Tonight’s episode of Pyar Ke Sadqay was emotional, well-executed, and well written. Although the most important development in the story was Munshi sahab’s exit, the way the writer used it to show the evilest side of Sarwar we have seen yet was pure genius! The characterizations and the performances continue to be the most compelling aspect of Pyar Ke Sadqay. Tonight for a change the viewers got to see Mansoora’s confusion and the preview of the next episode clearly showed that even though she knows everything she chooses not to do anything about the situation because she cannot live without Sarwar. The writer, director, and actor Malik Raza did justice to Munshi sahab’s character by giving him an exit which was impactful. Even though killing a character is not the best way to solve a conflicting situation and it would have been good to see an actual change in Mansoora’s character but that was not meant to be. Overall, the entire development was taken forward and covered realistically. Yumna Zaidi performed exceptionally well tonight and the director used the flashback scenes effectively in this episode.

Abdullah In The Office

Tonight’s episode opened with a really interesting scene, Abdullah sitting in his new office getting all the respect and validation he had been looking for his entire life. For a change, even Shanzay was quite supportive and her father seemed to have more faith in Abdullah than himself. Through this scene, the writer and the director showed that even at a time when Abdullah should have been living in the moment and enjoying the appreciation, he couldn’t help but think about Mahjabeen. Abdullah is constantly comparing his present situations with different events of the past. He thought about how Sarwar insulted him when it was his first day in his father’s office and how differently his father-in-law treated him. When he was appreciated for his skills, he thought about Mahjabeen, the person who was the first one to show the kind of appreciation which made him feel special. She was the first person who actually believed in Abdullah and was sure that he could achieve great things. These flashback scenes were brilliantly put together.

This scene also showed that Abdullah was so good with numbers that he could easily monitor such data in his own office as well if Sarwar wasn’t there to tell him that he was not good enough. All Abdullah needed was someone who would believe in him. This was also a bitter reminder of the fact that Sarwar has done so much to destroy Abdullah’s personality and shatter his confidence. This was such a meaningful scene that told so much about Abdullah by showing so little!

Sarwar’s Conversation With His Mother

I never thought I could despise Sarwar’s character more but his reaction to Munshi sahab’s death showed how evil he was! He considered his death a loss in a completely different manner. And then he thought he was the ‘victim’, the one who was misunderstood. Sarwar always shows his true colors when he has these conversations with his mother. His mother’s dialogues also show why he is such a sick person. The only gratifying aspect tonight was that Sarwar was actually shown losing his mind because he had tried everything to make Mahjabeen and his father do whatever he wanted yet they did not let him dictate to him.

Mansoora and Pho’s Meeting

After Pho and Washma’s confrontations with Mansoora in the previous two episodes, Mansoora finally decided to pay Pho a visit. This visit gave an insight into Mansoora’s present state of mind. She is not a fool, she knows she should not be trusting Sarwar but she does not know if she is strong enough to follow what her mind is telling her and not do what her heart says. I absolutely loved Pho’s character and the way it has been translated on screen. She is so poised, intelligent, and definitely the kind of person who always gives the right advice. Although she has given up on Mansoora, she listened to her and gave her the kind of advice which did make her want to visit Munshi sahab.

Washma and Munshi Sahab

Although Munshi sahab’s exit made this episode extremely sad, the good thing was that in the end, it was Washma who was with him. He asked Washma to protect his daughter and she is the kind of person who will go all out to do that. She was doing just that even before he said his final words but now she will definitely try harder to make her mother and Abdullah see the truth. There was nothing new about the scene covering Munshi sahab’s death but it was definitely covered more convincingly than other such scenes which we have seen in dramas! The credit for that goes to both the actors involved and the writer as well who did not write an entire speech! There were only a few dialogues that were used to get the message across and they were powerful enough.

The Most Emotional Scenes

Mahjabeen’s reaction to her father’s death, the way she combed his hair, the lie she told her mother to ease her, and later on her conversation with Abdullah were the most emotional scenes in this episode. Mahjabeen is in a way always looking out for the people she loves even when she is going through the most difficult times. Washma was there right by her side and Abdullah for once seemed to believe Mahjabeen even though this was the kind of ugly truth that was not easy to grasp. Yumna Zaidi and Bilal Abbas Khan’s outstanding performances made these scenes even more powerful.

Final Remarks

Tonight’s episode was well-put-together; the performance, direction and script were all impressive. The preview of the next episode was intelligently put together since it did not show Abdullah’s stance at all. I am waiting to find out whether there will be a change in Abdullah’s character or not. He should take a stand now and set his priorities straight. Mansoora, it seems, will remain ‘addicted’ to Sarwar till the end.

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This was one of the best episodes of Pyar Ke Sadqay because there were so many moments when you wanted things to go a certain way but then the writer made sure that she kept the viewers on the edge. Tonight’s episode was also really important in terms of story and character development. Although the story is at a really ‘typical’ juncture, I feel so connected to the central characters that I genuinely feel whatever they are going through. The credit for that goes to the writer for etching-out these beautiful characters and the actors who have given such outstanding performances. Yumna Zaidi is one of those actresses who never rely on make-up therefore I am pretty sure that the director must have asked her to sport this look even at such a crucial time. Yumna’s performance has been absolutely phenomenal throughout but Mahjabeen really should not be shown wearing any make-up at the moment.

Abdullah’s confusion continues but he is clearly more inclined towards Mahjabeen now than he was in the previous few episodes. Washma got a lot of screen time tonight and she played an important role in giving Mansoora a reality check. Mansoora continues to act like a teenager who is madly in love! This episode showed the fight between good and evil like never before and I was almost sure that Mahjabeen’s parents’ faith in Allah will make them sail through these tough times, then I watched the preview of the upcoming episode which was seriously disturbing. This drama is getting more intense with every passing episode but I must say that it has my undivided attention. Munshi sahab will die in the next episode and that would be the turning point of the drama. Using a character’s death is not the best way to bring about major changes in the story but that is something our writers do all the time. I have a feeling, I might have a difficult time forgiving Abdullah after all this!

Mahjabeen’s Innocence and Confusion

For the most part of this episode, Mahjabeen was confused. She wanted to do something to help her father but at the same time, she could not bring herself to do what Sarwar wanted. Even when Washma was making her understand the situation in her own style, Mahjabeen wished Abdullah well. She is convinced that Abdullah does not love her therefore they should not be together. Right now, in some ways, Mahjabeen seems like the sanest character. She is not being selfish but is actually thinking about everyone else except herself.

The questions Mahjabeen asked her mother went to show her confusion. Her dream was used intelligently by the writer to show her growing fears. It was ultimately because of this dream that she shared her fears with her mother. I really liked how her mother stood by her and gave her the confidence she needed at this time. Salma Hassan and Yumna Zaidi are so convincing in their respective roles.

Washma Is Back!!

Yes! The good news is that Washma is back in action. This episode opened with Washma finally paying Mahjabeen a visit. After she found out what had happened, she went back to confront her mother. This confrontation scene was so well-acted out and directed, I absolutely loved the intensity with which Srha Asghar translated her character on-screen throughout this episode. When Mansoora hit her, I thought maybe she will disappear for a while but thankfully that didn’t happen. She went to visit Mahjabeen once again and this time around she found out the truth. All these scenes were written convincingly and executed well too. The only issue was that every time Washma went to Mahjabeen’s house, she could easily let herself in. This happens in Pakistani dramas so often, people just leave their entrance doors open!

Sarwar and Mansoora

In this episode, it was quite clear that deep down Mansoora knows that Sarwar is capable of doing everything he has been accused of. She is too in love with him to let him go! Therefore she has made this really poor choice of sacrificing her relationships and even her values for this man. Although Mansoora’s character makes my blood boil, tonight her character made sense. The writer has shown that Mansoora cannot live without Sarwar therefore she is willing to do whatever it takes to make him stay in his life. Sarwar also knows that only too well! In the previous episodes too we have seen how she let Sarwar get away with beating Abdullah up. Whatever Washma said to her was true but it did not shock Mansoora at all since she is already well aware of the fact that her husband cannot be trusted and that she is being fooled.

Sarwar’s scenes were really disturbing tonight. The scene in the prison especially showed his darkest side. He is getting even more dreadful and evil with every passing episode. It seems like he will eventually be the one to show his true colors to Mansoora.

Abdullah and Shanzay

There was a time when Abdullah used to compare Mahjabeen with Shanzay but now he is constantly comparing Shanzay with Mahjabeen. The phone call tonight and the way Shanzay laughed at Abdullah’s expectations should make it easier for Abdullah to make his final choice. He said that he had signed the divorce papers but we don’t know yet whether the divorce is final or not. Abdullah misses Mahjabeen and wants her in his life but there is too much pressure on him from Sarwar, Shanzay, and even his own mother to end his marriage with Mahjabeen. I really wanted Abdullah to tear down those divorce papers because it is about time that Abdullah took a stand for himself and his wife.

Until last week, there was some hope that Shanzay might be the one to bring Abdullah and Mahjabeen together in the end but after watching this episode I have no such hopes. It is ultimately going to be Mahjabeen Washma and perhaps Mahjabeen’s mother who will perhaps do something tangible to change the situation. Even after everything that has happened, Mahjabeen holds no grudge against Abdullah – in fact, she is incapable of doing that! Bilal Abbas Khan’s performance was superb once again especially when Abdullah was signing the divorce papers.

Final Remarks

After watching this episode, it took me some time to disengage myself from Abdullah and Mahjabeen’s story! Although I know only too well that this is a drama yet even right now while writing this review I feel for Mahjabeen and just want her to be happy. In my opinion that is the real success of any drama – when you can relate to the characters at such a level! The preview of the next episode was painful! I am sure I am not the only one who wants things to get better now.

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Tonight’s episode of Pyar Ke Sadqay was seriously upsetting, it is really frustrating watching Sarwar get exactly what he wants. Abdullah’s silence and ‘helplessness’ continue to make sense but that one particular scene in which he puts the ring on Shanzay’s finger even after Mahjabeen’s visit was painful to watch! I was really hoping that Abdullah will reconsider his decision and do something tangible at that time but apart from showing his unhappiness, he did not do much. This episode basically laid down the foundations for what is coming ahead. Sarwar has successfully managed to put Mahjabeen in the most vulnerable position, it remains to be seen if Abdullah will eventually leave Mahjabeen and will Sarwar get what he wants. At this point, the silence of those who could have done something is more upsetting. I felt for Mahjabeen and her family, she deserves to be happy.

The Trap

After trying everything else, Sarwar got Mahjabeen’s father arrested. Even though Mahjabeen’s father has been under so much pressure but the way he has taken a stand for his daughter is endearing. He has proved that he is a wonderful father who will never ‘trade’ his daughter’s happiness for the sake of his own convenience. Since the previous episode, Sarwar is more focused than ever and in the next episode, he might be able to convince Mahjabeen as well. It remains to be seen how Mahjabeen will get herself out of this situation since she is too innocent and more vulnerable than ever right now.

The most upsetting part was watching Mansoora act all naive and do exactly what Sarwar wanted. I was watching the episode yesterday in which Mansoora was shown suspecting Sarwar and more than ever I felt that there was a dire need to show how Mansoora changed her mind altogether. Right now we just have to assume that Mansoora wants Sarwar to stay in her life that is why she has decided to turn a blind eye and even support him. Except for Mahjabeen’s remark about the age-gap between her and Sarwar, nothing has been shown which would have indicated that she was fed up with Mahjabeen.

Shanzay and Abdullah

Shanzay might be desperate and slightly crazy but she is observant enough to know that Abdullah still has feelings for Mahjabeen. Tonight, she also played a major role in yet again convincing Abdullah that he needed to divorce Mahjabeen. Abdullah is being pressurized from all directions. Since he is the kind of person who needs the approval of Sarwar in particular therefore it makes perfect sense that even with all the love he feels for Mahjabeen, he cannot do what he wants. All of Abdullah and Shanzay’s scenes highlighted Shanzay’s insecurities and more than anyone else, she could feel that if given a choice Abdullah would have never left Mahjabeen for her. So basically Abdullah is being forced into this marriage but somehow Shanzay thinks it is alright since she is getting her own way!

So, Shanzay went ahead with the engagement even though Abdullah had not divorced Mahjabeen. While watching the engagement scene, I was thinking that there is still room for the writer to ‘redeem’ Shanzay’s character even after everything she has done. If she comes back to her senses and goes back to being the intelligent woman she was, she could turn things around. It would also be the perfect way of getting Mahjabeen and Abdullah back together but the preview of the next episode suggested something entirely different! Bilal Abbas has done exceptionally well when it comes to showing just how confused and unhappy Abdullah is. Although I was furious when Abdullah put that ring on Shanzay’s finger, I also felt that he was doing all of this because he was too weak to take a stand for himself or Mahjabeen.

Washma Is Disappointed

This time around Washma has also given up and she is seriously disappointed which obviously works in Sarwar’s favor. Washma has given up on men especially after what Abdullah did. We have never seen such a reaction from a daughter or sister in our dramas. I think this is another element of Washma’s personality which makes her refreshing and interesting. Washma and Pho’s relationship, their scenes together were a breath of fresh air since it was good to see two people who have never let each other down. Srha Asghar and Sharmeen Ali share great on-screen chemistry and are so convincing in these roles.

This time around Washma and Pho have not talked to Abdullah like they did before. While Washma anger is understandable, there was no reason why Pho didn’t talk to Abdullah about this. All Abdullah needed was some support and he could have made a better decision.

Mahjabeen’s Innocence

Just like every other episode of Pyar Ke Sadqay, the best part of this episode were all those scenes which showed just how innocent Mahjabeen is. Yumna Zaidi is beyond amazing in all such scenes, her expressions are always on point. Her dialogues about the clever girls always being the ‘mehbooba’ were so cute. She tried her best to win Abdullah over and she did too but even then she is stuck in this situation which is beyond her control. Mahjabeen’s dialogues and Yumna’s expressions in the engagement scene were the highlights of this episode. She wished Abdullah well and even apologized for being there, even though she was heartbroken. I love how Yumna makes sure she doesn’t have eye contact with anyone when Mahjabeen is going through the most difficult times and emotions. She tries to hide her pain even though otherwise she is so transparent.

Final Remarks

Although It is truly upsetting watching Sarwar win for now and the preview of the next episode did not look too promising, I am still hoping that some of the characters will surprise the viewers. Abdullah, Washma, and even Mansoora can do a great deal. I just hope that we get to see a closure which is gratifying. Even though Pyar Ke Sadqay is being stretched but I still find myself looking forward to it and I cannot disconnect myself from Abdullah and Mahjabeen. Although there were no guests at the engagement which was odd, it was the best scene tonight because everyone’s expressions said a great deal.

One of my favorite therapists shared this on her page today and I think all of these personality traits explain why Abdullah always finds it so hard to do what he wants to do. What do you guys think?

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This latest episode of Pyar Ke Sadqay made it quite clear that the writer wants things to go in Sarwar’s favor for now. We will probably be watching a few more episodes showing Sarwar getting exactly what he wants and Mahjabeen suffering even more. Although Washma and Pho made the much-needed intervention yet their efforts didn’t yield results. Unlike before, this time around Pho did not make Abdullah understand the situation, she decided to talk to Mansoora instead. Shanzay was completely missing from tonight’s episode while Sarwar took the lead. Mansoora showed her dark side which was rather disappointing but it made some sense. Mahjabeen’s helplessness was the most heart-wrenching part of tonight’s episode. It seemed like much of what Mansoora said about Abdullah’s state of mind was coming from Sarwar. Abdullah is still as confused as he was before. Although his confusion and weaknesses are causing all these problems and watching him act this way is frustrating, the fact is that his actions continue to be in line with his actual personality. Even though the story has taken a typical route, I still find Pyar Ke Sadqay engaging especially because of the characterizations and performances.

Sarwar Is Winning

The opening scene of this episode was amusing because of Mahjabeen’s innocence although she was obviously going through hell. The reference she gave was hilarious! It was her way of showing how disappointed she was with her husband who should have protected her. It would have been so good if we actually got to see Mahjabeen’s father talking to her. Later on, he did try to salvage the marriage and once again reminded Mansoora what he had told her already although her demeanor clearly suggested, she was not in the mood to listen.

The log kya kahei ge part was also covered in most of the scenes covering Mahjabeen’s track in this episode. Although this is something common which is shown in every other drama but tonight while watching this episode I actually felt the pain of these characters more than ever! Even while going through so much pain, sometimes people are pressurized into worrying about what people are saying and how the family will answer all these questions. On the other hand, Mansoora does not have to worry about all this because of her status in society.

Sarwar completely took charge tonight, he is back to being himself. In the past few episodes, his character had been relegated to the background but that was most certainly not the case tonight. In the previous few episodes, it was Shanzay who played a major role in changing Abdullah’s frame of mind therefore it was strange that she didn’t have a single scene tonight. Sarwar made sure that he was there every time Mansoora was unsure about the decision or Abdullah was confused about whether what he was doing was fair or not! The conversation he had with his mother and Mahjabeen’s father revealed his actual plan and once again showed just how evil he is! It was frustrating watching Sarwar win for now but Omair Rana’s performance was on point throughout.

It was also quite clear that Mansoora’s sole purpose in life right now is pleasing Sarwar. She is not thinking things through because she does not want a confrontation with him. Pho was right when she said that Mansoora had greatly been influenced by Sarwar. In some of the scenes, Atiqa Odho’s expressions suggested that she did not trust everything Sarwar was telling her but she went along with it anyway!

Washma and Abdullah’s Scenes

I absolutely loved Washma and Abdullah’s scenes tonight. They were so well-written and acted-out. Srha Asghar and Bilal Abbas Khan are extremely convincing in their respective roles. Washma’s style of confronting Abdullah is always the same, she never listens to him, she only says what she wants to say. She is always direct and fiery in her confrontations. In the first scene, Abdullah managed to convince her that there was nothing between him and Shanzay which led to pacifying Washma and a really sweet interaction between these two. I really liked how she spelled out bewafai and what was wrong with Abdullah’s action because no one else has explained this situation in such a manner so far.

Their second interaction was typical Washma style confrontation and Abdullah’s reaction was priceless. Once again, the performances by both the actors involved were phenomenal. Washma’s anger was justified and Srha did a spectacular job of translating her disappointment on screen. Had Sarwar not been there, this scene could have led to Abdullah changing his mind but he made sure he was there to ‘support’ him.

Mahjabeen’s Phone Call

Mahjabeen’s phone call to Abdullah basically showed just how desperate she was to get back. She has always been frightened of letting other people down and coming up to their expectations therefore she will do whatever it takes to prove that she is capable of keeping her marriage intact. Her situation makes you feel for her, poor girl, she definitely deserved better. Abdullah loves Mahjabeen and he definitely has that sensitive side as well yet Sarwar won’t let him make the decision which would actually make him happy. It was good to hear Munshi sahab tell Mansoora that her son had also failed as a husband.

The Preview

The preview of the next episode showed that Sarwar will make the most wicked move by blackmailing Mahjabeen and her mother. He has done his homework well and Mansoora is by his side completely! Right now, I would love to see Mansoora getting a bitter reality check, she totally deserves it. The engagement will take place in the next episode as well.

Final Remarks

Even with some disappointing turns in the story, I am waiting to find out how it is wrapped up in the end. I am really hoping that Sarwar gets what he deserves. The brilliant performances by all the actors involved tonight were a delight to watch. The only awkward scene tonight was the proposal scene! It was probably supposed to be funny but it wasn’t executed too well. Yumna Zaidi’s performance was exceptional in this episode as well but her overall look did not go well with the situation she was in. In all the scenes her styling, make-up, and outfits were perfect. Mahjabeen and Abdullah continue to be the reason why I tune into this drama every week. Washma is another character that is beautifully etched-out.

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With this episode, Pyar Ke Sadqay has officially entered a phase that is painful to watched and has done-to-death written all over it. Although everything makes sense, it is definitely upsetting watching a drama like Pyar Ke Sadqay banking solely on a man’s lack of good judgment just like so many other dramas. It happens a little too often in our dramas that the man, whether he is an intelligent businessman or someone as gullible as Abdullah falls for the trap set by the ‘other woman’ and her ‘accomplices’ of course! This drama had plenty of tracks that could have been used to take the story forward. Mahjabeen and Abdullah could have joined hands against Sarwar, Mansoora could have been the opposing party but unfortunately, the writer took the same old route. Abdullah has such a caring and sensitive side, watching him drop Mahjabeen like that was such a disappointment.

Abdullah and Mansoora Disappoint

A lot of people talk about the negative portrayal of women in dramas but I feel that the way men are portrayed in dramas is equally regressive. Abdullah was such an appealing grey character, his flaws made him human and his strengths made him likable. In the past whenever he was confused or in need Washma, Pho, and sometimes even his mother were there for him. This time around there was absolutely no one to guide him in the right direction, as a consequence Sarwar and Shanzay took over! This entire process of changing Abdullah’s mind took a lot of days yet no one intervened. Mansoora has clearly changed sides and given up on Mahjabeen completely which is yet another disappointing development. Basically, the writer did everything in her power to ensure that Shanzay and Sarwar will eventually be able to manipulate Abdullah. Abdullah remembered what Munshi sahab said to him about Mahjabeen being a liar but he completely forgot everything he had said to him in the recent past.

While it is understandable that there is so much pressure on Abdullah he chose to ‘get rid’ of the woman who was not blackmailing him since that was the easier choice. Shanzay’s suicide obviously played a major role in all this. Her desperation tonight was yet again terribly annoying. She is turning out to be a pest!! Her reason for forcing her way into Abdullah’s life is that he makes her happy! The loser makes her happy, we can only wonder how?! Abdullah has barely interacted with his mother in all these weeks and tonight Sarwar convinced Mansoora that Shanzay is a better ‘option’! So basically Mansoora’s scenes in the previous episode were pointless. She is once again doing exactly what Sarwar asks her to do. Mansoora’s character too had so much potential, the way she was willing to help Mahjabeen learn their ways and she had a caring side too, now it seems she is back to being the irresponsible person who takes orders from her good-for-nothing husband.

Abdullah’s weaknesses and his ‘majburis’ made sense but even then the writer ruined a beautiful character by turning him into yet another irresponsible and insensitive husband. Abdullah and Mahjabeen could have been a force to reckon with yet we have watched only a few scenes covering their happiness and companionship. The flashback scenes, Abdullah and Mahjabeen’s expressions and feeling after Abdullah dropped her off to her parent’s house showed that they were both in love with each other. Abdullah did something he did not want to do, he was also hurt and broken but right now I feel for Mahjabeen more than I do for Abdullah. I am waiting for Washma to knock some sense into him. Even though Abdullah’s behavior was extremely disappointing tonight but Bilal Abbas Khan’s performance was topnotch like every other week.

Washma and Pho

Washma and Pho are finally back in the picture, thank God for that!! Tonight’s episode focused on Washma personality for a change. Her conversation with Pho and reflected her opinion about love and men in general. These conversations also gave the viewers an insight into her dead father’s personality. Washma is finally thinking about getting married but she was clearly more concerned about what she witnessed on her way than anything else. Washma’s character continues to be the most refreshing element of Pyar Ke Sadqay. Srha Asghar and Sharmeen Ali have played their respective roles really well. Both of them are independent and intelligent women who always find an easy way out of the most difficult situations. Most importantly they look out for each other and the people they love. Such positive characters should definitely be given more screen time and shouldn’t be sidelined.

Poor Mahjabeen

I always saw Mahjabeen as a strong character even with all her shortcomings. She always managed to find a way out and no matter what happened she stayed positive and happy. For the first time tonight, it seemed like Mahjabeen was truly sad! This time around she couldn’t rescue herself or cheer herself up like she always does. I truly felt for her tonight and there were times when I thought that she deserved better than Abdullah!

She has literally begged everyone in the house to let her stay for all these weeks yet she was asked to leave! Mahjabeen’s mother yet again said something tonight which she shouldn’t have said in front of her. Whatever she said confirmed her fears and that was probably why her confidence was completely shaken when she was trying to convince Abdullah once again! Yumna Zaidi has been absolutely phenomenal as Mahjabeen, she translates Mahjabeen’s innocence exceptionally well on screen.

Final Remarks

Tonight’s episode was terribly upsetting, a drama such as this one shouldn’t have taken this turn. The preview of the next episode was even more upsetting. Hopefully, Washma will be able to turn things around since Abdullah does love Mahjabeen, he only needs someone to make him realize that. I am also hoping that we will get to watch Abdullah’s character development since it is much-needed. I am waiting to see how Sarwar is punished in the end and Mansoora should be shown setting a good example for her daughter!

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Yes! Shanzay is a loser and she is taking the entire plot of the drama down with her. When and how she turned into a loser is still a mystery but this newfound loserpan is responsible for the story going down a path that is clichéd to the core. Two women fighting over a man, one if modern and clever, the other one old-fashioned and innocent, never thought Pyar Ke Sadqay would take such a turn. This entire scenario has been-there-seen-that like a million times written all over it. Mahjabeen is the saving grace of Pyar Ke Sadqay. Her character is adorable and amusing at the same time. Even in this ridiculously clichéd situation, Mahjabeen’s scenes make you laugh and fall in love with her a little more! No matter how ridiculous things get Yumna Zaidi and Bilal Abbas Khan’s performances continue to keep you engaged and looking forward to more.

Right now, there are a lot of loopholes in the script and the fact that some of the more sensible characters have suddenly disappeared makes it quite apparent that the writer wants to prolong the conflict. Although I am utterly disappointed at the recent turn of events since there were so many more interesting possible scenarios that could have been shown, Mahjabeen and Abdullah make this drama bearable.

Shanzay Is a Loser

This scene was laughable for so many reasons. Shanzay has conveniently been turned into a loser in order to add conflict in the story and make the viewers root for Abdullah and Mahjabeen. So, Shanzay still thinks that Abdullah is a loser yet she is dying to get married to him! If she was 13, her present state of mind would have made perfect sense. Not only is she much older but she was a really sensible and confident girl as well. First, she chose to get married to someone who wasn’t even remotely likable then even before she got a divorce she thought she needed a backup! The backup is a guy she does not even think is worthy of her. If Shanzay has low self-esteem the viewers should have been informed about it so that all this desperation made more sense.

I was expecting Shanzay to fake the suicide but as it turned out she actually tried to take her life for the ‘loser’! That does make Shanzay the biggest loser in the drama but while Abdullah’s character has been well-established in all these episodes, Shanzay sudden loserpan is simply unexplainable and yes I just can’t get over it! For now, this loser is taking the plot forward with her desperate ways. Shanzay sole mission in life right now is loser lrke ke dil se ek loser lrki ko nikalna! Yashma Gill’s acting isn’t helping either, it makes it even harder to take the character seriously.

Abdullah’s Promises

Although Abdullah is being extremely unfair, gullible, and foolish at the moment, understanding why he is letting the loser and the manipulator get the best of him is easy. He made a promise to Mahjabeen and tonight he also promised Shanzay that he will marry her. He has always been shown as someone who gives in to pressure easily. He is in love with Mahjabeen therefore promising to be with her was something that came straight from the heart. He made that promise to Shanzay simply because he was being pressurized left, right and center! Bilal Abbas’ expressions said it all when he made the promise! He is like a child who is being forced to do something he does not want to do.

Abdullah’s decisions and actions have been frustrating but everything he does is always in line with his character unlike Shanzay who is simply not the same person anymore. Sarwar once again played a major role in convincing Abdullah that he had to marry Shanzay. Shanzay’s father played his part as well! He is back to being the ‘cool and unreasonable’ dad! Abdullah does not want to leave Mahjabeen and if given a choice he would never marry Shanzay. In my opinion, his character is way better than all those other male leads we see in such dramas who are intelligent people yet they fall for the other women like they are naive. At least, in this case, we know that Abdullah has certain weaknesses and Sarwar knows how to manipulate him.

Mahjabeen Is a Darling

Mahjabeen’s scenes tonight were the best part of this episode. Right now she is the wisest and the most likable character in the play. She can sense what is going on and like a good wife she is trying to do whatever she can to please her husband. Even though she can be so sensible at times, she can’t help saying the most inappropriate things! I am glad that the writer retained the innocent and spontaneous part of her personality because without it Pyar Ke Sadqay would have been difficult to sit through at this point.

Mahjabeen’s dua was the highlight of this episode. The way she reconsidered what she asked for made me laugh so hard. It was a nice way of asking Allah to help her by doing something not-so-nice to Shanzay!! Yumna Zaidi nailed this scene, she is amazing as Mahjabeen.

What Is Mansoora Thinking?

Mansoora made a brief appearance in this episode but his scenes suggested that she was thinking about something. The scene in which she was shown sitting on the table with the papers in front of her made me wonder if she was doing something in the background that might prove to be a game-changer. I am waiting to find out.

Final Remarks

The preview of the next episode was promising, I really hope that the story takes a different turn next week. Mahjabeen will finally speak up and it seems like Mansoora will be back in action too. This episode had quite a few scenes and scenarios that made little sense but even then Mahjabeen and Abdullah kept it engaging enough. In one of the scenes, Abdullah mentioned that Mahjabeen knew about Shanzay’s proposal and in the next one Mahjabeen was asking about Shanzay’s marital life, that was confusing! I am looking forward to the next episode and despite the shortcomings, I am enjoying watching Pyar Ke Sadqay.

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Tonight’s episode of Pyar Ke Sadqay had the most heart-warming scenes. While watching the episode, my faith in the writer was restored. However, the preview of the next episode showed just how desperate Shanzay was to get married to Abdullah. Shanzay’s character has stopped making sense altogether. Abdullah and Mahjabeen’s characters continue to be the best aspect of the drama. The writer is focusing on the love triangle at the moment but that does not explain why Mansoora and Washma are out of the picture all of a sudden. Mansoora got offended by Mahjabeen’s remarks in the previous episode but why is Washma no longer interested in ‘grooming’ her? Abdullah and Mahjabeen’s scenes were the highlight of this episode as usual. Yumna Zaidi and Bilal Abbas Khan have truly outdone themselves in this drama. They have done complete justice to their unconventional characters. The situations however remain quite clichéd!

Abdullah Makes Up His Mind

Although the previous 2 episodes were not great in terms of story development in general, Abdullah’s confusion and his actions always made sense to me. The portrayal was perfect throughout which definitely helped understand what Abdullah was going through. Shanzay’s situation coupled with the brainwashing done by Sarwar led Abdullah to spend more time with Shanzay because he felt that she needed her. He was never comfortable with the idea of getting married to Shanzay. One aspect of Abdullah’s personality that has stood out more than any other in the past few weeks is that he is a soft-hearted individual. He is always considerate of other people’s feelings because he is a sensitive individual. He is also someone who has never been loved unconditionally by anyone. This is the main reason why he fell in love with Mahjabeen too.

Mahjabeen of course played a major role in helping Abdullah make up his mind. While Shanzay was losing her patience and pushing him, Mahjabeen was being loving and extremely patient. Although Mahjabeen is simple otherwise, when she wants to get something done, she knows how to go about it. The fact that she is in love with Abdullah made it easier for her to fight for him. I absolutely loved the scene covering Abdullah’s ‘break-up’ with Shanzay. This was probably the first time that he did something which took so much courage. Even though he could not look Shanzay in the eyes but he was not afraid of letting her go. Abdullah made a wise decision and Shanzay pride was clearly hurt.

The scene at the restaurant was also well-written and acted-out especially by Bilal Abbas Khan. His expressions when Shanzay was talking about marriage were on point.

Abdullah and Mahjabeen

Abdullah and Mahjabeen’s scenes tonight were so cute that I couldn’t help but wonder how amazing this story could have been if Shanzay was not in the picture. If this fight was between Sarwar, Mahjabeen and Abdullah, it would have been so much more interesting. Mahjabeen is turning out to be the wiser one at the moment and Abdullah also finally came through when he made the right decision. The ‘mehbooba’ scene was one of the best tonight!

Mahjabeen’s father with Abdullah was meaningful but I am glad that the writer did not show that Abdullah felt for Mahjabeen. His feelings were shown exceptionally well given the circumstances. Abdullah was completely dedicated to making Shanzay ‘feel better’ until she proposed him. The idea of leaving Mahjabeen probably helped him understand his feelings better. Both these characters have certain strengths which I hope will ultimately lead to a happy ending. The Shanzay track is extremely forced and with dramas like Thora Sa Haq forcing such situations, a drama like Pyar Ke Sadqay shouldn’t even go down that road.

What Is Wrong With Shanzay?

Seriously!!! There is absolutely no explanation for the not-so-desirable changes in Shanzay’s character. We are not even sure if she is divorced yet she is planning her next wedding. Not only did she propose Abdullah but she also looked forward to meeting him like she was actually in love with him! When, why, and how did this happen – only the writer knows! This is the biggest flaw in the drama right now. Considering that Shanzay will be around, more desperate than ever in the upcoming weeks, the writer really should have helped the viewers understand why is Shanzay doing all this. Yashma Gill’s performance also leaves a lot to be desired!

The Other Characters

Sarwar’s conversation with his mother was actually amusing! While his motives are clear, I am wondering how he intends to keep the lifestyle he is so used to after he manages to somehow get married to Mahjabeen. Mansoora was completely absent from tonight’s episode. It happens so often in our dramas that the writers conveniently sideline a character because it is easier to take the story forward in a certain direction if that character is less active. I still remember the conversation Mansoora had with Pho, if her character was going to be taken forward in such a manner then that conversation shouldn’t have been shown. I am also wondering where Washma is! These two characters, in my opinion, should be in the picture at all times.

Final Remarks

Mahjabeen and Abdullah make Pyar Ke Sadqay worth watching. The characters, their tracks, and the performances never disappoint. Even though Mahjabeen’s ‘zindagi ke mazboon mei pass’ dialogue was not really in line with her character, for the most part, her scenes reflected her true personality. Abdullah’s decision tonight was refreshing but the preview of the next episode promised more of the same! Shanzay is really annoying and because of her Sarwar’s character is gradually losing the impact it had. Overall, however, I really enjoyed watching Abdullah and Mahjabeen’s scenes.

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Pyar Ke Sadqay has some of the most appealing and refreshing characters yet the writer decided to take the story forward in the most clichéd manner possible. Although Abdullah and Mahjabeen’s characters are unconventional, the story has taken a turn that is anything but unconventional. Shanzay’s sudden interest in Abdullah is the most unconvincing part of this entire development. Tonight’s episode of Pyar Ke Sadqay however was much more entertaining than last week. Mahjabeen continues to entertain, her innocence and her attempts to win her husband back were the highlights of this episode. While Mahjabeen and Abdullah’s track gives me something to look forward to, Shanzay is simply unbearable and not just because she is the ‘other woman’! Yumna Zaidi’s outstanding performance makes Mahjabeen’s character even more likable. Bilal Abbas Khan has added much-needed nuances to his character. I expected more from Mansoora’s character but for now, the writer wants her to play dumb!

Shanzay’s Proposal

So, the thappar was successfully used to convince Shanzay’s father that she should get the divorce from Esa. And if it wasn’t for the thappar, Shanzay wouldn’t have gone to Abdullah’s office in a night suit, told him that Esa hit her and proposed to him! So using this thappar, the writer fast-forwarded the story and all of a sudden Abdullah and Shanzay were talking about marriage. Shanzay’s lip gloss and Yashma Gill’s performance both were over the top in this particular scene! Usually, when the writer wants to take the story forward in a certain direction, he or she has two options, either use logic or just do what needs to be done and hope that the viewers will play along! Well, sadly leaving logic behind is never a good idea and that is exactly why most of us are having a really difficult time relating to Shanzay and Abdullah’s track!

A girl like Shanzay can surely live a few years as a divorcee, she doesn’t have ‘Mahjabeen issues’! No mohallay ki aunties to worry about and she doesn’t need to be afraid of being looked at as a failure! Ever since Shanzay made a re-appearance in the show, she is a completely different person. The person the viewers were introduced to in the beginning few episodes, wouldn’t do anything close to what Shanzay is doing. She was a confident and intelligent girl but one bad experience has turned her into a desperate woman who would break someone’s marriage to have them in their lives! Also, I am still wondering how and why would Shanzay find Abdullah attractive!

Abdullah’s reactions and his confusion on the other hand made perfect sense tonight. I am glad that we were shown in a subtle manner that Abdullah is confused. It gives me hope that it won’t be difficult for someone to make him realize that he should not even be thinking about getting married to Shanzay. Sarwar has always been a bad influence, I am waiting for Pho and Washma to be back in the picture for good like they were before. For now, the writer obviously does not want anyone to knock some sense into Abdullah.

Mahjabeen’s Character Development

Mahjabeen’s gradual character development is the best aspect of Pyar Ke Sadqay right now. Yumna Zaidi has breathed life into this beautiful character, she continues to be the highlight of every single episode. I absolutely loved the fact that Mahjabeen decided to share everything with her parents, good girl Mahjabeen! She proved that she is a wise girl even with all her limitations she handled the entire situation really well. The way she told Sarwar off was extremely gratifying.

Mahjabeen’s opening conversation with Mansoora was used by the writer to show that Mansoora was gradually giving up on her. Mahjabeen hit a nerve when she mentioned Mansoora and Sarwar’s age-gap in the most inappropriate manner. She obviously said this out of innocence but Mansoora found it humiliating. Apart from that, all of a sudden, Mansoora has given Sarwar a clean chit and is listening to him the way she was before. He got away with harassing Mahjabeen not once but twice in this episode.

Mahjabeen has come a long way from the girl who was scared of Sarwar and couldn’t even think about saying no to him. She confronted him and for a change took a good initiative on her own to look nice for her husband. Mahjabeen is not going to give up on this marriage this easily because she loves Abdullah and of course she just cannot face those aunties asking her all those questions! How cute is Mahjabeen, I love her character. Her confidence and positivity makes her such an admirable character.

Ever single conversation Mahjabeen had with everyone tonight was beautifully written and translated on screen. After watching this episode, I am rooting for Mahjabeen and Abdullah more than I ever was before.

Final Remarks

Except for the Shanzay/Abdullah track, this episode was engaging. There are definitely some serious shortcomings in the script at this point but tonight’s episode gave hope that we might get to watch sense prevail in the end. Abdullah and Mahjabeen’s track is still logical therefore there is reason to look forward to what the writer has in store for us. The preview of the next episode also suggested that it won’t be that easy for Abdullah to leave Mahjabeen and marry Shanzay. He definitely has feelings for Mahjabeen, he just doesn’t know it yet!

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This latest episode of Pyar Ke Sadqay for the most part was quite predictable and disappointing. I have always found it really easy to relate to the characters in this drama but ever since last week, there are some obvious flaws that have definitely affected the quality of this drama. The only refreshing aspect of tonight’s episode was Mahjabeen’s innocence. Everything else wasn’t just in bad taste but was also executed in the most unconvincing manner. I am still hoping that even if this drama has to be stretched we will at least get to see scenarios that make sense in the upcoming episodes. Yumna Zaidi never ceases to impress with her phenomenal performance. Bilal Abbas Khan continues to be convincing in Abdullah’s role. Omair Rana is another actor who never disappoints but it is not pleasant watching Sarwar have his way! Mansoora has apparently forgiven and completely forgotten.

The Change In Abdullah

Mahjabeen and Abdullah’s love story is one-of-a-kind, I hope that it continues to be just that! While every love story has a ‘villain’ this one has two now! Tonight’s episode opened with Sarwar playing mind games with Abdullah yet again and this time around Abdullah did not have that soft corner for Mahjabeen because of which he always defended her. The difference in Abdullah’s attitude when he is around Mahjabeen and Shanzay is quite apparent. Being around Shanzay is like a dream come true for Abdullah, on the other hand he is clearly embarrassed when he is with Mahjabeen in public. In all the scenes covering Abdullah and Shanzay’s interactions, one thing was obvious that he is still completely smitten by her. Even when he was not with her, he was either talking to her or thinking about her. For now, it seems like he is completely helpless and isn’t really thinking about the entire situation. He is just too happy that Shanzay wants to spend time with him. He was never too eager to go out with Mahjabeen therefore his reaction when they were in the mall was a lot like before.

Mahjabeen definitely felt the disconnection and this time around, Abdullah did not apologize for his behavior. Usually Mahjabeen brings up his rude behavior at some point, later on but she did not do that either. There is definitely a big difference between the Abdullah we saw at the beginning of the previous episode and the one we saw tonight.

Mahjabeen’s Grooming

Mahjabeen’s grooming lesson and all the conversations revolving around it were the most amusing part of the drama. Her innocence was a nice break from Shanzay and Esa’s boring track! Mansoora has taken up the responsibility of grooming Mahjabeen but her bahu is not complying! I absolutely love her confidence and it is really cute the way she tries to avoid anything related to learning something new. There could obviously be an easier way of convincing Mahjabeen by telling her that Abdullah would love her more if she took these lessons. Yumna Zaidi nailed the scene covering Mahjabeen’s first and perhaps last grooming lesson. Her expressions were so spontaneous and hilarious.

Mahjabeen continued to find happiness in small things and even if something disturbed her, that feeling did not last long. The good thing about her character is that she is distracted easily. This aspect of her personality keeps her character from getting too serious. Washma’s scenes are always a breath of fresh air. She knows exactly what is going on which makes me wonder why she doesn’t get more involved in what is going around in the office. I am waiting for Mahjabeen to share something about Sarwar with Washma, perhaps then she can give Abdullah the sound advice he so badly needs!

Shanzay’s Track

Shanzay’s track continues to be the worse part of Pyar Ke Sadqay. She finally moved out of Esa’s house and remembered who she was! I wonder what took her so long and was this wedding even necessary? The fact that someone like Shanzay was even willing to go ahead with this marriage is hard to digest. If that wasn’t enough, she turned to Abdullah of all the people in the world for companionship! Does she have no friends? Surely she couldn’t suddenly be attracted to someone she could not even stand! The preview of the next episode suggested that she will also propose Abdullah. Has she learned nothing from her experience with Esa? The thappar at the end of this episode was completely uncalled for. Couldn’t this marriage end without marital abuse?

Shanzay was a sensible girl who gave really sound advice to Abdullah when he came to her with the proposal. It took one toxic relationship to change her stance altogether! Why is she even thinking about getting married just now? Where was Shanzay’s father when she was shouting for him? There are so many questions in my mind regarding this track, I wonder if they are going to be answered.

This entire track seems extremely forced, I can’t even imagine someone like Shanzay wanting to be with Abdullah. What is she after? Does she wish to be ‘Esa’ in his life? Abdullah and Shanzay went out for lunch but it was night time when they were in the restaurant, a common mistake in our dramas nowadays!

Final Remarks

I missed watching Mahjabeen and Abdullah’s sweet interactions in this episode. Abdullah is a good person and I am really hoping that he will eventually decide not to leave Mahjabeen. Right now, the story has taken such a turn that it can really go downhill if not handled wisely. Mansoora’s character is getting confusing, she had started questioning Sarwar but tonight she defended him like she never suspected him. The preview of the next episode showed Shanzay proposing Abdullah and Sarwar harassing Mahjabeen.

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The story really has taken a new turn but not one which I was expecting it to take. The best thing about Pyar Ke Sadqay so far has been the convincing and refreshing storyline. None of the characters or the scenarios so far have been conventional. It seems however that Pyar Ke Sadqay will also turn in to a love triangle in which one man has to choose who he wants to be with. I really hope that is not the case but the recent shift in the story suggested just that. I felt for Mahjabeen while watching this episode, just when Abdullah started accepting their relationship, Shanzay came back into his life. Yumna Zaidi and Bilal Abbas‘ performances continue to be impressive. This episode was also well-executed but the recent shift in the story was extremely unpleasant.

Shanzay Is Back

I never disliked Shanzay’s character not even when she told Abdullah off because clearly Abdullah wouldn’t have been a suitable life partner for her. The advice she gave Abdullah was not conveyed in a nice way but there was nothing wrong with what she suggested because actually Mahjabeen is the perfect match for him. Tonight however everything she did showed that she was a selfish person who had learned absolutely nothing from her wannabe punk fiancé’s toxic personality traits! Shanzay’s track has made no sense in the past few weeks. The viewers were not shown why and how Shanzay ended up with someone like Esa since she always knew what kind of a man she wanted to marry. She was shown as a confident and outspoken girl therefore there was no reason for her to settle for someone who put her down constantly.

In this episode, she explained to her father that she didn’t see through Esa. This explanation did not work for me at all since he had started showing his true colors before marriage but somehow Shanzay only shared her concerns with her father after she got married to him. The overall look of the actor playing Esa’s role is absolutely terrible, he needs some serious grooming himself. If this truly was a really classy looking man it would have been easy to understand that he managed to ‘fool’ Shanzay. So after realizing what it feels like to be belittled, she has decided to flirt with another woman’s husband…how sad is that!!

I am also terribly disappointed with Abdullah but at least his reactions definitely make sense. Abdullah was completely blown away by Shanzay and he had just started feeling attracted towards Mahjabeen. Even though he got married to Mahjabeen, it was only something he did to prove to Shanzay that he managed to find someone who needed him more than he needed her. Mahjabeen is to Abdullah what Abdullah was to Shanzay, the only big difference is that they are married now! Sarwar also played a major role in giving Abdullah the hope that he can still get married to Shanzay. We have seen right from the beginning that Sarwar exercises great control over Abdullah therefore it makes perfect sense that he listened to him instantly and ran to see Shanzay. The kind of welcome he got was completely unexpected, more than ever now he is convinced that he is likable and can perhaps have Shanzay in his life. Right now it seems like Shanzay is lonely and she is using Abdullah. She is not even bothered about how all this will impact Abdullah and Mahjabeen’s marriage.

Abdullah was too busy worrying about Shanzay and putting Mahjabeen down in this episode. The difference between Mahjabeen and Shanzay is obvious – you do understand why Abdullah who fell for someone like Shanzay would find it difficult to fall in love with Mahjabeen.

Poor Mahjabeen

Mahjabeen was the real victim tonight who has been doing whatever it takes to make her marriage work yet she is now facing a situation that is beyond her control. Mahjabeen’s innocence is the most appealing aspect of this drama. Her main goal in life is to please her husband, she has no idea what and who she is up against. When Mahjabeen heard Shanzay calling Abdullah her best friend, her reaction was too cute. She is clearly possessive about her husband and can sense when someone is doing something that is not right!

Later on, Abdullah told her off more than once, he was a completely different person right from the time he came back home. In the morning, he was quite happy with Mahjabeen but after meeting Shanzay and being brainwashed by Sarwar (rather quickly) his behavior towards Mahjabeen changed altogether. Mahjabeen definitely has a more strong personality than Abdullah. The only hope now is that Washma or Pho will find out about this and knock some sense into Abdullah.

The way Washma told Sarwar off today was satisfying! She really is the only one who sees him for who he actually is. Mansoora and Sarwar once again have gone back to being ‘love birds’. This time around Sarwar did not have the guts to take Mahjabeen out therefore he is more cautious now.

Final Remarks

I am not too happy with where the story is going but I am hoping that the writer will continue to surprise us with another twist which works in Abdullah and Mahjabeen’s favor. Abdullah is easily influenced by Sarwar, he needs someone to guide him in the right direction. Sarwar it seems will team up with Shanzay to get what he wants. While it is understandable why Sarwar is doing all this, I am wondering why Shanzay is looking for an escape in Abdullah! I don’t find this part of the story too convincing. Tonight’s episode was visually pleasing and Mahjabeen’s scenes were cute. Abdullah and Mahjabeen make an amazing on-screen couple, waiting to see their happy ending.

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Tonight’s episode of Pyar Ke Sadqay laid the foundation for future developments. Mahjabeen’s innocence and her reactions continue to be the most likable part of this drama. Abdullah appears to be much wiser in comparison to Mahjabeen. Both of them have their strengths and weaknesses, together they make an adorable on-screen couple. I am disappointed with Mansoora after watching this episode but I am glad that the writer is showing gradual changes in her character. Everything was shown realistically tonight, the performances never disappoint. Shanzay’s husband-to-be is turning out to be an annoying character, you wonder why she accepted this proposal since she was shown as a sensible young lady. The actor playing the role makes the character even more annoying if it really was someone with some ‘class’ everything would have made more sense. Apart from the excessive background score in the last scene and Shanzay’s track, everything about this episode was perfect.

Mahjabeen and Abdullah are Adorable

I loved the opening scene since Mahjabeen took the lead and rightly so! It is really amusing how Mahjabeen takes everything someone says to her so seriously. This is one of those character traits which actually worked in her favor tonight. She remembered what Mansoora said to her and because of that she has a new-found confidence. Her biggest insecurity was that someone might ask her to leave the house, now that she knows that no one can do that, she can exercise more control in her own way. Mahjabeen is all emotions yet she forgives so easily. Yumna Zaidi looked really pretty in the pink dress and her attempts to make Abdullah pay for his mistake were simply adorable. The excessive background score, however, was slightly annoying since this scene was quite long.

Abdullah was disturbed for some time but his attitude when he came back home suggested that he had a difficult time doubting Mahjabeen. Abdullah is naive and also gullible. He listens to Sarwar more than he should. He uses his own mind and often he draws the right conclusions but somehow he acts on Sarwar’s advice more than whatever he concludes himself. Bilal Abbas Khan has given such a convincing performance throughout. Yumna Zaidi and Bilal Abbas Khan’s on-screen chemistry is a big reason why their scenes are always a treat to watch.

Mansoora and Washma tried to ‘educate’ Mahjabeen and Abdullah in this episode. It is good that they have a lot of positive people around them who are always giving them sound advice. The romance it seems has started and it remains to be seen how soon these two truly fall for each other. It is great watching a love story which involves such characters, there is no ego at play, both of them are innocent and gullible at the same time. They have their strengths and weaknesses which makes both these characters appealing in their own unique way.

Mansoora and Sarwar

Mansoora yet again has gone back to being swayed away by her husband’s charm. She showed her discontent and also for the first time set some boundaries. Unlike before she did not sit back and watch Sarwar tell Abdullah what he should be doing but at the same time yet again she let her husband manipulate her to some degree. She was clearly hurt when Abdullah confided in her but her reaction was not as strong as I was expecting it to be. One thing is for sure, Mansoora does not show her actual emotions or even what she is thinking. She is much wiser now, something she said to Sarwar too indirectly but at the same time, she is choosing not to confront Sarwar, which is actually quite realistic.

The fact that Mansoora is completely smitten by her charming husband has been laid down well therefore it won’t be easy for her to change her attitude towards him completely overnight. I find Mansoora’s character more interesting than all the other supporting characters right now. It is a well-etched-out grey character, we don’t get to see such characters n our dramas often. Also, she picks her fights wisely knowing fully well that letting Sarwar go is not easy for her. Atiqa Odho has translated every single emotion impeccably on screen. The director deserves credit for making sure that the camera catches all of these emotions.

The change in Sarwar’s attitude after Mansoora shared her point of view with her showed that Mansoora could have things her way if she put her foot down more often. Sarwar acted naively yet again and he also manipulated his wife with the ‘step-father’ dialogue. No one has mentioned Abdullah’s position and the table he was given in the office. Mansoora did what she wanted to, she did not feel the need to ‘discuss’ this with Sarwar. Last week it seemed that she was only going to go forward but it will take something huge for her to take a big decision.

Mansoora’s dialogue about the house being her kids’ was my favorite tonight. It went to show that although she ended up falling for the wrong man, she is not foolish. She is wise enough to get a lot of messages across without directly confronting Sarwar. Her husband obviously knows how to win her approval. Sarwar definitely lives a sad life! Omair Rana never fails to impress. I am waiting to see if Sarwar will confront Abdullah at some point. Mansoora could have easily told him off without telling him that Abdullah shared this secret with her. Sarwar’s conversations with his mothers are being used intelligently as a means to communicate his true feelings with the viewers.

Shanzay’s Annoying fiancé

The actor playing Shanzay’s is really irritating! It would have been good if someone like Omair Rana was playing this character. The writer through this track is obviously trying to show that in a way Shanzay is being punished for telling Abdullah off. Now she has someone in her life who does not value her and thinks she is not good enough. Honestly speaking, I feel that Shanzay was only being honest with Abdullah, and in a way she did him a favor. She was however insensitive at times therefore the writer is probably trying to show that what goes around comes around. I find this track slightly immature so far but I am waiting to see how it progresses in the future.

Final Remarks

Pyar Ke Sadqay is my favorite drama right now because of its beautiful characters and scenes which are almost always meaningful. Every episode has some substantial development. The preview of the next episode was enticing. Looking forward to the effect Washma’s words have on Abdullah. I am also wondering what Sarwar’s next move will be.

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After watching this episode I have a difficult time deciding which emotion was more powerful; sadness, confusion, anger, or empathy. Each one of these emotions was translated brilliantly on screen thanks to a script that continues to impress and performances which are award-worthy. I fall in love with all the characters even more with every passing episode. All these characters have been written down intelligently with the utmost clarity. All of them are layered and they can be pleasantly surprising most of the time. Tonight’s episode of Pyar Ke Sadqay yet again was meaningful and entertaining. The last scene however was not the best! Mahjabeen’s ‘good news’ was confusing as well, I only have one question how long have they been married? It seemed like Abdullah and Mahjabeen have been married only for a few days but that is clearly not the case. The story is moving forward with a steady pace and even after all these weeks the characters are still intriguing.

Mansoora Starts Questioning

The fact that Mansoora derived intelligent conclusions from what Mahjabeen told her tonight was hands down the best part of this episode. Mansoora’s character is getting more interesting with every passing episode. She used to come across as gullible before but as the story is progressing it is plain to see that she is completely capable of suspecting Sarwar and trusting someone who she is only getting to know.

Mansoora is clearly a good judge of character but as Sarwar said in the previous episode, she is not going to confront him until she has proof. The scene covering how Mahjabeen ended up telling Mansoora that Sarwar took her out for lunch was the perfect example of an intelligent screenplay. The gradual change in Mansoora’s perception was shown superbly throughout in different scenes. She is progressively addressing all those issues which make her an ‘enabler’. Making Abdullah sit on his father’s chair was the first step and reassuring Mahjabeen that Sarwar wasn’t in charge was the second. These have been small steps in the right direction, Mansoora still has a long way to go. The conversation she had with pho was such a good way of letting the viewers know how confused and helpless she felt.

When Abdullah came back from the office looking terribly upset, Mansoora did not look worried or even surprised. This was a normal routine for her therefore she simply asked Mahjabeen to console him. Right now she isn’t as actively involved in making the much-needed changes as she should be. This is going to be a difficult path for her but it seems like eventually, she will be putting her foot down. Mahjabeen and Mansoora together can be a force to reckon with. Mahjabeen can give Abdullah the love he needs and Mansoora can give him the confidence he is clearly lacking. Atiqa Odho’s exceptional performance tonight definitely added to the appeal which this character has. Her expressions were superb in all the scenes even when there were no dialogues.

Sarwar’s dialogues and scenes tonight were equally powerful. Although Sarwar is a negative character, he isn’t plain or shallow. I find his character interesting as well. His relationship with Abdullah in particular reflects his complexes. Even though he has Abdullah under his thumb but the fact that he wasn’t born in a rich family like his step-son irks him every second. When he was talking to his mother about Mahjabeen, his main source of frustration was that she was married to Abdullah.

Also, the writer has given us a background to this character too. The way his mother brought him up has a lot to do with the person he is today. He had such a personality naturally too which was further nurtured by his mother. Omair Rana acted superbly in the scene covering Sarwar’s frustrations when he was having this conversation with his mother. Even after ‘accomplishing’ so much and being in control of virtually everyone around him, it is plain to see that Sarwar has a tough time liking himself even!

Mahjabeen and Abdullah

Abdullah once again tried hard to prove himself and Sarwar left no stone unturned to make him feel worthless. Sarwar knows how to shake Abdullah’s confidence and he does not get tired of making him feel useless. The manager’s character is confusing, when Abdullah came into the office it seemed like he supported him but now he is completely on Sarwar’s side.

Bilal Abbas Khan’s expressions were on point when Abdullah comes back from the office but his thicker facial hair made no sense! Mahjabeen and Abdullah’s scene in the room after this was the only good scene covering this beautiful on-screen couple. Mahjabeen’s love and attention are quite likely to win Abdullah over eventually. He already likes her and he also likes the fact that there is now someone in his life who is willing to listen to all those problems which he has never discussed with anyone else.

He always defends Mahjabeen but at the same time he ends up being influenced by Sarwar even if that is the case only for a little while. Mahjabeen’s advice to Abdullah was hilarious! Their dialogues and situations have been so well written. Every time Mahjabeen asks Abdullah to take a stand for himself or she shows the desire to do something herself to give Sarwar a piece of her mind, Abdullah immediately stops her. This is such a good way to show the kind of influence Sarwar exercises on him, he cannot even imagine doing something like that.

I am not too happy with the last scene but I am hoping that this would prove to be yet another one of those incidents which bring these two closer to each other. The preview of the next episode suggested just that. Bilal Abbas Khan and Yumna Zaidi individually and as a couple is an absolute delight to watch. They translate the various shades of their characters beautifully on screen.

Although Washma got little screen time today, she still managed to leave an impact. I loved her first scene in tonight’s episode, Washma is definitely one of a kind and Srha Ashghar is so well-suited for the role.

Final Remarks

This was another superb episode of Pyar Ke Sadqay filled with emotions, laughs, and tangible development in the story. The performances never disappoint and all the scenes add something meaningful to the story. Now that Mahjabeen knows that baray sahab doesn’t have the final say, will her approach towards him change? Will Mahjabeen help Abdullah get over his fear of Sawar? The preview of the next episode was promising. Looking forward to it.

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Pyar Ke Sadqay’s dark comedy never fails to impress. This was another beautifully penned down and brilliantly executed episode of a drama which is becoming more intense with every passing episode. I found myself rooting for Abdullah and Mahjabeen, cheering them on, every step of the way. Their smiles and triumphs make me genuinely happy and their trials make me emotional almost instantly! This connection makes Pyar Ke Sadqay so special for me.

This is the only drama after Ranjha Ranjha Kardi that manages to transport me to another world. Bilal Abbas Khan and Yumna Zaidi have truly outdone themselves. The writer Zanjabeel Asim Shah has definitely proved that she understands the human psyche and she most certainly knows how to keep the viewers intrigued. There is tangible growth in the characters or the story every week, which is amazing! There was some change in Mansoora’s approach today which was shown logically. This episode was also well-paced. There wasn’t a single scene that was unnecessary.

The best thing about this episode was the kind of communication all the characters had. Usually, it is the lack of communication that creates issues between married couples or relatives in general. I am so happy that the writer did not bank on such done-to-death scenarios. On the contrary it has been shown convincingly that even with so much communication between all these characters, the circumstances are such that there isn’t much anyone can do just yet.

I also would like to mention here that keeping the comic element alive throughout and literally making the viewers laugh and cry at the same time is a big accomplishment in itself.

Change in Mansoora’s Attitude

The opening scene of tonight’s episode was so meaningful. Usually, Mansoora apologizes to Sarwar a lot, more than necessary! This time around however she did not say sorry even once. Also, the way she looked at Sarwar suggested that she wasn’t too happy with him. Although Mansoora told Munshi sahab off but the information he gave her definitely affected her attitude. Sarwar’s dialogues about Mansoora never confronting him without a solid proof also suggested that lack of proof could be the reason why she was quiet at the moment. Sarwar knows that his manipulation tactics work every time therefore he was the least bit bothered about this entire incident. On the contrary, he took this as a ‘challenge’ and has now started intimidating Mahjabeen’s father too.

Mansoora also decided to pay a visit to the office. She instantly took control and made some decisions without paying much heed to what Sarwar wanted. She also reminded the manager that everything belonged to Abdullah and Washma. It was really good watching Mansoora support her son for a change without worrying about how Sarwar would feel about these changes. Since this was the first time that Mansoora actually took a stand, I would like to think that this was because of what Munshi sahab told her.

The scene in the bedroom covering Sarwar and Mansoora’s conversation regarding the change in Sarwar’s attitude was truly impressive! Sarwar uses his charm to ‘distract’ Mansoora whenever she tries to think with her head instead of her heart. Omair Rana is so well-suited for this role, he looks charming enough for the role and make it easy to understand how he managed to ‘fool’ Mansoora for all these years. He has translated the evil and manipulative side of Sarwar exceptionally well on screen. Atiqa Odho is equally convincing and most importantly she does really well when it comes to adding different nuances to her character. Mansoora is not as gullible as we all thought she was! That is definitely good to know and makes this entire situation even more interesting.

Mahjabeen and Abdullah

Tonight we got to see a different side of Mahjabeen, one which was just as lovable as all her other personality traits. She is quite capable of putting two and two together. We have seen more than once that Mahjabeen gets ‘distracted’ easily. One minute she could be shouting at someone and the next minute she will act like everything is fine. That is why the fact that she was comfortable around Sarwar once they went out did not come as a surprise. Mahjabeen’s conversation with Abdullah after the encounter with Sarwar was the best part of tonight’s episode. She feels safe around Abdullah and she did not think before sharing how she felt with him. I loved Abdullah’s reaction too. He instantly wanted to protect her. Had Sarwar not intervened things would have been different. I am truly impressed by the screenplay!

When Sarwar intimidated Abdullah in front of Mahjabeen, the way their demeanors changed was impressive. Mahjabeen and Abdullah both realized all of a sudden that they were not in control! It was like a bitter reality check which basically made me wonder how different things would have been had Sarwar not been in the picture. Abdullah also defended Mahjabeen when Sarwar accused her father of fraud in the office. I can totally see Abdullah falling for Mahjabeen in the near future. I also feel that once Mahjabeen decides to take a stand for herself and her husband, she is bound to be a force to reckon with.

The scene at Mahjabeen’s house was both serious and comic. I must say that even after showing so many serious scenarios, the writer still managed to end the drama on a humorous note. The only thing I didn’t like was the way Mahjabeen’s mother did not take what she said too seriously. She was moving around so much even when Mahjabeen told her that Sarwar touched her inappropriately, she did not sit down to talk to her. The conversation was written well however. Now Mahjabeen after this conversation will try to please Abdullah more and it seems that Mansoora will try to make Abdullah look out for his wife.

I loved Yumna’s expressions in this last scene.

Final Remarks

Remarkable performances, perfect casting, beautifully penned down characters and an intriguing storyline make Pyar Ke Sadqay a must-watch. Tonight’s episode of Pyar Ke Sadqay was perfectly put together. Except for the scene covering Mahjabeen’s ‘outing’ with Sarwar. Her change of clothes and fancy jewelry did not go well with the situation. This was a minor glitch that can easily be ignored since other than this, tonight’s episode was simply outstanding.

For the first time there will be a ‘misunderstanding’ in this drama but not in the way we usually see it!! Looking forward to what is ahead. Mansoora is keeping a close eye on her husband, will she notice the changes in his behavior after the ‘khushkhabri’?

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