Kafeel is a drama written by Umera Ahmed and directed by Meesam Naqvi. The story showed the reality of many Pakistani households and women who suffer without financial support from their husbands. Zeba was one such woman whom we all have seen around us. Her bond with her children especially her son Subuk whom she raised into a responsible man made millions relate to the story.
The drama is at its end with final episode all set to release tonight. The second last episode of Kafeel aired and the conversation between Subuk and Zeba melted the hearts of the audience. How a son wants her mother’s happiness and how a mother still thinks about her children first brought tears to everyone’s eyes.
Here is te powerful scene performed by Sanam Saeed and Aashir Wajahat:
The internet is sending love to Subuk and Zeba. Subuk finally became Kafeel to his mother which she deserved and never got. She is finally close to finding happiness and her son stands with her. One fan wrote, “This was acting masterclass by Aashir and Sanam.” Another added, “I have never seen such a great drama and I am 63 years old. Hats off!.” One said, “Zeba cried, Subuk cried. We all cried.” This is the reaction:
Kafeel is a popular ARY Digital prime-time drama series that aired every Monday and Tuesday at 8 PM. The drama received strong TRPs and viewership and remained widely discussed throughout its run. The story and script were written by Umera Ahmed and directed by Meesam Naqvi. It is a Big Bang Entertainment presentation. The cast features Sanam Saeed, Emmad Irfani, Hassan Khan, Ashir Wajahat, Areeqa Haq, and others.
Today, the last episode of the drama series Kafeel aired on ARY Digital. The drama ended on a happy note. In the finale, Zeba agrees to marry Jamaal, while Daneen accepts Subuk’s proposal and Warda was disowned by family.
Kafeel viewers are satisfied with the ending. They loved Zeba and Jamaal’s union, and many fans recalled their initial interactions after watching the Nikah scene. One fan wrote, “It is so satisfying to see Zeba relax, unlike her ex husband Jamshed, Jamal thanked Zeba to come in his life” Another wrote, “This drama shows the differences in how a brother and a father can behave after marriage. Zeba’s brother and father are far better than Warda’s.” One said, “Subuk gave us a real masterclass in maturity and what true manhood looks like. But what really stole my heart was his bond with Zeba.” Fans also loved Subuk and Daneen’s unexpected proposal. A social media user said, “The last scene with Subuk at Daneen’s house was perfect. The way they looked at each other made it an adorable ending for everyone.” Another wrote, “I think there should have been more episodes, not just because we all loved the drama, but especially for Subuk and Daneen” Fans also missed Jami’s closure in the last episode. One wrote, “Why did Jami disappear in the end? How come the writer didn’t show him in the finale?” Another wrote, “They should have shown Jami in regret”. A few felt the ending was rushed. Read the comments here:
Abdullah Khan Niazi is a young and emerging Pakistani actor who recently appeared in the hit Pakistani prime-time drama series Kafeel, airing on ARY Digital. Abdullah Khan is playing the character of Usman, Zeba’s brother, and fans are admiring his performance in the drama. His debut TV drama was Hona Tha Piyar. He has also starred in Hum TV’s new soap serial Daam-e-Mohabbat, which airs daily on Hum TV at 7:00 pm. Abdullah is now getting opportunities in mainstream media, but he has a tough struggle behind his journey.
Today, Abdullah Khan Niazi appeared on Good Morning Pakistan. During the show, he discussed his struggle and his entry into the media industry.
While sharing his struggle story, Abdullah narrated an incident, saying, “I went to Karachi on a lift. Those were lockdown days and Eid holidays. I got a call from Karachi for a role, and they asked me to reach as soon as possible for the shooting because it would start soon after Eid. I planned the journey. I went to the station with my friend, then to the bus terminal where I got a ride. I came to Multan via a local bus, after which I took a lift and reached Hyderabad at midnight. After that, I called the production, who told me, “We have cast another person and the shoot has started. It wasn’t a suitable role for you. I will give you some other work.” I said okay. I then ate something because I had not eaten anything for 36 hours.”
He further added, “I started acting at the age of 16 from PTV in Islamabad and then I came to Karachi in 2019. I just packed my bag and came to Karachi because my family members scolded me so much all the time as I never used to work and earn. I never did anything with consistency. I had to come to Karachi because I would get so many taunts from my family. Now, after seeing me on television they want me to become star, now I have their support. I have been struggling for so long.”
While talking about hardships, Abdullah said, “I was a PTV artist, so I straightaway went to ARY’s office for work because I was a PTV artist who thought all the productions would be sitting under one roof. When I got in, they sent me back, saying, “Go to production houses because dramas are given by production companies.” I visited channels for around 1.5 years and didn’t get any work. It was Big Bang Production that gave me a chance.”
Talking about a fan moment, Abdullah said, “Recently, I had a fan moment in Bahawalpur, where a Punjabi aunty recognized me. In fact, her daughter told her about me. She then asked, “Do you come in dramas? Are you Zeba’s brother? You grew up so early. In the drama, you were looking young.”
Kafeel is a popular ARY Digital prime-time drama serial that replaced Biryani. Produced by Big Bang Entertainment, the drama is written by Umera Ahmed and directed by Meesam Naqvi, who is known for his work on Mayi Ri and Parwarish. Fahad Mustafa and Dr. Ali Kazmi serve as the producers of the show. The stellar cast includes Emmad Irfani, Sanam Saeed, Munazza Arif, Kashif Mehmood, Javed Rizvi, and others.
So far, ARY Digital has aired nine episodes of Kafeel. In the latest episode, Zeba’s emotional scene with her father wins praise where he advised Zeba to leave Jami due to his toxic behavior and fraudulent nature. However, Zeba refuses to step out of the marriage and decides to stay with her husband despite the challenges. Fans also loved her mother’s call to Jamie’s sister.
Kafeel viewers have been deeply emotional about the recent interactions in the drama, especially Zeba’s conversation with her father. Fans also praised the storyline and the brilliant narration by Umera Ahmed. A fan commented, “Masterpiece after such a long time. Reminds me of classics like Kankar and Dur-e-Shahwar.” An emotional viewer added, “Is it just me, or does anyone else start crying whenever Zeba’s dad and Zeba are talking?” Fans applauded the team, including the writer and director, saying they deserve an Oscar for this play. Viewers particularly loved the raw emotion in the father and daughter’s conversation. One fan wrote, “Oh my God, in tears seeing Zeba and her father’s interaction. I am sure so many daughters will be reliving this pain while watching this drama.” One viewer wrote, “Love the way the mother spoke out completely and thoroughly for her daughter! May no child suffer at the hands of their parents, but if they do, may they have proper redemption and justice.” Read comments:
Kafeel is an ARY Digital prime-time drama serial that has replaced Biryani. It is produced by Big Bang Entertainment. The story is written by Umera Ahmed and directed by Meesam Naqvi, who is known for his work on Mayi Ri and Parwarish. Fahad Mustafa and Dr. Ali Kazmi are the producers of the show. The stellar cast includes Emmad Irfani, Sanam Saeed, Munazza Arif, Kashif Mehmood, Javed Rizvi, and others.
So far, ARY Digital has aired eight episodes of the drama serial Kafeel. In episode eight, Zeba becomes emotional while remembering the person she loved. She also confronts her mother for hastily fixing her marriage with the wrong man — someone who had already been rejected by his girlfriend’s father due to his fraudulent activities. Sanam Saeed perfectly portrays the emotions of a broken Zeba. Watch here:
Kafeel viewers are loving Sanam Saeed’s emotional, effortless, and natural performance. Many said that she made them cry. One fan wrote, “The amount of pain in Zeba’s eyes when she asks her sister for money is heartbreaking. The hopelessness when she says, ‘Just a few words written on a handkerchief became such a big punishment for me’ — what a performance Sanam has delivered.” Another fan commented, “Sanam has delivered the scenes with her mother so powerfully. Only someone who has experienced panic attacks can truly understand this. Well done. Sanam is a very good actress.” Another viewer wrote, “Today’s episode was a major turning point in the drama. Zeba finally voiced all her complaints to her mother, and it made everyone emotional.” One fan wrote, “Sanam Saeed made us all cry.” Another stated, “Sanam Saeed as Zeba is playing an exceptionally strong character. Her acting is flawless, and I don’t think anyone else could portray this role the way she has.” Read the comments here:
Kafeel is a social drama which is coming to an end the next week. It had a stellar cast and a story which touched the hearts of millions. In addition to the struggles of Zeba and narcissism of Jami, the one character which stood out was Subuk played by Aashir Wajahat. Subuk showed the reality of many responsible young men of our generation who are practical and who know how to deal with life with realism and never indulge in daydreaming. This is what Subuk was trying to do as well.
Aashir Wajahat hit it out of the park in a powerful scene in this episode. Kafeel showed the world that a young man who is responsible and has a sense of propriety of relations is far better than someone with expensive cars and properties but no respect for their life partner. The scene where Subuk is finally lent a hand of appreciation by Daneen’s father is being felt by millions of young men in the audience.
Here is what happened in Kafeel:
The internet is loving the scene and acknowledging how Subuk has grown in the hearts of the audience. One fan wrote, “How can a guy Subuk make us girls cry everytime?” Another added, “This was a deep and important conversation.” One said, “This should be the thinking of every father today. Much respect.” Here is the reaction:
Wajahat Rauf is also a fan of this scene and what his son was able to achieve in this scene:
Kafeel is a drama which has brought realism to the Pakistani television screens. It dealt with the topic of irresponsible husbands and how women suffer in such marriages. After khula of Zeba and Jami aka Sanam Saeed and Emmad Irfani, Zeba is observing her Iddat while the real Jami aka Jamal is back in the scene in the sweetest way.
Zeba liked Jamal all those years ago. By a confusion and some really bad decisions by her parents, she got married to Jami. The abuse she suffered for 24 years and the support that she finally received from her son Subuk led her to her freedom. The real duo of Zeba and Jami met again in a grocery store. Their interaction was lovely and he even met her children. He still wants to marry her and Subuk will get to know about it.
This is what happened and Kafeel fans are loving this new romance:
The internet wants to see Zeba with the real Jami and they want her to experience real love. One fan wrote, “Their trolley scene reminded me of Zaroon’s flirtatious behaviour.” Another added, “Waiting to see them together.” One said, “Great that they are showing how a life partner is as important for a woman as it is for a man. Atta boy Subuk for inviting Jamal in.” Here is the reaction:
Kafeel is a drama that brought Umera Ahmed back to the screens. With Sanam Saeed and Emmad Irfani in the lead roles, the show has been doing well and many people have been loving how the story has brought important themes of men’s responsibilities to our television screens. Zeba and Jami’s story reflected the truth of many other families that we see around us.
The most-awaited twist finally came when Zeba has decided to take khula from Jami. Her son turned out to be the real Kafeel of the family as he stood by his mother and helped her come out of the toxic marriage. The scene where Zeba finally signs the papers turned women emotional. Many women were remembering their own pain through that show.
Here is what happened in Kafeel:
The internet is loving the khula and how it showed how all women deserve peace and power over their own lives. One fan said, “This khula felt like a persoanl win.” Another added, “She stayed in that marriage because she conceived Subuk. Today the same Subuk took her out of it.” One said, “This is my story. I took khula and lived with my son as a single mother.” This is what people said:
Kafeel is a drama written by Umera Ahmed and directed by Meesam Naqvi. The show became a superhit as people were able to see a realistic story on screen. We have all seen countless Zebas around us and how they sacrifice their whole lives without getting a single moment of peace. Sanam Saeed and Emmad Irfani as Zeba and Jami have been fabulous throughout the show. The next star of the show is Aashir Wajahat as Subuk.
Subuk’s character shows what a real Kafeel is like. He is ideal as a brother as well as a son. He has chosen to take every responsibility just to give his mother some happiness and peace back in her life. His powerful scene with his father as he asks him to sign the papers and free his mother has touched hearts.
Here is the powerful scene:
The internet is showering love on Subuk from Kafeel as the perfect son. One user wrote, “He is the perfect son.” Another added, “He shows how a son can also be your guardian.” One said, “May every mother has a son like him.” This is what people think about Subuk’s sacrifice:
Kafeel is a drama that has started many debates since it began airing on ARY Digital. From Jami and Zeba’s toxic marriage to now Saif and Warda’s toxic marriage, this show has shown many sides of how incompatible pairings never work in society. Though fans want to see more of Zeba, this week it was Saif who caused a stir amongst the audience.
Warda and Saif in Kafeel are being shown as the opposite of Jami and Zeba but the latest development had started a debate. Warda cannot wakeup early in the morning but Saif asks her to do so. Later Warda’s mother explains to Saif that their daughter cannot wakeup early and he needs to understand that. When his mother-in-law says this, Saif says “Letting your daughter sleep for too late is not good upbringing”. Equating a girl’s sleep cycle to bad upbringing is what is ticking off the internet.
Here is what he said in latest episode of Kafeel:
The internet is divided with some siding with Saif while others think he is in the wrong. One user said, “He is not wrong. Anyone sleeping till 1 p.m. is wrong.” Another added, “He is right but using the word tarbiyat was not okay from his side.” One said, “Warda and Saif should have married people from their own class.” Here is how people are reacting:
Kafeel is a popular ARY Digital prime-time drama serial produced by Big Bang Entertainment. The story is written by Umera Ahmed and directed by Meesam Naqvi, who is known for his work on Mayi Ri and Parwarish. Fahad Mustafa and Dr. Ali Kazmi serve as the producers of the show. The stellar cast includes Emmad Irfani, Sanam Saeed, Munazza Arif, Kashif Mehmood, Javed Rizvi, and others. The story revolves around the toxic head of the household, Jami, who destroys the peace of his home.
So far, ARY Digital has aired 11 episodes of Kafeel. The recent episode featured a major time jump of around twenty years, with the story abruptly shifting storyline from Zeba and Jami to their younger children and extra characters.
Kafeel viewers are disappointed with the makers for completely turning the story from a serious plot into a comedy-driven one with new actors. One fan wrote, “What happened to the show? I didn’t expect this from Umera Ahmed. She turned a masterpiece into a joke.” Another commented, “The old story was good; I am not liking the new storyline.” A viewer said, “I turned on Kafeel, but this feels like Parwarish 2.” Another fan remarked that a good, serious show has been turned into a “stupid teen comedy,” while one wrote that they were “very disappointed with how the story changed within seconds.” A fan also pointed out that the makers glorified a non-earning husband and turned him into a non-earning father. Others complained that the new cast is not inspiring and that the additional neighbour track is completely irrelevant. Besides this, many viewers also criticized the constantly shaking camera in the recent episode. Read the comments:
Kafeel is an ARY Digital prime-time drama serial that has replaced Biryani. It is produced by Big Bang Entertainment. The story is written by Umera Ahmed and directed by Meesam Naqvi, who is known for his work on Mayi Ri and Parwarish. Fahad Mustafa and Dr. Ali Kazmi are the producers of the show. The stellar cast features Emmad Irfani, Sanam Saeed, Munazza Arif, Kashif Mehmood, Javed Rizvi, and others.
Today, ARY Digital aired the first episode of the drama serial Kafeel, which was loved by Umera Ahmed and Sanam Saeed’s fans. The episode gave an insight into Zeba’s life who comes from a privileged background. Her father wants her to complete her education, while her mother is searching for a suitable match for her.
Umera Ahmed fans are thrilled to see her TV comeback alongside Sanam Saeed. Many are saying that Sanam’s character reminds them of Kashaf from Zindagi Gulzar Hai. Fans especially loved how the early 1990s era was depicted in the drama. One fan wrote, “She is giving me Kashaf from Zindagi Gulzar Hai vibes.” Another wrote, “Umera Ahmed, I am looking forward to a good storyline.” One fan expressed excitement: “Finally!! Umera Ahmed’s new serial is here. Wonderful scenes, well written, and no words to describe the writing of Umera Ahmed. I’m totally speechless.” Kafeel has just begun, and fans are really hoping that Umera Ahmed doesn’t disappoint and delivers a powerful story, as always. One fan wrote, “Dialogue writing style, pure 2000s vibe — classic Umera Ahmed style.” Read a few comments:
Kafeel is a drama that has touched an important topic of our society. Zeba played by Sanam Saeed has represented countless women of our society. The character’s journey and the hardships she has seen have been triggering for many. A new and huge twist is coming in the show as Zeba is all set to file for Khula from her husband after years of torture and abuse.
Kafeel takes a sharp turn as Zeba went to her friend’s wedding and she comes across the real Jami. The man she actually fell in love with all those years ago. The meeting stunned both as they kept staring at each other and Zeba did not have the courage to walk forward. The moment was something the audience wanted to happen and it finally happened in a shocking way.
Here is what happened:
Fans have a lot to say about this meeting. One fan said, “Their eyes still have love in them.” Another added, “I feel Zeba’s kids will get her married to real Jami.” One said, “This scene proves that love never fades.” Here is the reaction:
Kafeel is a phenomenal drama which started on a strong note and ended on an even stronger note. Written by Umera Ahmed and directed by Meesam Naqc=vi, the show brought many important social themes to the forefront. The finale episode aired last night and the internet has a lot to say. Zeba gets married to Jamal in a beautiful ceremony and shifts to his house to start a new chapter in her life.
The internet however has somethings to say about Kafeel. Some people feel that Jamal is not proving to be the real Kafeel as Zeba left her children behind to move on. Her daughters were young and they should go and live with their mother. Jamal is also a good man and he was ready to accept her kids. Then why did she not take them with her. The criticism came after the finale aired last night.
The internet is criticizing Zeba leaving behind her kids. One user wrote, “Why did she move on and left her children behind so easily?” Another added, “Jami should have forced her to bring the kids with her.” One asked, “If Jami is a gentleman and he was ready to be a Kafeel, why did the daughters did not go and live with them.” Here is the reaction:
Meesam Naqvi is a renowned Pakistani television director who is currently garnering praise for his drama serial Kafeel which is airing on ARY Digital. The drama is written by Umera Ahmed and it has been produced by Big Bang Entertainment. Meesam Naqvi’s previous hit dramas were Mayi Ri and Parwarish which got a lot of critical and public acclaim. Both the dramas starred Aina Asif and they were all Fahad Mustafa’s production.
Recently, Meesam Naqvi made an appearance in ARY Digital’s talk show The Buzz, hosted by Hassan Choudhury. In the show he revealed the other name for Kafeel and why the drama is deeply upsetting for viewers.
Kafeel’s director Meesam Naqvi said, “it was difficult for me to asses the feedback of the drama because I give another name to Kafeel, which is ‘Frustration’. I want my audience or viewers to be frustrated enough, if they are being frustrated, my target is being achieved it’s my target and it is something intentional. I want my audience to think about Zeba’s suffering and to think that why is she not speaking up for her situation. I think it still happens in 2026, yes, there is a difference in ratio, now it happens rarely but still we see a lot in the newspapers. We read about murders, rapes, injustices in the news. There is a real-life incident where a mother in Haidrabad had put a tag on her kid to sell him out, things like these are happening . Society is the same, such incidents are happening but people are not accepting. The events we have shown in Kafeel are just an introduction to the drama, the real frustrating events will come soon from next week” Here is the link to the video:
Kafeel is an upcoming ARY Digital drama series produced by Big Bang Entertainment. The drama is written by Umera Ahmed and it is directed by Meesam Naqvi, known for his work on Mayi Ri and Parwarish. Fahad Mustafa and Dr Ali Kazmi are the producers of the show. The drama is all set to air soon.
Emmad Irfani
Emmad Irfani is a handsome and celebrated Pakistani model and television and film actor. He has been working in the entertainment industry for around two decades. He ruled the fashion industry for years as one of the top male models. Emmad Irfani’s famous TV dramas include Cheekh, Jaan-E-Jahan, Saya-e-Deewar Bhi Nahi, Aik Thi Mishaal, Mah-e-Tamam, and Jalan. His on-screen pairing with Saba Qamar in Cheekh was loved by fans. He recently made headlines after appearing in the hit drama serial Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum. Emmad is happily married, but he sadly lost his son in May 2023. He will soon mark his comeback with Kafeel after the success of Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum.
Sanam Saeed
Sanam Saeed is a versatile and talented Pakistani television actor and model who gained recognition through popular dramas like Mera Naseeb, Diyar-e-Dil, Deedan, Zindagi Gulzar Hai, Shak, Kadoorat, and others. A few months ago, she made headlines for working in the controversial Zee5 series Barzakh, but she made a strong television comeback through Main Manto Nahi Hoon. She also received praise for her performance in Geo TV’s mini-series Doosra Chehra. Sanam Saeed is happily married to her colleague Mohib Mirza, and they are parents to an adorable son. Her fans are excited to see her in the lead role once again in ARY Digital’s Kafeel.
Javed Rizvi
Javed Rizvi is a senior PTV actor who began his showbiz career at Radio Pakistan in 1962. He started theatre the same year when there was no television in Pakistan. His uncle was a film producer, and he also produced Javed Rizvi’s first theatre play in Lahore. His most popular theatre plays include Mehnat Ka Phal, Faraib, Nawab Sahab Qibla, Mirza Ghalib, Jaag Utha Hai Watan, Bivi Ka Sawal Hai Baba, Taleem-e-Balighan, and others. He also participated in Indian theatre festivals. His famous TV dramas include Family Front, Shab Daig, and more. He mainly played supporting roles in PTV classics. His notable films are Lajawab and Khoey Ho Tum Kahan. Javed Rizvi made a comeback on television with Zafar Mairaj’s script Biryani. He will soon be seen in Kafeel. He is happily married and has a caring and loving family.
Munazzah Arif
Munazzah Arif is a senior Pakistani television actress popularly known for portraying motherly roles in dramas. Her notable projects include Dil-e-Nadan, Mere Humnasheen, Dolly Ki Aagayi Barat, Ranjha Ranjha Kardi, Dil Wali Gali Mein, Sher, and others. Munazzah Arif is happily married and has young children. She will soon appear in the drama serial Kafeel, which will replace Biryani.
Schedule: Kafeel will replace Biryani which will end in the coming week. It will be scheduled twice a week.
Timings: The drama will air on Monday and Tuesday at 8:00 PM, a prime-time slot.
Kafeel was a social drama which brought Umera Ahmed’s writing back on the screens. The show received love and appreciation from fans. The actors in the show all performed very well and the internet has applauded every actor for their strong performances. The show has come to an end and all the actors had emotional feelings about it.
All the cast was moved by the love they had received in the show. Kafeel cast shared their emotions and they were grateful to fans for recognizing their efforts and hard work. Everyone shared moments from the sets and they felt emotional as this journey comes to an end after the show’s conclusion.
From Aashir Wajahat and Areeka Haq to Abdullah Niazi and Rabya Afsar, everyone shared beautiful moments from the set and shared their gratitude. Check out:
Hum TV’s Kadurat is currently the most happening drama serial going on air which is enjoying a huge viewership and decent TRP in general. The drama is more like a ride where the viewer often lands up in a difficult state; all confused whether to hate Mina for her silly pranks she plans with her friend Shaheen to take revenge of her sufferings or to feel for her for all what she has been witnessing from her childhood.
The drama, written by Zoha Hassan, is a beautiful script which is quite near to the real world where the children suffer really hard when their father remarries, bringing them a step-mother after the death of their mother. However, Kadurat is now taking a new turn where the excitement of the plot is turning all controversial, especially after the recent promo which is now going on air. At one end where a pious relation of a brother and sister is put on stake with Mina now offering her brother to marry her, Shaheen’s greed and Mina’s revenge has crossed all the boundaries of decency with their latest move.
As been shown in the promo, Shaheen calls Mina’s father Mehmood at her place, telling him a lie about Mina’s health where Mehmood is drugged and the two girls capture his indecent photos while he lies unconscious. Deepak Parwani is all exposed shirtless giving a real sick intuition to the audience about the story.
Watch Promo here.
The drama no more seems to be a Pakistani project but reflects an old Indian touch where all one can do to avenge is to make the story go this way. Knowing that we have some very broad minded readers here, I would not be passing my personal views over the issue, but would definitely like to add that watching such promos while your father and brother been seated beside you is really awkward and there seems no difference in between our culture and the foreign traditions we are often criticizing.
The story of the play is progressing along the same pattern which it has following since the beginning. When one issue moves towards resolution, another one surfaces. It was all good fun for a bit but now it seems like the writer took the viewers for granted and thought that a few shocking twists and turns after few episodes will keep the viewers hooked. Mahmood shares his concerns and all that transpired with Asad in tonight’s episode and when he did so once again I could not help but wonder how this man made it as far as he did! The entire Mahmood/Shaheen marriage track was badly conceived; that is mainly the reason why many people have been put off by the show. Mahmood’s character always came across as simple but after the incident my opinion about his character has completely changed. He has gone from being simple to just plain brainless.
This time around the misunderstanding between Alina and Daniyal was much more convincing unlike the last time when I found it hard to believe that Alina could fall for Mina’s trap. No doubt Alina had warned Daniyal about Mina’s intentions time and again but the fact remains that Daniyal has never experienced Mina’s scheming ways first hand. Not to mention the fact that all the men in the play seem quite dim-witted except for Asad so it is no surprise that Daniyal believed Mina.
Shaheen and her cousin seem to be brewing up a storm. The looks that they shared in the restaurant showed that they may just be taking Mina for a ride as well. Will Mina have a family left to turn to once Shaheen turns her back on her or will she be left alone? Mina’s character has lost all my sympathy for obvious reasons and the story has come to a point where I am completely detached from Mina’s feelings. This of course shows the failure of the writer to develop a seemingly good character in a decent way. The writer could have taken the story further on the same track without resorting to extreme measures and at the same time Mina could have remained the scared, vulnerable and insecure girl she was in the beginning.
Once again I couldn’t help but watch a few scenes from Darmiyan while changing channels during the commercial break and I have to say that I am slightly scared that this trend of young girls pursuing silly goals may be followed by other writers as well. I really hope though that it stops right here with these two plays. What is happening in both the plays is definitely not being appreciated so if the writers have any consideration for the sentiments of the viewers, they will not go down this path again.
Last year we had phenomenal plays like Durr-e-Shehwar and Hamsafar and definitely the hope that our drama industry is headed towards the right direction but this year there has hardly been a play that truly stood out. There were a few dramas this year as well which kept us looking forward to more but was there a play that remained exceptional throughout? I don’t think so. Here is to hoping that we get to see more quality dramas in the future since we have tons of talented actors, writers, producers and directors.
I must admit that after watching this latest installment I truly felt for Mahmood’s character. He may be a dimwit but no one should have to go through what he is going through. The fact that his own daughter is putting him through so much distress makes him even more pitiable. Mina’s unfeeling attitude towards her father in particular has made her character completely evil. She is blindly out to take revenge without taking into consideration what effect it is having on others.
Shaheen continued to harass Mahmood in this episode too. Atiqa like always tried her best to make Mahmood open up to her and he finally did share something with her even though it was an indirect reference. One thing is for sure that there is no rescuing the story of this play now because it has completely gone haywire but I must say that the acting stayed top notch in this episode too and the direction was very good as well. What a waste of talent!
Alina’s confusion after watching Shaheen and her father together was portrayed nicely. Momal Sheikh’s acting is much better in this play as compared to some other plays that she has worked in.
Asma’s resignation came out of nowhere and once again Asad seemed more desperate than anything else. There was even more plotting and planning in this episode as well. Shaheen and Mina could easily pass for bullies who will do anything to ensure things go their way. They have trouble written all over them.
This episode was strictly okay. Honestly speaking, I am gradually losing interest in the play. I feel like I have been watching Shaheen and Mina scheming for way too long although the play has 13 episodes to its credit till now. Sanam Saeed is brilliant no doubt but the story is going around in circles. Something drastic happens and then there is calm before yet another storm. Having said that, I must say that sadly some of the plays on Hum TV in this season are flawed in so many ways that there are still aspects of Kadurat that can be appreciated. If the story was taken to another direction, this could have been a very powerful play.
I think Hum TV’s production values and picture quality is unmatchable and I hope that the channel will give us some unforgettable plays in the coming future too like it has in the past. I must say that the preview of the next episode did not appeal to me at all because the way things have been going this new development will lead to a dead end too. I am quite sure that there are many other people who are watching this show in fast forward mode out of sheer curiosity or of course for the love of Sanam Saeed because she really is the star of the show. I can still remember the excitement with which I looked forward to the show in the beginning because I was so hopeful that the newness of the story and the treatment given to it will give us something extraordinary but unfortunately that is not the case anymore.
After the controversial dhamaka last week, the Kadurat clan decided to take it slow this week around. This episode focused on showing how disturbed Mahmood was after the “incident”. I couldn’t help but think that it was a little too late for all that thinking, but then that is Mahmood for you! Atiqa could not help but notice how distracted and troubled her husband was. Mahmood’s explanation that it was due to business matters sounded quite odd since Atiqa is a big part of his business, so if there was an issue she would already know about it instead of hearing it from Mahmood and believing it too!
Now I have really started thinking, just like many other viewers I am sure, that don’t Mina and Shaheen have a life? I understand why Mina is doing all that she is doing but the writer and the director completely forgot to enlighten the viewers as to why Shaheen is always playing the puppet in Mina’s hands. I was hoping that there will be a part of the story that will at some point introduce the viewers to Shaheen’s character in a better way but that doesn’t seem to be happening. Except for the very short scene in the one of the first few episodes, the viewers never really got a chance to identify with Shaheen’s personality. The viewers know that Shaheen is very negative and destructive but why is she like that, one can only guess!
Asad’s interest in Asma yet again failed to make an impact. They make a very odd couple and Asad actually appears to be a little desperate rather than in love – although that is not the case. Asma, in her own way, finally says yes which means that Mina and Shaheen will have another “target” now.
I caught a glimpse of Darmiyan too today and it looks like Kadurat is not the only play which seems to be portraying all the wrong things but Darmiyan is pretty much going on the same track too. Don’t our heroines have a better way of seeking revenge than to destroy people’s marriages and their self respect in the process.
Kadurat could have proved to be a very educational play for all those young people who lose their way because of the loss of a loved one or even for those parents too who tend to make wrong decisions but never realize how wrong they were. But instead of that, the play seems to be all about young girls playing with the lives of people who are so close to them. There was a time when I used to feel for Mina but the way she has completely gone negative is really putting me off. The character had an innocent side to it once but it is not there anymore. The writer has taken everything to the extreme and that is never a good idea. 12 episodes have gone on air till now and I think that the story is only going to go around in circles from now on. There will be many misunderstandings, a few break ups and maybe some more dhamakas and the happy ending does not seem to be in sight. What Mina has done is unforgivable and it is almost like there is no hope for her anymore. When Mina decided to fake her friendship with Asad, I was hoping that the two will get closer and Mina will find a brother in Asad but that track was taken to a completely different direction too. Sanam Saeed’s remarkable performance has definitely not been put to good use at all. I really hope that the next project that Sanam Saeed chooses is a masterpiece like Talkhiyan. Hum TV is a channel many viewers have faith in, they expect nothing but quality entertainment from the MD production house. It is my request to Hum TV to choose quality scripts even if such plays don’t have a star cast.
Kadurat’s story has gone from happening and engaging to just plain mind-boggling. The sad part is that Kadurat had tons of potential, the writer came up with a brand new idea and the cast was very impressive too. Mina’s hatred for her step family has been very relatable but I have always been of the opinion that the story could easily have been taken forward without adding Mina’s desire to marry Shaheen to her father. The way Mahmood fell for Shaheen and Mina’s trap was completely unbelievable. The story is getting very sensational no doubt; I am sure despite of all the criticism many people just watch this show to find out just how far the writer will go or how the story will unwind. So, it probably serves the purpose of getting some public attention but shouldn’t the writers also be worried about what kind of attention they are getting? Sanam Saeed’s phenomenal performance in the play seems like a total waste of talent at this point. She was perfect even in tonight’s episode and I must say that there is a very obvious chemistry between her and Imran Aslam. Even though Asad and Mina do not like each other at all but their scenes are always perfect. You can feel the undeniable screen presence of both these stars.
Mahmood has always been shown as a very dim-witted person but what he did today was more foolish than anything else that he has done till date! I wonder how someone with his IQ manages to run such a big business. He could have easily taken his wife into confidence and resolved the situation – getting married to Shaheen wasn’t the solution to the problem. Mahmood’s decisions right from the start have been devoid of logic – firstly he got married out of the blue, then he sent Mina away and now this! This is only the second play that Deepak Perwani has ever starred in, one would think that someone who works only once in a while would choose a better project. I fail to understand why our actors settle for mediocre scripts and why do our producers think that choosing a star cast will ensure the success of a play. I started watching this show primarily because of its unusual and very interesting cast. The story seemed very different and engaging in the beginning, gradually it started going around circles and now it has come to a point where one can watch it only out of curiosity to find out what will happen next and how crazy the happenings can be!
I am one of those viewers too who are following the show because they are waiting to find out how Atiqa will react once she finds out about what had happened. If the problem was the accusation by Shaheen alone, something could have been done about it but what will she do about the new relationship between Shaheen and Mahmood?
The preview of the next episode showed that Mina’s psychiatrist tells her that there is no hope for her and therefore he will stop seeing her. This turns Mina even more negative (if that is possible) and I cannot even imagine what worse she can do! She has tried every negative tactic in the book and more. Mina and Shaheen’s adventures were good fun for a while but honestly speaking they are getting extremely disturbing now.
Did you watch tonight’s episode? Do you think that Kadurat had a lot of potential but the disappointing turn that the story has taken has marred any chances that it had to qualify as a quality serial? If you’re still enjoying the show, please feel free to share your opinion here.
The story definitely took a big leap forward in this latest episode and the “pattern” that was being followed till now was broken. Mina’s decision to patch things up with Asad may just have a very positive impact on her life. For now she maybe staging everything to win Asad’s confidence but gradually when he starts giving her the love and attention she has been looking for, she might just change for good. But then Asad’s new secretary may prove to be a threat; I find Asad’s interest in his secretary off putting perhaps because I don’t like her at all. Her confidence and khuddari hasn’t appealed to me one bit till now. The character could have been very impressive if it was being played by someone else.
Shaheen’s efforts seem to be bearing fruit. It is quite apparent that Mahmood will not be falling for Shaheen anytime soon but Atiqa feels insecure because of Shaheen’s behavior. The confrontation between Shaheen and Atiqa went to show that Atiqa will do anything to keep Shaheen away from her husband; I am waiting to find out what she is capable of doing because until now she seems like a very harmless person.
The mystery regarding Mina’s sessions with the psychiatrist was solved today too. The viewers were wondering whether the psychiatrist actually was falling for Mina’s lies or he knew that she was only making up stories. How is the psychiatrist going to deal with Mina now that he knows that she was telling lies? Until now he has been confused but I must say that he took a great deal of time to talk to someone in the family in order to clear this confusion. The psychiatrist has not been able to help Mina in any way at all apart from helping her vent out her anger.
This episode did not revolve around Mina alone like all the previous episodes. An equal amount of time was given to Shaheen and Asad’s track. For a change the latest developments in the Shaheen/Mahmood track have made it more engaging but I could happily fast forward the scenes with Asad and Asma in them. Just like Daniyal and Alina’s romance, this new relationship has absolutely no charm.
Despite of everything that Mina has done till now, I still feel for her character and hold her father responsible for her condition. Even today what Mahmood says today after hitting her was very wrong. This episode was much more entertaining than the last one. I hope that the show moves in the right direction now that the pattern of Mina’s adventures has been broken for some time. Right now, I am more interested in finding out how Atiqa teaches Shaheen a lesson. I have a feeling that there might just be trouble ahead for Atiqa and Mahmood. Sanam Saeed like all the other episodes was the star of the show even today. She has added small touches to this character that makes it stand out.
This was another episode of Kadurat in which Mina continued executing her plans to make her step family’s life miserable. The interesting thing is that no matter how evil Mina may be but she expects to be loved. The way she felt after she was rejected by Daniyal went to show that she longs to be loved and accepted despite of all her weaknesses. I find this part of Mina’s personality very relatable because every human being wants to be accepted by others and feels rejected and led down if he doesn’t get enough love, no matter what kind of a person he is. Girls who are either deprived of their father’s love in childhood or are overprotected tend to be the way Mina is; she tries to woo her psychiatrist, wants to marry Daniyal, gets hurt when Asad shows affection towards Alina and wants her father all to herself. What she does is a direct outcome of her insecurities and the yearning to be loved especially by the men in her life. It is almost as if she is trying very hard to fill a vacuum in her life. There’s a saying that goes like this “The hunger for love is much more difficult to remove than the hunger for bread” – that is so true!
Atiqa has taken an about turn; the “I will save my family at any cost” demeanor did not last for long. She found it hard to tolerate Shaheen’s rude behavior and threats because she isn’t Mahmood’s daughter but Mina is allowed to cross all limits only because she is Atiqa’s step daughter. Giving her everything (and everyone!) she wants is not the solution of the problem especially when it involves another person as well. What makes Atiqa think that Daniyal will gladly agree to marry Mina? The part where Atiqa asked Alina to “sacrifice” was unbelievable. Mahmood’s reaction on the other hand was much more convincing.
I breathed a sigh of relief when Daniyal and Alina talked about their problem and managed to sort them out. That was definitely the way things should have been. Had this engagement ended because of what Mina did, it would not have been relatable at all. Junaid Khan’s hairstyle in the scene in which he is talking to Alina to convince her that he wanted her in his life was terrible.
The scene in which Shaheen tries to woo Mahmood was definitely very distasteful and awkward. The story could have easily moved forward just as well even if this particular track was not added in it. The scene after this one in which Mahmood walks in on Mina while she is taking some pills seemed like it came out of nowhere. There were a few other scenes as well that seemed like a case of a poor execution, like Alina walking in when Daniyal and Mina are together. That particular scene could have been done well.
Sanam Saeed’s performance was flawless yet again all through this episode. She was especially brilliant in the scene in which she meets the psychiatrist and tells him about his suicide attempt. I found it somewhat unbelievable that everyone except Asad fell for Mina’s fake suicide story. Nida Khan performed well in few of the scenes but in most of the scenes she was completely expressionless. Mina is actually contemplating killing Alina; which is a very scary thought!
The preview of the next episode suggested that Atiqa is finally going to pay a price for her wrong attitude towards the problems her children are facing because of Mina. This latest episode was very happening like always but like all the previous episodes the surprise element was missing because we already saw in the preview what was coming our way. This time around as well, the main twist in the next episode was revealed in the preview! Sanam Saeed makes this show a treat to watch; her performance has been very powerful throughout.
Tonight’s episode definitely had some very convincing developments to its credit; Mahmood finally appeared to be more involved in his daughter’s life and Atiqa’s reaction to Shaheen’s offensive behavior was much more real than her no care or ignore everything attitude till now. On the other hand, there were also certain aspects of the story that were very unbelievable; Alina falling for Mina’s lies instantly and how could Daniyal be naïve enough to believe what Mina told him even for a second? Alina and Daniyal have known each for long enough and know Mina very well too, so how could they possibly let Mina create a misunderstanding between the two? Besides that even after everything that Alina had told Daniyal about Mina why did he go to meet her?
We didn’t get to see the aftermath of Mina’s plan to ruin Alina’s party directly. But we saw a very worried Mahmood sitting by Mina’s bedside and Alina being upset about what had happened. No one talked about why Mina had fainted and she never went to the doctor; which was rather odd. I was expecting this episode to take off from where the last one ended but it actually did not. How could Mahmood take the comment that Alina was upset because her party had been ruined so casually? It was as if everyone knew that Mina had done the fainting act on purpose. I have to say that I felt a little lost in the beginning of the episode maybe because I was expecting it to start a little differently. The rest of the episode was much better than I had expected it to be because no matter how crazy Mina’s plans maybe, the fact is that the developments in the story keep you entertained and yearning for more.
Mahmood’s conversation with Mina about how things were in the house proved to be as fruitless as it always has been! Mina’s crazy plan to get Shaheen married to her father lost its shock value because the promos had already shown that Mina will come up with this plan at some point. Sheheens’s initial refusal and the anticipation that should have followed, as to whether she will go along with the idea or not was also killed because the preview of this episode showed that she finally decides to do whatever Mina wants her to. I wish we could have known something about Shaheen’s background. We know that she does not come from a very well off family because in one of the scenes shown in the first few episodes, it was shown that she envied Mina for getting all the expensive gifts. Other than that we do not know much about Shaheen and why she is so negative and rude. Nida Khan’s acting till now has not been very impressive; she does very well in some scenes but is very disappointing in others.
The conversation between Mina and her psychiatrist was very meaningful and I especially liked the part when the psychiatrist says to Mina “jealousy ka koi ilaj nahi hota”. Sanam Saeed’s expressions in response to this dialogue were priceless and conveyed exactly what she wanted to convey to the viewers. Mina knows only too well that she is the most jealous person in that house and knowing that jealousy is incurable couldn’t be good news! Mina’s “special interest” in her psychiatrist seems rather alarming; we can only wonder what is brewing in her mind!
Sanam Saeed has been the star of the show till now; she has truly outdone herself and proved that she is a very versatile actress. I would like to give a suggestion to the team of Kadurat; it would be very nice if the precap of the previous episode was shorter and the preview of the next episode didn’t give away all the twists in the upcoming episode. This may seem completely out of context but am I the only who finds it odd when people eat their toast and eggs with a knife and a fork in the dramas?
Overall, Kadurat has proved to be an entertaining play till now; the credit goes to the entire team of the show but in particular, the writer, director and Sanam Saeed for doing a fabulous job.
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Today’s episode of Kadurat was not as fast paced as the previous ones but then it would be unfair to expect every episode to be very happening. The stage has been set for what Mina and Shaheen will have in store for their family in the upcoming episodes. Mina’s attitude towards her family went from bad to worse mainly due to Shaheen’s arrival. Asad’s cold reaction towards Mina further aggravated the situation. Even though, Mina’s psychiatrist clearly told her father that she needed assurance of his love for her, we didn’t see Mahmood spending any time with Mina. Atiqa went out of her way yet again to mend ties with her step daughter but the response she got was nothing new. I would have liked to see more interactions between Mina and her father. It seems like Mahmood is still in denial just like he was many years back. How could he possibly think that Atiqa’s addition to the family was positive in every way possible when it affected his own daughter in such a negative manner?
Mina and Shaheen both appeared to be grown up children today because everything they did was highly immature. Mina’s plans to win Daniyal over and Shaheen’s “office strategy” sounded very childish. Probably the reason behind Atiqa turning a blind eye to everything that is happening is exactly that. I have to admit though that two such negative minded girls can play havoc with anyone’s life because there isn’t much that anyone can do to restrain Mina in particular.
Alina’s character is very sweet and Momal Sheikh has done complete justice to her role. I could completely relate to the helplessness she felt and the way she must feel when she is away from the house and Mina! But at the same time she takes a stand for herself whenever she can so she is definitely not too sweet to be true. Asad would want to do something about the situation but his hands are tied because his mother won’t allow him to talk to Mina’s father. Imran Aslam is a very gifted actor; he is always in superlative form. I must add here that Mahmood sahib has created a monster due to all the wrong decisions he took but he holds no responsibility for it whatsoever.
Mina’s visits to the psychiatrist have been very nicely covered. They give us an insight into Mina’s personality and also go to show that it is just as important for the patient’s family to keep an active communication with the psychiatrist. Mahmood may have referred Mina to the psychiatrist but we never see him asking him for a feedback unless he calls himself
The preview for the next episode suggested that Mina is going to come up with another outrageous plan to get rid of her step family. I am actually looking forward to how things go from here because until now I have been missing Mahmood’s involvement in the whole scenario. Things are going to get much more complicated when Mina and Shaheen execute their plan.
The performances by all the actors have been outstanding throughout the play and the direction once again was flawless. I hope that the writer manages to keep the interest of the viewers intact till the end.
This latest installment of Kadurat was just as happening as the last three. The story definitely has newness and the treatment given to it is A-grade. Sanam Saeed looks terrific and fits in perfectly in a character that can’t be easy to perform. In the last episode Mina was shown as a scared and insecure girl who felt alienated in her own house. But, today’s episode went to prove that Mina’s character will have a lot of surprises in store for the viewers. Another good thing about the play is that each character is being revealed to us gradually. Apart from finding out that Mina is quite capable of making her family’s life a living hell all on her own; we also discovered that there is a reason why Alina is so scared of Mina.
Alina’s conversation with Daniyal in which she mentions that Mina has always taken away from her all that was dear to her went to show that Mina has always been this way with Alina. This means that she must have been visiting regularly while she was away at the hostel. All the conversations between the different characters were very well thought out and to the point. The screenplay definitely offers a few surprises because personally as a viewer I wasn’t expecting Mina to get “comfortable” this soon.
Mahmood’s conversation with the psychiatrist was also a very important scene which explained Mina’s behavior as well as Mina’s irregular visits to the psychiatrist and how she can be “cured”. When the doctor suggested to Mahmood that Mina needs a lot of love and care, I couldn’t help but think that maybe it was too late for that even! She has been living with the bitterness for far too long and also she had a scarred childhood. Yes, she is a grown up now and really should know better. But, the fact is that Mina is sick and unless her sickness is cured, her attitude will not get better.
Asad’s confidence was seriously shattered by the latest developments and I found his mother’s attitude rather odd. Even after everything that has transpired, she is not taking the matter seriously. She brushed off the Mina giving her milk incident aside without giving it a second thought. I think the viewers must be convinced by now that Mina indeed is a serious threat to the family.
The best scene of today’s episode had to be the one in which Mina tries to push Alina down the staircase. The timing was just perfect; it had been shot and acted out to perfection. The director and the actors deserve big thumbs up for that scene in particular. The editors of the play deserve special appreciation for the crisp editing which is one of the reasons that each episode keeps you glued to your seat.
Zoha Hassan has really amazed me with her script till now. The reason being that the story is brand new and also because the screenplay is very engaing. Although, the viewer’s have been watching Mina’s negative attitude right from the first episode but the things she does are very unpredictable. I did not expect her to go as far as giving all of Alina’s precious jewelry including her necklace which she treasured so much to the maid but I guess we should expect the unexpected from Mina from now on. A part of me was on the fence regarding the storyline because the entire “taking the revenge” can get boring but it surely isn’t the case till now.
Every play is a success or a failure based on team effort and Kadurat till now has proved to be a splendid example of great team effort. The writer has come up with a novel script since every second play revolves around married life and its complications. The director Aabis Raza has surely outdone himself, I cannot praise him enough. The editing team has done a better job than the editing team of many other more popular plays. All the actors are at their best in Kadurat and their portrayals are flawless. I know Kadurat has only four episodes to its credit but the fact that the story has a good pace helps you judge the overall storyline better. In today’s episode Momal Sheikh was just as brilliant as Sanam Saeed. Overall, this was a very engaging episode and the preview for the next episode made me look forward to more.
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Even after so many years Mina’s step family couldn’t possibly be prepared enough for what was coming their way. All the pent up anger and bitterness against her step family has transformed Mina into a more negative person than she already was. Mina’s father never addressed the issues she had in the first place so her condition has gone from bad to worse. Mina may have grown up but the last memory of her mother has not left her. Even after so many years she does not have the strength or the state of mind to deal with what happened.
The most powerful scene in today’s episode had to be the encounter between Mina and her step brother Asad (Imran Aslam). The dialogues were short but very meaningful and the acting by both the actors was very impressive. Asad has grown up to be a very confident individual; he is no longer the scared boy who didn’t feel like he was not a part of the new house he had just moved in. The dialogues “Beta kis baap ka hun” clearly showed that Asad owned the status of being the son of the person his mother married. I have to say though that Mina’s threats did not seem to carry any weight since it seems like Mina lacks the tact that a person would need in order to tackle the situation she is in. She hides nothing; her hatred for her family members is very apparent. Aleena and Asad had each other all these years and of course had parents to love them too but Mina was left to fight her demons alone. The way they have been raised shows in their personalities.
All through the episode I was wondering how Mina will achieve any of her objectives. She maybe great at pulling pranks, bullying others and putting others in an uncomfortable position but nothing more than that. Mina’s behavior had a very childish side to it. She maybe negative but she still appeared to be the scared little girl who did not know how to handle the situation her father had put her in. I could not help but feel for her character especially in the scene when Mina decides to walk out of the party. The OST playing in the background explained Mina’s feelings so well. She was too little when her father “abandoned” her. She still does not blame her father because he is probably the only family she has. One can clearly see why Mina has turned out to be such a complicated person. She lost her mother and her father at the same time, her father sent her away as a punishment for not being able to deal with the situation properly.
Shaheen (Nida Khan) has been there for Mina all these years; one can easily imagine how they managed to be such good friends. Shaheen’s presence in the house is only going to make things worse for everyone else. It was quite apparent that Mina does not have half the confidence she would normally have without her best friend. Quite unlike Mina, Aleena has everything going for her. She is madly in love with a family friend Daniyal (Junaid khan) who also cannot wait to get married to her. I have to say that the promos of the serial did give away a lot of what Mina will be doing in the future. It would have been so much better if the promos would have been more to the point.
The best thing about this play till now has to be the pace with which the story is progressing, the character development, the choice of actors and also the direction. Did you watch tonight’s episode? Please share your views about it.
Today’s episode like the last one focused on Meena’s childhood and it was actually good to see more of Meena as a child because that gave the viewers an opportunity to understand her personality better. Has anyone heard of the Sadistic Personality Disorder? If you haven’t I suggest you look it up and you will understand why I have brought it up in this review. I think Meena is a classic case of that disorder; she derives pleasure out of causing pain to others and she does it impulsively. Whenever things get out of control for Meena, mostly emotionally, she resorts to such measures in order to feel like she is still in control. That is what I derived from everything that I saw Meena doing in today’s episode.
Meena’s father finally makes up his mind about sending her to the hostel. Mahmood’s decision to send Meena to the hostel without trying further to address her issues did remind me of Deepak Perwani’s character in Mere Pass Pass. Before dropping her off, her father does give her a choice, if she could get along with her new family she wouldn’t have to go to the hostel. That was such a meaningful scene which said so much about Meena’s personality. Meena does not mingle with other kids, she did make a “friend” right in the beginning of her hostel life but we never saw the two friends talking to one another but it seemed more like Shaista envied Meena maybe because she didn’t come from a very affluent household. Everything that Meena did with her roommate today went to show that it wasn’t just her step siblings who were victims of her “adventures” but she would gladly put anyone in that position. The whole purpose is to inflict pain on someone; it could be anyone at all!!
Mahmood’s second wife gradually takes over his business and the two get on really well with each other with Meena out of the way. I did get the feeling that Mahmood’s decision to send Meena to the hostel was somewhat selfish. He is obviously hoping that she will grow up and learn to deal with and accept things by the time she comes back home but I guess we all know too well that non of that is going to happen. If Meena gets closer to Shaheen (her new friend), I think they may turn out to be a lethal combination. I must add here that I find Meena’s character very intriguing indeed. It has been very well etched out and the child star playing the character is doing an impeccable job.
Today’s episode was a treat to watch especially because of the brilliant acting by the child star playing Meena in particular and because of the way it was directed. The background score added a more dramatic effect to all the scenes. All the scenes had been very intelligently put together. Until now I am quite impressed with Zoha Hassan’s script as well especially because of the way she has penned down Meena’s character.
The preview of the next episode showed that Meena has not changed at all even after all these years. How will Meena’s step family and father deal with Meena now that she is not a kid anymore? I have very high hopes from Sanam Saeed, therefore I am surely waiting for her to make her presence felt in the upcoming episode. The best thing about tonight’s episode was that it established the fact that Kadurat is going to be very different from Zard Mausam because Meena is no Aimen, her character is very different. Aimen was a very weak, insecure but spoiled nevertheless. Meena is a much more strong person and a lot more negative as well. Did you watch the latest episode of Kadurat? Please share your views about the episode in general and Meena’s character in particular.
After watching the promos and reading the synopsis of the story of Kadurat online, I guess we all had a fair idea what we were in for. For me Sanam Saeed and Deepak Perwani in particular had to be the key reason for looking forward to this show. Besides that the promos seemed very enticing, mainly because they made it look like this was going to be a very happening play! I haven’t watched another play written by Zoha Hassan, so I am not sure what to expect, which actually is a good feeling. The play has been directed by Aabis Raza – the same director who has directed Kankar. Apart from Kankar, he has directed many other plays as well for instance Zard Mausam and Mujhe Roothne Na Dena.
One thing that I wasn’t expecting at all was that the first episode actually reminded me of Zard Mausam quite a lot – yes the circumstances of this particular household are world apart but the fact that the same child star who played Aimen is playing the character of Meena brought back a lot of memories because the two characters are very similar. The only difference is that the father’s attitude is completely different towards her daughter in this particular play.
Kadurat is the story of Mahmood’s (Deepak Perwani) household. Mahmood had a happy, stable life until his wife Zainab (Zhalay Sarhadi) passed away in an accident. We didn’t find out just how much time has elapsed since his wife passed away but it seemed like she died only recently. Mahmood marries another woman (Angeline Malik) mainly because he needs someone to look after his daughter. His second wife had an abusive husband who never trusted her and he divorced her over a petty issue. She has two kids Asad (Fazal Hussain) and Aleena (Yashal Nadeem) and as his second wife points out she got married to Mahmood only because of “zarurat”. Mahmood’s daughter Meena is not willing to accept her step mother and siblings; she turns violent and resorts to all kinds of mischievous tactics to get the kids and the mother out of her house. Meena’s father never even told her before bringing this new family in the house and it was quite evident that Meena is not ready for such a big change. I definitely hold the father’s wrong decision partially responsible for the outcome. She was very fond of her mother and would not allow any other woman to take her place. Mahmood finds it very difficult to deal with this complicated situation especially because Meena’s behavior goes from bad to worse.Her step mother also tries her utmost to deal with the situation in an apt manner but Meena turns into a stubborn child who won’t listen to any amount of reasoning. Her greatest fear is that “these people” will take her father away from her and that fear is going to come true in the next episode. She is too young to understand that it is her own behavior that will lead to what is coming ahead.The preview of the next episode showed that Mahmood decides to send Meena to the hostel.
Mahmood’s inability to deal with the situation was actually quite relatable. Women are far better at dealing with children than men. Overall, this first episode was well directed and very well acted out. All the child stars in particular did an outstanding job but I do feel for the child star playing Meena because this young girl is so talented but the producers seem to be typecasting her.I especially noticed the way the flashbacks were shown in black and white , that added a good effect to the overall feel of this first episode. I really liked the fact that the story starts from Meena’s childhood, that way the viewers will understand better why Meena is the way she is. Having said that Meena’s character is a little on the extreme side, I wish we could have seen a gradual worsening of behavior as opposed to this evil child who has actually been raised by two very good hearted people. I know that something so tragic as a mother’s sudden death can be very disturbing for a child and he or she can react in any possible manner but even then Meena’s character did seem a little unbelievable since she wasn’t always so evil. Meena, even with all her negativity seemed like a child who wanted attention and did not know what to do to fill the void in her life that was left by her mother’s demise.
Did you watch the first episode of Kadurat? Share your views about it. I am really looking forward to Sanam Saeed’s “entry” in the next episode and all the drama that will ensue!
Shaheen and Mina both are finally out of Mahmood’s house and it seems like the play is heading towards a conclusion. The fiery confrontation between Atiqa and Shaheen was completely spoiled due to Nida Khan’s expressionless face. Atiqa’s reaction for the first time seemed more real and Angeline Malik was brilliant through out tonight’s episode. Some of the things in tonight’s episode left me totally clueless. First and foremost, like I mentioned in the last review as well that why doesn’t Mahmood divorce Shaheen? Secondly, what does Mina want from her psychiatrist? Thirdly, why was she ignoring Shaheen in the beginning of the episode and desperately trying to get in touch with her later on? Fourthly, why did Mina tell her father that she had asked Shaheen to do all that she did. This development in particular made absolutely no sense. Mina has been shown as a very smart girl, it wasn’t like her at all to spill the beans for no reason whatsoever. One minute Mina is thinking about the positive things that her psychiatrist said to her and the next minute she is back to playing the games that she has been playing till now. Mina’s desire to be close to all the men in her life or even those who are not really part of her life is actually very upsetting!
Daniyal may have broken off his ties with Alina but he has not been able to get over everything that happened. The last episode focused on showing how Alina reacted to the break up and this one focused entirely on Daniyal. Asad proved to be the knight in the shining armor for Asma and they seem to be headed towards a happy ending. Both these romantic tracks have no appeal whatsoever primarily because there is hardly any chemistry between these two couples.
Mahmood’s reaction to Mina’s confession was the only good thing about tonight’s episode. This was exactly the way he should have reacted. The scene was very well directed; the flashbacks and the reaction of the rest of the family was shown very well. I absolutely love the OST of the play; the lyrics are very well written and it has been sung very nicely too but I fail to relate it to Mina’s situation now. There was a time when I could feel Mina’s pain but not anymore.
The preview of the next episode showed that Shaheen will reveal her true colors in the very soon. Mina’s seemed unaffected by the fact that her father had disowned her, she seemed more worried about the failure of her grand plan! Adnan and Shaheen are brewing up a storm, how will Mina deal with the situation? She has been deriving her strength from Shaheen for such a long time, it will come as a big shock to her when and if she turns against her.
I have to say that Kadurat must not be doing that bad in terms of getting the desired TRPs because it still retains the 8pm slot and it has many sponsors as well. Did you watch this latest episode? Do share your views about it.
Honestly speaking, even after everything that Mina has put her family through I find it impossible to dislike her character. It could be because Sanam Saeed has played this character so brilliantly that she has completely overshadowed every other character in the play. I am not quite warming up to Aleena and Daniyal’s romance; they do not come across as cute at all. Aleena’s character is likeable but the romance between Aleena and Daniyal seems forced. The highlight of tonight’s episode was Mina’s attempt to kill Aleena. I couldn’t help but wonder that why didn’t the “poison” that Mina add to the tea made it taste bitter! This particular development was very unconvincing and why did Aleena have to think so much when Mahmood asked her that who made the tea for her! Since, she wasn’t sure how good Mina’s intentions were in the first place.
Mina’s plan to fire the secretary on the other hand was very intelligently planned and executed. The blackmail worked like a charm and Mahmood was left with no choice but to side with Mina. Asad, like always could clearly see through Mina but was completely helpless. The introduction of the new character Asma seemed a bit out of place. Asma’s character failed to impress me primarily because the acting of the actress playing the role was extremely unconvincing. The dialogues were not very impressive either. It was quite evident that Asad was completely swayed away from this girl’s confidence but aren’t secretaries supposed to be the kind of girls who follow orders as opposed to telling their bosses right from wrong? She could have been fit for any other job but definitely not for the job that Asad wants to hire her for.
Shaheen’s attempts to woo Mina’s father continued throughout the episode; Mahmood is not “warming up to her” at all. I do not like this particular track of the story at all; it is sad to see a young girl belittling herself the way Shaheen is. I must confess that the only character that truly leaves an impact on the audience is that of Mina and the only reason for it being so is Sanam Saeed’s brilliant performance.
Asad finally decides to retaliate to what Mina has been doing. He seems like one of those people who either ignore things or retaliate in a very ruthless manner. Unlike, the past few episodes, the direction wasn’t very impressive in this one. There were times when I felt that the scenes ended abruptly. Like, when Atiqa gets up to ask Aleena about her consent and we were taken straight to Asma’s house. Atiqa’s reaction to whatever happened to Aleena was once again very strange. I would have expected her to go frantic but she was calm enough.
The preview of the next episode showed that Mahmood will stop trusting Mina altogether. For once she tells him the truth but he reacts in the worst manner. This is only going to make Mina’s condition worse; where is the psychiatrist in all this? The counseling is not helping Mina at all but it almost feels like Mina is taking the psychiatrist for a ride too!
This best thing about this latest installment just like all the previous ones was Sanam Saeed’s flawless portrayal of Mina. She is the one who makes this show worth watching and she actually makes it hard to dislike Mina’s character because she portrays Mina’s insecurities and fears just as well as her negative side.
I am usually not a big fan of unrealistic endings but I have to say that I am relieved that this play did not have a realistic ending. Every character in Kadurat suffered so much in the past episodes that by the end of the play I wanted their problems to end. It is highly unlikely that someone with issues as complicated as Mina’s can completely change but it is also true that good communication, understanding and love can change a great deal. Sometimes people need a wake up call and Shaheen gave Mina just that. The way in which Doctor Zohaib’s character bridged the communication gap between Mina and her father in particular was actually quite good because I wouldn’t have liked it if the doctor didn’t have a substantial role to play in the story. Tonight’s episode like all others belonged to Sanam Saeed, she completely stole the show by making the viewers feel for her character and giving them a reason to forgive her. Sanam Saeed’s performance was outstanding throughout the serial, she owned this character right from the get-go.
This was a very fairytale ending in which practically everyone got what they wanted and they truly lived happily ever after. Mahmood finally realized that no matter what kind of a person Mina was the fact was that she is her daughter and he cannot run away from that responsibility. Mahmood’s first mistake was to bring a second wife with children to Mina’s life without ever asking her how she felt about it. I thought I would never hear Mahmood accepting all his mistakes but he did just that. Everyone realized where they had gone wrong and most often such realization is good enough to set things straight.
I watched this last episode with a smile on my face and it was a little emotional too. Atiqa stayed level headed right till the end. There were times when I thought her attitude was annoying but mostly I really liked her character. Her confidence was actually very inspiring.
Deepak Perwani has a very unique style of acting and I have always liked it. He was perfect for the role he played in Mere Pass Pass and he was also ideal for playing the role of Mahmood. I have to admit though that Mahmood’s lack of understanding for many things was somewhat unbelievable sometimes. There were times when I thought he lacked commonsense even.
Imran Aslam is a superb actor, there is o denying that but I must confess that I liked him much more in Sanjha and Nikhar Gaye Gulab Saare. Nida Khan’s acting needs a lot of improvement but that doesn’t stop the producers from casting her in leading roles! I know only too well that most of the people here are not big fans of Momal Sheikh’s acting but I liked her in this one. She played the role of the insecure/scared girl nicely.
Overall, this was a very decent ending and one that I enjoyed watching. The drama ended rather early compared to the rest of the serials which must complete 20 episodes or so no matter what. Did you watch this last episode? Do share your views about it.
This latest installment of Kadurat showed the aftermath of Alina and Daniyal’s broken engagement. Apart from that, Mahmood finally told Atiqa the truth; a moment we all had been waiting for. The scene in which Mahmood’s tells Atiqa what had happened did not have the impact it should have had. Apart from that, there is a lot about this play that is making very little sense now. For example, I never fully understood Asma’s behavior; why did she walk out on Asad and is now going to marry someone she does not even like? Her explanation about the difference in class wasn’t convincing enough and the way she resigned was also very unexpected. This particular track did not take off right from the start and is being given the attention it does not deserve. Besides that, the conversation about Shaheen that Mahmood’s family had after Mahmood told Atiqa the truth was very confusing. If everyone knows the big secret now, why can’t they openly talk about it? Also, all Mahmood needs to do now is to divorce Shaheen and this chapter will be closed forever. I hope that the matter is not prolonged further because it already has taken a lot of undue screen time.
I was expecting a more fiery reaction from Atiqa for obvious reasons but her response was actually quite impressive. Her character could have been very likeable if she wasn’t shown as someone who is so gullible. She is very sensible and I like the way she trusts Mahmood. The only aspect of her personality that does not go in line with her character is the manner in which she continues supporting Mina despite of everything that she has done till now. She obviously does so out of respect for her husband but it isn’t humanly possible for a mother to forgive someone who has done so much to harm her children.
Momal Sheikh’s acting was extremely disappointing today. There was a lot of focus on Alina today but too bad that Momal Sheikh could not deliver. I failed to feel for Alina’s character.
Asma’s khala’s character maybe very annoying and unreasonable but the actress playing it is doing a wonderful job. Having said that, I didn’t quite understand how Asad found out who Asma was getting married to and as a result of the marriage her Khala was going to get rich! Since he found out only a few hours back that she was getting married. Did I miss something?
Overall, this episode was below average. The story could have been taken forward in a much better manner even after all the bloopers in the past. Atiqa knows the truth and there isn’t much to look forward to now since I find myself most disinterested in both the romantic tracks and completely detached from the main characters.
Veteran actor, Kader Khan was a victim to rumors that he has been wheelchair bound after his knee surgery. However, turns out, it isn’t true and Kader is in fact, fine.
Fresh reports and close sources to the actor have revealed and confirmed that he is doing just fine.
Fauzia Arshi, director of his last film told IANS:
“He (Kader Khan) has been in Canada since three to four months. He is alright. He is in Canada because his elder son stays there, so he is with him.”
Kader, due to belonging to the old age group has been under constant medical care but has no serious medical issues.
“There’s nothing like was he rushed to Canada or anything of that nature. Everything is fine”, added Arshi.
To be honest, this article is a result of the discussion that followed after one of my comments in Diyar-e-Dil’s review regarding the child stars & their pakka-pan that gets way more coverage than it’s required in our drama these days. That discussion actually got me thinking about how much we are forced to get annoyed by watching these annoying kids on screen who have no purpose to be there in a drama in the first place. Before saying anything I just want to make it clear that this article by no means is written to defame or belittle all these young actors that we often see in different dramas but it’s actually targeted at the pakka-pan that their characters embody & portray. I do appreciate their acting skills & their charm but the roles that these kids get to play & the dialogues they get to deliver aren’t very impressive & this article is strictly based on their on-screen performances.
Sorry to say, the way the writers use the child stars in our dramas is actually an exploitation of their innocence. I say that because they are made to speak such dialogues which they might not even know the meaning of, but are so mature that they don’t go with their biological age. In so many dramas, kids are made a part of the conversation or if not actively, they are always present in such scenes which are covering some mature topics by having such sort of conversations & that makes me wonder what these kids must be learning in such an environment. I also believe that the writers try to push the fact that kids are ‘innocent’ & in their innocence spree, they can go around saying anything they feel like but to be honest, kids are impressionable & their involvement just doesn’t stop when their scene is over. The kids who tend to be around their mothers when they’re watching such dramas are drawn towards such characters & they actually end up picking up a thing or two because kids tend to connect with those they see on screen who belong to the same age group as theirs.
No matter how cute a boy might be or how pretty a girl must be, most of their characters are annoying to the core & I blame the writers & then the directors for it. I’ve picked a few annoying characters that were played by the child stars & these are those who have left me speechless with their pakka-pan.
Saman of Dusri Biwi:
Surprise Surprise! Well no surprises there, this kid is the new peeve in town. Yes, we get it, she’s like all those kids who love to have a sibling younger to them but she takes her fixation to her brother to a whole new level & oh boy! Even though her younger brother is just an infant, I am worried about him because he doesn’t know he has a sister who’s obsessed with him *creeps*. As funny as it gets, there have been a couple of episodes that have ‘only’ revolved around how Saman’s parents are going to fetch a bhai for her & in the end, her aunty in fact her papa’s dusri biwi swooped in to provide her with one. I think when the writer had no idea about how to move the story forward; she tried to use a younger character not worrying an ounce about how annoying she will get for the viewers. The writer thought by using Saman, she will cute her way into our minds but she ended up annoying us beyond our imagination. Yes, the kid playing the role of Saman is pretty but then her character is any drama-watcher’s nightmare.
Sofia of Izteraab:
Who remembers this premature aunty? Again, I am only talking about her character because she was the one who not only gave a hard time to her step-mommy, who she was smitten with before she became one, but she also has a credit of going out on a date at the age of 12 years. I must say she has broken the records of all the teenagers out there when it comes to dating. Yes, she was having a hard time because her parents were going through a rough divorce & her step mommy just swooped in out of nowhere, but the way the writer tried to show her rebellion was quite questionable & should’ve been avoided. There were almost 5 – 6 episodes that were dedicated to Queen Sofia & her tantrums & it irritated me like anything!!!
Dua of Dil Ka Kya Rang Karoon:
Even though I am not following this drama, I did watch a couple of episodes to know what was going on in this Saturday night special drama & once again, we have a highly spoiled brat Dua who is giving her step mommy a punishment for becoming one. She is in louuu with an aunty who happens to be a patient of her father & then this kid has an audacity to say that her aunty should get married to her father & her step mommy can get married to her aunty’s husband. Awww, shooo cute, remember she’s just a kid who’s out on an innocence spree? Boo Hoo!!! The writer really didn’t know how to instill the idea of a husband/wife swap so she used this masoomiyat ka pitara to do the honours!
Ali of Kabhi Kabhi:
He’s the one I’d like to call a batameez bacha very frankly. He had a mother who lost her brains because she was drugging herself & then a step-dad who was just as batameez as him, or slightly more than him so obviously when he had to choose who to follow between these two role model like parents, he chose his step dad because he had an easy access to batameezi. His dialogues were absolutely annoying & so was his character.
Guddu of Mirat ul Uroos:
Yes, he played the role of a servant but this boy has been around for so many years & has been a part of so many dramas & sadly, I have never seen him play an age-appropriate, innocent role. I don’t know if it’s his look or what but the drama-makers actually go overboard when they write down his dialogues. Yes, he is a very good actor but when it comes to the characters he plays, he can get annoying a lot of times.
Well now that I have spoken about the kids who have actually annoyed us, there have been some child stars who were often seen in the drama just to complete the picture & didn’t have much to do or say, which I feel is the right way of making the kids a part of the drama because the writers shouldn’t rely on the kids so much to do the talking & for taking the story forward.
Roomi of Shukk:
That kid was not only a cutie but was innocent as well. Yes, he also got a little too smitten by his Ehtashaam uncle but then he never had to deliver some over-aged or pakkay dialogues. He was always seen around his mother without having much say in the situations & the writer didn’t rely on Roomi to take the story forward.
Maaz of Aik Pal:
I liked how Maaz was always a part of every conversation Noor Fatima had when she was about to die but then the kid on his own didn’t get much coverage & he fitted the picture perfectly where he was always seen in the background & was spoken about as a focal point of his mother’s concern. I liked the way the drama makers used his character to show the love his mother had for him without actually relying on him to portray that. I think Maaz is a perfect example of how kids can be made a part of the team & still have their innocence kept intact.
Sila, Alisha & Ehsaal of Chup Raho:
They were a part of the second half of the drama & even though they were a main part of Shiraz & even Rameen’s life, they weren’t quite pakki as the kids mentioned above. Even though they were 3 of them, their scenes never seemed annoying & neither did their characters. I liked the fact that they all got age appropriate dialogues & contributed in a positive way in this otherwise negative drama & oh then it reminds me there was Nayla too, who was capable of speaking but never got a chance to chant a single dialogue throughout the drama & then by the way, the writer relied a lot on her to take the story forward & get back at Numair but then, as far as that masoom kid wasn’t pakki, I was fine with it.
So, this is my list of some pakkay & some kachay bachay. I believe as far as the kids are only used to complete the picture or are meant to be in the background, it’s actually ohkay but to depend on them heavily & to give them a lot of coverage is a wrong trend. Share your thoughts about how you think the drama makers use these young actors & depend on them unnecessarily by taking away their innocence & force them to speak in a way which never appeals to anyone. I really believe the drama-makers & the writers should cut down on the trend of using child stars because it doesn’t do any good to them & the dependency actually showcases the lack of ideas that the writers face while writing down the scripts & situations & oh, please feel free to contribute to the list if you’ve come across any such annoying kids in the dramas!
