Javeria Saud is hosting a big Ramadan transmission this year. She has been going viral for her Wazifa calls segment and the way she has been ridiculing many callers. From marriage proposals for Maulana to itching problems, nearly everything as been discussed on the show. Now people are not happy wit this content and think it is just for ratings.
Recently a clip went viral where Javeria Saud was making fun of a caller who had skin issues and wanted a remedy for it.
This is what went down on the show:
Islamic scholars on Nadia Kan’s show are now openly calling out such behaviour in a Ramadan transmission. A scholar said that if you are discussing some type of “kharish” and you are laughing out with others over it without any decorum then you need to go and find any other show or platform. There are plenty of platforms on television and doing this in a Ramadan transmission is plain wrong. Do not try such things to increase your ratings.
Weddings and Cricket are the most saleable things in Pakistan. Now imagine what their combination would be like? Pakistani people’s hearts beat with cricket and wedding is the sole purpose of people’s life in Pakistan. Jokes apart, we actually came across a wonderful combination of cricket and wedding of late.
Islamabad United are an ace team in the PSL. They have won the game more than any other game and their kit is something we love to wear. But that’s not all that this team is good at. Their manager, since he is managing a cricket team must be a cricket aficionado, too his love for the game to another level. The General Manager of Islamabad United had a theme-based wedding and it was awesome. Starting new innings of his life, Rehan ul Haq, the team manager of 2 times PSL winner, had a big fat wedding last night that brought together the whole Islamabad United squad, with the exception of few, and the gentlemen were dressed up in red, the theme of their team kit!
According to the latest news Islamabad High Court Judge Justice Shaukat Aziz Sidiqui forbid ARY host Mubashar Lucman from hosting his show & even from participating as a guest on any other show on any channel.
The Shuhda Foundation of Pakistan submitted a petition against Mubashar Lucman because he crossed all limits of ethics, morality & respect for national institutions. The Judge ruled that until the case is decided Mubashar Lucman is not allowed to work for or share his views on any channel. If any channel hires him or invites him as a guest, they will be punished according to the Law.
Mubashar Lucman said things against the Judiciary & Judges in his show Khara Such. When PEMRA was asked to put an end to such shows, they didn’t take action therefore the petition was filed in court.
Advocate Tariq Asad, In his petition said that Geo was being targeted by other channels so that the channel’s reputation will go down. Other channels had also committed the same act but no one was even talking about what these channels had done. He requested that action should be taken against those channels too. Advocate Tariq also said that He further said that anchor Mubashir Lucman was engaged in a character assassination campaign against former chief justice of Pakistan Justice (r) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry.
According to the petition Qawwal Amjad Sabri and poet Aqeel Mohsin Naqvi were also to be held responsible for singing and writing the manqabat. The petition also said that the manqabat should be banned because it was controversial.
The case was registered under PPC’s sections 295-A [deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs], 295-C [use of derogatory remarks, etc., in respect of the Prophet (PBUH) ] and 298-A [use of derogatory remarks, etc., in respect of holy personages]. The suspects were also booked under Section 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act [punishment for terrorist act].
As a result of the petition, the court issued notices to Federal Information Secretary, chief executive of ARY, anchors Mubashir Lucman, Nida Yasir and Shaista Lodhi, Amjad Sabri Qawwal, poet Aqeel Mohsin Naqvi, chairman of Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) and Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) and Chairman Cable Operators Association of Pakistan.
Pakistani cinemas are on hold since the pandemic started and many Pakistani movies have been waiting for a release. The first one to break the fast was Sajal Aly and Bilal Abbas Khan starrer Khel Khel Mein. Now Mohib Mirza’s Ishrat Made In China is all set to release.
Ishrat Made In China is written by Ahsan Raza Firdousi while Mohib Mirza is responsible for direction as well as screenplay. The star cast includes Mohib Mirza, Sanam Saeed, HSY, Sara Loren, Shamoon Abbasi, Ali Kazmi and Mani.
The trailer for the film is out and it looks action packed and full of comedy and drama. Check out:
Ishrat Made In China is a new Pakistani Feature film which was released on 3rd March 2022 in cinemas. Ishrat Made in China is a full time comedy film with action-packed sequences in it. Besides, comedy fans also glimpsed stunts in the film. The cast of the movie includes Mohib Mirza, Sanam Saeed, HSY, Shamoon Abbassi, Sara Loren, Ali Kazmi, Mani, Shabbir Jan, Nayyer Ejaz, Imam Syed, and Mustafa Chaudhry. Mohib Mirza has produced and directed the movie.
After the release, a lot of people have seen the movie and now fans, public, actors and critics are coming up with their analysis on the movie. Previously, Mohib Mirza and Sanam Saeed assured fans of full Entertainment packed movie. Now, many fans have seen the movie and they are coming up with their opinions. Fans are saying that they have watched the movie and it has all the “masala” of a hit film in it. They are saying that the film is worth the money, many fans requested Mohib Mirza to release the songs after watching movie. A few fans criticized the movie on Mohib’s post too. However, a few fans said that the movie is not getting the deserving response because of less promotions and Pakistani market.
Critics and actors also said that they loved watching the entertainment packed movie and are coming up with good reviews. A few fans said that they didn’t like the movie at all, they didn’t like comedy too but mostly said that Mohib’s efforts are great and movie provides decent entertainment with a good story & beautiful songs, fans loved the acting of Mohib , Sanam & HSY. We have added all sort of comments. Here is the public reaction.
Ishrat Made In China released in cinemas on 3rd March, The film is Mohib Mirza’s directorial debut and he is also playing the lead role opposite Sanam Saeed. This is the second big film to release post pandemic and boasts a huge cast comprising of Mohib Mirza, Sanam Saeed, HSY, Mani, Sara Loren and Ali Kazmi among others.
Ishrat Made In China was not heavily promoted given it was a huge film made on 14-15 crores budget. There were not many promotional events arranged or advertisements run. Even the music release was not done and songs started coming out a few days before the movie.
The film has now tanked at the box office recovering only 20-25 lac rupees which is disastrous given its budget. The film did not get much lip service or good word of mouth which could make it take of. Even Sanam Saeed complained of bad promotional strategy by the cinemas which cinema clarified was not their job but a problem at the distributor’s end.
The film has now floped at the box office and has not recovered even its production cost.
Ishrat Fatima is a senior PTV and Radio Pakistan newscaster who has served the media industry for nearly three decades. She became a household name across Pakistan due to her iconic 9:00 pm news bulletin on PTV. A few days ago, Ishrat Fatima made headlines following her resignation from Radio Pakistan, stating that she was forced to leave the station after being made to feel that she was no longer important to the institution, after which she was reappointed at PTV as a mentor.
Recently, Ishrat Fatima made her comeback appearance on a PTV bulletin alongside her former colleague Zubair Ahmed Siddiqui, who expressed nostalgia at seeing his teacher and mentor back at PTV.
While introducing Ishrat Fatima, Zubair Ahmed Siddiqui said, “It is a great honor to have with me my elder sister, my teacher, and PTV’s pride Ishrat Fatima. I feel privileged to be sitting with her again and I welcome her on PTV.” to which she thanked him and all her fans for their love and appreciation. Watch the clip here:
Fans on social media felt nostalgic and moved seeing Ishrat Fatima back on television. Many said her voice brought back childhood memories. Fans also appreciated PTV for honoring its legends. Read the comments:
Ishrat Fatima is a senior PTV and Radio Pakistan newscaster who has served the media industry for nearly three decades. She became a household name across Pakistan due to her iconic 9:00 pm news bulletin on PTV. She rejoined PTV as a mentor in 2026, soon after her retirement from newscasting. Ishrat Fatima has also been successfully running her YouTube channel, where she often shares her views on important issues.
Recently, Ishrat Fatima appeared in a podcast hosted by Tauseeq Haider. In the podcast, Ishrat Fatima shared her regret regarding her late daughter.
Talking about it, Ishrat Fatima said, “It is true that I used to cry and complain to Allah about my dark complexion, but today I don’t feel proud of myself after achieving success. All I do is thank Allah for His blessings, and many of these feelings changed because of my husband, who gave me immense support. You know me, I just reach home, wash my face , apply lipstick and stay like that. You know my first daughter passed away at birth, and my first question to my sister was about her complexion and she didn’t survive, and today I regret asking that question. I seek forgiveness from my daughter whenever I visit her grave. Unfortunately, these things are inculcated in us by society.” Watch here:
Ishrat Fatima shares her biggest complaint from the Pakistani news industry. She is a legend in Pakistani news anchors and she read some of the biggest news in the history of Pakistan. She is a very-loved celebrity and she made the country proud wherever she appeared and represented the country.
Ishrat was a guest on Wasi Shah’s show and spoke about some realities of the news industry. She shared how she has been asked by youngsters to mentor them but not in a serious way. She wants to say that there is no right way of reading the news. Newcomers sometimes ask her to record her voice which they can copy while they read their own news but this is not the way to learn the craft.
This is what she shared:
She also revealed that the biggest complaint she had from the news industry. She said that every big news or announcement was always delegated to men and women were never considered to make these announcements. This is a complaint she has from the news industry and patriarchy was visible in the whole step. Listen to what she said:
Ishrat Fatima also spoke about how wearing brands on television is wrong. This makes other people envious of you and they think less of themselves if they can afford that stuff. Thus she is against wearing expensive things during television experiences.
Ishrat Fatima is a senior PTV and Radio Pakistan newscaster who has served the media industry for nearly three decades. She became a household name across Pakistan due to her iconic 9:00 pm news bulletin on PTV. Currently, she is associated with Radio Pakistan. Ishrat Fatima is happily married and lives with her beautiful family in Islamabad.
Yesterday, Ishrat Fatima announced her official retirement from Radio Pakistan, but today she shared the painful reason behind leaving Radio Pakistan. Ishrat Fatima uploaded a detailed video on her YouTube channel.
Ishrat Fatima said, “Yesterday, I announced that I was leaving Radio Pakistan. I often share even unimportant things with you because I feel you are like my family. Yesterday, I said that I was going to take one of the most difficult decisions of my life, and I asked you all to pray for my strength and positivity because I was emotionally very upset. I started news casting in 1983, and news reading was my passion. I have spent my entire life in this field. News anchoring was my love, my passion, and my way of life. I had decided that I would do this work all my life, but I am thankful that I was able to do it till today. I thank PTV and Radio Pakistan for giving me the opportunity. It is unprecedented to receive so much public love, although I always tried my best to do justice with my job. Money was never important for me; my work was always my top priority. Yes, money came through it and helped me, but you must do justice with your work to deserve your space. I don’t know whether this is our society or the law of nature, but when you can’t compete with someone, you conspire against them. When you can’t beat someone professionally, you start doing negative things against them. When you can’t show professionalism, you start cutting the paths of others. When you are on merit and doing justice with your work, you are still forced to take a decision to leave. They decide to take your space or make you quit. They decide to take away your passion from you. I waited, tried to survive, and adjusted through my hard work and dedication at Radio Pakistan, but it didn’t happen. I was made to realize multiple times that I was not important for Radio Pakistan.”
She further added, “I returned the flowers with a heavy heart that were given to me at my retirement. There are many things that I don’t want to mention about this institution because I earned from it. However, I thought a lot and realized that this radio does not think about its employees and has no emotions for its legends. I am sad that this institution is just a building. I loved this place, but they didn’t stop me. I am in pain and sorrow. I am perfectly healthy, I read perfectly fine, I have a great accent, and I never made mistakes. But where do I stand? Nowhere. I am sitting at home. I know people will make fun of my video, but I wish someone would realize my love. I am in pain, and my family is with me. My children, mother, and husband supported my decision to leave. Thank you for all the love. I will try to stay connected with you through my digital media. Please do remember me.”
All the PTV viewers and Radio Pakistan audiences are grieved after hearing the heartbreaking reason behind her retirement. A fan wrote, “Ishrat Fatima mam, if you have left, we have also left listening to radio Pakistan news” Another wrote, “Today, I was hearing the news on radio Pakistan and was flabbergasted to hear your retirement announcement” Another wrote, “You are in our hearts, we have been following you since our childhood, no one can take your place” Another suggested, “Madam, start reading news here and we will be your audience here on your digital platform ” One fan wrote, “You made us cry”. Read the comments:
Mishi Khan also spoke against the injustice happened to her. She called out authorities for their unfair treatment with a legendary news personality. Mishi Khan also extended prayers and best wishes to the actor. Watch here:
Pakistan Television is the pioneer in all media fields in Pakistan. PTV News at one time was the only source of news in the country and newscasters were utter professionals who would not give a single expression even through war and famine. Ishrat Fatima is one such legend who is considered among the pioneers of news readers in Pakistan. She is an inspiration for many and her decency and the way she carries herself is a roadmap for people entering the field.
Ishrat Fatima though does not appear on the screens a lot, she came on Nida Yasir’s Shan e Suhoor and it was a delight to know more about her journey. She shared how she has seen the worst times in Pakistan and how they used to report those with a poker face. She also shared a very scary incident she was in when Benazir Bhutto was assassinated in 2007.
Though the country lost a big leader that day, what many have forgotten are countless deaths and fire and blood in the streets in the aftermath of her assassination. Ishrat Fatima though had to go to work that day and her family was in a very dangerous situation. She shared that her husband took her to PTV headquarters while people were burning and damaging cars. She said that she would come out and stand in front of the car so people do not hit them as passionate supporters told her that their Benazir was dead. She also shared that they made their children sit down the seat so they don’t get injuries if someone smashes the car.
Ishrat Fatima is a senior PTV and Radio Pakistan newscaster who has served the media industry for nearly three decades. She became a household name across Pakistan due to her iconic 9:00 pm news bulletin on PTV. She rejoined PTV as a mentor in 2026, soon after her retirement from newscasting. Ishrat Fatima has also been successfully running her YouTube channel, where she often shares her views on important issues.
Recently, Ishrat Fatima shared a video on her YouTube channel in defense of film star Meera and gave her take on the Meera–Irshad Bhatti controversy.
Talking about it, Ishrat Fatima said, “When you interview someone, the sole purpose is to elevate them and portray a positive image to others. My approach to interviews was to discuss with guests what they were comfortable sharing, so that nothing went in bad taste. Sometimes, I even removed parts from interviews that guests did not want others to know; this was done with mutual understanding. Unfortunately, Meera has always been unnecessarily called out. She has been labeled as psycho, mental, or foolish, but I have always been inspired by her because she never lashed out at anyone and instead faced bullying with patience. She never shouted; she took everything with a smile. She was trolled for her English—who even speaks perfect English here? Have you ever seen cricketers who play well but struggle to give speeches in English? That does not devalue their talent. At least Meera tries to speak it; many of us don’t even try.”
She further added, “Besides this, countless times people have mocked her and engaged in character shaming. Interviewers question her about past relationships and cases, yet she remains calm and does not respond. Please talk about her work—you invited her to promote her film. If you only want to criticize, then speak against the real evils of society, but that is where people hesitate. Meera always gives respect in return. I am shocked at anchors who try to force her to talk about her personal relationships. Also, after the backlash, it was said that she was invited as a paid guest. Yes, it is her bread and butter—but being paid does not mean she should be asked humiliating questions. It is shameful.” Watch here:
Ishrat Fatima is a senior PTV and Radio Pakistan newscaster who has served the media industry for nearly three decades. She became a household name across Pakistan due to her iconic 9:00 pm news bulletin on PTV. Currently, she is associated with Radio Pakistan. Ishrat Fatima is happily married and lives with her beautiful family in Islamabad.
Recently, rumours about Ishrat Fatima’s death went viral on social media. However, she has now clarified the truth and dismissed all such false reports.
Speaking about the incident, Ishrat Fatima said, “I was coming back home from Radio Pakistan when I received a call from my dear friend and colleague, Tauseeq Haider, who asked, ‘What are the news reports about you on social media?’ I got scared, thinking maybe something inappropriate or false about me was circulating, as I’ve always been very careful about my conduct and reputation. But then he told me it was news about my death. For me, respect matters the most. If the name I’ve earned remains intact, I’m content. News about death doesn’t scare me; instead, I await Allah’s call. I pray that when Allah says, ‘Now come back, your character in this world is over,’. Although I want it to happen peacefully. May Allah grant me an easy death. I also wish to perform Hajj in my lifetime, especially one for my late father, alongside my husband, Saqib Sahib. Please always keep me in your prayers. I am here because of Allah, my parents, and my fans, and I pray for all of you as well.”
Fans are relieved to know that the news about her death was fake and many are extending best wishes and prayers to the newscaster. Read a few comments:
Ishrat Fatima is a famous Pakistani news presenter who has been part of the media for over 4 decades now. She has read news through different eras and she has broken the biggest news in the country including the death of Benazir Bhutto. She just went through a tough patch when she was being pushed out of television but the government stepped in and now she is working as an advisor.
Ishrat was a guest on Tauseeq Haider’s podcast and revealed a huge fact about her life. She has faced colourism since she was a child. She explained how she never liked her complexion and looks and she always looked very common. She used to get criticism over her complexion and this shaped her personality. Over the years, she has learnt to fight this outdated concept and her husband has played a huge role here.
Ishrat Fatima said that she is grateful how she received so much fame and respect with her own colour and looks. Added to that her husband never asked her to do extra makeup or change her appearance. He actually used to notice if she had applied anything extra on her face. His acceptance and love helped her heal.
Drama serial Ishqiya has ended with a high note, leaving a deep message for the new generation.
The story revolved around 4 characters. Hamna and Romaisa who were sisters.
Hamza was Hamna’s love interest but due to some reasons Hamna got married to Azeem, Hamza in his anger and revenge sent marriage proposal for Romaisa.
Hamza blackmailed Hamna that is she tell anything to anyone, he will show Hamna’s messages to his father and husband. Romaisa is a very loving and caring girls who is madly in love with her husband when finds out about this whole game, leaves her husband Hamza, who is now madly in love with his wife.
The drama didn’t have an happy ending as expected by many. Ishqiya is still trending on YouTube and twitter. People believes that both Hamza and Hamna were equally responsible and they both must be held accountable. A sad ending is a thing not appreciated a lot by our audience but we have seen that our writers are now more inclineded towards changing the trend from Meray Pass Tum Ho to Yeh Dil Mera and now Ishqiya all these super hit dramas but all had sad ending.
Some people liked the ending because it shows that a how a blackmailer’s life get ruined in the end.
Here we have gathered some tweets about Ishqiya. Let’s have a look:
Man i feel bad for Hamza even tho he was wrong but HE STILL WAS LOYAL TO HAMNA BEFORE?! If Hamna just had the guts to tell her family before 🤦♀️ 4 saal baad ehsaas hoa "abba nahi manay gey" 🙃 Sorri im just so into the drama😂 #Ishqiyapic.twitter.com/OYqbxUap2M
I get that what hamza did was wrong but hamna was the one who betrayed legit ALL her family. Hamza's growth, development and the whole meant nothing at the end? I agree that hamza was wrong but he begged for forgiveness. he changed. he didn't do any damage to anyone. #Ishqiya
Always a risk watching @ferozekhaan 's dramas and I always trap myself onto it😫😭 I'm so sad, angry, frustrated, depressed and emotional ryt now.. WHY do you do this to yourself and to us fans.. Always? 😭💔😭 I'm so MAD🤧😭😭😭😭
The latest episode of Ishqiya laid the foundations for what is coming ahead. The story is moving forward gradually and it continues to be predictable. Hamnah and Romaissa both will be getting married in the next episode, hopefully. That is when the viewers will actually find out what Hamza’s grand plan is.
The Strange Love Triangle
Hamza’s interaction with Azeem tonight indicated that he wants to make Hamna uncomfortable and under constant stress by making sure he is a constant ‘threat’. Hamna continues to be confusing, the best thing about tonight’s episode was Azeem’s comment about her expressions, totally agree with him! This comment also indicated that the writer wanted Hamna to have these similar expressions throughout therefore Ramsha Khan is not to be blamed for the monotonous performance. Hamna’s half-hearted attempts to stop this marriage from taking place actually made sense since Hamza’s threat did not leave her with much of a choice. I couldn’t help noticing that Hamna is more worried about herself than about her sister. Even though she asked Hamza to keep Romaissa out of all this but the only reason she is quiet is that she does not want to get into trouble. Also, while talking to her friend she clearly stated that it was a no-win situation for her. She said that even if Romaissa gets married to Hamza, she will be the one suffering. That came as a surprise since it clearly suggested that she was not really looking out for her sister but was only dreading how this marriage would affect her. Hamna is also, still daydreaming about Hamza and has not moved on.
Hamza wanting to be best friends with Azeem showed how he wanted to make Hamna miserable by being close to her husband. At Hamza’s house, everyone thinks that Romaissa is the girl he was friends with all this time. Once Romaissa gets married, she will get one shock after the other, I can see that happening already. She has no idea what she is getting herself into. Romaissa likes Hamza and is excited about her marriage. The conversation she had with her father will also haunt her in the days to come because she will have to sacrifice much more than what she is expecting in order to keep her ‘promises’!
It is quite clear now that Hamna is really weak so much so that most often her reactions are subdued. This part of her personality makes her character just plain boring and somewhat annoying. She has not contributed actively to any of the developments. Although Romaissa is blunt and confident but she strictly believes that a girl’s parents decide who she is going to marry. Romaissa and her father’s relationship is sweet which makes the fact that she wants to do whatever she can to please her father, logical. Although her dialogues can sometimes be a bit forced but Hania Aamir’s performance is always on point. Azeem keeps you confused, it seems highly likely that very soon he will be sharing his troubles with his ‘friend’ Hamza.
Just like expected, Alishba was more than willing to force her way into Hamza’s life but gladly her father did not oblige. I am certain we will be seeing more of this desperation in the future too. The relationship all these leading characters have with their families continues to be the best part of the play. I am waiting to see if the girls’ family will be just as actively involved in the future too because very often we see that our leading ladies lose connection with their parents once they get married!
Final Remarks
Tonight’s episode of Ishqiya was a lot like the previous few episodes; slight progress in the story and so many scenes which didn’t have anything new to offer. This is going to be my last review of Ishqiya. I am going to review Pyar Ke Sadqay instead of this drama. The reason for this is that Ishqiya is predictable and it doesn’t give me a lot to discuss. The story isn’t new and the drama so far is slow-paced. All the actors have been performing well and I am still curious to find out how Romaissa’s track, in particular, is taken forward but I don’t really look forward to reviewing this play. Pyar Ke Sadqay, on the other hand, has a lot going for it. So, while I will be watching Ishqiya, I will not be reviewing it anymore.
Did you watch tonight’s episode of Ishqiya? Please share your thoughts about it.
Tonight’s episode of Ishqiya was entertaining but it also indicated that the story might turn more dark as the story progresses. Hamza’s character was always assertive but in this episode his darker side was more prominent than ever before. The ever-present background score whenever Hamza appeared also suggested that he was going to be another one of those villainous hero characters we have been watching on our screens a little too often. The leading man who runs the show but he is too controlling, selfish and negative to be likable and in the end, he somehow redeems himself. This, unfortunately, seems to be the latest trend in our dramas nowadays. Feroze Khan it seems is going to play Mir Hadi yet again although this time around he won’t be killing anyone! Hamza has turned into a stubborn and revengeful character. I couldn’t help but wonder how wonderful this drama could have been if these men were not so confusing and negative. There is nothing appealing about watching men undermine women but I am waiting to see how the story unfolds in the upcoming episodes. Although, Hamza’s anger is justified but his revenge plan has turned him into a negative character.
The Families
Both the families in Ishqiya have a good relationship yet there is so much lack of communication on one side and bitterness on the other. Hamna’s khamoshi is awfully annoying. She could have tried to convince her sister to reject this proposal yet she lied there listening to Romaissa say all those nice things about Hamza. Hamna decided to talk to her parents but they did not listen to her. Azeem completely ignored Hamna’s point of view and gave his own ‘verdict’. Azeem does not come across as a nice person, he is yet another controlling man in this drama. It was good to see Hamna reaching out to Hamza and his friend to convince Hamza to change his mind. Hamna never had much of a say in her house therefore it did not come as a surprise that no one listened to her. Also, Hamza made sure he left a lasting impression on this family.
The way Hamza completely took over when Romaissa’s family came was rather awkward but he was clearly well prepared for this meeting. As the parents sat there as spectators, Hamza convinced Romaissa’s family that he was the perfect man for their daughter. Feroze Khan translated Hamza’s confidence perfectly well on screen. He also looked like someone who knew exactly what he wanted throughout. Hamza told his mother off when she tried to question him and he had a valid answer when his father asked him why he had lied about his college. Hamza’s father has always been really ‘cool’ therefore watching him play along was completely in line with his character. His mother too seemed convinced later on, perhaps because she knows that she has no choice.
Romaissa Likes Hamza
It was good to see Romaissa actually sharing her excitement with her sister and brother-in-law. While she really likes Hamza, she was also shown wondering if he was a nice man or not. Such rational expectations coupled with a lot of excitement made these scenes realistic. Hania Aamir is well-suited for the role. For a change, the mother too voiced her observations when she told Romaissa that she knew how happy she was. It would have been nice if she shared her reservations about Hamna’s attitude in the same manner too early on. Romaissa’s scenes and dialogues tonight were realistic and entertaining. I especially liked it when she shared her opinion about Hamza’s family coming over to their place with the proposal without informing since that really was awkward.
Alishba bechari has been taken out of the scenario like doodh se makhi! I am sure she will make a comeback and continue fighting for Hamza even after he gets married!
Final Remarks
The story moved forward with this episode and gradually we are finding out more about the characters. Some of the scenarios don’t make sense but I am definitely more interested than ever to watch how life would be like for these sisters once they get married. I honestly feel for Ramsha Khan since she has to constantly look sad or scared! I loved Hania Aamir’s expressions and performance in tonight’s episode.
Did you watch tonight’s episode of Ishqiya? Do share your thoughts about it.
The story moved forward with this episode of Ishqiya. Unlike the previous few episodes, tonight’s episode had a few developments which were long overdue! The writer intelligently used Hamza’s accident and his silence to change his mother’s thinking in particular. Now, we can finally move on to the next phase of the story. This drama would have been far more entertaining if it was fast-paced. The excessive use of background score doesn’t help either! Tonight’s episode overall was engaging and logical. The superb performances by all the actors involved have been the most appealing aspect of this drama so far. The story so far is quite predictable but I am hoping that it won’t get as dull as it seems like it is going to be. Hamza’s father will definitely prove to be an even more refreshing addition to the show once Romaissa gets married to Hamza.
Progress In The Story
Hamna and Azeem finally were shown talking to each other like a husband and wife should! Hamna also seemed to be more comfortable around Azeem. At the same time, she kept on praying for Hamza and also made sure she visited the hospital. Hamna is perpetually confused and just when she finally decided to move on, Hamza came to her house with the proposal. So, Hamna now is back to being the zinda lash she was before. Finally, someone in the house questioned her about what was going on in her mind.
Hamna’s mother was always shown noticing her whenever she looked unhappy and tonight finally she asked her why she was being like that. Hamna evaded the question but clearly her mother realizes that something is wrong. Hamna’s mother’s dialogues about the respect and love she will get from them even after she gets married were good but these parents too are just as confusing as the daughters! I find it really difficult to relate to the fact that such parents won’t allow their daughters to choose their spouse – which doesn’t essentially mean having an affair!
Romaissa continued to live in her own world. Later on, when Hamna was talking on the phone with Azeem, Romaissa’s antics made sense but when Hamna came to call her she looked like she had seen a ghost yet no one really noticed her expressions! Even after her mother told her to come to the kitchen, she sat there frozen!
The Proposal
After staying silent for so long and probably after a lot of contemplation, Hamza decided to take revenge from Hamna. The second he came up with the plan, he had an evil smile on his face. The way Hamza’s family went to Hamna’s house with the proposal also showed how easy it would have been for Hamza to marry Hamna if he had the time. He is clearly someone who knows how to have his way. He is sure that Hamna betrayed him and deserves to be punished. This would mean that he has a negative streak because otherwise, he wouldn’t be so happy executing his plan.
If Hamza had asked his mother to go with him to someone’s house with a proposal before the accident, she most certainly wouldn’t have obliged. Although, the accident played an important role in changing her mindset but even then Hamza’s recovery was given more screen time than necessary. Hamza’s scenes with his family in this episode were heart-warming. The actress playing Hamza’s sister’s role is also playing her part well.
Final Remarks
This was another episode of Ishqiya with some really good performances even though some of the actors didn’t have a lot of dialogues. The characters annoy you at times but the performances never fail to impress. So far, the actress playing Alishba’s role is the weakest link in the play. The preview of the next episode suggested that these marriages will not be taking place anytime soon. Hamna vows to do whatever it would take to make sure that Romaissa does not get married to Hamza. She will obviously succeed and Hamna will have another reason to feel guilty! Waiting to see how Alishba will react to this latest development ;)
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The story finally moved forward with this episode and just like every other episode of Ishqiya , this one too had quite a few eye-rolling scenarios. There were also some developments which were likable. Roomi’s strong personality is definitely one of the most likable aspects of this drama but unfortunately she will be married to Hamza and that is when things will start going downhill. The writer has continuously used Siddiqui sahab’s medical condition as a majboori yet the viewers don’t know even now what is wrong with him. The introduction to the characters was given a little too quickly which is why some of these characters keep you guessing. The excessive use of background score and not enough situations to establish the relationship between some of the characters has been another negative aspect of the play so far. The viewers do not really know Hamna that well therefore it is difficult to relate to her family being ‘cool’ with her being a zinda lash!
Latest Developments
Tonight’s episode of Ishqiya opened with Hamza’s friend telling Hamna that she was responsible for the condition he was in. The first few scenes covered how desperately Hamza’s parents wanted him to be well. By showing all these scenes and this particular situation, the writer is building the foundation for the upcoming events. Few days back, Hamza’s mother was bent on marrying him off to Alishba but now she will be more flexible. Her dialogues suggested that she regretted her decision and will now do whatever it takes to please her son. That would make it easy for Hamza to convince his mother to accept Roomi as her daughter in law. Although, Roomi is supposed to be madly in love with Hamza but it is extremely difficult to relate to this ‘ishq’. Although her majbooris made sense but even then this track has not been handled properly. Hamza and Hamnah should have been given more screen time. The only aspect of their relationship which has been given a lot of screen time is Hamza’s madness. The way Hamna made her way to Hamza’s room in the hospital was definitely not relatable or realistic. Someone in a critical condition like that of Hamza is never left alone, unsupervised!
Azeem finally was shown wondering whether Hamna was interested in him or not – better late than never! The conversation he had with his mother also revealed a little bit more about his character. His dialogues suggested that he was not a flexible person and he expected a lot from his wife. Since Hamna is used to ‘pleasing’ her father, pleasing the husband should come naturally to her! Azeem’s dialogues in the hospital when he was trying to console Hamna were also disturbing. So far, Hamna is just lost and is least bothered about her relationship with Azeem. Roomi definitely is the sensible one not only because her situation is different from Hamna’s but also because so far she is not a bechari in any way. Had Roomi been in a similar situation, she would have taken wiser decisions.
The men in this play are turning out to be a big disappointment. Azeem clearly is another one of those men who expect the woman to compromise. Even though Hamna and Roomi’s father overall is a sweet and gentle person but some of the expectations he has from his daughters make him a really typical character. This was a good opportunity for the writer to highlight the importance of a girl’s consent in marriage but the story seems to be going in a different direction. Hopefully, the wiser viewers can see just how unfair Siddiqui sahab has been to his daughter.
Final Remarks
So far, the best thing about Ishqiya are the performances. Even though Hamna’s character is quite annoying and Hamza’s character doesn’t have anything new to offer but both the actors have been performing well. Hania Aamir is convincing as the confident and bubbly Roomi. Even though Roomi’s complete disregard of her sister’s ‘condition’ makes absolutely no sense. Similarly, Siddiqui sahab’s character is rather confusing but Shabbir Jan makes it worthwhile. The preview of the next episode showed Hamza recovering and executing his revenge plan! Not exactly looking forward to what is coming ahead but curious to see how Roomi deals with the entire situation. I can already see Hamza’s mother as the typical saas and Alishba as the woman trying endlessly to create even more misunderstandings!
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Even though I did not have any expectations from this play but after watching the first episode, I was expecting it to be fast paced. Unfortunately, the story is moving forward slowly and some of the minor details leave me baffled every single time. Apart from that, there are some glaring flaws in the screenplay as well. The way Hamza and his friends ‘manhandle’ the ladies is not okay or cool!! Although the overall feel and theme of the play is filmy but showing these boys grab the girls and drag them wherever they want is completely uncalled for. Apart from this, Roomi’s complete aloofness when it comes to her sister’s frame of mind makes her come across as insensitive and dumb – which she is definitely not! Whatever happened to Siddiqui sahab’s illness? His illness has been used as an excuse, a majboori because of which Hamnah went ahead with the nikkah but after that no one even talked about his medical condition. Azeem’s character is still a mystery and at this point, I am feeling for him more than anyone else.
Hamza and Hamnah
Hamza and Hamnah’s sweet romance and love has not been given enough screen time. There are times when you feel that Hamnah is more scared of Hamza than she is in love with him. This mad love and ishq could have been translated on screen in a less aggressive manner. The way Hamza confronts or even interacts with Hamnah at the university campus is simply unrealistic. Hamza comes from an affluent family therefore this must be a well-reputed university with proper rules in place, watching Hamza getting away with bullying everyone and not being held accountable for it, makes no sense! The way he tore that page out of the register was simply unacceptable and watching him walk out and creating a scene after that was just plain ridiculous. Hamnah has wronged Hamza but there are times when you understand why Hamnah is scared of him and did not have the courage to share what was going on in her life.
In the beginning Hamza came across as the cool kid who took his love for Hamnah really seriously but after watching this episode it seems like he is just plain mad! Feroze Khan is definitely being typecast – Gul-e-Rana, Khaani and now this drama – all the characters he played were more or less the same. I would love to see him in a role which is more balanced. In Dil Kya Kare, he was another extreme. Hamnah has hardly any dialogues and her expressions remain the same in every situation since she is going through hell and that’s it! Ramsha Khan is a solid performer but so far the character she is playing hasn’t given her the opportunity to showcase her acting skills.
Roomi and Rest of The Characters
Roomi’s character is fun and cool but when she simply fails to acknowledge her sister’s feelings, she comes across as insensitive. Not once have we seen Roomi trying to figure out exactly what is wrong with Hamnah. Although she is a happy-go-lucky person who does not believe in falling in love but there is definitely a caring side to her personality as well. These sisters are close to one another, they share a room and they did share some jokes and emotional moments as well. The way these characters were introduced suggested that this was a close-knit family but apart from Hamnah’s mother, no one is bothered about Hamnah’s sudden silence and her passive mood. Azeem is another extreme who I hope would start noticing that his wife is not happy with the marriage! The scene covering Azeem’s meeting with Hamnah in the university was strange! Last time I checked, there was no such waiting area or ‘visiting facilities’ for students who were not living in the hostel. This scene did not work for me at all.
Alishba’s character and this track has done-to-death written all over it. In every other drama we have a good looking, educated girl from an affluent background who is so desperate to marry the hero that even after he gets married, she would gladly wait for the divorce so that they can finally be together!
Final Remarks
Tonight’s episode had some really important developments to its credit but they were not handled well at all. The characters have not been fleshed out properly. The background score at times can be excessive but there were some scenes tonight when the background score helped me understand what Hamnah was going through. The flashback scenes are not enough to make the viewers understand what Hamnah is thinking. It seems like Hamza will turn in to Mir Hadi after all! I am waiting to find out more about Azeem since so far he has been quite ‘patient’!
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Tonight’s episode of Ishqiya was slightly more entertaining than the last one. This episode had some important developments to its credit and it was yet again frustrating watching Hamna contemplate whether she should tell Hamza what was actually going on or not. She went ahead with the nikkah without informing Hamza. Although her confusion and fear both were translated convincingly on screen but even then her approach has been immature. I must say that Hania Aamir’s character and her performance is the main attraction of this drama right now. Hania Aamir is one of my favorite actresses who always brings out the best in every character she plays. Having said that, I really wish that she gets a better stylist and that the producers let the actresses with short hair flaunt their natural hair as opposed to forcing them to wear hair pieces. In every other drama the actresses are forced to wear either extensions or hair pieces because somehow it isn’t okay for the leading ladies to have short hair!
Even though some of the scenarios in this drama have done-to-death written all over them but there were also those elements of Hamna and Romaissa’s track which were quite likable. There were times when I wondered what would have happened had Hamna taken her sister or mother in to confidence. The writer has shown how a loving and caring father completely failed to let his daughter make one of the most important decisions of her life.
Hamza and Hamna
Hamza’s commitment towards Hamna seems quite genuine, something more than just crazy love but if you compare him with Azeem, Azeem definitely appears to be a more mature character. Hamza’s conversation with his father in the previous episode suggested that Hamna had never made a commitment with him therefore their relationship status is confusing. Hamna has definitely made quite a few decisions in this one week which show that she is not as certain and confident as her sister is. Hamna was shown crying and ignoring Hamza and she simply brushed this entire affair under the carpet even after the nikkah happened. Some of the flashback scenes were completely unnecessary and it would have been better if instead of showing these scenes, the writer would have given the viewers a more clear insight into what Hamna was thinking. Although she wanted to get married to Hamza but we still don’t know whether she loves Hamza as much as he loves her. While it was relatively easier for Hamza to tell his parents off, Hamna’s situation has been completely different. Feroze Khan’s entire outlook doesn’t go well with his character since Hamza has a more responsible and serious side as well but he looks like the reckless cool dude.
Family Dynamics
There were quite a few scenes tonight which showed why Hamna decided to do exactly what she was told and why she might have to put up with even more in the future. Romaissa took the medical file from her father but we still don’t know what his medical condition is. Romaissa’s character is a breath of fresh air and definitely different from the one she played in Anaa. Romaissa looks out for her parents and her sole aim in life is to see her father happy. Her relationship with her father in particular is both cute and endearing at the same time. Hania Aamir’s performance has been effortless and on point. She does not overdo the bubbly side of Romaissa’s personality and has made sure that the viewers can see the sensitive and caring side of her character. Shabbir Jan too has translated his character gracefully on screen. Even though he has made some decisions which were too hasty and perhaps not fair but even then you understand where he was coming from.
Azeem and Hamna
Azeem was properly introduced to the viewers tonight. The introduction he gave made me wonder why he mentioned the past. Can he sense that Hamna is hiding something or is there something that he is hiding from her? Or was it just something he said to make Hamna feel comfortable? Waiting to find out! Azeem sounded like someone whose world would revolve around his wife once he got married therefore it would be interesting to watch how this relationship grows. Hamna just sat there, lifeless and sad while Azeem tried to have a conversation with her. He likes Hamna and is looking forward to starting a new life with her but Hamna clearly is not ready for this fresh start, it is more like an ordeal for her. The preview of the next episode suggested that Azeem might find out the truth in the upcoming episode – I really hope that does not happen. Hamna’s situation is actually painful to watch especially because she hardly had any interaction with her friend in this one week. Gohar Rasheed is a brilliant actor, I am waiting to see what his character has in store for us.
Final Remarks
Ishqiya so far is a decent watch, it isn’t remarkable and it is not entirely run-of-the-mill either. The performances and the direction has been on point and even though the story is familiar, the writer has managed to avoid certain clichés. The preview of the next episode showed that Hamza will find out the truth and he will once again show his anger in front of everyone. Will Azeem witness all this? The preview suggested that Hamza will feel betrayed and rightly so too! I guess we all know where the story will go from here but it will be interesting to watch how it is taken forward.
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I was expecting this second episode of Ishqiya to be fast paced but it focused entirely on Siddiqui sahab’s medical condition. Hania Aamir and Shabbir Jan’s performances stood out in this particular episode. Ramsha Khan’s character and performance reminds me of the role she played in Kesa Hei Naseeban. Feroze Khan too is giving Mir Haadi vibes, the shouting and the background is similar too. Having said that both these actors are doing justice to their respective characters. The excessive use of background score and the way some of the scenes were edited disrupted the flow of the story. The overall feel of this second episode was filmi, just like the first episode but tonight’s episode was slightly less engaging than the first one.
Latest Developments
Tonight’s episode of Ishqiya opened with Romi finding out that her father was fighting a disease which might be life threatening. This first scene pretty much laid down the foundations for what was coming ahead. Siddiqui sahab’s relationship with his daughters was well established in the first episode and in this episode the viewers got to see a little more of the kind of love they share. Siddiqui sahab is an over-protective yet caring father and even with all the love there is a communication gap between the daughters and their father. They go out for dinners, enjoy their time together, Siddiqui sahab even does not have a problem apologizing when he feels he has done something wrong but there are certain boundaries, some principles, which do not allow Hamna to tell her father that she is in love. This situation is different from the one we usually see in such scenarios but at the same time it is slightly frustrating to watch Hamna’s helplessness and unhappiness. Shabbir Jan has definitely done a great job bringing out the gentle and loving side of his character but you can’t help blaming him for not having enough faith in his daughters to choose their life partners. He is convinced that he can make the best decisions for them and he does not want to be told otherwise.
I must say that I felt for Hamna because she has a man in her life who could have given her all the happiness and love in the world but she has to get married to someone she does not even know! Romi on the other hand has no love interest therefore her life is perfect. She does not have to face the situation her sister is facing but at the same time it is difficult to understand why she cannot tell that Hamna is not happy about this proposal. Everything happened too quickly and the proposal was finalized before Hamna could muster up the courage to talk to Hamza. Every time she thought about picking up the phone and calling him, she was reminded of his possessiveness and that is when she stopped herself from sharing the details with Hamza. Tonight’s episode covered almost two days and there were definitely some continuity issues as well. Siddiqui sahab’s clothes changed by the time he got back from the office.
Hamza’s scenes yet again showed his mad love, his ishq for Hamna. His father’s scenes yet again revolved around his cool and calm nature. The father’s scenes could easily have been chopped down since the story could then have moved forward to bring Azeem in the picture. Hamza’s mother trying to marry him off to a girl he does not like has been-there-seen-that written all over it! Seemi Pasha has played so many such characters in the recent past. It is like watching her play the same character as the one she played in Mera Rab Waris all over again!
Final Remarks
After watching the first episode, I was hoping that the first few episodes would be fast paced but there was a lot of repetition in this episode. The story should have been taken forward with this second episode. The preview of the next episode showed Hamna and Azeem’s meeting – it should have been shown in this episode, in my opinion. Also, looks like Hamza will soon find out the truth. Honestly speaking after watching Hamza’s junooni ishq, I have a bad feeling that we might see Mir Hadi all over again, I really hope that I am wrong. Hoping to see situations which are not too extreme and definitely don’t want to see excessive rona dhona in the upcoming episodes.
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Ishqiya’s first episode was pretty decent and even though it seems like the story doesn’t have anything new to offer but this was definitely the kind of episode which kept my interest alive. All the central characters were introduced with utmost clarity in this first episode – which was great especially considering the fact that I have watched enough dramas lately in which the families of the central characters are most often introduced later on. While Feroze Khan and Ramsha Khan are playing the kind of characters they have played in other dramas too before, Hania Aamir’s character it seems might be different from the one she played in Anaa and Titli. Also, I honestly feel that Hania Aamir is an amazing actress who brings out the nuances in her characters exceptionally well. All the actors involved performed well, the background music at times was annoying but overall this first episode was fast-paced and engaging.
Written By: Mohsin Ali Shah
Directed By: Badar Mehmood
Produced By: Big Bang Entertainment
Channel: ARY Digital
Timings: 8pm on Monday
The Title and First Impression
When I searched Ishqiya on Google to find out about the cast, that is when I realized that there was a Bollywood film with a similar title too. I am not sure if this is a coincidence or not but it would be great if our producers can be a little more creative while finalizing the title for their dramas! After all there are so many different options! I am going to admit that I watched this first episode with the least bit of expectations especially after watching the highly disappointing and OTT first episode of Jhooti. The fact that I managed to sit through this episode without questioning the cast and the presentation in general was reason enough to take it up for reviewing until something better comes along.
The opening scene wasn’t impressive, my first thought was whether a university would allow their student to wear shorts on campus. Apart from that the background score made the whole scenario more filmi than fun. As the story progressed and the characters were introduced, there was more clarity and even though Ishqiya seems like another story which will revolve around relationships but this first episode was definitely more interesting than the opening episode of Jhooti which was all over the place. There are some clichéd but definite conflicts in the plot right from the beginning and if handled well it would be interesting to watch how all the characters handle these conflicting situations.
The Characters and The Story
Ishqiya’s story revolves around three different families and four main leads. Thankfully the conflict in this story isn’t one which involves class difference. Hamna (Ramsha Khan) and Hamza (Feroze Khan) are madly in love. Hamza is in a position to show this ‘madness’ since he has no problem with openly confessing his love for Hamna. While on the one side Hamza is shown as an angry young man with a romantic side, on the other hand he is introduced as a genius – someone who does wonders in his studies even though he does not fit into that studious student stereotype. Although that sum he solved on the board didn’t seem too difficult but it did imply that he was a good student. Hamza’s father (Khalid Anam) is really cool and the entire atmosphere in his house is completely different from that of Hamna’s. The contrast between the two households was quite apparent from all the scenes shown in this first episode.
Hamna has a sister Romaisa (Hania Aamir) who has a personality very different from that of Hamna’s. While Hamna is in love and afraid to disclose that secret even to her sister, Romaisa is more than happy living her life which is quite carefree to say the least. Romaisa is shown as a happy-go-lucky young girl who trusts her father completely with her future. Hamna on the other hand is set to be engaged to Azeem (Gohar Rasheed) by the end of this episode. Hamna and Romaisa’s father (Shabbir Jan) is strictly against love marriage therefore Hamna does not have the courage to tell him about Hamza. At the same time, she does not talk to Hamza about the proposal because she is scared of how he might react to it. Everything happens too quickly and Hamna’s worst fears come true.
The conversations and situations through which all the characters were introduced in this episode were for the most part convincing. It was easy to connect to the situations. The scenes covering the family life of the main leads were more entertaining than the scenes which were shot in the university. Having said that, the university scenes were important because they showed the intensity of Hamza’s feelings for Hamna. This part of Hamza’s personality will probably play an important role in creating an even bigger problem in the upcoming episodes. Hamza gave Mir Hadi (Khaani) and Adeel (Gul-e-Rana) vibes but I really hope that his character does not get too dark.
Final Remarks
Sadly enough, like always ARY has summarized the entire plot on its website. Therefore, we know exactly what is going to happen in the next few weeks. And once again I regret visiting the website to get information about the cast and for the teasers! All those viewers who don’t want spoilers should not visit the website.
While watching this episode I kept on wondering why Hamna could not share her secret with Romaisa who seemed quite ‘cool’. It would have been good if the writer answered this question instead of showing that Hamna just didn’t have the guts to do so! Also, why couldn’t Romaisa see that her sister was not happy with the proposal and that she was worried.
Some of Romaisa’s dialogues were hilarious and I enjoyed her cool and cute attitude. The parents’ characters were interesting too since they were not one-dimensional.
The preview of the next episode showed Hamna’s father pleading her to safeguard his honor and her meeting with Azeem suggested it would just be added pressure.
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This was another slow-paced episode of Ishq-e-Laa with some of the tracks going around in circles and yet another tragedy. Shanaya was one of the better-written characters in the play; Azlan and Azka both have weak personalities. This episode showed another major change in Azlan’s track and Azka’s track showed more of the proposal scenario which is now putting me to sleep. Ishq-e-Laa does not give you a lot to reflect upon even though it started off as a drama that would offer much more than a romance thriller. Shanaya’s mother was always shown as an intelligent woman who raised a strong daughter yet she has not even tried to get her daughter justice. Watching the relatively likable characters exiting from the story one by one is not too promising.
Azka’s Track
Azka’s track opened with one of those repetitive conversations with her mother about her faith in Allah. These conversations are well-written but there is nothing new about them and they are not the least bit impactful since actions speak louder than words. Just yesterday, Azka was relying more on Abid than she was on Allah! Yes, this could have been a weak moment but then even in the latter part of this episode she was hopeless and was shown complaining about her fate. Someone who has so much faith in Allah would surely have more patience as well! Also, the way this character has been written makes me question whether Azka has a conscience or not. She has conveniently forgotten that she was the one who gave Shanaya the information that ultimately led to her murder. When she was praying to Allah, she forgot to ask Him to forgive her for banking on Abid more than Him! I don’t find myself feeling for Azka at all since her character does not have any definite traits. Seemi Raheal’s performance has impressed me more than that of Yumna Zaidi’s throughout. Her character is also etched out more convincingly.
The Azka/Abid track is turning out to be the most repetitive of all! I am wondering if this track is actually headed somewhere and even if it is, was there a need to stretch it so much? Each one of these scenes has been more or less the same including Kanwal’s reaction. These scenes are also overdramatic.
Azlan’s Track
I am all for character development when such changes are shown gradually and convincingly. Azlan was introduced as a stubborn young man who knew what he wanted from life. While it is understandable that Shanaya’s death impacted him more than any other, the fact that all of a sudden he has not once but twice taken some major decisions based on something his mother said out of anger, is not in line with his personality at all. He married Shanaya after his mother told him he could no longer see her if she got married to someone else. And now, he decided to pursue the case and alter his mindset altogether after his mother shouted at him! The writer is using similar scenarios to achieve multiple objectives which makes some of these scenes monotonous.
The scene covering Azlan’s meeting with the therapist did not work for me at all. It gave no new information and did not add anything new to this track. The viewers were already quite aware of Azlan’s state of mind and the therapist did not help him in any way! The writers should simply stop introducing therapists in these stories unless they offer something tangible.
I must say that some of the supporting characters in this drama manage to impress you more than the leading characters, which is not always the best thing since it is of utmost importance that the leading characters leave an impact. Tonight, Azlan’s father won me over more than Azlan! He felt guilty, unlike our holier-than-thou Azka, and did whatever was needed in order to pursue the case. Although, I must say that until last week it was not apparent that he had been trying so hard to get Shanaya’s murderer punished. If he was trying so hard, these scenes should have been given more screen time. However, it was good to know that he tried so hard but ultimately what lead to the heart attack seemed more like a ghairat ka masla than anything else! It was also strange that he went to have that conversation with someone he was trying to get punished for her daughter-in-law’s murder! Overall, however, the character definitely left a mark and Usman Peerzada did complete justice to it.
Final Remarks
Although I never expected anything grand from Ishq-e-Laa, the way the story is being taken forward is quite disappointing. However, I will be giving it two more weeks and if the story does not take off, I will no longer be reviewing it. The main plot is interesting but the characters and the situations are for the most part shallow and unconvincing.
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Tonight’s episode of Ishq e Laa was relatively slow-paced. It showed more of what we watched in the previous episode therefore some of the scenes were highly repetitive. I hope that the drama picks up the pace because it is going forward in an interesting direction, especially Azlan’s track. Azaan Sami Khan’s performance in this episode was better than last week. Shanaya made regular appearances in this episode as well. This makes me wonder if such scenes are going to be a permanent part of the drama from now on. Azka’s track has disappointed me the most and for the first time, I feel that Yumna Zaidi’s performance falls short in some scenes. Azka has not once taken responsibility for what happened to Shanaya and she comes across as a self-absorbed individual at times although her mother’s dialogues suggest that she is a sensitive and caring person! Watching her ask Abid to bring the proposal hoping he will pay her fee was something quite unexpected from the girl who held her self-respect so dear and most importantly for someone who claims to have faith in Allah’s plan! This character is really confusing and so far it has got nothing going for it at all. Azlan’s track is relatively more interesting when compared to Azka’s.
Azlan’s Track
Azlan was yet again shown struggling to go on with life without Shanaya. His state of mind made perfect sense with the exception of his regular ‘’meetings” with Shanaya. He is otherwise in touch with reality, he knows Shanaya is no more and he also understands why his parents are concerned, yet he does not see this as a problem at all since he wants to continue “meeting” Shanaya and vowed to not let her die. Had obviously said this metaphorically as well but his mother’s reaction to his statement was confusing. The opening scene of this episode suggested that just like the previous episode, Azlan was going to make another one of Shanaya’s wishes come true although when she was alive, he did not agree with her at all when she went all out to help people. There was always a shallow side to Azlan’s personality and it seems as if Shanaya after her death will fill that vacuum up, making him more like her. Azlan never had the kind of spiritual strength which Shanaya had therefore it will take him some time to get there. Right now he is taking up one cause at a time and is determined to follow in her footsteps to some extent. Azlan’s grief in this episode as well was relatable and it made me feel for the character even though some of the scenes were too slow. Also, it would have been apt had Azlan gone to meet Shanaya’s mother.
Azlan’s scenes with his mother have definitely been praise-worthy throughout since they are always very organic. The apology scene in this episode when his mother reminded him that it was her birthday was one such scene tonight. Azlan’s parents continue to feel the guilt but they are just as helpless as Sultan’s family was when he got killed. I expected Azlan’s father to try harder, the preview of the next episode did suggest that his father might try to pursue the case once again and end up being yet another victim!
Azka’s Track
Azka’s family was shown going through a financial crisis after Sultan’s death in this episode as well and unexpectedly she shared her problems with Abid! The ‘rashan’ he brought made Azka go from ‘bhai’ to bring your rishta which was actually quite disappointing since Azka was introduced as a headstrong girl who did not believe in compromising on her principles. Kanwal turned out to be more resilient and sensible than Azka. Right now taking admission in the medical college is her first priority and even though she seemed to be relying on Allah by the end of the episode, her basic reason for agreeing to marry Abid was quite lame. Azlan and Azka’s paths will cross once again; it remains to be seen when. Not once have either of them thought about each other in the present situations in any context although I felt that there were a few instances when Azlan could have been reminded of the time Azka broke his perfume. Azlan was shown thinking about Shanaya’s wish for her but nothing related to their direct interactions with each other. Azka and Abid’s track has been going around in circles and I don’t find myself interested in it at all!
Final Remarks
Am I the only one who felt that there was an overdose of Shanaya’s scenes in this episode? I liked the fact that the writer has decided to keep her in the picture even though her character has technically exited the story but there were too many flashback scenes and the scenes covering her meetings with Azlan in this episode. I hope that Azlan’s track moves forward and honestly speaking after this episode I have little hope that Azka’s track will ever take off! Will Arbab Haroon get Azlan’s father killed as well? The preview of the upcoming episode suggested just that!
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Tonight’s episode of Ishq-e-Laa had its emotional moments even though just like the previous episode the performances, the execution, and some of the details could have been more convincing. Azaan Sami Khan failed to add intensity to the scenes covering his imaginary meetings with Shanaya but these scenes were definitely well written and definitely unexpected as well. Even though Shanaya has died, the writer, for now, has kept her in the picture through such scenes. It was therefore interesting how the aftermath of Shanaya’s murder was covered especially with respect to Azlan. On the other side, Sultan’s family was also shown suffering while the person responsible for ruining everyone’s life lived comfortably with absolutely no remorse. The only aspect of the script which I felt was not up to the mark was how, yet again, Azka’s family’s reaction to Shanaya’s murder was covered. The entire approach was once again more practical than emotional. Azka did not even hold herself accountable for giving Shanaya the information which ultimately led to her murder.
Also, the fact that the women Shanaya was helping out were oblivious of the fact that she had been murdered was not easy to connect to. This episode covered the aftermath of tragic losses by both the families, Azlan’s father’s guilt, and much more. This episode could easily have been dedicated to showing the family’s reactions to Shanaya’s loss but thankfully that was not the case! The director and the writer deserve credit for taking the story forward and not ‘cashing in’ on Shanaya’s murder.
Shanaya and Azlan
This latest episode showed Azlan waking up imagining that Shanaya was by his side and throughout this episode, he kept on looking forward to meeting her. Azlan and Shanaya’s background as well as their present relationship made his reaction relatable. Shanaya was the one person in his life who had always been there with him in some form or the other – first a friend and then a life partner. When initially he was not sure whether he wanted to get married to Shanaya or not, he proposed to her only because he couldn’t imagine his life without her. The writer took her time setting the perfect foundation for this particular track and especially the aftermath of this tragedy.
The viewers also found out today that there was actually a bigger reason why Shanaya took Azlan with her to show him how she spent her days. Even though he had been in complete denial when he went to meet the woman Shanaya was helping out he told her that she had been murdered and provided her with the help she needed. This basically went to show that Shanaya will perhaps be able to change Azlan more after her death than she did when she was alive!
Tonight’s episode also covered Azlan’s father’s guilt and resulting attempts to get his hands on the murderers. Apparently, everyone knows who got Shanaya killed but no one has the guts to take action against the perpetrators. It remains to be seen how far Azlan’s father will go to avenge Shanaya’s murder. It was really odd when Azlan’s mother casually asked her husband why he wasn’t eating and if everything was okay when they were at the breakfast table! This particular scene was short but it made absolutely no sense!
Azka’s Track
Sultan’s family’s struggles were covered extensively in this episode. They struggled to keep the child they had saved, sane and safe. By the end of this episode, the financial troubles took over everything else. The way Azlan treated Kanwal when she came to see his mother in order to extend her condolences went to show that right now he did not have a soft spot for this family and he was not thinking about how he had treated Azka in the past. I have always felt that Azka and Azlan’s confrontations are a thing of the past. I am wondering if he will ever hold himself accountable for what he did back then and honestly speaking I feel that he should not since Shanaya more than made up for it! Also, this family does come across as thankless at times! There should have been more scenes showing how Shanaya’s death had impacted them since she had always worked for them so selflessly. Even though Azka had met Shanaya only once, such a young and tragic death would leave a person shaken yet the way she thought about Shanaya was completely void of emotions. The only good part of this track was Azka saying a prayer for Shanaya even though this was a dream sequence, I did however feel that Yumna Zaidi’s performance was not up to the mark in this particular scene.
Final Remarks
The story took an interesting emotional turn with this episode. Some of the recent developments were completely unexpected such as Azlan’s imaginary meetings with his wife and his present state of mind. I am definitely curious to find out what direction the story will go from here. The preview of the next episode also piqued my curiosity. The drama has a mystery/thriller feel to it as well. Out of all the performances tonight, I liked Laila Wasti’s short but powerful performance the most. Her performance went to show that a good actor can make his or her presence felt in the shortest span of time! How much more impactful could Azlan’s scenes have been if Azaan Sami Khan also performed just as exceptional as well. Uzma Hassan’s make-up in the scene at Azlan’s house was one of the many unrealistic make-up looks sported by different actors in this episode. While Azlan’s imaginary meetings with Shanaya made sense, showing such a scene with Azka was a bit far-fetched even as a dream sequence!
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With this episode, Shanaya’s journey came to a tragic end and Azlan’s actual journey has just started. This episode was penned down well but some of the performances and execution of a few of the scenes were not up to the mark. Shanaya’s exit from the drama was somewhat predictable right from the beginning since there was always a great deal of focus on the dangers involved in her line of work. Azaan Sami Khan performed well in the post-marriage episodes but tonight he failed to add the kind of intensity that would have made Shanaya’s death as impactful as the writer wanted it to appear on the screen.
Azka’s reaction was also the most disappointing element of this episode. Her practical approach at such a time did not go well with her character at all! This was a meaningful episode for the most part but it could have been far more powerful had the director compromised slightly on the ‘visual’ aspect of some of the scenes such as Azlan carrying Shanaya and running to the car and no bloodstains on Shanaya’s clothes after being shot! Some of the senior actors performed way better than the leading cast! Sajal Aly gave a solid performance but her overall look did not go well with the situations yet again which definitely affected the overall feel of these scenes and took away the realistic touch from them. Who goes after kidnappers and killers with a semi-formal look?
Tragic Ending
Azlan and Shanaya’s couple turned out to be a breath of fresh air for a few weeks. The gradual change in Azlan’s character ever since these two got married along with the kind of understanding these two had made this on-screen couple one of my favorites. It was quite evident that this beautiful love story was going to be interrupted by a tragedy. It was also clear right from the beginning that this would eventually turn out to be a transformation journey for Azlan. The “definition” of Ishq-e-Laa in the first two episodes suggested that the story will have a strong spiritual element to it as it moves forward.
Even though some of the most important aspects of the plot have been predictable, Ishq-e-Laa has for the most part kept my interest alive. Tonight’s episode showed how Shanaya put herself in a dangerous situation yet again without thinking about the circumstances. Shanaya’s faith in Allah was so strong that at times she relied solely on Allah for protection without taking adequate security measures even when they were a must! I always felt that this aspect of her personality was a bit extreme but her intentions were always pure therefore I found myself worrying for her than finding her annoying. Azlan’s reaction to Shanaya getting shot and fighting for her life was undoubtedly the most interesting element of this episode even though Azaan Sami Khan’s performance in this episode left a lot to be desired.
Azlan was always shown as someone who liked to be in complete control. Unlike Shanaya, he did not leave things to God or fate, he was sure that he was completely capable of running his life the way he wanted. Therefore losing control was a contributing factor to the anger and frustration he felt, apart from the loss of his wife who he loved dearly. Even when he prayed to Allah, his tone and choice of words were wrong. Azlan’s feelings were penned down so well by the writer, it would have been so great had Azaan Sami Khan breathed life into these scenes in an apt manner. The clarity in the writing helped me understand his reaction to this loss.
I was expecting a completely different reaction from Azka after hearing about Shanaya’s murder. She is an intelligent young lady who could have easily put two and two together yet she was too busy thinking about things which should have been the least of her worries. Her daadi’s reaction made a lot more sense and therefore was easy to relate to.
Final Remarks
The story took an interesting turn with this episode of Ishq e Laa. From now on the Azlan and Azka will perhaps be the main focus. While I am still interested in Azlan’s track, even after Azaan Sami Khan’s average performance tonight, Azka’s track has completely failed to impress. She is giving the viewers mixed signals for now! Also, I feel that even though Azlan did not have a strong faith in Allah, he was gradually transforming into a better person. The writer perhaps should have kept the negative elements of his personality alive right till this point in order to make people relate to the “lesson” he is about to be taught. Surely, he still has a lot to learn, and eventually, this loss might be a blessing in disguise for him. I just hope that Azaan Sami Khan will do justice to the character since the focus will be more on Azlan now than ever. I am looking forward to what the writer has in store for us next. The camera on the scene of the crime must have captured everything; will Azlan and his father succeed in getting Shanaya’s murderers punished? In which circumstances will Azlan and Azka meet next? I am waiting to find out.
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This was another important and entertaining episode of Ishq-e-Laa. A few weeks back, I couldn’t t have imagined being so involved in this drama. Gradually the characters are shaping up and some of the characters which we had a difficult time even liking, in the beginning, are turning out to be the most pivotal and interesting ones. Azlan definitely tops the list for me as a sensible young man who has so many pleasant surprises in store for the viewers. When the drama started his first impression was entirely different. These changes also make me wonder why he was introduced as a shallow spoiled brat!
I always felt that the drama might be about his transformation journey but as is evident, he has already changed a lot. This latest episode was also thrilling. It has been somewhat obvious that something terrible might happen to Shanaya or perhaps Azlan – it remains to be seen who the victim will be. Or does the writer have a surprise in store? If the story continues to move forward with this pace, I am certain we will find out soon! It won’t be wrong to say that Shanaya and Azlan’s marriage has turned out to be a real game-changer! The story has become interesting and enticing ever since these two tied the knot.
Drastic Changes
Things changed drastically in this episode as well when Kanwal decided to take the case back in order to save her daughter. Unfortunately, this particular development in the story hit home since very often we have witnessed high-profile cases involving the rich and influential being closed for such reasons in real life as well. Even when the loved ones of the victims are determined to get the perpetrators punished they are pushed to a point where they have to take such decisions. This entire development was covered well from Kanwal and other family members’ perspectives. It remains to be seen if Azka made the right decision when she informed Shanaya about the kidnapping. I felt that the recklessness with which the child was handled while in custody by the kidnappers did not go well with the intention behind the kidnapping! They needed this girl to be well and alive but clearly, no one was trying hard enough to ensure that she was handed over to her family safe and sound.
Shanaya’s bravery was always her biggest strength as well as a weakness. More than once we saw her getting herself involved in situations that were extremely alarming. Many of us rightfully questioned these scenarios as well. After watching the preview, I am certain that these scenarios were shown in such a way for a good reason. This time around as well she will probably try to get a case filed against those responsible and she will get into even more trouble than she had ever imagined she would. Shanaya never asks for help but in the preview of the upcoming episode, she was shown asking for help desperately.
The best part of this episode had to be the way the relationship between Shanaya and Azlan was shown on screen. Their conversations were penned down beautifully and both the actors involved played their roles so well. It was especially refreshing watching Azlan questioning his egoistic attitude – I did not see that coming at all! He was also more than willing to extend his unconditional support to his wife, which was another pleasant surprise. He is more willing to listen to what his mother has to say as well. Azlan’s mother is another refreshing element of the drama. For a change, she is more vocal which has definitely made a huge difference.
Final Remarks
Tonight’s episode was well put together as a whole. The writer deserves special credit for showing the conversation about pregnancy between Shanaya and her mother in the most ‘normal’ way possible! Instead of jumping to conclusions or jumping with joy Shanaya’s mother suggested that she should get the test done! Most often such news is confirmed by the mother herself when her daughter feels nauseous after marriage in Pakistani dramas! Such minor things make a huge difference and make it easier for the viewers to connect to the characters. However, the entire kidnapping scenario was shown rather recklessly! The conversations between Azlan and Shanaya were undoubtedly the highlight of this episode. Their relationship looks ‘very real’ on screen and their love for each other is extremely heartwarming. Also, although I absolutely love the changes in Azlan’s behavior, sometimes these changes are a little difficult to relate to. Can marrying the right person changes a person so much? Overall, tonight’s episode had a lot going for it. It was thrilling and fast-paced. I am eagerly looking forward to the next episode.
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Ishq-e-Laa is turning out to be a far more interesting drama than I imagined it would be. Right from the beginning, it has been a surprise package since what was promoted as a love story turned out to be a story about soul searching and finding the true meaning of being close to the Almighty. Even though these themes of the drama have not been directly inculcated into the script at the moment, it is quite evident that the basic purpose of the drama is to highlight the true meaning of human existence. The characters are shaping up even more with every passing episode. A few weeks back I was unsure about the script because it did seem as if it might not have a lot to offer. However, so far I am pleasantly surprised for sure. Therefore, if you are one of those viewers who gave up on this drama early on, you should definitely give it another chance. The director has turned Ishq-e-Laa into a visual treat by making sure that every scene is shot beautifully sometimes at the cost of originality, which is never a good idea! However, for the most part, the visuals go well with the main theme of the different tracks. The on-screen chemistry between Sajal Aly and Azaan Sami Khan deserves a special mention since without it Azlan and Shanaya’s scenes would not be so powerful.
Difficult Decisions
Tonight’s episode covered many difficult and life-altering decisions made by some of the central characters. The writer did a commendable job of setting the perfect foundation for the important developments in this episode. The clash between Azlan and Shanaya’s thinking, their different ideas and ideals were clearly well established right from the onset. At the same time, the fact that both of them wanted to make this relationship work was also shown convincingly especially ever since they got married. However, Arbab Haroon’s role in this entire scenario and most importantly the kind of support Azlaan’s father extended to his friend was completely unexpected. This entire development was covered with the utmost precision. Shanaya’s father-in-law always came across as someone who wouldn’t impose his decisions on others but that is definitely not the case! He decided to stand by his ‘friend’s’ side owing to the benefits he was acquiring in his business because of him. Arbab Haroon was a client he could not afford to lose or offend.
A script that did not appear to be meaningful enough before has definitely taken off and is getting more interesting because of the depth and nuances that have been added to Azlaan and Shanaya’s track in particular. Also, initially, the scenes through which Shanaya’s bold nature was translated on screen were somewhat nonsensical but now that the story is moving forward, Shanaya’s principles make more sense than ever. Sajal Aly’s phenomenal performance made the opening scenes even more impactful. She translated the hurt and insult Shanaya felt impeccably on screen. Although Shanaya was shown “compromising” on quite a few things in the past, this was one thing she was not going to compromise on. She also made a rather sudden and life-altering decision tonight when she walked out when she felt that she had to compromise on her values in order to stay in that house. Once again, I couldn’t help but wonder how wholesome this entire track would have been had Shanaya’s mother been in the picture as well throughout. When she walked out of the house, I wondered where she was headed and whether we will actually get to see her mother or not! The viewers shouldn’t be left wondering about such things because of basic ambiguities in the script or screenplay.
It was an absolute pleasure watching Shireen (Shanaya’s mother) on the screen once again. Laila Wasti never disappoints when it comes to adding grace and subtlety to characters which she chooses wisely. Shanaya’s mother’s support for her and her open-mindedness has always been a breath of fresh air. Her relationship with Shanaya makes it even easier to connect to Shanaya’s personality and ideals. There are few characters such as Shireen’s that are the perfect balance of maturity, strengths, and vulnerabilities. Shanaya and Azlan’s meeting after she left his house was powerfully executed and penned down beautifully as well. Even though Azlan wanted her to change her decision, he was not being as unreasonable as his father. The OST has been composed and sung so well that the scenes in which it is played in the background automatically become more impactful. The complications between Azlan and Shanaya have not dimmed down the intensity of their feelings for each other. Sajal Aly and Azaan Sami Khan’s fiery on-screen chemistry makes this couple truly come alive on screen.
Arbab Haroon’s visit to Sultan’s house showed that he was wise enough to figure out that Shanaya was not even going to listen to her in-laws therefore he had to do something himself. He used the carrot and stick policy in order to pressurize Kanwal. He offered money and at the same time subtly warned her of dire consequences if she did not do what he wanted from her. Surprisingly, Kanwal did not pay heed to the threat at all and was even more determined than before to punish the murderers.
Final Remarks
Tonight’s episode of Ishq-e-Laa was well-paced and entertaining. The preview of the next episode suggested that Kanwal will eventually give in and take the case back. Unfortunately, this is the true depiction of the actual state of affairs in our country. I am more interested in Shanaya and Azlan’s meeting in the upcoming episode than anything else. Azka’s character has not come to the forefront just yet. Will Shanaya’s character exit from the story at some point?
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Ohkay so, after a million flashbacks & gazillion commercial breaks, this dumber, oh I mean this bumper episode of Ishq Zahe Naseeb marked the end of the drama. There was absolutely nothing in this episode that required them to cover it in double episodes. If they had edited out the flashbacks & had not tried the last time to memorize the entire drama to the viewers, which they already do, this drama could’ve easily ended in a single episode & also had made a bit of an impact. I will not mince my words & just straight out say that the very last episode of this drama was a torture to tune to. They had the very last chance to redeem themselves but it was an opportunity wasted. As much as I do appreciate the fact that it has met a happy ending, the way they took the story to that point was pointless, senseless & absolutely unnecessary. I guess the director & the editors themselves were so much in love with this drama that they wanted to see it all for the last time in this last episode, that is why they decided to add so many flashbacks which did the viewers absolutely no favor. It was like in a pool of flashbacks, there was a bit of story hidden which the viewers had to figure & find out like a riddle.
Few Developments In a Pool of Flashbacks:
Despite the fact that the drama makers had all the time on their hands to give this drama a proper ending, it still seemed abrupt where everyone was finding about everything & they were conveying it to everyone. Saleem got to know about Sameer’s statement that he gave to the police, so he informed his tundi family. Also, Akbar found out what Sameer had done for Gauhar & that he wanted her to leave. Instead of flashbacks, it would’ve been nice if they had actually shot some of the scenes which were necessary like Sameer’s conversation with Akbar.
This episode had two important scenarios to it, the first one being Sameer testifying that he killed Zoya. It was good that Gauhar also spoke to Zoya’s sister & her stance was made clear that she was not going to forgive Sameer but she did understand that his mental condition played a part in what happened with her sister. This had to be covered & it was good that they further elaborated it in the form of a court case & the verdict. Good job!
One of the worst developments in this episode were not only of Sabeeha’s suicide but the fact that she once again left a question mark upon the fact whether Sameer was Shakira’s son or Surraya’s? Like seriously? Just when they had pretty much clarified it by showing a wheelchair ridden lady & Akbar convincing Sameer that she was his mother, along with the fact that Sameer also believed him, they had to confuse the viewers further but honestly, at this point I will just say it doesn’t even matter. It would have mattered if the last episode in general had made an impact but at this point I am just too relieved that it has ended to be thinking about it. I think Rajab Ali must’ve taken Shakira’s child away & never came back. Sameer was actually Surraya’s son, therefore Shakira avenged the supposed death of her child by ruining Ehsan’s son’s mind & personality. Sabeeha’s letter also unveiled Ehsan’s reality in front of Sameer. Probably that was the only purpose it served because so far, Sameer did not really know much about his father Ehsan & the kind of man he was, so Sabeeha let him know. It is upsetting that when they had a perfect chance to clarify everything & just end everything by giving viewers clear cut answers, they chose to make it ambiguous, anyways!
Saleem’s regret, Jahangir’s imprisonment – none of these scenarios were important & didn’t make much of a difference because as a viewer, I was already done with these characters, therefore there was no need to show these two. Once again, the focus on flashbacks & unnecessary scenarios made the last episode lose its impact. If they had edited out all the flashbacks & had just given us a clear cut ending focusing on the current scenarios in everyone’s lives, it would’ve ended the drama on a very high note. The strategy that the director & the editors opted for didn’t really do much & no lies, I actually have a headache listening to the loud OST!
Donia & Kashif’s scenario was tackled decently. However, I still fail to understand why was Donia so shattered upon learning that Gauhar was the girl Kashif was in love with. She knew all along that he used to love someone & was probably in love with her till date, so why did she make such an issue when she found out that it was Gauhar. Donia got a clarification she needed to trust Kashif, not that she deserved one. Gauhar was fully focused on Sameer even before she got married to him & after their marriage, she fell in love with him too which was obvious, so the least Donia could’ve done is not insult Gauhar’s intelligence as well as her loyalty towards her husband, thinking she was cheating on him with her ex. May be things were meant to be this way because it was a done deal that Donia was in love with Kashif & he was not, but there was absolutely no chemistry between Sami Khan & Zarnish Khan. However, they both did their best & gave these characters the best treatment they could. Sad that Kashif’s character didn’t have much to offer but Donia was a decent character, until she became a victim of self-imposed pity!
The Highlight of The Drama:
The final & the best development of this episode; Sameer & Gauhar’s reunion. However, before that happened, it was a huge mistake on the director’s part to shoot Sameer being in jail when the court had already given a verdict that they were releasing him, so why was Sameer still sulking in jail? Anyways, the last scene was iconic & definitely sweet. The poetry was beautiful & it was nice to Sameer in a totally different avatar. A new person, humbled, grounded, someone with a completely different outlook on life, ready for a new beginning. Gauhar was calm & composed like she always was. She had this aura that she had been through a lot but had come to terms with everything & now she could deal with anything that came her way. Gauhar & Sameer’s love story was beautiful. I would’ve liked if instead of showing Shakira & her close-ups, they had shown more of their relationship in the previous episodes because it was special and one of a kind. It was nice to see Gauhar being so selflessly in love with Sameer & Sameer, despite his complexes & fears learnt that someone could love him like that. Zahid Ahmed & Sonya Hussyn looked absolutely beautiful together in the last frame & I think that is the moment that I will keep with me, the rest, the less said the better.
Ishq Zahe Naseeb definitely could’ve been a ground-breaking drama with unique story, brilliant & powerful performances, IF the producers had not decided to stretch it & bring all those changes that they did because it was too obvious that the drama & the story lost its track & charm the moment they took that decision. Although, I do not follow any news about the dramas due to the fear of spoiler alerts but just when I could feel they had made those changes, I was notified by the lovely readers that I was not wrong because they actually did. Adding Shakira’s story & dragging it, unnecessarily long flashbacks, giving more screen time to unimportant characters, not giving enough screen time to the important ones, treating Gauhar’s character as an afterthought & just confusing the viewers with one riddle after another with no definite answer in sight made Ishq Zahe Naseeb lose its charm. It is sad that the drama which could’ve made to the list of best dramas will definitely not score a spot there because of the way it was treated.
Zahid Ahmed; The Star of The Show:
Zahid Ahmed hands down is the star of this show. If it wasn’t for his brilliant acting & phenomenal portrayal of Sameer’s character, this drama would not have received an iota of the viewership because of the way it was tackled in the second half of the drama. Yumna Zaidi was good too but it isn’t her mistake that the director made us hate Shakira’s character by showing her close ups all the time. Sonya Hussyn also did a fairly decent job as Gauhar, she was phenomenal in some of the scenes for sure. Sami Khan & Zarnish Khan also should be proud of themselves for doing justice to these characters. Zahid Ahmed should take a bow for giving the best performance of his career till date & we can only imagine how high his graph is going to go henceforth. Hashim Nadeem really did a fantastic job in exploring this domain & writing on this subject but I honestly feel for him because all the changes that were made were definitely not in his control. This is where the producers go wrong when they get rating-hungry. The director did his part well in the initial episodes where he created the mysterious vibe & played with that element but then everything went downhill quickly. It is unfortunate that the drama which deserved nothing but appreciation was heavily compromised upon. Poor direction and worst editing made this drama lose its charm. and flashbacks are a whole new story. I am glad that the 25 weeks of flashbacks & probably 6 weeks of story has finally come to an end. Also, I think it was a huge mistake on Sonya Hussyn’s part to share the BTS of last scene of Gauhar & Sameer on her Instastories. This is something that I have heard she had done, which I think was the biggest spoiler alert & she should’ve been careful! Anyways, please share your thoughts about the final episode of Ishq Zahe Naseeb, if you’re still awake after 2 hours of dumber, oh I mean bumper episode because like they reinforced throughout the drama; ‘ai re ai, nindiya ai’.
Keep Supporting,
Cheers, Zahra Mirza.
Ps: Thank you all the lovely readers for keeping the discussions alive on Ishq Zahe Naseeb’s thread. Also, I am now going to binge-watch Yeh Dil Mera & will start reviewing it ASAP. :)
