed with her for all these years, but still she never decided to look into it & only grew more curious because she visited Pakistan & saw everyone’s reactions & hesitation in answering her questions regarding her sister? Another aspect that made this entire scenario far more unrealistic & unconvincing was that just moments before Farhana declared that she had saved these few things & oftens looks at them to connect with her family & recall their memories, so it just had to be this day after 2 decades going through a pile of few randomly folded papers she saw Nilo Baji’s letter? Please!

I am not sure if I should even expect Ana to show some redeeming qualities or maybe like in a typical Ahsan Talish fashion, she will miraculously grow up & take charge of everything in her life in the last 2 minutes of the last episode of Ye Dil Mera? The only interesting thing was that finally after studying Amaan’s behavior closely for a few days, she has finally started seeing him for who he is & is becoming suspicious. She stumbled upon her necklace & found it in a dustbin. It was enough to disturb her & I am glad she took that as a hint & didn’t just let it pass. Amaan’s strange attitude towards Ghouri also was quite off-putting for Ana. Ana also screened Farhana Khala’s calls & when she finally decided to receive one of them, she just didn’t really pay heed to how rattled she sounded on the phone. Once again, not too sure if the viewers should expect much from Ana’s character because after 19 episodes, the viewers should at least have that much clarity but in this case, it is quite ambiguous!

Amaan for now is pretty much in control of everything, at least so far this is what he thinks but other than that, nothing much happened apart from him shouting at Ana & then acting as if nothing happened. This side of his personality is realistic & makes a lot of sense because it is like after a build up, after he yells or screams, he channels out his pent up anger & then gets the breather to behave normally.

Meer Farooq is pretty much done with Sahira, this is why he is sending her away because he can totally foresee her causing more trouble to him in the future. Sahira will obviously get caught as suggested in the next promo but it seems even Meer Farooq will get to know some details about Amaan that will make him suspicious.

Move The Story Forward

Overall this episode of Ye Dil Mera actually didn’t have much to offer & neither did it take the story forward. The only development worth noticing was Farhana Khala getting to read Nilo Baji’s letter & her father’s diary but because of the fact that she was getting to do all that after 2 decades, it failed to leave an impact. Also, if their father could not share everything with his wife, wasn’t there someone else? A phupho, a chacha, his best friend, his business partner, a colleague or anyone random that he would’ve cared to share some details with? Even a psychopath like Meer Farooq has maintained a healthy relationship with Ghouri, so please don’t tell me that Farhana’s father didn’t have anyone except his diary? Forever alone?

It won’t be wrong to say that some of the scenes have started to seem repetitive, especially Amaan & Ana’s. Everytime Amaan blatantly lies in front of his wife only to later ask her if she was bothered about it or not? Ana not showing any signs of distress after being yelled at by Amaan? Sitting on a sofa aimlessly throughout the day & picking up the pieces by asking Imam-din questions about Amaan & his belongings? I really hope the next episode is promising & offers something substantial because it is becoming a teensy bit hard to maintain an interest in Ye Dil Mera at this stage. Anyways, goes without saying that Ahad Raza Mir’s performance was phenomenal. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Ye Dil Mera.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Ohkay so, this episode of Ye Dil Mera had a couple of important scenes to it but nothing major. The pace of the drama has slowed down considerably & there are a few scenes which have started to seem repetitive. Indeed, they are doing everything to cover Amaan’s turmoil & mental state but it has now started to look like there’s nothing much to Amaan & Ana’s track than him manipulating her & she falling for it every single time. I hope when they go back to Islamabad & resume their normal routines, Ana starts showing some growth in her overall personality.

Same Pattern & Pace

This episode clarified how Amaan exactly recognized Meer Farooq the moment he saw him killing his family, which actually validates all the questions the viewers have been raising about Meer Farooq making a mistake of killing Humera’s entire family & not knowing about her son. Meer Farooq clearly met Amaan & they both were properly introduced, so yes, it does look like a glitch that he conveniently missed the detail of ending everyone’s life then & there but not paying the heed to the fact that Humera’s son was not in the car. Anyhow, Amaan has used this time in Daryabagh to recall everything in order to stay focused on how he has to take the next step in exposing Meer Farooq.

When it comes to Amaan & Ana’s personal equation, it was pretty much the same. Amaan telling & showing things to Ana differently only to confuse her further. One thing that was convincingly shown was how Ana’s mental health was deteriorating which was affecting her overall demeanour & behavior. She was just not herself anymore & was finding it very hard to be there, this was something that was portrayed brilliantly by Sajal Aly & her strong performance.

The major development in this episode was the effect that Sahira’s call had on Meer Farooq. It was enough to rattle him & once again, for him, no one else matters anymore but the fact that he can not even fathom the idea of standing with his head surrendered, guilt-stricken in front of Ana – this is what was making him restless. Meer Farooq knows he can get rid of anyone at any given time but the only person that matters to him, Ana won’t be able grasp it. So, Amaan ended his deal with Sahira right after he got all the evidence to prove that Meer Farooq was actually married to her. Sahira does feel trapped but Amaan definitely gave her the right advice that she should just stay by Meer Farooq’s side & not do anything that will make him suspect her. Ali Baksh is being over-efficient but for now he was unable to find any clue but I do feel his vigilance will lead him to something which will put Sahira in trouble later!

It was good to see Nargis Bua, she was trying to move on but was obviously finding it hard to cope with the fact that Ana was not a part of her life anymore. Nargis Bua knows in & out of Meer Farooq, that is why she chose not to stay under his roof. One thing is for sure that after everything will be revealed, Amaan will probably take care of Nargis Bua like his own family member because he genuinely feels for her. Humera & Meer Farooq met in front of Nilofer & he didn’t shy away from making it obvious that he was still not over Humera, maybe this is what she picked up too because of which she decided to leave ASAP. It seems even young Amaan didn’t like Meer Farooq much because Amaan was pretty unhappy with the way he was ogling at his mother. Kids obviously are very intuitive & observant so Amaan obviously picked up on little details & could notice that even his mother was not much comfortable though she portrayed him to be. I must commend Humera for the fact that she didn’t mind leaving her daughter alone with the servants every chance she got? Doesn’t make much sense & doesn’t seem realistic either.

The Story Should Move On

The overall episode started & ended on pretty much the same note, nothing major happened & it ended smoothly. The preview also didn’t really promise much in terms of story development because it looks like Amaan will still be playing riddles & then screaming at Ana only to later apologize to her & then cook a meal for her attentively. The story of Ye Dil Mera is so gripping & interesting but unfortunately, it is not the kind that can be spread over 30 episodes & still be able to hold the viewer’s interest. Stories like these deserve one development after another, one happening episode after another rather than being all about the number of episodes that were used to cover them. I feel it’s high time that they now shift the story to Amaan’s revenge & him putting his plan into action rather than hinting about his resentment. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Ye Dil Mera.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Ohkay so, this episode of Ye Dil Mera took the story forward & gave a lot of answers to the viewers by showing the flashbacks & revealing how Amaan & Ana shared some of their childhood memories together. This episode in general was definitely nice to see, more so because a lot was revealed, however, the acting in some of the scenes was unconvincing & it almost looked like the actors were having a hard time establishing the chemistry needed to make their conversations appear effortless & natural!

Pieces of Puzzle From The Past

Ana has been finding Daryabagh quite familiar but she is unable to put a finger to it. I will definitely give it to Ana that after suffering from anxiety & depression, some of her memory must’ve been hazy but considering that she has spent such a memorable time with her mother in that place, for her not to even remember any of it does make it a little unconvincing. Maybe if they had shown that Ana was around 3 – 4 years of age, it would’ve still made sense because the girl that was shown in this episode was around 7-8 years old & mostly kids do remember the happenings especially visits to certain places vaguely at least. However, like I said, I will give it to her considering that she has spent years being disturbed so for her to hold onto that memory seems highly unlikely. Amaan’s character & his overall growth has become stagnant, especially the motive of bringing Ana to Daryabagh. It seems he wants Meer Farooq to come in order to get in touch with Ana, but it looks like it will take a while because Meer Farooq seems too relaxed & not too keen on getting in touch with his daughter Ana during his trip to France.

So, the reason why Amaan knew Ana had a scar on her chin was because of the childhood incident of falling from the swing. Amaan & Ana’s mothers ended up being friends. It was also suggested that Meer Farooq was clearly interested in Humera but she friend-zoned him. I still feel this would not be the reason why Meer Farooq ended up killing her, there’s obviously more to it. It looks like when Nilo had feared that her life was in danger, she must’ve gone to Humera & she being a witness to Nilo’s death ended up getting killed by Meer Farooq too. They will definitely take some time in taking the story to that point, however it was interesting to note that they did establish the connection between Humera & Meer Farooq way before, because after he shot her, the way he looked at her clearly indicated that he had certain feelings of resentment towards her. However, I will say that it is definitely interesting how in certain scenarios, they have show a more humane side of Meer Farooq due to the love he has for Ana, it is like she brings out the best in him & he likes being a good human being in front of her. Yes, he is lying & faking his niceness but as a father, the love he has for her is unconditional & pure. Having said that, I am definitely looking forward to his undoing because he most certainly has to pay for what he has done in his past.

Humera & Nilo became good friends & this episode only covered the beginning of their friendship. Their conversations were simple to the point of being a little off, also it looked like they both were repeating after each other, which made their chemistry as strangers as well as friends a little unconvincing & odd. In scenarios like these, it shows how important it is for the director to get the desired acting from the actors because some actors heavily rely on the directors & their briefing. It was too obvious that both Zarnish Khan as well as Mira Sethi were struggling to do their bit. Anyways, I was way too happy to be getting the answers that I didn’t let their poor acting & strange vibe distract me but it was still way too obvious. I liked seeing how Nargis Bua was being herself & was super sweet to both Ana & Amaan. It now makes a lot more sense why Amaan has a soft-corner for Nargis Bua because she happens to be the only person alive who was nice to him back in those days & who he has some fond memories of. The scenes of kids were nicely done & they seemed natural, considering the viewers automatically don’t expect the child artist to act naturally or effortlessly but still, both the kids did their part well!

Sahira is obviously following the instructions of Amaan & she is now confusing Meer Farooq, kind of riling him up so that he does something wrong which Amaan will catch onto. Ana is obviously not too keen about not having her mobile phone which is strange but Meer Farooq not being eager to get in touch with his daughter doesn’t make much sense, especially when he is out of the country & hasn’t spoken to her once? Yes, I didn’t find the need of him to be in touch with her 24/7 when he & Ana were in Islamabad & she had just started her marital life with the love of her life, but yes, now that he is far away, he definitely would want to get in touch with his only family, wouldn’t he?

Weak Execution

The episode overall was definitely nice to see. Amaan collecting the pieces of his childhood & Ana finding some of the traces as well, it was quite interesting. Just when I was appreciating the little detail of the hotel staff speaking in French & appreciating the fact that the director put in that effort to convince the viewers that Meer Farooq was in France, I was taken aback by the high-res quality of pictures from Ana’s childhood. It’s little details like these that set the tone for the drama & show that the drama-makers only approached it commercially. I was wondering how much of an impact it would’ve made if they had photoshopped those pictures & given them a little effect of the 90’s to suggest that they were from Ana’s childhood & not clicked yesterday with the child artist. Ahad Raza Mir & Sajal Aly were right in their element in this episode yet again. Naima Khan played her part well. Mira Sethi & Zarnish Khan definitely struggled, although the stylists had put in an extra effort in their clothing to make it look like they were showing a flashback from the 90’s but the actresses on their own faltered, which also made the entire scenario lose the charm & the grip it should’ve had on the viewers, considering they were showing such important pieces of the puzzle related to Ana & Amaan’s childhood. Anyways, please share your thoughts about this episode of Ye Dil Mera.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Ohkay so, this episode once again focused solely on how Ana was getting to learn more about Amaan with each passing day. With absolutely no other character in the picture, they were still able to hold my interest in this episode as a viewer. The fact that the writer has added so many layers in the main characters makes it very easy to find this drama gripping, also the brilliant performances of Ahad Raza Mir & Sajal Aly help as well.

Ana Proving Her Love To Amaan

The beginning of the episode covered how Ana saw Amaan at probably his worst so far. Ana did understand that Amaan has something that bothers him, probably something related to his family, that is why he gets engulfed in that misery so much that he forgets everything else. Amaan has been following the same pattern, he misbehaves, then apologizes, Ana gets disturbed, forgives & moves on. So far this is what their relationship has been all about, however I am keen to see any kind of change soon. Ana did show some transition which was not only sweet but made me feel for her. It is like in such a short span of time, Ana has matured so much & she is doing everything in her might to make this marriage work despite the obvious doubts & concerns she has related to her husband. Ana has realized that something is definitely wrong but Amaan fails to share it, therefore she tried her best to help him, just be there for him & curb all those concerns she has everytime he behaves this way. Ana loves Amaan & she is proving it every step of the way. The way she immediately changed the subject when she saw Amaan getting distressed at the mention of his family went to show that she has learnt to deal with Amaan & also has made herself come to terms with the fact that Amaan believes in certain boundaries, which she should not try to cross.

The most important conversation in this episode for me had to be about Ana recommending Amaan to see a psychiatrist. There’s no denying to the fact that this happens to be the theme of the drama, therefore the writer strategically made this conversation happen at the right time. It shed a light on the fact how being supportive towards such people is the key & how important is it to open up a discussion about such matters. Ana probably knew that Amaan wouldn’t agree to what she suggested but still she took her chance to at least put the idea in his mind. Ana could also vouch for therapy because she has a firsthand experience of what it is like & how beneficial it actually is. This was a subtle way of shedding a light on this subject but it was loud & clear. Well done!

As much as all these efforts from Ana’s side are appreciable, I wish to see more from Amaan’s side too. For now, it is a fact that he loves her & he does feel for his wife but because he is so focused on his revenge & is stuck in his past, that he has actually forgotten to work on his relationship. At present, Amaan is pretty much comfortable with the idea of mistreating Ana & then asking for an apology later, because he knows, she will fall for it without questioning him.

Trip To Daryabagh

Ana & Amaan went to Daryabagh, the fact that Ana found that entire place familiar made me think that may be while running away from Meer Farooq, Nilo took Ana to this place. The picket fences in Ana’s dreams & the cottage in the background are exactly the same as Amaan’s childhood place. Perhaps Amaan’s family was an eye witness to Nilo’s murder, probably that is why Meer Farooq murdered them as well. Let’s see when the truth will be revealed. The rest of the episode just went by with Ana & Amaan exploring the cottage, Ana feeling distressed & Amaan reminiscing about all the beautiful memories he had made with his family at this place. It was interesting to note that the visit to Daryabagh & this cottage had an emotional effect on both Ana & Amaan but they were feeling & experiencing it differently. Ana found it eerie whereas for Amaan, it was a way to connect with his family & childhood.

Slow Pace Yet An Interesting Watch

This episode did not take the story forward, which does make me feel that the pace of this drama has slowed down considerably. The preview of the next episode also didn’t promise much in terms of story development but yes, it still doesn’t take away the fact that Ye Dil Mera is an interesting watch & makes you look forward to what’s in store. Sajal Aly & Ahad Raza Mir have performed brilliantly in this drama. It is interesting how they have created a strange chemistry between the characters of Ana & Amaan because they both have psychological issues that they deal with, therefore I find it interesting to see a disconnect in their chemistry because it works well with the kind of situations their characters have & are going through. It is definitely a highlight of this drama that they have maintained that effect because if they had normalized everything with them being perfectly fine having sizzling chemistry, it would’ve taken away the purpose of their characters & the emotional baggage they carry. Also, props to the entire team for choosing yet another gorgeous location, what a visual treat & what a cute cottage, wow! Please share your thoughts about this episode of Ye Dil Mera.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Ohkay so, this episode of Ye Dil Mera focused on how Ana was being manipulated by both her father & husband. Other than that, not much happened in this episode, however the preview of the next episode seems promising because Amaan will now start revealing his plan & agendas slowly. Yes, Ye Dil Mera has its fair share of flaws, but it definitely is one such drama on air right now that keeps you guessing & makes you look forward to what the future holds for the main characters – be it Amaan, be it Ana or even Meer Farooq. Ye Dil Mera has its directorial & editing flaws, however the writer has created a perfect mystery. It is a rarity to see such stories, therefore it definitely makes it an interesting watch.

The Manipulation

The highlight of this episode was Nargis Bua & her parting words with Meer Farooq. The resentment on Nargis Bua’s face for Meer Farooq was evident & it was enough to show that she did not respect that man. She was only there for the sake of Ana & now with Ana gone, she had no reason to be around the man that she knows has done no good in his life. I loved how subtly Nargis Bua’s expressions made it clear what was running through her mind. She was done with Meer Farooq, but that didn’t mean she won’t keep his secret forever. She knows it will only harm her because she has seen how far Meer Farooq can go. This conversation between Meer Farooq & Nargis Bua also made it clear that she knew everything about what he has done all his life but it was her love for Ana as well the promise she had made to Ana’s mother that made her stay in this house. For Nargis Bua, not only Ali Baksh even Meer Farooq is the same. Meer Farooq faked his calmness in front of Nargis Bua to let her know that her words did not make any difference but after she left, the discomfort was obvious. Meer Farooq is someone who has spent his entire life hiding his dirty secrets, therefore he would definitely feel threatened that the woman who is aware of all his secrets is out in the world, away from his control. Nargis Bua left, it was emotional how she was still concerned for Ana’s well-being. I can’t wait to find out why Amaan has a soft corner in his heart for Nargis Bua & I hope she stays safe from Meer Farooq.

The shift in Ana’s attitude & overall behavior with Amaan was another interesting & important aspect of this episode. Ana is running low on patience & it won’t be too long before she will fall out of her love for Amaan. She loves him, that’s a done deal but the way Amaan has been controlling her to the point of misbehaving with her goes to show that she is unable to come to terms with the fact that in the name of love, she should be accepting this kind of treatment. Ana has started to retaliate, obviously Amaan continues to manipulate her with his cheesy words but slowly & steadily, she has started to see Amaan for who he is. No matter how much Amaan tries to carry a facade, the fact that he has allowed Ana in his life obviously means that she is going to learn more about him each & everyday, even if he tries hard to keep everything from her. Amaan continues to test Ana, he wants her to never question him but that is definitely not going to happen. Ana surely loves Amaan with all her heart but by the end of the day, she comes from a background where everything was about her, it revolved around her & her mental & emotional health was taken care of but Amaan is expecting her to deal with every wrong coming her way without batting an eyelid. This will either make or break Ana, where she will either learn to take a stand for herself or she will completely become a stooge to Amaan. I think we have yet to see a drastic change in Ana’s character, she will definitely evolve. She did show those signs in this episode, therefore I am sure she is going to surprise the viewers with the transition that her character will go through.

Farhana Khala, I so wish she had known that sipping 10 cups of tea/coffee that too in the comfort of her home was not going to take her anywhere. If she really wanted to, she could’ve stayed back in Pakistan, away from Meer Farooq & inquired about Nilo Baji’s death. Does she really think that those who lied to her in person were going to spill the beans over the phone? They all are loyal to Meer Farooq, so they are obviously never going to tell the truth. The only person who can actually help her is Amaan, but not sure if she will consider getting in touch with him or not. Meer Farooq continued with his manipulation, this time the person being maligned was Farhana & the one who was getting manipulated like always was Ana. While watching this particular scene, I kind of felt bad for Ana. She is the only person who is innocent in this entire equation, but still, she is stuck between two men; Meer Farooq & Amaanullah who both have their issues. While watching her believing everything Meer Farooq was saying, I was just wondering how’d Ana come to terms with the truth. How will she deal with the fact that her father is a murderer & also that Amaan only got married to her to avenge his family’s death? Ana is already being used & she has no idea. I do feel for her but I want her to emerge stronger than ever. Let’s see how that will happen.

Interesting Preview

This episode of Ye Dil Mera was interesting & yes, the preview was enough for me to look forward to the next episode. Ahsan Talish at times does go easy on basic details & ends up making petty mistakes. This episode too had some glitches. Sajjad was shocked to learn that Amaan was already married, whereas he was at Amaan’s home right before Amaan left for his mehndi function because that’s when Ana called him & he let Sajjad know that he was getting married to the daughter of his enemy Meer Farooq. Amaan was not wearing a coat when he came from the office, which showed that he had unwinded a little but in the very next scene he was wearing his coat while talking to his friend on the phone? Anyways, Amaan’s conversation with Sahira was interesting too. Just when the viewers thought that his contact with Sahira will be his undoing, they clarified it that Amaan is being very diligent & he knows that he shouldn’t just trust her blindly. I am looking forward to the next episode when Amaan will take Ana to his childhood home, things won’t be smooth for both of them. Let’s see what happens next. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Ye Dil Mera.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Ohkay so, this episode of Ye Dil Mera was nothing short of a treat for Sajal Aly & Ahad Raza Mir’s fans. When it comes to the drama, the pace has slowed down considerably. I am pretty sure it is not because I watched the initial 12 episodes together, because it seems to be a fact that this & the previous episodes did not take the story forward. However, it is understandable that they are taking their time in establishing the foundation of Ana & Amaan’s relationship. This episode had a lot of sweet moments to its credit & it was nice to see the initial stages of a married life of Ana & Amaan.

Amaan’s Trying To Set The Boundaries

Ana & Amaan are not only getting to know each other better, they are developing understanding too. Ana is learning new things about Amaan each & everyday. Amaan is also doing what it takes to make Ana comfortable. I feel all the things Amaan does for Ana are because he wants to capture her utmost & undivided attention. It is like he wants to work on what the future might hold for Ana because he knows when he will bring Meer Farooq down, it will be Ana who will get affected the most, therefore he is doing everything to become Ana’s priority. This entire episode focused on Amaan’s continuous attempts of distancing Ana from her father. He is taking care of her, showering her with love & attention so that the thought of missing her father does not cross her mind.

Amaan’s hatred for Meer Farooq is another story, but this episode shed a light on how Ana was bringing out the more humane side of Amaan. It was like she was unconsciously getting Amman familiarized with the emotions that he thought he was incapable of feeling anymore. The more he gets to learn about her, her fears & how emotionally attached she is to the people she loves, he stops & is forced to think. Amaan feels for her a lot. Although Amaan is not backtracking from his mission at all, but it is becoming very interesting to see how he is finding himself torn between his revenge & its consequences that will disturb his wife the most.

Ana feels at her utmost comfort with Amaan, she feels secure & safe – exactly how she felt with Meer Farooq & this is exactly why she has fallen for Amaan & she most often lets go of his questionable antics & behavior. For Ana, all the good things Amaan does overshadow the tiffs she has with him. Amaan has made sure to feed it into Ana’s mind that he likes being her favorite, he also expects her to just accept him the way he is. Ana doesn’t know that yet but she has slowly & steadily started to do what Amaan expects from her. Yes, she is opinionated & she lets him know when she is upset, but then she always finds a reason to believe what Amaan tells her. The love that Ana has for Amaan is the strongest force that is not allowing her to fall at the moment. She is happy & she is very much in love.

Ali Bakhsh is trying to be quite efficient. He has started to keep tabs on Sahira. It is his loyalty to Meer Farooq that keeps him going but yes, it does look like sooner or later he might start to feel suffocated with Meer Farooq’s attitude – especially now with Amaan being in the picture. All this while, it was interesting to note how carefully Amaan was playing his cards. He not only distanced Ana from her father for the day but also made sure to embarrass him in front of his friends. Amaan obviously is taking things slow but right now he only does what he knows he’ll get away with easily

Farhana has her concerns, she is finding it very hard to put a finger on what is bothering her. Also, it is obvious that she is actually feeling bad to be doubting a husband like Meer Farooq who has fabricated such an image in front of everyone that he was madly in love with his wife, it was like she wanted to but could not. I also wish they had shown at least a couple of conversations between Amaan & Farhana where he had spoken to her on those lines subliminally, because even though Farhana said after listening to Amaan, she was forced to ask those questions, I felt we did miss some important scenes there.

Some Sweet Moments of Ana & Amaan

This episode of Ye Dil Mera was sweet because of some very cute moments that Amaan & Ana shared. It is lovely to see how they are showing the life of a married couple, where they both are in love, doing one thing or the other to make their spouse happy. I even found their arguments very nicely & realistically done where it was shown that Amaan was trying to push Ana’s limits & making it obvious that he did not like being put in a tight spot because of her father. They both are getting to know each other, therefore these arguments & bickering is not only realistic but has been executed nicely too. Their conversations were beautifully written. Ahad & Sajal were brilliant; together as well as individually as Ana & Amaan. The post-dinner scene was badly edited, it was too obvious that the scenes were shot at different locations & were later edited & merged to make it look like a single scene, plus Sajal’s hairstyle was different in that scene & got back to how it was at a restaurant when she was in the car. The preview of the next episode showed that Amaan will further do such things that will make Ana question him but not sure if she is going to react to it just yet or not. Looking forward to the next episode. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Ye Dil Mera.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Ohkay so, this episode of Ye Dil Mera did not take the story forward but covered the bumpy beginning of Ana’s marital life in great detail. Now that I am getting to talk about each episode individually, I will say that in this episode, I did pick some minor issues which could have easily been taken care of. The story of Ye Dil Mera is at this stage where there’s a lot of questions that are in the mind of the viewers, so it is going to be an interesting getting the answers slowly & steadily. I think from now onward, it will be more slow paced where one episode will be happening & the next couple of episodes will not show much. This usually is the pattern that our dramas follow, irrespective of the team behind it, but yes, it definitely is an engaging drama which knows how to keep the audience guessing.

Ana & Amaan’s Marriage

The letter that Ana wrote to her mother & the prayers that she said definitely showcased the deep rooted fears in her mind related to this new chapter of her life. Ana is naive, that is why she wants to see Amaan the way her heart tells her to. How often does this happen that young girls, when they fall in love continue to give their spouses one chance after another & without analyzing they think they will fix everything with a magic wand. I don’t blame Ana for not dealing with this entire situation analytically & not paying heed to the clear warnings she has been getting, firstly because she is in love, secondly because after her father, she felt safe with Amaan, therefore her approach towards her husband at this stage seems realistic. There will definitely come a time when her bubble will not only be burst, but she will be shaken to the core. I also hold Meer Farooq responsible for raising Ana in such an impractical way. She comes from such an over-protective setting therefore she finds it hard to even understand that someone can hurt her. It is interesting to note that every single situation in Ye Dil Mera is interlinked. Meer Farooq is very much aware of all of his wrongdoings, he knows how cruel life & people can be, this is why he has protected Ana so much as he himself knows the harsh realities of life. Little did he know that despite all his efforts, Ana will end up with a man who resents him!

It was the very first time Amaan worded his feelings for Ana. He feels sad for her because he knows he is so focused that eventually, no matter what he does, it will affect her. It was nice to know that Amaan does feel a lot for his wife, eventually he will develop strong feelings for her but then again, he is taking his time adjusting to this change in his life as well. Ana’s first interaction with Amaan as her husband was anything but ideal, but then again, despite all her fears, she immediately gave him a chance thinking he deserves it. I think from now onward, it will be interesting to see the shift in Ana’s personality & her approach towards everything because Amaan is going to be a very difficult person to deal with.

Amaan has made sure to convey his hatred to Ali Baksh. All the things he said about Ali as well as Farooq were his deliberate attempts to make Ana doubt her father. It is also Amaan’s way of testing her patience, as well as understanding how far Ana will be able to take it. Amaan’s reiteration of being Ana’s favorite & asking her again & again if he is her priority goes to show that somewhere in his heart, he also longs for validation. He is someone who has not only had a traumatic childhood experience but also has spent most of his life surrounded by loneliness, so at this point, though he may not be ready to give Ana the love she deserves, but he definitely expects a lot from her. His character is layered & has so many shades, it is definitely interesting to understand Amaanullah & his reasons. It is like a whole new chapter which comes with every single episode to explore which adds depth in the drama.

Minor Issues

Overall, this episode did not really cover much except giving a detailed introduction to the new chapter of Ana & Amaan’s life. Ahad Raza Mir’s phenomenal performance remains the strongest aspect of this drama. I am so glad that this episode only had 2 flashbacks, I guess after flashback galore named Ishq Zahe Naseeb, flashbacks have become a pet peeve of mine. The minor issues I noticed was the change in Sajal’s lipstick throughout the episode. The red lip color that she wore was far more pretty than the terracotta that she had later applied in all the other scenes as a bride. Farhana’s mention of Farooq going to Paris came as a surprise to Ana whereas when Farooq & Farhana had that conversation discussing their travelling plans, Ana was right there. Sajal Aly looked like a doll throughout the episode, however I wish the stylists had chosen better outfits for her. She has definitely rocked the office/professional attire in the initial episodes but the eastern, traditional outfits have been a little off. Farhana’s questioning did seem repetitive in this episode, because she has had the same conversation with Nargis Bua as well as Meer Farooq, however I do understand that this is the only way to show how something is not sitting well with her & she is finding it hard to accept the brief information she is getting from everyone about her sister’s death. The promo of the next episode also does not suggest a lot of development in the story but yes, Ana is now going to start reading between the lines. However, I feel the question that Ana is asking Amaan in the precap must be related to some surprise he must’ve planned for her. Let’s see. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Ye Dil Mera.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Ohkay so, Ye Dil Mera is written by Farhat Ishtiyaq, directed by Ahsan Talish and produced by MD Productions. It has been on air for 12 weeks and has made quite a buzz and for all the right reasons. Ye Dil Mera is a story of love & revenge, which has been set in a genre of mystery & thriller. It also gives the viewers a deep insight into the life of a person dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Dramas like Ye Dil Mera are a rarity on Pakistani television & it definitely is commendable that more & more writers are exploring these subjects. I have binge-watched Ye Dil Mera, but before starting off with the overview, I want to mention that all this while the drama was on-air, I succeeded in staying away from all kinds of spoiler alerts. I did not even watch promos or followed any news about it, so that when I watch it, I create my own opinion about it. I will however say that so far, I found Ye Dil Mera to be intriguing, intelligently written, brilliantly directed & perfectly executed drama. I never was disappointed at what I was coming across because Farhat Ishtiyaq most certainly knows how to bring such stories to the table.

Every character of Ye Dil Mera has been written in detail. Although I did not know about the story but somehow, while watching it right from the beginning, I could figure out what the suspense might be. It by no means is to state that the story is predictable but the way the drama has been directed with so much detailing & the way the actors have portrayed their characters on screen, made it very easy to connect the dots & solve the conundrum. All this while watching Ye Dil Mera, I could not help but notice & appreciate the fact that the plot has so much clarity in every aspect of its execution. I also found clarity in expressions & the emotions conveyed by the actors & this for me was the biggest factor that helped in figuring out the story. It was the clarity in their acting that actually gave away the story & that too in such a manner that the writer as well as the director wanted to. Ye Dil Mera definitely is an intelligently written script which has been given a perfect treatment by the writer.

Characters & Introductory Plot:

Meer Farooq Zaman’s (Adnan Siddique) entire life revolves around his daughter Noor ul Ain Zaman/Ana (Sajal Aly). Being an only child, she has been pampered all her life & her father has made sure that she never has to face any hardships. Ana lost her mother when she was 5 years old & ever since, Meer Farooq has been extra cautious in dealing with his daughter. Ana suffers from anxiety, she can not sleep properly for weeks, she feels her nightmares are basically foreshadowing of some miserable experience in her life. Ana’s father wants her to get better but on his own terms. Ana also visits a psychiatrist Dr. Arsalan (Mohammad Ahmed). The other two important people in Meer Farooq & Ana’s lives are Nargis Bua (Naima Khan) & Ali Baksh (Paras Masroor). Nargis Bua is Ana’s governess but she is more like a mother figure to her. Ali Baksh happens to be Meer Farooq’s right hand & he is very much loyal to his boss. Although Ana has been raised with a lot of love & care, but she never once comes across as a spoiled brat.In fact she is a girl with dreams & aspirations.

Amaanullah Khan (Ahad Raza Mir) is an orphan who has built a business empire at a young age. He expanded his business by investing the money that he inherited from his uncle who passed away. Amaanullah’s uncle was married to a Britisher who had a sound financial background. After completing his engineering degree, Amaanullah comes back to Pakistan & established his business. Amaanullah is trusted by Ghori (Farhaan Ali Agha) & his entire family. Ghori happens to be best of friends with Meer Farooq. Amaanullah loses his father, mother & baby sister when he was 11 years old. The person responsible for the murder of Amaanullah’s entire family happens to be Meer Farooq.

Brilliantly Executed Drama:

Now that the introductory details of the characters are out of the way, I will say that I thoroughly enjoyed watching Ye Dil Mera. It is the kind of drama that makes you look forward to every single episode week after week. Ye Dil Mera is gripping & it has the kind of story that keeps you guessing about what is yet to come. This factor of suspense, when done right turns out to be the biggest strength of the drama. If a team behind a drama is able to play with the audience mind & pique their curiosity, it shows that the drama makers have a complete grip over the script & they are playing their cards well. The story of Ye Dil Mera is different, but what makes it even better is that everything gets revealed at the right moment, that too when the audience are least expecting it.

There were some of the most interesting scenes which I could not take out of my mind. The first one being Ana’s meeting with the psychiatrist. Sajal Aly’s acting in that entire scene was so powerful. I also had knots in my stomach when I saw Meer Farooq & Ali Baksh killing Amaanullah’s family. Usually such scenes are directed in such a way that they do not actually show the killings but the fact that nothing was censored & the director took his time in showing each & every expression of the murderers made it very impactful. All the scenes which covered the budding relationship of Ana & Amanullah were beautiful too. It showed how seamlessly Amaan was making his way into Ana’s life. The thing that I found quite interesting was how Amaan got to see Meer Farooq through Ana’s eyes. For his daughter, he is a hero but for Amaan he is evil, a villain who killed his entire family mercilessly. Farooq’s possessiveness for Ana at times also made it very clear that it was stemming from the guilt that he feels. It is left to be known what actually happened with Ana’s mother & how she passed away but going by Meer Farooq’s statement that he does not forgive when he feels cheated makes it very obvious that he probably killed his wife too. The psychiatrist’s analysis about his lies was spot on. Meer Farooq has fooled Ana into believing the version he has created in front of her, probably because she matters to him the most.

The clarity which I spoke about in the beginning is the best part for me about the entire drama. I could totally see Amaan’s hatred for Meer Farooq even before it was made obvious what he had done. It was also brilliantly executed that Amaan, who was so meticulous with his planning was not just bumping into people around Meer Farooq coincidentally. He had planned it all along & now with his plans being revealed slowly & steadily, when you go back & analyze, you can totally see each & every emotion being visible in Amaan’s expressions. I guess it was easier for me to keep all these details in my mind because I watched all the episodes back to back so everything made a lot more impact & these minor details stayed with me. The moment he locked eyes with Ana for the very first time gave it away that he was making sure to draw her attention towards him in such a way that she actually is forced to think about him. Farhat Ishtiyaq has shown all the characters in a very different light, through all perspectives & angles. It completes the picture in an effortless manner & makes it even more intriguing to anticipate what is going to happen next. The element of thrill & suspense has been done to perfection in Ye Dil Mera & very few drama-makers are able to achieve it in such a flawless manner.

What sets Ye Dil Mera apart & makes it a very strong drama is the fact that there is so much more to the story. The writer has not just kept the entire focus on Amaanullah’s PTSD or Ana’s anxiety. Farhat Istiyaq has turned it into a very realistic story where she has covered all the emotions that one feels. There have been some very cute moments between Amaan & Ana. Some emotional ones shared by Meer Farooq & Ana or even Nargis Bua. The way Amaan’s story is being carried forward & all the details are being revealed shows that there is so much that is left to be discovered & it makes it quite gripping. Ana & Nargis Bua’s relationship was definitely the stand-out factor in the initial scenes, the way she took care of Ana & was always vigilant towards her needs was sweet. I am keen to find out why Amaan has a soft corner in his heart for Nargis Bua. It shows that he knows her & respects her but I want to know about the connection. I also like how complete & well-rounded Ana’s personality is. She has her fears & demons that haunt her but still, she has not let any of it defeat her. She tries to fight, she does acknowledge that things might not be right but she tries her best to deal with everything. Her faith in Amaan was also beautiful. It was nice seeing her feeling so protected & secure around Amaan. Ana found Amaan the same as her father, she could see that he will take care of her, that is why she forgot about her worries when she was with him. Amaan at times too felt guilty when he learned how much Ana trusted him. He knows his intentions are to hurt Meer Farooq which eventually will hurt Ana too.

Highly Recommended:

This drama definitely is an intelligent piece of work. The director has used the full potential of all the actors to portray these characters. Farhat Isthiyaq has surely written a brilliant drama & the detailing that she has added, as well as the layers in every character is commendable. Sajal Aly has looked like a doll & her acting is phenomenal. All the meltdowns, her anxiety episodes, she has embraced Ana’s personality & breathed life into her character. Ahad Raza Mir has given yet another memorable performance. It ain’t an easy feat conveying such a layered character with so much finesse but he has done that. I must also commend the writer for wording Amaan’s dialogues so brilliantly. The way he carefully words his feelings & then takes a pause in between because he is being cautious is always interesting to watch. Rabia Butt as Sahira is another very important character that has been brilliantly portrayed. I am glad in the last few episodes she decided to wrap a scarf around her head because the way she touched her hair in the initial episodes was not only distracting but a little irksome too. Adnan Siddique is graceful as Meer Farooq, in his good & bad, he has been in his element & the grip he had on this character is very much expected from an experienced actor such as him & also is a treat to see him play this character to perfection. It won’t be wrong to say that Paras Masroor has been one of my favorite character actors, therefore to see him as portraying Ali Baksh’s character convincingly was an added bonus. The young boy playing Amaan’s character is adorable. He made me feel so much in all of his scenes. All the supporting actors have acted convincingly & except the one who played the role of Amaan’s Chacha, his dialogue delivery was way off.

I can not really comment on the pace because I binge watched but I am glad the drama is at such an interesting stage now & the story is developing. In the last episode, introduction of Amaan’s friend & confidant was also a nice twist & a good change. It is interesting to see at least someone having Amaan’s back. The conversations are simply carried forward which has helped the characters to develop a candid chemistry. Overall, Ye Dil Mera is a drama which should definitely not be missed & I highly recommend to those who are still on the fence about it. Please share your thoughts & pour your heart out about whatever you have felt so far because from tomorrow onward, I’ll be back to usual programming of weekly reviews.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Ye Dil Mera

Ye Dil Mera is a romantic tale of two polar opposites. Two people from different worlds come across each other and can not deny the chemistry & attraction they feel towards one another. Ye Dil Mera’s story has been penned down to also explore & shed a light on mental health & issues related to them. Another brilliant aspect of this story is that it is being elaborated with the help of ensemble star cast. Ahad Raza Mir and Sajal Aly in a romantic yet mysterious setting is a treat for the viewers who tune to Ye Dil Mera.

Introductory Details

Writer: Farhat Ishtiaq
Director: Ahsan Talish
Producer: Momina Duraid Production
Channel: Hum TV
Airing Date: October 30, 2019
Day: Every Wednesday
Time Slot: 8PM
Genre: Romance & Mystery.

Cast

Ahad Raza Mir
Sajal Aly
Adnan Siddique
Farhan Ali Agha
Mira Sethi
Rabia Butt
Natasha Hussain
Maryam Mirza and others

OST

Singer & Composer: Shiraz Uppal
Lyrics: Shakeel Sohail.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a588zSNe3e8&t=20s

Promos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lR2-06JdSos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8tspJHkVf8