This time, Sarmad Khoosat was pleased to invite the ever-vivacious Juggan Kazim to the show. Sarmad Khoosat said that he admires Juggan’s jolly personality and the way she always stays happy. ‘‘Kabhi kabhaar zara behki behki baatain karti hain lekin yeh bhi in ki shakhsiat ka khoobsurat hissa hai.”
I thoroughly enjoyed this episode and I think the credit goes to Juggan! She called Sarmad Khoosat and herself, ‘neem-pagal’.”Dunya kay sabse achay log zara say crack hain.”
Juggan definitely took over the show, and I say that in a positive way, because the other guests we have seen on this show seemed a bit uncomfortable in the kitchen, but it was definitely not the case this time. Juggan did most of the cooking and most of the talking and I really enjoyed it.
Sarmad Khoosat asked her about Juggan’s Pret Collection. Juggan revealed that she actually wanted to open her own restaurant and had no plans of launching her own clothes range until she was approached by this person she did her first internship with back when she was 17. They partnered up for this and so we have Juggan’s Pret Collection.
When asked about what disturbs her the most, Juggan spoke about child labour, and also expressed disgust at the way families scoff at the house help. ”Charity begins at home. Apne liay 50 hazaar ka jora lena hai lekin ghar mein kaam karne wali ko 500 ka jora detay huay bhi jaan jati hai.”
Sarmad Khoosat asked Juggan about her break from acting and she revealed that she has a lot on her plate at the moment; she has her own morning show and now with her Pret Collection, she’s busier than ever.
Juggan Kazim recently opened up about leaving PTV Home. She says that I have spent more than 8 years on ptv and I have no complaints with Ptv as It is still my home and a mother institution to me. I was actually having a problem being stuck in one routine and was bored of monotonous. I couldn’t express certain things as it was a state channel which has a decorum but I never decided to leave even I was extended with my agreement and was given my pay as advance on which I am so grateful to PTV. Meanwhile ,in Ramazan I got a chance to work with 24 news HD which was actually great I found their team supportive and that gave me courage to leave PTV then I took this step.
Besides this, PTV is and was my home they had been with me through thick and thin I love PTV and the producer of PTV who supported me in everything I have achieved.
She asked audiences to follow her show on 24 news HD, she said it might not be as big as ptv but the show is going to be good so please support.
Juggan Kazim is a remarkable Pakistani television host and actor. She is currently associated with PTV as a host. Her notable dramas include Pani Jaisa Pyar, Man O Salwa, Sitam, Hadsa, Agar, Vasl, Gunah, and Lagay Aag Is Mohabbat Ko, among others. The host is happily married to Faisal Naqvi, and they have two children together. She is also a successful entrepreneur, running her own beauty brand, Nur by Juggun Kazim.
Recently, Juggan Kazim appeared on Dr. Arij Zulfiqar’s podcast, where she opened up about her father’s murder and her troubled relationship with her mother. Juggan’s father Syed Abbas Kazim was popular Ptv figure and was murdered in October 2002.
Talking about her father’s murder, Juggan Kazim said, “The most painful moment of my life was when I heard the news of my father’s passing. I was in Canada, actually in New York. I received an unknown call that said, ‘Your Dada is dead.’ I used to call him Dada. I was 21. I had a very difficult, complicated relationship with Dada. I had to graduate, and I had planned a lot. That moment was painful, and I didn’t believe this. I said, ‘Shut up,’ and hung up. Then I called back, but no one picked up my phone. Finally, when I talked to them, I heard that he had died. But I asked what happened, and they said he got murdered. That time period was the worst and most painful. Many things went up and down. I saw the reality of many people. Dada taught me a lot of lessons. It was a frightening time. I used to talk to Nano about him. He left way too early before being proud of me. He didn’t see my achievements. Yes, when I was receiving the Presidential Award, at that time I missed him and talked to him: ‘Dada, you thought I could not do anything.’ I wanted to explain things to him when I grew up. We saw his aggressive side, but he was a friendly man, a phenomenal person for the world, who used to look after many people. So, at that time, I felt a lot.” Watch here:
Talking about her traumatic childhood, she said, “Nobody could be dearer than my mama, as she gave me birth. I love her so much, but I have always had a very troubled relationship with my mother. I was a hyper, naughty goon child. I didn’t know if I was a girl or a boy. I only knew I had to mess everything up. At 17, I matured a bit because of experiences and life, but before that I was a spoiled, loud burger brat. I was playing with boys, fighting, and doing activities like them. I still find no difference in gender. For me, friendships and relationships matter. I don’t think of genders. I was a difficult child. Everything my mother used to order was rejected by me. I was a rebellious child. I was difficult because of my parents’ divorce. I used to be at their houses on alternate days, and my father was too violent. He used to beat a lot. He used to beat everyone. You should not speak ill of Dad, especially for Dad, but it’s true. This was the reason for my parents’ separation. My Dada was conservative and strict, a Shia and Syed. I couldn’t differentiate who I was, a boy or a girl. I loved every activity done by boys. I played with boys in Lahore. I was a famous kid back then.” Watch here:
Juggan Kazim is a beautiful and talented actress and host of Pakistani Television. She has been a vital part of showbiz for many years. Her famous dramas are “Pani Jesa Piyar ” and “man -o- salwa” . She is famous for her hosting as well.
Juggan is now a days hosting a morning show and often comes into the news because of her content. Lately, she has copied one of the viral fall of the actress Alizeh Shah in her show when she invited Shazia Manzoor on her show. It is to be remembered that Shazia Manzoor was also there when Alizeh Shah fell on ramp. She later held Alizeh in her arm to show her support. She also held Juggan when she mimicked Alizeh’s fall.
Netizens are coming up with funny comments after seeing such a video, a few are criticizing her. Fans are saying that this is cheap publicity stunt by Juggan Kazim and she’s copying Alizeh. They said that she is not real but faking the fall and doing Alizeh’s mimicry. Have a look at comments.
Juggan Kazim is a beautiful and talented actress and host of Pakistani Television. She has been a vital part of showbiz for many years . Her famous dramas are “Pani Jesa Piyar ” and “man -o- salwa” . She is famous for her hosting as well .
She worked on ptv as a morning show host for many years. She has taken off from dramas now a days .
Recently , she has given birth to a beautiful daughter as well . She has got three kids.
The actress often shares her family pictures with her fans on instagram.
Juggan Kazim is an actress, model and anchor. She has been working in the industry for over two decades now. She is also hosting a morning show for around a decade and she is the recepient of a government award.
Juggan Kazim was a guest on Fozan’s show and she shared an unknown fact about her famous name. Her real name is Meherbano Kazim but people have always known her as Juggan. She has shared her name several times on shows but her showbiz name is what people know her by.
The actress revealed that during her first project, her name ran as Juggan which is actually a pet name. She never wanted to get famous by it. Today, she realizes how people of all ages are frank and call her Juggan. They sometimes do not even realize that there could be an age difference. She is from an old school mindset and believes there should be certain respect. Atleast she can be called Juggan Aunty or Juggan Aapi as she is not averse to be concluded as an elder.
She further emphasized that being called Juggan stings her to this day. If you are in a formal equation with her, she should be called Meherbano. This is what she said:
Juggan Kazim is an actress and a morning show host but she is also a mother to beautiful boys and has a beautiful family. It is the most fulfilling thing to spend time with your family and Juggan Kazim did just that on her birthday. Her husband and her boys made sure that the lady of the house feels special on her birthday and arranged a little party for her.
She celebrated her birthday with her husband Faisal and sons and her birthday was definitely a choclaty affair. Check out the family making her feel special on her hatch day:
A very happy birthday to Juggan Kazim from our side!
Juggan Kazim is a host and actress who is loved by millions. She started working in the industry at a very young age and she has gone through a lot in life. Juggan is also a mom to three kids, two sons and one daughter. Her little ones are young while her eldest has grown up. It was 31st October and the world was celebrating Halloween. Juggan also took it upon herself to throw a Halloween party for her kids and their school friends.
Juggan was dressed up as a witch herself while her son and daughter were Batman and Bee respectively. Juggan also shared that she knows that the world is burning but she wants her children to not know about the horrors and shield them from the truth for as long as possible. Here are some clicks from Juggan’s kids holloween party:
Juggan Kazim loves to spend time with her children and she always makes the most out of any occasion. She is celebrating Halloween and she threw a spooky party for he two young children and their friends. She was dressed in a costume while her children also opted for some spooky fashion. With decorations and food served and activities which were fun for the kids, Juggan Kazim hit it out of the park.
Here are some fun moments from Juggan Kazim’s Halloween party as she enjoys herself to the fullest alongside her children Hassan and Noor Bano. Check out:
Juggan Kazim just celebrated her daughter Noor Bano’s 4th birthday with family. Juggan Kazim is an actress, host and anchor. She is very straight forward and she never shies away from saying what is on her mind. The starlet has been working with PTV for the last many years now. She has three kids and her baby daughter Noor Bano often accompanies her to work and appears with her on her show sometimes.
Juggan gave her little one a princess birthday. Little Noor Bano looked cute in a blue outfit while Juggan herself also looked great in a complimenting dress. The family celebrated the irthday in style and Juggan shared clicks from the event. Check a few pictures below:
Children can benefit a couple in so many ways that you would never think of. A child can bring so many positive things to a marriage that makes having a child worth everything. Children are a beneficial blessing on people because they make families complete, bringing joy and defining a human’s destiny. Children have the power to change the adult’s image on life. First children are a part of what completes a family, and they bring a new chapter on the life of a married couple.
Juggun Kazim who is a famous actress has been fortunate enough to become mother of a baby girl. Few months ago Juggan announced that she is expecting her third baby and then she made a vlog of gender reveal of her baby. With extreme happiness and joy she announced that she is expecting a baby girl this as she is mother of two boys already.
Later in videos Juggun shared the journey of her pregnancy with her followers.
Earlier today, Juggan Kazim took social networking website to announce the arrival of little angel on the earth.
She wrote: “Thank you all for your prayers and love.
She is here💕
Syeda Noor Bano Naqvi
DOB: 9th October, 2020”
Some celebrities also congratulated Juggan Kazim on the birth of her baby girl underneath her instagram post.
Juggan Kazim is one of the elite class actresses of the Pakistani entertainment industry who always manage to be in the limelight, sometimes for their acting and sometimes for their social activities. Recently wed Juggan has now taken an important decision for her career life which might disappoint some of her fans. Yes, the lady will no more be doing any Pakistani films now.
The actress proclaimed that she has decided not to work in Pakistani films anymore and will now focus only on dramas and hosting, probably this is what she is good at. The actress further explained that she will be completing the projects that she has already signed but once done with them, she will no longer be seen on silver screen.
It is to be noted that Juggan has a huge fan following especially for her hosting. She also have a good list of hit dramas on her credit.
Juggan is nowadays busy with her own production house which has been established to promote Pakistani talent and contribute in the progress of Pakistani entertainment industry.
We wish Juggan a happy drama career and pray that she succeeds in everything she plans to do.
Alizeh Shah is currently making headlines after she started exposing all the seniors who mistreated her during various events. She called out seniors like Shazia Mamzoor, Juggan Kazim and Yasir Nawaz. Alizeh also talked about her viral fight with Minsa Malik in which she pushed her and slapped her in a scene. In her recent post she complained to Juggan Kazim about her mimicry of falling.
Recently, the senior anchor and host Juggan Kazim apologized to Alizeh Shah for her wrong conduct. She posted video on her official Instagram account.
In the video, she said, “I would like to directly address you Alizeh beta. I’m calling you beta because you’re my son’s age. If I hurt you, I’m truly sorry. Alizeh, I didn’t know you were offended by that video. You said you used to respect me—this really hurt me. Being a senior, I should have been a role model for you. I would never want to be a bad influence on any youngster. I sincerely apologize to you.”
She further added, “The video was four years old, and I didn’t realize it would be such a big deal, but now I understand that it was. You could have texted me—I would have immediately apologized. Whenever I make a mistake, I apologize right away, even to my family and friends. I genuinely didn’t know you were hurt or that people were trolling you. I’m apologizing on behalf of everyone involved. Now that I got the chance to make this video, I felt I must say sorry. I’m saying this on a public platform because you brought it up publicly. I was also bullied when I entered the industry, so I understand how it feels”.
Social media users are praising Juggan Kazim for her responsible act and humble gesture:
As previously shared, the news has finally turned into an event and actress Juggan Kazmi is now officially engaged to Feisal H. Naqvi who is also known for her expertise in the field of journalism. It is only few days back that the actress finally got engaged, celebrating her happiness with friends and family.
Here are a few clicks taken on the event, Have a look!
We wish the couple all the very best for their new life,
Juggan Kazim is a superb Pakistani TV host and actor. She is currently hosting PTV Home’s morning transmission. Her famous Pakistani dramas are Pani Jesa Pyar, Man O Salwa, Sitam, Hadsa, Agar, Vasl, Gunah, Lagay Aag Is Mohabbat Ko and others. Juggan Kazim is happily married to Faisal Naqvi and they have two beautiful children together.
Juggan Kazim often shares lovely pictures of her daughter Noor Bano and son Hassan. She recently took both kids to the set of her morning show and posted some beautiful photos from the visit. The actor also shared a few beautiful pictures of her sister Sheherbano with her daughter. Here we have gathered a few cute and unseen pictures from her official Instagram account:
Juggan Kazim is one of the most popular Pakistani television hosts. She is also known for her excellent acting in numerous hit projects. Juggan Kazim is now associated with PTV as a morning show host. Her recent popular television projects are Agar, Hadsa and Lagay Aag Is Muhabbat KO.
Lately, Juggan Kazim was spotted in Ahmed Ali Butt’s podcast where she talked about the dark side of the drama industry.
Talking about the media industry, she said, ‘Initially, people in our industry would often try to get physically close to you. Many of the lead actors would place bets on who would be the first to date the new girl in the industry. It was quite a common thing back then, and my question is: why were those married men taking interest in the girls? I shouldn’t have kept my mouth shut at that time; I should have spoken out about it. I was wrong to stay silent”. Here is the link to the video:
She further added that people in the media industry are often insincere with each other. They speak sweetly but stab each other in the back. She also said that this industry can achieve great things if actors and celebrities would keep their jealousy aside and work together. Here is the link to the video:
She also talked about facing verbal abuse, talking about it, Juggan said, “I have accepted verbal abuse which I should have not. I never defended myself when people used to abuse me or look down upon me because I thought I was like that. I defended everyone. Here is the link to the video:
It is turning into a trait of our drama industry that the actresses, after reaching to a peak of popularity suddenly go off-screen and make a power comeback with either a new style or a new controversy. After Nadia Khan and Shaista Wahidi, It is Jugan who has been working out really hard on her fitness and now is enthusiastic for the new roles and opportunities in the entertainment industry.
Jugan has been hosting many shows and is also seen in many advertisements but it was for some time that her acting career went at hold state, thanks to Hum2 that the old shows like Pani jaisa pyaar kept the lady on screen.
It is now that Jugan has really worked hard in getting her slimmer, reducing some real weight. No doubt about the fact that the actress is really talented and the audience adore her for her guise.
We hope to see Jugan in upcoming dramas with some powerful roles,
Ali Dayyan Walji is a new actor on the block. He has been working in dramas not since long but he became a fan favourite when he appeared in the drama Judwaa opposite Aina Asif. He was loved by everyone and he has worked with the actress once again in the drama Ye Larkay Bhi Na. He shocked everyone when he announced his engagement to the love of his life Syeda Wajeeha Fatima and the cute pictures went viral.
Ai Dayyan Walji has gotten married to Syeda Wajeeha now. She is the niece of politician Shehla Raza who shared the good news on her X account:
The actor has also shared clicks from his Nikkah event with the world and the young couple looks gorgeous in the matching shades of ivory. Ali wore a sherwani while the young bride was glowing sweetly in a lehenga. The couple also shared a beautiful click with groom wearing a sehra:
Judwaa is a famous Hum TV soap serial that has broken records set by previous Hum TV daily dramas in terms of ratings and views. Each episode of Judwaa easily garners 10 million views. The drama is written by Fizza Jafri and Orooj Bint-e-Arsalan and directed by Furqan Adam. It is produced under the banners of BJ Productions and MD Productions. Aina Asif plays a double role as twin sisters. Judwaa tells the story of twin sisters, Zara and Sara, who share the same face but have contrasting personalities and destinies. One is gentle and reserved, while the other is bold and fearless.
Fans are loving Judwaa and are deeply invested in its story, but there is unfortunate news for them—Hum TV has taken the drama off air for a month due to its Ramadan transmission schedule. During Ramadan, Dil Wali Gali Mein replaced Judwaa in its time slot. Here is the official announcement regarding Judwaa’s new schedule:
Fans are disappointed by the temporary halt of Judwaa during Ramadan. Many did not like the new drama schedule set by Hum TV. One fan even demanded a 10:00 PM slot for Judwaa. Fans believe that they might forget the storyline and find it difficult to wait, especially since they were accustomed to watching it daily. Many are eagerly awaiting its return on television and digital platforms. Read the comments here:
Judwaa was a hit drama on Hum TV. The show saw many delays and cuts as its timings changed and it stopped airing during Ramadan but the show still got massive views and fans loved it. The twins separated in childhood is a trope everyone loves. This has been a hit with the audience through ages and it worked out once again. Aina Asif as both Sara and Zara was the highlight of this drama.
After so many episodes, the finale was finally aired last night. The internet had a lot to say about different characters. They appreciated Aina Asif’s performance as she was able to bring the distinction between two characters through her mannerisms. Zhalay Sarhadi as Salma and Ali Dayan as Sarmad also received many praises for how their characters progressed in the drama. Many also wanted Sarmad to end up with Sara which did not happen.
The internet is satisfied with the ending of Judwaa. One commenter said, “Aina Asif did a good job with portraying twins.” One said, “Sarmad is with Zara and Sara is with Adil, we are so happy.” One added, “We love Salma’s character. She was so positive and the best on the show.” Here is how the fans reacted:
Judwaa is a super hit Hum TV soap serial written by Fizza Jafri and Orooj Bint-e-Arsalan. The drama has been directed by Furqan Adam and is produced under the banners of BJ Productions and MD Productions. Each episode garners around 18 million views. Aina Asif plays a double role as twin sisters Zara and Sara, who share an uncanny resemblance but have contrasting personalities and destinies. One is gentle and reserved, while the other is bold and fearless.
So far, 33 episodes of Judwaa have aired, The drama has hooked fans with its gripping storyline. Sara is the innocent sister who has spent her life with her father and stepmother. Her father’s cold behavior has turned Sara into a submissive girl who lacks confidence. Zara, on the other hand, was raised by her strong mother, which is why she is more confident and assertive.
In the recent episodes of Judwaa, fans have become deeply connected to Zara and Sara’s journey. They are sympathetic towards Sara due to her loving and innocent nature. Viewers want her to be appreciated and loved by those around her, just like Zara. Fans are also loving Zara’s strong personality and the admiration she receives from family and friends. Aina Asif is garnering praise for her flawless portrayal of both characters.
Fans are taking a keen interest in Zara and Sara’s love lives and also wish to see both of them happy in their lives with Sarmad and Adil. Fans want to see them in a healthy relationship with their parents as well. One fan said, “I hope the love angle in this drama doesn’t ruin the bond between the two sisters”. Another fan wrote, “The sad reality of our society is Brave, Bold, Confident person is always loved by everyone Like Zara but we want justice for Sara”. Another wrote, “The moment when Zara imagined Sarmad and his flirty dialogues. That moment is too cute”. A fan wrote, “I think Zara loves Adil because she sweetly talks with him and I want them together” A fan wrote, “Maturity is when u realise, no one loves Sara Except her Mother. Adil and Sarmad both love Zara!!”. Read the comments here:
Judwaa is a hit Hum TV soap serial written by Fizza Jafri and Orooj Bint-e-Arsalan. The drama has been directed by Furqan Adam. It is produced under the banners of BJ Productions and MD Productions. Each episode of the drama garners around 10 million views. Aina Asif is playing a double role as twin sisters Zara and Sara, who share uncanny resemblance but have contrasting personalities and destinies. One is gentle and reserved, while the other is bold and fearless.
Cast Shahood Alvi
Sabreen Hisbani
Zhalay Sarhadi
Nadia Hussain Khan
Mohammad Ahmed
Adnan Raza Mir
Ali Dayan
Reham Rafiq
Diya Mughal
Darakshan Tahir
Aina Asif
Aina Asif is a rising young Pakistani actor in her teenage years. In a short span, she has established herself as a talented performer. She is known for her hit dramas, including Baby Baji, Mayi Ri, Pinjra, Yahya, Hum Tum, Pehli Si Muhabbat, Woh Ziddi Si, and others. Currently, she is receiving praise for her performance in the drama serial Judwaa, which is airing on Hum TV. Aina Asif impressively portrays a double role in the drama. Besides her acting career, Aina is also pursuing her studies and she is quite passionate about it. She loves her family and siblings.
Shahood Alvi
Shahood Alvi is a seasoned Pakistani television actor and director. He began his career as a boom operator for PTV and later transitioned into acting. He is known for his dramas like Makan, Bol Meri Machli, Meri Adhoori Mohabbat, Mera Saaein, Dunk, Nanhi, Meri Beti, Ghisi Piti Mohabbat, and Mujhe Pyaar Hua Tha. Shahood is married to Saima Shahood, and together they have three daughters: Areeba, Sajal, and Areeja. His daughters, Areeba and Areeja, are married. Fans are currently praising his performance in Judwaa.
Sabreen Hisbani
Sabreen Hisbani is a remarkable Pakistani television actress who rose to fame through her performances in Pakistani dramas. Her most popular dramas include Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain, Nikhar Gaye Gulab Sare, Parchayee, Saat Pardon Mein, Sanjha, Aun Zara, and Laa. Sabreen Hisbani is known for her incredible acting and her on-screen chemistry with talented Pakistani actors, including Shahood Alvi and Adnan Jaffar. The actress is now happily married and has an adorable daughter. She is also the elder sister of Sanam Baloch. Sabreen recently made a comeback in the drama industry, and Judwaa is one of her significant projects.
Zhalay Sarhadi
Zhalay Sarhadi is a stunning, confident, and tall Pakistani model and actor who rose to fame with the hit drama serial Rang Laga alongside Faysal Quraishi. Her other notable dramas include Mere Damad, Daurr, Pinjra, Guru, Hadsa and and others. Zhalay comes from a strong media background, as her grandfather was one of the renowned media personalities of the subcontinent. Her uncle, Khayam Sarhadi, and aunt, Saiqa Khayam, were also part of the showbiz industry. She is married and has a grown-up daughter. Currently, she is receiving praise for her excellent performance in Judwaa.
Nadia Hussain
Nadia Hussain is a multi-talented Pakistani model, actor, dentist, and entrepreneur who has made a name for herself in the entertainment and fashion industry. Nadia Hussain has so far appeared in several notable dramas, including Benaam, Ladies Park, Noor Bano, Shert, Ishq Junoon Deewangi, Sitamgar, and Jalan. She is also a devoted mother and a true supermom to her four grown-up children. Lately, fans have been admiring her performance in the drama serial Judwaa.
Mohammad Ahmed
Mohammad Ahmed is a seasoned Pakistani actor and an excellent screenwriter. He has written many famous Pakistani dramas including Tum SE Kehna Tha, Barat Series and most recent hit drama Kuch Ankahi. His notable dramas as an actor are Mere Paas Tum Ho, Suno Chanda, Sabaat, Hum Tum, Sinf e Aahan, Ruswai, Qissa Meherbano Ka, Parizaad, Pardes, Kuch Ankahi, Betiyan, Aye Ishq E Junoon, Sunn Mere Dil and many more. Muhammad Ahmed is famously known for portraying the character of father in Pakistani dramas. He is happily married and has a beautiful family but he keeps his private life away from social media.
Adnan Raza Mir
Adnan Raza Mir is an emerging Pakistani actor who made his debut in Hum TV’s famous Ramadan drama serial Fairy Tale. He is the son of renowned Pakistani actor Asif Raza Mir and the brother of Ahad Raza Mir. Judwaa is his ongoing hit project alongside Aina Asif. Adnan is single and has loving parents as well as a supportive elder brother.
Ali Dayan
Ali Dayan Walji is an emerging Pakistani model and actor who began his career with the drama serial Hadsa. He has also appeared in TV commercials for well-known brands. Ali enjoys acting, posing, and sharing updates about his lifestyle. He is single and passionate about his professional career.
Reham Rafiq
Reham Rafiq is a talented upcoming Pakistani actor who debuted through Sajal Aly and Bilal Abbas’s movie Khel Khel Mein which was released in 2021. Reham got popularity through her hit drama serials Kaffara and Jhoom. She is currently appearing in Hum TV’s most talked about drama serial Judwaa. Last year, Reham got engaged in an intimate family event. She loves acting and content creation.
Diya Mughal
Diya Mughal is a known Pakistani actor famous for portraying supporting character in hit Pakistani dramas. Her notable dramas are Ishq Mubarak, Mayi Ri Baat Ban Jaey, Kankar, Dil Moum Ka Diya, Ishq Nachaya and others. She is a fun loving and foody person. Diya is currently getting praise for her hit Hum TV drama.
Darakshan Tahir
Darakshan Tahir is a veteran Pakistani television actor and host who rose to fame through her PTV appearances. Her notable acting ventures are Sarab, Main Jinnah Hoon, Liyari to Liverpool. Currently, fans are praising her in Judwaa. She is a travel lover and a family orientated person.
Timing: A 40 minute long episode airs daily at 9:00 pm. Schedule: Judwaa airing has been stalled during Ramadan Kareem.
Reham Rafiq is a young and emerging Pakistani television and film actor who is currently being praised for her excellent acting in Hum TV’s drama serial Judwaa. Reham debuted through feature film Khel Khel Mein alongside Sajal Aly and Bilal Abbas. Her other notable dramas are Jhoom and Kaffara. Reham Rafiq got engaged in an intimate family gathering in September 2024.
Recently, Reham Rafiq got nikahfied with her fiance in a beautiful wedding event which was also attended by her close family and friends. Reham wore a gorgeous soft mint green dress. Her husband wore a simple Shalwar Qameez paired with the twinning Waistcoat. Here are the pictures:
The latest episode of Judwaa continues to captivate audiences with its gripping storyline, stellar performances, and emotional depth. Episode 13 takes viewers on a rollercoaster ride of drama, suspense, and heartwarming moments, solidifying its place as one of the most talked-about Pakistani dramas of 2025.
Aina Asif’s Brilliant Dual Performance
Aina Asif once again proves why she is one of the most talented young actresses in the industry. Playing the contrasting roles of Sara and Zara, she seamlessly switches between the innocent, soft-spoken Sara and the bold, fearless Zara. Her ability to portray two distinct personalities so convincingly is what makes Judwaa such a thrilling watch. Fans flooded the comment section with admiration for her performance, with many calling it “award-worthy.”
Storyline & Character Development
This episode focused on the growing tension between the two sisters as Zara starts to uncover more secrets about her identity. The dynamics between Aadil, Sarmad, and the sisters continue to develop, keeping viewers intrigued about the future of these relationships.
One of the most engaging aspects of this episode was the intense confrontations. Whether it was Zara standing up for herself or Sara dealing with her internal conflicts, the drama unfolded with just the right balance of emotion and suspense.
Fan-Favorite Moments
Zara’s Fiery Entrance: Fans loved how she made a hero-like entry, proving once again that she’s not someone to be messed with.
Sara and Aadil’s Bond: Many viewers are rooting for this couple and are excited to see how their story unfolds.
Sarmad Stealing the Spotlight: While Aadil has been the primary male lead, many fans found Sarmad’s character more dynamic and engaging.
Comic Relief: Vicky’s character provided some light-hearted moments, which added a refreshing touch to the intense drama.
Audience Reactions
The response to this episode has been overwhelmingly positive. Fans are hooked to the storyline, eagerly discussing possible plot twists in the comments. The chemistry between the leads and the fast-paced narrative keeps viewers engaged. Some compared Judwaa to Indian TV serials, appreciating how this drama moves at a much faster pace.
Criticism & Suggestions
While most fans loved the episode, some viewers had minor concerns:
A few felt that some plot points were predictable, and they hope for more unexpected twists.
Many wished for longer episodes or more frequent releases to keep up with the excitement.
Final Verdict
⭐ Rating: 4.8/5 ⭐
Episode 13 of Judwaa delivers powerful performances, engaging storytelling, and emotional depth. Aina Asif continues to amaze with her acting skills, and the supporting cast adds to the drama’s charm. With each episode, Judwaa keeps raising the bar, making it a must-watch for drama lovers.
Miss Veet Pakistan has become the most famous reality television show of Pakistan in a short period of time. It has motivated and trained many young girls to appear as the best versions of themselves. It is a very tough competition and the judges have to scrutinize all the contestents very hard for bringing forth the true Miss Veet winner of the year.
Recently, the judges for the next competition of the season, Miss Veet 2017, were revealed in a very artful manner, in a black and white photo. While Aamina Sheikh is a veteran by now as she was one of the judges last year as well, and did a great job in her usual grounded and sensible ways. She gave brilliant advice as well as judgment on the show. We are sure her likeability as a judge played a factor in being chosen again.
The othe two judges are Adnan Siddiqui and Hareem Farooqi. Adnan Siddiqui has never been assciated with Veet Pakiatan earlier but it is apparent that they wanted the professional model and actor’s experience into the industry for last thirty years come into the judgement. It remains to be seen how this idea fares and how popular Adnan will become as a reality show judge.
The third judge Hareem Frooqi has been a mentor in the Veet Academy and has been giving grooming advice. This time she is also set to appear as the judge on the show by her endorsed brand. She is very excited to be part of the show and said that she believes every woman should be comfortable in her own skin and be confident enough to break stereotypes. This year has commercially been very successful for Hareem as she was earlier chosen as the Official Spokesperson for Loreal Pakistan.
Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar once again made headlines after a gang that blackmailed him released his indecent videos with Amina Arooj, who had contacted him for a collaboration. The videos have taken the internet by storm, and the writer is facing severe public backlash. Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar’s case is already in court, and the proceedings are underway.
Lately, the Judge’s remark about the writer Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar is going viral on social media. When Khalil Ur Qamar’s lawyer said, ‘my client is a God fearing man’, the judge replied, ‘God fearing man offers Tahjjud prayers at 4:00 am’. Here is the link to the YouTube video:
Social media users are coming up with hilarious reactions on Judge’s remarks. They are saying that Judge’s sarcastic reply shocked the lawyer and his ‘God Fearing Client’. Many are of the view that the Judge himself knows such cases very well. Social media users are saying that the lawyers client is a modern Darwesh. People are passing extremely judgemental comments regarding the writer Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar. Here are the reactions:
Judge Frank Caprio is an American Municipal Court judge who is known for his compassion more than anything else. He is known for giving verdicts which have won him millions of fans around the world. He often shows how a judge’s job is not only to punish the criminals but also to judge whether some people simply should be given more leverage because the law they have broken is nothing compared to the hardships they face in real life.
For the first time a Pakistani student came to the court because he had three parking tickets which he had not paid for. The student told Judge Frank Caprio that he was from Pakistan and how much people loved him in Pakistan. Although Judge Frank laughed his statement off as buttering but gave him a leverage because he was a student and wished him the best for his future life.
He also gave the examples of people pressing in his court and himself and said that they too were not natives but had made a great life for themselves in America. Judge Frank shared how honored he felt to know that people all around the globe recognized his work and loved him for it.
Kia inn kay haq ki khatir aap apnay bachon kay khilaaf khari ho sakti hain is the question Junaid poses to Mehr and is basically what this drama is all about now. Where it was kind of necessary to show how everyone reacted (yawn) last week, the episode was not as interesting as last night’s episode was.
Having brought Zaina and Zaryan back with her and following Haider’s tantrum and Hamza’s gobsmacked-ness (!!), Mehr realizes that she can not have Zaina and Zaryan stay at her house just yet. So the two end up staying at Junaid’s house much to his wife’s horror and resentment. However negative a character I feel Saman generally is and yes we all feel bad for Zaryan and Zaina but I could not totally fault Saman for being wary of having two strangers come live under her roof and not even asked for her opinion (which was predictable anyway but still). Well, from the frying pan into the fire, Zaina and Zaryan did look completely awkward and out of place at Junaid’s house.
So, let’s forget about Mehr whose husband had a secret which she learns of after his death, let’ forget about Haider and Hamza whose father had another family they did not know of, forget Zaina and Zaryan and the hardships they faced and are still facing. Let’s focus on the people who have been most affected by all this chaos – Alia and her mother. ‘Kissi ko moo dikhanay kay layek nahin rahay’. Tsk,tsk. Alia feels she is absolutely justified in saying what she wants to Mehr. I understand Mehr is a mild natured woman and she is confused and upset at the moment but I wish she was a bit more firm with Alia when Alia went on ranting about how ‘ayaash’ and ‘bewafa’ her father in law had been. Team Alia up with kaan ka kacha Haider and the crickets and there you have the ‘villains’ in this drama. Sigh.
When Hamza meets Minahil and tells her who Zaina really is, the way he speaks and looks, made me feel he was going to be physically sick. Later when he meets Zaina he has the same expression and I thought man, is it the restaurant or the food or what but as his conversation with Haider later shows, he feels Zaina and he are as good as siblings. So, Alia’s internet finally did resume working and she finds herself face to face with an on screen smiling Zaina. All hell breaks loose. Obviously. With Hamza’s quivering voice and ‘oh this is too much to handle’ for the umpteenth time and Alia’s screeching and pursed lips with Haider’s parrot like rant of ‘I am saying what Alia just said’ – the trio have seem to have established that Zaina is Hamza’s sister. Wah. Okay, had I not watched Tum Yaad Aye I might have had a slightly more tolerant attitude to all this distress but in Tum Yaad Aye where a father is becoming a susr and a sister almost became a saas and yes, mix and match all relationships you can think of – they were there – you can not blame me for snorting at ‘Zaina is your behnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn’!
Amidst lots of ‘mahiyaaaaaaaaaaaa hoooooooooooooo mahiyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa’, Hamza tells Zaina all is over between them. I love when Qurat ul Ain Baloch croons in the background of this drama, she has such a beautiful and soulful voice but this mahiya wail is so annoying. I liked Minahil’s character but maybe I am being a bit cynical here and maybe it is for the cynical people that this drama shows there are people like Mehr and Minahil around (possibly) but I do feel Faryal Mehmood marching here and there with her bag on her arm at a permanent 2pm or 10pm whichever way you look at it – is trying a tad bit too hard to fit into the character she is portraying. Was it my imagination or did Affan Waheed have his lipstick look here too as he does in Bhai? Or maybe the shirt brought out the ‘color’ on his face? And Neelum’s blue shirt with the dark dupatta was very military like and distracting. Sana Askari and Khalid Malik’s characters are annoying and negative as hell but they have played their part well. I missed the scenes between Imran Aslam and Samina Peerzada and I hope there are more of them to come yet. If something sticks out like a sore thumb in this drama, it is the pair of Affan Waheed and Neelum Munir who fail to make me feel for their characters. Khair, that is just my opinion maybe because I have had enough of his quivering voice from Guzarish , Bhai and now Judai. I understand some of you may feel differently.
All in all, I did enjoy the latest episode and glad Zaina’s identity has been revealed and was not dragged out. Also it will be interesting to see how things pan out with Zaina and Zaryan back in Mehr’s house. How will Mehr deal with the negativity and when will she find out too who Zaina is and do her feelings change in the slightest? When will someone get these guys a mufti who can explain that Hamza and Zaina are well, not actually siblings? Or should I forego my thoughts of a career as a psychiatrist since Minahil seems to be doing a great job understanding everyone’s psychology and play the role of a mediator instead and have this family meet Zainy’s family from Tum Yaad Aye so they can exchange notes on who is mahram and who is not!
How did you all find these episodes and the pace at which the drama is moving? Did you enjoy them or find them ‘too much to handle’? Would love to hear your thoughts.
Judai (جدائی) is a new drama on Geo Tv starting from 14th May 2015 at 8 pm.
Starring Moammar Rana and Sabreen Hisbani in lead roles Judai is based on impacts of family breakup on kids. Like any other Geo Tv drama, the situation is quite over dramatized (as evident from promos) with two pakkay kids.
So the overflow of emotions continues. Mehr brings Zaina and Zaryan to her home and unknowingly offers Zaina up as the sacrificial lamb for Alia and Haider to zero in on. Sooo sooo relieved Zaina was not left saying ‘meri baat tau sunain’ and I held my breath until she completed her sentence when she says she knew Hamza in Lahore – but she had no idea he was Hassan’s son. Her statement seems to fall on deaf ears – well except Mehr’s who believes Zaina. I have to say Mehr does have a lot of faith in these two strangers for yes, we as viewers know the truth but for Mehr – and even Haider and Alia, Zaina could be guilty as Alia suspects. Hamza however is another story. He sure seemed to be a lot more persuasive when he was bent on wooing Zaina in Lahore and is now reduced to a head bobbing speechless puppet!
Mehr’s slap was a bit drastic and I had actually expected Zaryan might lash out at Haider then when Haider questions Zaryan and Zaina’s motives. Suitcase promptly packed in minutes, Haider and Alia move in to Alia’s parents’ house. Why is it that the bahus in our dramas are either pure evil or pure doormats? Why is there generally never a woman who faces her share of situations that life throws her way yet she is not a bechari nor a scheming shrew?!
Haider’s crumpling face when Mehr slaps him and then later when Alia literally rubs salt in his wounds made me shake my head in amusement. And then Hamza’s quivering voice that has been threatening to bring on the tears finally gave in and it was so not amusing to watch a grown Hamza cry like that! I am all for sensitive, ‘human’ men with feelings and of course even grown men may shed a tear or two in grief but this spineless, kaan ka kacha Hamza has no sympathy from me. He was the one who pursued Zaina and went all out to try to get her to spend time with him etc. For all his ‘itna toot kar chaha tha’ you would think he would have a bit more faith especially when his mother and best friend Minahil seem to trust Zaina a whole lot more then what excuse does he, the man who supposedly loves her a lot have?
Zaryan’s reaction to finding Zaina had hid the truth from him was justified. I like how he says that he did not have an issue that Zaina was friends with Hamza but the fact that she hid it from him and then he had to be told the truth in front of Haider and Co hurt him. Waisay, why is it that Minahil has to talk sense into these guys? Why can Minahil see what Hamza can not? True he is in shock but then so is Zaina. Yes, you guessed right – not a fan of Hamza’s personality at all!
Hamza is angry with Mehr now too and she feels she has lost her sons to the ‘new bachay’ as Haider calls them. I get Zaryan’s guilt over having caused so much havoc in Mehr’s life but I also understand how they really have no place to go. Junaid’s advice to him to stay and take what is his does ring true. If Hassan had made provisions for Zaina and Zaryan to live comfortably then given how utterly alone and dependent they are, I would see how Zaryan may want to swallow his pride for now till the storm blows over and they are in a position to leave Mehr’s house.
I wonder what it was that Hamza wanted to say to Zaina. I expected a bit more of a reaction from Mehr when she learns of the relationship between Zaina and Hamza and uff I do mean their romance and not supposedly the behn bhai wala rishta that Alia seems bent on pushing forward!! Even though Hassan had the foresight and the sense to make adjustments in his will so that Zaina and Zaryan get their share too I wonder if Haider will still manage to find a way round the whole thing to suit himself. Will Hamza get over his ‘hum aap kay hain kaun – bhai ya lurrrve’ soon enough or is that to carry on a while? Will there be more confrontations and tears leading nowhere? Excluding Alia-Haider’s conversations, this episode did hold my interest and I am curious to see where all this leads to. I just hope it does not become one of those dramas where Haider-Alia-Hamza will continue teaming up against Zaina-Zaryan-Mehr until the last twenty minutes of the last episode where everyone will suddenly become one big happy family! I will never trust a drama again if that happens, LOL!
What did you all make of this episode? Would love to hear your thoughts!
Each of the previous four episodes had me wiping tears and sighing. Now whether I am getting senti in my old age (ooops, did I say old?!) or whether this drama really does tug at your heartstrings – I think I would opt for the latter. And not because I do not want to be called ‘old’. Haha. I was on the fence about this drama initially. It was interesting but just about. Cast good, production values good, OST great – but it did not lure you in. Yet out of curiousity to learn Hassan’s secret and how the characters were in turn related made me watch – until the 9th episode. Then, pure interest took over.
Gaiti’s (Saima) death totally took me by surprise. I had sort of written off the serial to be about the relation between the two widows and their children hence Gaiti’s death and therefore disappearance from the drama was surprising. Mehr has always been shown to be a compassionate woman. After her initial outrage over learning of Hassan’s other wife, her anger begins to dissipate as she uncovers the actual facts that led to the marriage and the nature of the marriage itself. She sees Gaiti and her children are not the gold diggers she may have at one moment imagined them to be or as Haider believes them to be. When Junaid informs her of Gaiti’s death, she does not waste a minute and flies to Lahore to meet Zaryan and Zaina.
Zaryan is awed to meet Mehr but Zaina has always been bitter about Hassan and his other family and wants nothing to do with Mehr. Mehr feels Zaryan and Zaina are the victims in all this and should be given their rightful inheritance which Hasan left them. Also, she feels upset that Gaiti had reached out to her before her death for her childrens’ sake. She wants to help them but Zaryan politely refuses any offers of help and manages to get a job which does not pay well and eventually loses both job and the rented house they lived in.
Zaina has grown closer to Hamza and he proposes to her which she accepts. Hamza has told Haider about his lady lurrrve but he has not seen or met her yet. Haider, Alia and the crickets are up to no good as usual. Haider’s character while selfish is not uncommon where he feels he and Hamza are the only rightful heirs to his father’s wealth. At the times he expresses to Alia he may have been a bit rude to his mother etc, she makes sure to erase any nigglings of doubt in his mind. Sigh. In the latest episode, Hamza who had been kept in the dark about his father’s second marriage also learns the truth and his stance and thoughts are the same as Haider’s until Minahil speaks to him and makes him see everything from Mehr’s point of view.
Not an extraordinary story? Doesn’t have you jumping to catch up on the episodes or decide to watch it next week? I agree. While the story is still different because it focuses on a woman’s quest to do right by her husband’s ‘children’ or ‘responsibilities’ it is the way the whole situation has been dealt with and Samina Peerzada and Imran Aslam’s acting above everyone else’s that makes this drama so interesting. The two wives, saas-bahu plots, two brothers’ ka one love – have all been done to death and this drama throws in its two cents’ worth of the evil bahu and interfering in laws etc too but it offers so much more.
I have never been in awe of an actress as much as I am of Samina Peerzada. She was always an amazing actress but for me she stood out in Durr e Shewar probably because that was around the time I started watching dramas on a more regular basis. But here, I liked her in the initial episodes because it was so nice to see her as a graceful, compassionate woman and then how she reaches out to Zaryan and Zaina after Gaiti’s death. One may wonder does this really happen in real life? Does a woman really care about the children her dead husband chose to take under his protection? But when you look at the whole situation from Mehr’s point of view you see how she has a big heart and accepts that Hassan although was wrong to hide this from her, he did it with good intentions and scrap that, these children are guilty of absolutely nothing. They did not feed off Hassan’s wealth except to meet their needs and education and now with their mother gone and no financial assistance anymore they are truly alone in the world.
Zaryan and Mehr’s conversations were so heartfelt. I really like Zaryan’s character and I love how Imran Aslam has portrayed it. He has just the right amount of pride, gracious to accept Mehr wants to help but wanting to be self sufficient. Yet when the landlord throws them out, I was relieved when he left with Mehr and did not say something silly like ‘we will manage’ when clearly they could not! Zaina comes across as bit of a brat with Mehr but I like how Zaryan chides her each time and we realize that she is like this because she is bitter for she felt Hassan was her father although an absent father and well as long as she does not become an ultra brat or malicious – I can digest her character for now.
Samina Peerzada’s expressions, her mothering instinct, how she would touch Zaryan’s hand or arm and treat him like he were really her own son were so natural and so spot on, I can not praise her enough. It is safe to say that Samina Peerzada and Imran Aslam are the stars of this show and had someone else tried to portray their characters I doubt they would have done justice the way these two have and neither would have Judai seem so interesting to me to watch. Faryal Mahmood as Minahil is surprisingly not annoying in this drama which is such a relief. I am quite fed up with Affan Waheed’s quivering voice in his emotional scenes and although Neelum Munir’s scenes with Imran Aslam are at times touching, she and Affan Waheed together almost put me to sleep. Even the seemingly romantic moment when Hamza proposes to Zaina did not have any impact on me. Thankfully the focus of this drama is not their story nor Haider and his wife rather of Mehr and how she tries to do right by Zaryan and Zaina while at the same time risking being criticized and facing opposition from her own sons.
I hope I am not meant to regret my words later as the drama progresses but at this moment I feel Judai is one of the underrated dramas on air. If the drama continues the pace at which it is now and does not drag out any unnecessary tracks, I am definitely interested to see what happens when Zaryan and Zaina come to Karachi with Mehr – if they do, that is. Haider hates the thought of them and I do not expect him to welcome them with open arms but how will Zaryan’s pride take Haider and Alia’s insults and jibes? How will Mehr manage to do right by all four of them.
Has anyone else been watching Judai and find it as good as I do especially after Gaiti’s death? Would love to hear your thoughts.
So there have been a few developments in these three episodes. All the questions that kept popping up were answered. Saima’s first husband Haris had been an old friend of Hassan’s. He goes to visit his friend’s widow once and the next time he visits her, he finds Saima lying in a pool of blood. I had so many questions in that episode alone but thankfully they were all answered quickly. I wondered how Saima could attempt to take her own life when she was solely responsible for her little children now? I wondered, that no matter how deep her grief, how could she still be walking around zombie like and depressed even after all these years, not caring seemingly about the psychological effect it would have on her children.
Mehr’s initial meeting cum confrontation with Saima ended with Mehr rushing out. I could totally relate to how she came back, wanting to find answers to her questions. I mean, I wanted the answers man!! Woh tau phir bhi Hassan ki biwi thi! Saima apparently suffers from clinical depression, an illness her late husband had been aware of and the treatment of which had caused him to run up such huge debts which she was now left to pay off. I am no psychologist and do not know the intricate details of how such an illness is treated or how deeply it affects the person but I suppose this is why Saima behaves the way she does and answers my questions as to how she could not seem to ‘snap’ out of her grief and be strong for her children.
Anyway, she is too proud to accept ‘charity’ from Hassan when he offers to help. I did like the line he used – how Allah nay boht nawaaza hai. It was nice to hear a rich man sound humble for a change. So then he offers to marry her so that she may accept financial help from him as a husband. Hassan wants to tell Mehr about the ‘arrangement’ but when he returns to Karachi she is unwell and later he seemingly lacks the courage to do so. Saima sensing his discomfort upon his visits tells him he need not visit them regularly and so in essence that is all their relationship ends up being – one of financial aid.
Mehr returns to Karachi and shares what she has learnt with Haider and Alia. The crickets are outraged – sorry, I meant Haider is outraged (I really wish they would do away with that weird crickets background music whenever Haider appears). Anyways, his anger is understandable but what enrages him further is that, we learn Hassan has left a share in his inheritance to Saima’s children. When Haider insists that he will not let this happen, I found it odd for Hassan had signed off on everything and how could he put a stop to this. But as he says to Junaid later that if he does not tell them – they would never know. Hmm.
Meanwhile, Zaina and Hamza are playing ‘lurrve-lurrve’ , blissfully unaware of how truly ‘connected’ they really are! Alia and her mum are planning the next phase in their Haider Control Plan – nothing new there. If I breathed a sigh of relief that Minahil will not turn into the obsessive, scheming rejected girl tau another one in the form of Hamza’s ‘fraand’ Areeba shows up. Sigh.
Saman (Huma Nawab) – I do not know why I feel compelled to explain in each review that Saman is Huma Nawab (or Huma Nawab is Saman?) . Probably because nobody really talks to Saman and she ‘bhatkofies’ here and there adding nothing substantial to anyone’s life. When she says to Junaid upon learning Hassan’s secret how we really do not anyone then and then asks which meeting he is going to I snorted with laughter at Junaid’s stupidity – really?! Why would he tell Saman such a thing?! But yayy good for Saman – she has two hobbies now. Constant shak on Junaid and how to get Minahil married off to Hamza! Aha Saman, life’s not so boring now, eh?
Surprisingly what is the most (only?) appealing part of this drama is the Mehr-Saima track. I know Saima has a filmy touch and I do prefer Samina Peerzada but I believe both women are powerful actresses and I felt their emotions strongly in their meetings. When Saima rings Mehr to ask for financial help, the way she spoke, the way Mehr replied and listened without the extra dramatic uffs and eye rolling and her hand flew to her neck – it brought tears to my eyes. Especially when Saima threw in the ‘mum’ card and I felt a lump in my throat. I thought of my own munchkins then and marvelled at how being a mother you do not want to see your children suffer in the slightest – or anyone else’s. Yeah yeah, I know it is only a drama so I will stop with the senti-bit but still! I am all for love stories and young couples but strangely this extra focus on the two ‘older’ wives and the different approach is working for me – for now.
It seems quite obvious that now Haider will do whatever he can to make sure Saima and her children do not get any financial help. Mehr has been shown to be soft from the beginning and believes they are not the gold diggers Haider makes them out to be so I suppose she will try to intervene for them. It is interesting how everyone’s emotions are different – Haider’s hatred towards Saima and her children, Mehr blaming Hassan more than she blames Saima, Zaina’s anger at Hassan and his other family. What did tug at my heart was in an earlier episode when Mehr reads a card Saima’s son sends to Hassan – how hard it must be to know you have a ‘father’ and not being able to reach out to him.
I thought Judai had nothing new to offer and in a way it does seem that the story will flow in a particular predictable way but I like it so far. I watched it weekly and was frustrated with the pace but then that was also due to how Hassan dragged out the ‘secret’. I watched these three episodes in one day and am interested to see what happens next.
Oh, so I finally learnt that Imran Aslam’s character’s name is Zaryan. When Saima rings Mehr she says ________ bol rahi hoon. Now I think she said Gaiti but I was not sure so I deliberately stuck to referring to her as Saima in this review but would love if someone could tell me if that is what she said?
How many of you have been following Judai and watched these episodes? Would love to hear your thoughts!
Right. So the cat is out of the bag, except this cat brought two kittens along with it too! As we all suspected, Saima was also Hassan’s wife. This episode was about Mehr slowly returning to life after Hassan’s death and then like a treasure hunt, stumbling upon clue after clue which finally landed her at Saima’s doorstep. Ouch!
The episode begins with Alia and Haider (and the annoying crickets that seem to accompany Haider everywhere!) chatting in their bedroom. Alia really wants to go on a honeymoon and feels Haider has immersed himself too deep into the office affairs and should take a break. It was nice to see Haider concerned about his mother for in the earlier episodes I was given the impression that he was quite short with Mehr. In the scene where Alia tells Minahil off in front of Mehr, I did think Minahil was a bit out of order by saying it is too soon for Alia and Haider to go anywhere as she is not really a part of their family. But then Alia is also all about making changes in her susraal and her life the way she deems fit and is not willing to accept any changes to accommodate them.
I liked the scene between Haider and Mehr in the garden. It was nice to see Mehr as the level headed woman she is and not create a saas bahu issue out of Alia wanting to go on a honeymoon. I mentioned earlier as well that I feel bad for Mehr since it seems the only two ‘friends’ she has are Saman and Alia’s mum (if you don’t count Minahil). Whether I feel Alia and Haider should have left for their honeymoon now or not is a separate issue but I really did not care for how Saman was going on about it to Mehr. I really do not like Saman’s character – there is nothing positive about her!
So I know Alia said Mehr needed to keep herself busy and have a hobby but I am pretty sure super sleuthing is not what she had in mind! When Mehr eyes the letters addressed to Hasan it was obvious that she was about to open Pandora’s box. The expressions of curiosity, confusion, distress were all portrayed by Samina Peerzada so well! I loved how there was no wailing, no collapsing and oh my God no throwing things around. I don’t know why but that always bothers me- the throwing and breaking of things in dramas and movies. I keep thinking, ab itna tor phor kar kay khud he saaf karna ho ga but here I had to remind myself keh I am sure maasi hai! However, back to Samina Peerzada, I loved how she portrayed a dignified woman who knew her world was collapsing around her and the confusion on her face when she went to Junaid’s house and spoke to Saman showed how she was barely just holding on to her composure.
I found it odd how she zeroed in on the files in Junaid’s house and knew to go through them unless she had bionic eyes and saw ‘Hassan’ from afar. But I suppose in her quest to know more and since it was paper that was doing all the talking (Hasan and Junaid surely hadn’t!) maybe she thought she would find some clue. Apparently she did as she ends up at Saima’s doorstep. I have to admit I was waiting for that scene and I was not disappointed. I know Saima is all filmy and I have never watched any of her films but I watched her in Kaneez and Rang Laaga and although a bit dramatic I do think she is a good actress. Having said that, I understand she is portraying a woman here who is not quite herself but the messy hair was a bit distracting especially as I was trying to find Saima’s face behind all the strands hanging in front of it! And Samina Peerzada is easily one of my favourite actresses. From being a woman struggling to come back to life, to a woman making a shocking discovery and then to the indignant woman who confronts Saima – she was flawless.
I never thought I would say this but I actually liked Faryal Mehmood today. I find her acting very annoying in the other dramas I have seen her in and even earlier in Judai when she was smiling dreamingly at Hamza but today I liked how she actually seemed ‘normal’! I also liked the chemistry between her and Samina Peerzada, something I did not think I would notice. Hamza and Zaina were absent from today’s episode – probably a big exam coming up for which Zaina was tutoring Hamza (tongue in cheek). I can not say I missed them and am actually glad that they were not thrown in just for the sake of it as today was all about Mehr’s final discovery of Saima for I would have also lost my mind if the episode had ended without telling us how exactly Saima is related to Hasan!
I can not believe how Junaid had left Hasan’s private file so easily on the table knowing what a super nosy woman his wife is. Actually, I noticed that everyone in today’s episode was super attentive and sleuth-ish. Haider with his ‘did Alia say something to you’ line to his mother when she mentioned the honeymoon and then when he asked Alia if something had happened between her and Minahil. Mehr’s super sleuthing where she discovers a box on top of the wardrobe of their bedroom which she had surprisingly never come across in all those years of marriage, how she zeroes in on the file on Junaid’s table and ends up in Lahore! I felt like I was being left behind in this group of sleuths and needed to hone up my detective skills too and not miss anything and almost jumped up and exclaimed ‘I knew it!’ even before Saima finished uttering her ‘woh meray shohar hain’. There!
Jokes aside, I quite liked today’s episode. I know they dragged out the whole Hasan secret in the earlier ones and I would have preferred to find out aaj he how Saima became his wife but watching Mehr make the discovery – I was not bored. Next week’s preview showed Saima sharing her story with Mehr. How did you find today’s episode? Would love to hear your thoughts!
So this episode saw the demise of Hassan which obviously did not come as a surprise as previews from two weeks ago had given us enough time to brace ourselves for his death (sarcasm). Hassan felt his end was near – maybe he had seen the previews too? Jokes aside, maybe the heart attack has scared him but we see he is working himself into a frenzy and is adamant he must have his ‘affairs’ sorted as soon as possible – affairs that apparently only his trusted friend Junaid is privy to.
Mehru wakes the next morning to find Hassan has passed away in his sleep. Samina Peerzada is no doubt an amazing actress and her expressions from confusion to awareness that something is not quite right and then her distress made me all teary, especially when she lays her head on her dead husband’s chest at the end. However, the whole scene gave me goosebumps as well, not only because of Samina Peerzada’s powerful acting but because he is her husband in real life and for a while there I was not able to really distinguish between the characters they are playing from their actual relationship.
I felt sad for Mehru that the only women who seem to be around her are Alia’s mother and Saman (Minahil’s mother). What a sorry pair! Alia’s mothers comments made me cringe. At this point, I find Alia’s character a bit confusing. She is a little short with Mehru and self obsessed but maybe on her own she would not be so bad if she did not pay so much heed to her mother’s ‘priceless’ words of wisdom. She does however seem to love Haider and seemed to feel his grief when she talked to him after his father’s death. Not sure right now what and how important a role Alia plays in the whole picture.
Anyhow, Junaid stands at his dead friend’s grave talking about the ‘secret’ and not having enough ‘himmat’ to tell Mehru all. I really want to say aray bhayee, na Hassan ko himmat thee na Junaid ko, please mujhay bata do mujh mein himmat hai Mehru ko bataanay ki- bas ab bata do keh raaz kia hai?! When I was watching the episode I thought I would finally write in my review that the cat is out of the bag and in my mind I had an image of Saima Noor being the cat poking its head out of the bag! Ah, but Saima did not make an appearance in today’s episode. Maybe her temporary dementia has caught on and the director forgot about her. Oh well.
Hamza, in his grief reaches out to Zaina who ‘is there for him’. Two months lapse and apparently Junaid is still gathering himmat (sigh) to tell Mehru anything. I say that because Mehru is slowly recovering from the shock of her husband’s death and does not seem to be dealing with any dark secrets. Hamza goes back to university and we see he and Zaina have become close. Bhai (I should just refer to him as Imran Aslam until someone calls him by his name) spots Zaina in a car with Hamza and asks her about it. I liked how he did not yell at Zaina or threaten her etc but also made it clear that he does not approve.
Samina Peerzada’s acting was probably the best part of today’s episode. Everyone else is doing their bit but besides the annoying crickets sound that plays in Khalid Malik and Sana Askari’s scenes, nothing else about anyone’s acting stands out just yet. Affan Waheed is getting a bit too comfortable with the same old ultra sensitive, voice cracking with emotion roles and couple that with Neelum Munir’s deep voice makes you want to throw in a bit of Sanam Choudhary’s characteristic shrieks to pull up the pair’s vocal chords a bit and not put you to sleep!! I would like to have seen a bit more of Imran Aslam though. It is obvious that Hassan’s secret is linked to Saima’s family but I suppose there will be more of her and Imran Aslam later.
Overall, the episode was not bad. I am losing patience with the ‘secret’ being dragged out and would prefer Alia and her mother to be sidelined a bit and see more of Saima so the story can progress. At this point, there are so many conspiracy theories running through my head about how Saima is linked to Hassan that it is almost giving me a headache. I did not get to see the preview of next week’s episode as I watched this episode online and could not find the link. I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode!
So this episode had us wondering throughout and then ended leaving us still guessing – what is Hassan’s secret? He is adamant to tell Mehru ‘everything’ even though Junaid discourages him to do so.
Ah, but let me not digress from a much more pressing issue first – Alia ko susraal mein rehna chahyay tha ya phir Ami kay ghar? And the sinister music (punctuated strangely by the sound of crickets chirping!!) in the background when Haider rings Alia and then when he goes to her mother’s house suggests Alia should have stayed put in her susraal. I feel this issue (if it really was an issue) could have gone either way and should have been fine. I honestly did not get what the big deal was but then I do realize that things like these do become bones of contention in our society. She could have chosen to stay and joined the patrol at the hospital because yes she was now part of the ‘Hassans’ but then everyone was at the hospital and what was she to do alone in a new home about which she knew nothing of (as she had not even spent one night fully there). If she was staying at her parent’s house then at least the Hassans did not need to worry about her. Plus she was in the same city. However, the way her mother controls the situation and would not let her directly answer her husband was out of line and also the fact that Alia did not go visit her father in law at the hospital after the first night was a bit odd.
Anyhow, moving on, when Hamza rings Zaina from the hospital and the way Zaina hesitates to answer Hamza’s phone shows us that she wants to keep a distance but at the same time is interested in Hamza and ends up answering the call. Alishba’s outburst was out of line but I suppose will contribute to Zaina giving Hamza the cold shoulder for a while.
Saima (I still do not know the name of her character) seems to be quite lost. It appears that she zones in and out of the world and also takes medication to help with her ‘condition’. I really found the scene between her and Imran Aslam very touching. I liked his conversation with Zaina earlier when he tells her he does not allow hatred and bitterness to engulf his being and says she should not either. He appears to be sensible and I feel he is perfect for his role. The flitting dementia that seems to affect Saima and her not knowing whether she ate or not resulting in her son saying he would feed her with his own hands so he would know she ate was a bit filmy and dramatic I know but still it brought a lump in my throat as they both looked so convincing as mother and son, with the OST playing beautifully in the background.
Hamza, with his constant need to express gratitude of dosti and confide in Minahil about his love, and then Saman’s constant brain washing has Minahil’s head floating in the clouds. Uff how annoying is Saman (Huma Nawab). Waisay ever since Huma Nawab has made a comeback in dramas I just do not like the roles she has been portraying and her acting in general. Khair, Saman really needs a hobby and no, I do not mean matchmaking for her Minahil!
Hassan tries to tell Mehru all but gets interrupted. The scene between Mehru and Hassan was very sweet and natural. He feels his end is near and wants to make sure she has no grievances against him. Waisay kia hai that he needs to tell Mehru? I could almost physically feel the burden on his chest! We get he wants to tell her something but what is it that it is being dragged out so much? I felt like saying bhai, Mehru ko baad mein batatay rehna magar pls ab pehlay mujhay bata do! Spit it out already!
Overall, the episode was alright. I suppose we are all being given further insight into the characters and their personalities. I do like Affan Waheed normally but his hey what’s up roles are getting a bit monotonous. Again, as I mentioned in one of my other reviews, the pairing of actors seems a bit awkward sometimes as in Bheegi Palkein (A Plus), Affan Waheed and Faryal Mehmood are siblings and here Faryal Mehmood is falling (fallen?) in love with him. Is there no way, my layman mind wonders, that actors/actresses can somehow not commit to projects that are aired at the same time.
Last week, the preview we saw for this episode was misleading as it showed the demise of Hassan but even though it seems his end is near, he was still alive when the episode ended. Samina Peerzada is a delight to watch and I love her in this avatar. The senior actors, especially Usman and Samina Peerzada seem to be stealing the show and although Khalid Malik, Sana Askari, Affan Waheed, Neelum Munir and Faryal Mehmood seem to be doing their bit, nothing about their acting or characters stand out yet. Maybe it is too early to judge. I am waiting to find out what Hassan is hiding and looking forward to the scenes between Samina Peerzada and Saima, both being wonderful actresses in my opinion. I loved all the theories brought up in the comments on my last review – but this episode has left me none the wiser! How did you find this episode and the drama so far? Please do share your thoughts!
I quite like the pace at which this drama is moving along now. Seeing that Zaryan and Zaina left all their clothes and belongings in their old home, Mehr takes it upon herself to get them some basic necessities. I liked how she did not try to persuade or push Zaina to accompany her. It was very heartfelt and genuine the way she said itna tau haq do mujhay but I did wonder – haq based on what? Is it because Mehr genuinely wants to help them so she wants Zaina to start trusting her? Probably. It just seemed awkward given that Zaina clearly resents Mehr – she does not feel obliged in the least to give her any sort of control or rights – but the very real truth now is that only Mehr can help Zaryan and Zaina at this point of their lives.
I had earlier mentioned how Zaina was being a bit of a brat and I thought that initially too until I remembered the scene in an earlier episode where Zaina is looking at the boxes of unopened presents she received from Hassan over the years on her birthdays but never opened. Although we know and understand Mehr is not at all at fault here and in fact is being extremely compassionate but Zaina was very little when Hasan came (rather came and disappeared) into their lives. And I suppose everyone deals with insecurities and feelings differently. Whereas Zaryan truly appreciates what Mehr is putting at stake by helping them, Zaina feels she is only trying to ease a guilty conscience.
People close to us do have quite an impact on the way our thoughts develop but seems like Hamza and Haider lack brains of their own and need Alia and Minahil to do all their thinking! If only they let Mehr do their thinking for them instead! Haider is convinced Mehr is wrong to reach out to Zaryan and Zaina whereas Hamza is willing to hear his mother out and then sort things as a ‘family’.
Selfieeeeeeeeeeee. Haha. Minahil and Hamza’s selfie has made its way to Zaina’s eyes and she feels heartbroken that Hamza had been playing her all along. Convinced Lahore ‘mein kuch nahin rakha’ she agrees to go to Karachi with Mehr. Did anyone else find Saman Aunty’s outburst when Junaid tells her Mehr is bringing Zaryan and Zaina to Karachi hilarious? I mean, like what does she care?! Itna outrage over Mehr’s decision – how does it affect her?! Haider and Hamza dono haath se nikal gaye hain, oh but wait. A thought just occurred to me. Zaryan and Minahil? Yes? Maybe? Especially Zaryan-after-getting-due-share-from-Hassan’s-inheritance- wala Zaryan? Saman Auntyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!! She has rubbed off on me now! Shoot me!
I found tears pricking the back of my eyes in the scene Mehr is expressing her feelings and fears while looking at the photo of her and Hassan. I also loved how she said she did not know how she has found the courage to do all this because it is so true that in the initial episodes she came across as a woman who is very warm but Hasan handled everything and she was very content for things to be that way.
Mehr ji is very nice, no doubt – but her taste in clothes was a bit disappointing. Zaina and Zaryan looked so awkward and out of place in their new clothes but maybe that was the whole impression that the director wanted to create or maybe I am overly feeling things here. I was so used to Zaina’s simple clothes and Zaryan’s hoodie that the black jacket and that frilly white thing Zaina had on really stood out for me. I would have loved to say that the scene where ‘everyone meets everyone’ was powerful but sadly it failed to make much of an impact. Hamza’s reaction surprised me. I do not know quite how to explain it. I expected more shock, concern, worry at the realization that Zaina is well, Zaina rather than a ‘oh no, why did I fall for her’ kind of reaction. What I did love about that scene though was how Mehr raises her hand to stop Haider in his tracks and declares yeh ghar mera hai and she will decide who stays and who does not.
Each episode Samina Peerzada gives a performance that has me riveted to the screen. I love Mehr’s character – such a breath of fresh air. Such characters are rare, I agree but maybe they do exist. I do wonder though how she will deal with her own sons who are clearly not thrilled at the thought of Zaryan and Zaina living under the same roof. I understand wanting to do right by Z and Z but not at the expense of ostracizing herself from her very own sons. I am so not looking forward to Haider having a go at Zaryan which by the looks of that scene, may happen more than once.
Will Hamza or Zaina disclose to Mehr that they know each other from university? Or will the internet miraculously and finally begin to work again and Alia will make the discovery herself? Shudder!
How many of you watched tonight’s episode? Would love to hear your thoughts.
