Ohkay so, this episode of Dhaani was on the slower side too. They are taking their sweet time in showcasing the heartbreak both Dhaani & Sameer are going through. It is somehow good to see that as much as Dhaani is suffering, Sameer is suffering too, but I guess it is time to move forward to the next phase of the story.

All of a sudden, the happy & chirpy young fellows like Dhaani, Shaani & Raja have forgotten how to smile because they all are struggling. Gone are the days when they used to have fun together because where Dhaani is heartbroken, so is Raja & in the middle of this Shaani is struggling too because she is seeing her two closest people in pain. Sameer managed to get a glimpse of Dhaani & he was shocked to see her getting engaged the same day. Obviously, Sameer became a lot more restless but Dhaani thought it was only because his ego was hurt. Dhaani is right in misjudging Sameer as after finding out how she was never in his heart, she hasn’t given a chance to Sameer to explain how much pain & regret he is feeling.

Sameer still hasn’t been able to put a finger on what he feels for Dhaani, that is why he wants to speak to her in a hope that may be she can help him understand his state of mind better. Sameer even went out of the way by arranging a gathering in the Purani Haveli in a hope that he will be able to meet Dhaani & explain things to her but that attempt went in vain. Sameer however did get to speak to Dhaani for a few seconds & I am sure he convinced Dhaani to speak to him at least once showing his eagerness. As much as Dhaani says she doesn’t want to be associated with Sameer, even she wants to know what he has to say & what he is going through because the moment she heard there was an event taking place in Purani Haveli, she grew a little impatient.

In this episode, apart from the heavy stuff, I am glad they have given us some lighthearted moments between Raja & his friends. I enjoy listening to their conversations a lot & it shows how much Raja’s friends love & respect him. Amjad & family got a lot of coverage in this episode too & it seems even Amjad is quite happy with his engagement with Dhaani. Even if Amjad doesn’t say, just like any other guy who gets engaged, he wants to be on talking terms with Dhaani too, that is why he is seen speaking against the restrictions that Kaleem has imposed on his daughters. To be honest, even though it is a done deal that Sameer & Dhaani will end up together, I would hate to see Amjad’s family getting hurt in the middle. Amjad is a decent guy & most probably he will back off or might end up with Shaani, I just hope the entire family doesn’t suffer because of Sameer & Dhaani’s immaturity & irrational decision making.

Overall, this episode didn’t offer much but I hope they take things forward in the episodes to come & end the drama without wasting a lot of time. The actors have done a brilliant job & so have the writer & the director. I like how they add a touch of compassion, respect & honesty among the people of the interior city. Their scenes always bring a smile on my face. The way Kaleem still apologized to the Halwai for Raja’s behavior was quite nice. Also, I think they shouldn’t have shot all the scenes of Sameer & his friend in the dance club, it looks like that have no other place to live. Anyways, please share your thoughts about this episode of Dhaani.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Ohkay so, this episode of Dhaani was interesting. Things are moving forward at a decent pace & I like how the situations keep on changing with every single episode. It just gives us an insight into all the characters in a very unique manner & tells us how family members stick by each others side in the times of need.

Dhaani, Raja & Shaani are wise but immature in a very admirable way. Even though they understand how Kaleem’s mind works & how rigid he is, they still snatch some moments of glory & score a big win in their favor. This episode revolved around the proposal predicament that was presented in front of Dhaani. It is so obvious that she has fallen for Sameer & that is why she is now going to do everything to be by his side, even if it means deceiving innocent Bee Jee or innocent people who show interest in her.

Dhaani took the matter in her hands & she decided to do everything she can to prevent Amjad Ali from showing up at her doorstep to seek her proposal from Kaleem. She started off by fooling Bee Jee once again by fabricating a lie but the more interesting thing that she did was how she partnered with Raja & asked for his help too. It is so amazing that Dhaani & Raja have this level of understanding where Dhaani knows that if there’s one person who will cross a river for her, it is Raja. Where Dhaani had her ulterior motive that Raja is unaware of, Raja also had an ulterior motive of helping Dhaani that she is unaware of as well. Raja actually got happy the moment he found out that Dhaani didn’t want to get married, because he thought that he stands a chance in Dhaani’s life now but little does he know that she is doing everything for Sameer.

I know in dramas where they have a love triangle, the writers focus more on showing the happy ending of a girl & the nicest guy who loves her ends up backing out just for the sake of happiness of the girl he loves. I have a feeling that may be Raja will back out too once he will find out about Dhaani & Sameer but after seeing both the guys & despite knowing that this won’t be happening, I am rooting for Raja & Dhaani because he genuinely is a nice guy & Sameer, not that much. I know Dhaani loves him for who he is but in this drama, I would love to see a guy getting a happy ending & not the girl, who has fallen for such a self-absorbed person. I actually thought that as the episodes will progress, I will understand & like Sameer’s character but that hasn’t happened till date & Dhaani clearly overshadows him. I like Raja better than Sameer for Dhaani, that is why I want to see them both ending up together because Raja has loved her & will continue to love her.

Well, Raja fulfilled the duty that Dhaani assigned to him with complete devotion as he knew that this would assure no marriage but the family of Amjad Ali paid no heed to the rumors they heard about her over the telephone & they came to put the proposal forward for Dhaani as they saw Kaleem’s decency & kindness. Dhaani found herself in deep trouble because even though she tried to prevent this from happening stealthily, she had to face Kaleem but luckily for her, even though Amjad’s family didn’t pay attention to the phone call they received, Bee Jee ended up conveying the things she heard from a stranger to Kaleem. I am sure Kaleem won’t ignore what Bee Jee told him because in any case he is trying hard to procrastinate the marriage of his daughters as he is not mentally ready for it & he has seen that ever since this proposal has been initiated, things have gone wrong one after another, so he will have all the reasons to say no to Amjad’s family.

Overall, this episode was quite interesting & I enjoyed watching it. I love the chemistry between Dhaani, Raja & Shaani, I love how they stick together as partners in crime & try to help each other to the best of their abilities, without questioning each other or without asking for explanations. The writer has written the script & the characters quite intelligently & I must say, the director has added a magical touch in this script through his flawless direction. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Dhaani.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Ohkay so, this episode of Dhaani was a little slow but it was interesting. It was more like a continuity of the scenes from the previous episode because the situations were still revolving around the same issue & that was Dhaani’s proposal. I like the effortlessness in the feel of this drama because it makes things seem quite casual yet enjoyable to watch.

Dhaani & Sameer’s relationship is flourishing. Sameer is finding himself doing things that he has never done before & even he himself never imagined that he would do, like waking up early morning only to see Dhaani. Sameer irks at the mention of Maya especially when someone links her name with his, because for Sameer she is just a friend but everyone around him, including his best friend can see that Maya is in love with him & even their parents aren’t oblivious of Maya’s feelings for him, however, the only person who fails to see that is Sameer himself because he has never felt that way for Maya. Sameer thinks his personal life is separate & there’s no place for Maya in it but his family thinks the opposite. Sameer is still in such a phase where he doesn’t want to come out of his comfort zone, that’s why the way he showed up late for the inaugural ceremony of his & Maya’s project together was a clear depiction of his mindset. Riyasat & Rehan think that this way, they will not only be able to pressurize their kids to step into practical life but will also be able to bring them closer but they are mistaken as Sameer is far more interested in Dhaani than anything or anyone else at this stage!

Dhaani is still not understanding that she is calling for all the trouble on herself. She can fool Bee Jee, she can lie to Raja & she can have all the support of Shaani but she will never be able to convince Kaleem because if he finds out what she is upto, not only his trust on his daughter will shatter, but it will compel him to take a step that Dhaani won’t be able to undo. Dhaani likes being with Sameer & more than that, she seems awestruck at his lifestyle, that is why she is not thinking things through & without even realizing, she is getting a bit too much involved in him. Dhaani’s feelings are coming across a bit more clearly that she has started liking Sameer, but I am still doubtful about Sameer’s feelings for her, like is he actually serious about her or he is just getting to know her because he is fascinated by the idea of how a girl from such a background can be so unique & different.

Kaleem appreciated Amjad’s approach & found him an honest person who was mature enough to admit his mistake & walk an extra mile to rectify the situation too. Everything that Amjad said made him look like a nice & genuine person & it was imperative that Kaleem found his apology heartfelt because this is what Kaleem resonates with the most. Kaleem himself is like Amjad, who believes in honesty & also believes in simplifying the situation, that is why everything that Amjad said was enough for Kaleem to know that he wasn’t lying & he was eager to earn his apology. I have a feeling that may be Kaleem will end up getting Shaani married to Amjad because I feel that Dhaani will retaliate & she won’t accept what her father will choose for her, obviously she won’t say that she is interested in someone but she will spin the situation in her favor. I do feel that Shaani might succumb to the pressures because she is far more simple minded than Dhaani.

Raja is still suffering from a heartache & that is why he was unable to concentrate & do things that he loves. However, I enjoy listening to Raja & his friend’s conversations, they are written nicely & bring in some light-heartedness to the drama. The note at which the episode ended made me feel that Dhaani will fall into some trouble or may be Raja will find out about Sameer, plus honestly speaking, I hope to see something happening at least because it’s time to move things forward & show us what Sameer is made of & what he can or will do if he finds Dhaani in an awkward situation.

Overall, this episode was covered nicely too & I had a great time watching it. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Dhaani.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Ohkay so, this episode was a tad bit slow but I still enjoyed watching it because this drama has made me form a connection with all the characters that I enjoy seeing them on screen & I enjoy watching what they’re upto. I like how things are moving forward with each passing episode & every situation is covered nicely.

Like any concerned mother, Bee Jee made Kaleem conscious about the fact that he has two daughters who’re approaching the age of marriage, therefore he should be paying heed to that aspect of their lives too. Even though Kaleem comes across as a very stern & rigid person, for the first time we saw that just like every other loving father, the thought of his daughters leaving him after their marriage made his eyes tear up. Kaleem might not say or express, but he loves his daughters a lot & he is always concerned for their well-being. Shaani is mature so I am sure she won’t put her father through hardships, but as far as Dhaani is concerned, I am sure she is not only going to suffer alone, but she will make everyone around her suffer too & I am dreading that moment the most as I’ll hate to see such loving & caring people getting hurt because of Dhaani’s mistake of falling for a guy like Sameer.

Maya is over the moon that Sameer & she will be working together & running a business together but Sameer doesn’t seem interested. I am amazed that even after Sameer has given her such clear signs, Maya is turning out to be quite a half-wit who can’t really see that he is not into her at all. Even though Dhaani has been trying to conceal her feelings, but she is at the stage where she wants to explore the world that Sameer belongs to & that is only because of Sameer. Sameer makes Dhaani’s heart flutter & she hasn’t told Shaani about it but this is the reason why she looks forward to his phone calls & hasn’t returned his phone to him even after talking about it time & again.

Bee Jee arranged a proposal for Dhaani but just because they couldn’t show up, Kaleem who already was looking for an excuse turned their negligence into a reason for refusal of their proposal as he still isn’t mentally ready to marry his daughter off. Raja obviously didn’t take the news well but I most certainly didn’t see it coming. I thought Raja was just disheartened because he thought that no one cared to tell him about the proposal as a family member but the actual reason that made him sad was because he himself likes Dhaani to an extent that he wants to get married to her. It is actually quite nice to see that even though Raja has had feelings for Dhaani, he has never made it obvious or he has never made Dhaani uncomfortable. He just enjoys being around her & he is comfortable in liking her from a distance. The scene between Bee Jee & Raja was quite emotional. Bee Jee knows that Kaleem will never accept Raja’s proposal for Dhaani as he doesn’t hold a high regard for him, but being his mother, she also could understand Raja’s heart-ache because he would lose such a nice girl like Dhaani.

Dhaani has taken a step further into this relationship, where she is ready to fool everyone in her family just so that she can spend time with Sameer. Sameer is interested in Dhaani but for now Dhaani is awestruck that a guy like Sameer is giving her so much of attention. I still am not sure about Sameer’s intentions because may be for him, Dhaani is just a deviation but for Dhaani, Sameer is the first guy who has given her the attention that she as a girl likes, so that is why even at this stage, Dhaani seems more interested in this relationship because she is putting everything on the line to be with him.

Overall, this episode was really nice but a little on the slower side, however, I still enjoyed watching it. I love the chemistry between all the actors, it’s like they have really lived together as a family & that is why their bonding comes across as genuine & heart-felt. The direction of the drama has been amazing too & the acting of all the actors as well. I love the usage of the OST because they don’t rely too much on it & just use it when it suits the situation the best. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Dhaani.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Ohkay so, this episode of Dhaani was interesting too. I liked how they gave us an insight into Sameer’s life & his personality. Also, all the situations added more fun in this episode & everything is making this drama a good watch.

Sameer has started showing more interest in Dhaani, more than he imagined because he never really thought that he will meet a girl like her at such a random place & will develop a liking for her. Sameer has pretty much stopped doing what he used to because his focus has shifted to something & someone more meaningful in his life, therefore Dhaani’s the only one he is thinking about now. Sameer knows that he & Dhaani are poles apart in terms of family backgrounds, in mentality, in lifestyles but he still feels everything else is meaningless because Dhaani is not meant to live a life that she’s living currently.

I liked the conversation Sameer & Tanveer’s wife had, because if there’s someone who can relate to Sameer’s feelings & understand what he is going through, it is Tanveer’s wife because even she has been through the same phase in her life where she had to get married to someone only because her parents saw this marriage as a business deal. Sameer’s Bhabhi knows that Sameer’s & Maya’s marriage is another business deal that their parents have finalized & are now expecting both of them to follow through & may be that’s why, Sameer’s bhabhi tried to show him the brighter side of the picture that despite being business deals, such marriages can work. Maya might be happy with how her father is doing everything to make sure she gets married to Sameer because she herself likes him a lot but for Sameer, it is just a compromise that he’ll have to do as he is not into Maya & his attitude with her clearly tells the tale of his lack of interest in her!

Finally, Raja got busted for which he got a good dose from Kaleem & Bee Jee, but it was good to see that they both gave Raja a fair chance to explain himself & then understood his version of the truth too. Raja did pay attention to Dolly but he never promised that he’ll marry her. I felt bad for Dolly but more than that, I felt bad for her parents especially her father. I loved the way he brushed everything under the carpet & told Kaleem to go easy on Raja as he is a nice guy. Dolly’s father respects Kaleem a lot & that is why he didn’t want to cause any distress to him, for which he backtracked from everything silently as he understood that things weren’t meant to be. I love how they have shown a quotient of respect & mutual understanding between the people of interior Lahore, even though they all life their lives separately, they still are bound by the emotions of love & respect for each other.

Dhaani has also started thinking about Sameer, may be because he’s the first guy who has given her that sort of attention & that is why she is unable to resist his charm. I wish that Sameer changes himself for Dhaani, in stead of expecting her to change herself & go out of the way for him. I hope that Sameer will respect Dhaani’s personality & most importantly her rawness for which he fell for her in the first place. I hope that he won’t change her into someone she is not & expect her to abide by his conditions.

Riyasat, Tanveer & Rehan are doing everything to bring Maya & Sameer closer so that they find no window to escape each other. Riyasat is quite demanding despite being a daughter’s father may be because he knows that in business & social standing, he has an upper hand in comparison to Rehan, that is why he is expecting them to go by his orders & demands. Sameer has given enough signals to Maya that he is not into her & I hope that she understands that before things become ugly between them & between the two families. I am not sure if Sameer will be able to handle the pressures of both the families when he will finally come clean that Dhaani’s the reason why he is not getting married to Maya!

Overall, this episode was amazing with some fun moments. I loved the conversation Bee Jee, Dhaani & Shaani had where Bee Jee reminisced about her wedding day. This is what usually our elders do & this happens to be the best story time for the youngsters & that is why I related to that scene & enjoyed it the most. I am so glad that this drama has turned out to be so good & every episode brings joy with it. Please share your thougths about this episode of Dhaani.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Ohkay so, I thoroughly enjoyed watching this week’s episode of Dhaani. I really like the comic factor that this drama has & also the way the situations keep on changing one after another. I must say I love the way all the characters have been written because they all have a personality of their own, which is really nice to see.

So, Rehan feels burdened by the responsibility that Riyasat has allotted to him & more than that, Rehan & his entire family knows the reason why Riyasat is being so generous & kind to them, that is because he wants to see Maya becoming a part of their family as being a father, he knows that his daughter actually really likes Sameer. Rehan knows that the moment he will step into politics, he will be needing the support & expertise of his people, that is why Tanveer suggested that Rehan should tag Sameer along because he is a fresh graduate & the time is right for him to step into practical life. Rehan has allowed Sameer to have a time of his life but even he feels that Tanveer is right & now it’s high time for Sameer to become a bit serious about his career & future. Sameer agreed to what his family suggested but he did feel a little pressurized as even he could feel that his family was paying a bit too much heed to his & Maya’s relationship, which for him is just a friendship & nothing more than that. Maya obviously is in love with Sameer & she has clearly spoken about her feelings but Sameer has never once reciprocated in a similar tone as he doesn’t see Maya that way, which makes it clear that Sameer is not into this relationship as much as Maya is.

As much as I enjoyed Dhaani & Shaani’s scenes, I actually really felt bad for Bee Jee & I felt the most for the fact that her nieces were exploiting her innocence. Bee Jee trusts Dhaani & Shaani a lot & she is so simple-minded & kind-hearted that both these partners in crime know the tact of using her innocence to their benefit & every single time she falls prey to their traps. Even though I really like both these girls but I wish at least Shaani was mature enough to stop her sister from doing something that can put the entire family in jeopardy as it would’ve made much sense if at least one of them cared about her father’s morals & principles. I love watching Bee Jee’s scenes, it’s like she adds such warmth to the entire situation & as much as I love seeing her, I hate how easily she gets fooled by Dhaani & Shaani. Bee Jee is like a mother to Dhaani & Shaani & I wish to see them not taking her for granted at least once.

Dhaani wanted to fulfill the promise she made to Sameer, that is why she tagged Shaani & Bee Jee along but the reason why Sameer showed up is something that Dhaani can’t even imagine. For Dhaani it was just a meeting that she arranged to get Sameer off her back but Sameer turned it into an opportunity to form a relationship with her as he is clearly attracted to Dhaani & more than that, he is fascinated by the idea that how can a simple girl from such a humble background can be so gutsy yet can be so clear-headed to not fall for him so easily. Even Sameer’s friend felt that he was only trying to form a relationship with Dhaani because his ego was hurt that a girl like her is not into him. I really wish that Sameer is not just playing around & he plans on taking Dhaani seriously. Also, I wish that before Dhaani does something stupid, she thinks things through & figures out in her mind if Sameer’s the guy she wants to be associated with because she clearly has seen his unsober side, so she shouldn’t just curb it & ignore it as if that side of Sameer doesn’t exist because that’s a fact & a reality about him that she is not oblivious of.

Sameer wants to know Dhaani better, that is why without even thinking for a second, he handed over his cellphone to her & I am sure no matter what Dhaani will say, Sameer won’t stop pestering her as he can’t stop thinking about her. Dhaani’s personality is admirable & she is adorable, that is why it is imperative for any guy to fall for her, but I just wish that his intentions are right. So far, Dhaani has succeeded in keeping Sameer’s mobile phone hidden but I can’t even begin to imagine what sort of hell would break loose in their household if Kaleem or Raja will find out about it. I had such a great laugh at the note at which the episode ended. The thing that Raja dreaded the most was about to happen & Dolly along with her Halwai father finally decided to show up at his place for the proposal. I can’t wait to see what will happen & what decision Kaleem will take regarding Raja & Dolly’s future. ;)

Overall, this episode was great & I enjoyed watching it a lot. I love Madiha Imam’s acting & feel that she shares a nice chemistry with Sami Khan. I love the way the episode was directed, all the scenes were to the point & all the situations seemed correlated. For me the star of this episode was Bee Jee for sure, she is such a lovely motherly character that you just can’t stop loving her. I appreciate her character & presence in this drama a lot. I actually liked the usage of the OST in this episode in particular, the instrumental was nice too & it complimented the scenes of Dhaani & Sameer a lot. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for us in the episodes that are yet to come. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Dhaani.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Ohkay so, the production of Baber Javed, writing of Hashim Nadeem & the direction of Ali Faizan; Dhaani is a drama that is currently being aired on GEO Entertainment on Tuesdays & 5 episodes have gone on air so far. The very first impression that I had about this drama was good & now that I am done with all 5 episodes, my impression hasn’t changed & I believe that it qualifies as a quality entertainment that one can tune to. The production value is good & the direction is great, the acting of all the actors is amazing & the chemistry between all the characters makes it a treat to watch.

So far, we have been introduced with 2 families & the story is pretty much going to revolve around them too. The first family happens to be of Sheikh Kaleem ud Din (Touqeer Ahmed Nasir), who has two daughters Dhaani (Madiha Imam) & Shaani. Kaleem ud din’s sister Bee Jee (Azra Aftab) along with her son Raja (Mubarak Ali) also lives with them & they are a close-knit family. Bee Jee is like a mother to Dhaani & Shaani & Kaleem is like a strict father to Raja that he doesn’t have. Kaleem ud Din is a man of principles, he is loyal, he is simple & he is very very conservative & that is why he has made sure that his household follows his footsteps too. Bee Jee makes sure that Dhaani & Shaani don’t really do anything to upset their father but when she feels Kaleem is taking it a bit too far, she always intervenes & requests Kaleem to go easy on his daughters. Kaleem most certainly is not appeased with the way Raja is leading his life. In order to instill the sense of responsibility in Raja, Kaleem opens up a kite shop for him which Raja along with his friends takes care of. Raja may seem a bit immature but when it comes to Dhaani & Shaani, he is like an over-protective brother who is mature enough to deal with any situation that his sisters report to him.

The second family that got introduced was of Rehan Seth (Asad), who is a son of a late politician who belonged to the interior part of Lahore. Rehan Seth’s family includes his wife (Ayesha Sana) & his two sons Tanveer & Sameer (Sami Khan). Tanveer is married whereas Sameer is a fresh graduate from London & is a party animal. Rehan’s father was a down-to-earth sort of a politician who stayed true to his people even after he won the elections & moved out of the interior Lahore, that is why even after his passing, the people of that neighborhood still respect him & his family. Rehan went abroad to study & that’s when he became far more commercialized & grew indifferent to his roots that his father was way more in touch with. On the request of his friend Riyasat, Rehan decides to join the politics again & that’s when he decides that he will contest from the same area that his father used to contest from, as he knows that only because of his father’s name, he will be able to win the elections & he will get a massive support of the residents of that area.

Kaleem ud Din manages the Haveli that belonges to Rehan’s family & he has been doing that from the time when Rehan’s father used to be alive. Rehan decides to celebrate Basant in the interior Lahore in his father’s Haveli, only to form a connection with the residents of that area & to let them know that he still is in touch with his roots, which actually is nothing but just an act that he puts up. That’s when Dhaani & Sameer come across each other & their track begins.

Sameer’s friend Maya, who happens to be Riyasat’s daughter is interested in him & even Rehan & Riyasat feel that Maya & Sameer should be together, that is why they don’t mind their friendship & allow them to hang out with each other as their parents feel they need to spend time with each other in order to form an understanding. Maya seems a bit more involved in this relationship whereas Sameer doesn’t take her too seriously.

On Dhaani’s front, she is a care-free, happy-go-lucky sort of a girl who is actually quite content with how her life is rolling. She shares a beautiful relationship with Shaani & Raja happens to be her partner in crime. These three are like best of friends but Dhaani & Shaani still draw a line in front of Raja at times as they know that he is not only over-possessive about them but he is short-tempered too, so they most certainly don’t want any more restrictions upon themselves as Kaleem has set plenty for them. On Shaani’s demand, Kaleem allows them to attend the college & that’s when Raja makes it his duty to keep a check on his sisters, so much so that he makes sure the cyber cafe is vacant when Shaani goes to get her notes printed & also he makes sure his friends follow their rickshaw when they go to college.

Everything in this drama was working for me & I actually really enjoyed how the story was situtational rather than being narrative, but the way the relationship between Dhaani & Sameer established & developed was something that was hard for me to digest & I most certainly believe that they could’ve used Basant & kite challenge as the grounds to do that too. As far as they have shown, Dhaani belongs to a very conservative background, so I didn’t really understand how she took ‘peena pilana’ so lightly that she went ahead with the bet initiated by Sameer as something that will restore her name & status. I know the writer was trying to make things different but I most certainly don’t agree with how in the name of comedy, questionable things are rubbed on our faces where Sameer challenged Dhaani to have a ‘drinking’ session with her & she went ahead with it, whereas in normal situations, girls from such backgrounds wouldn’t even dare sharing a conversation with such guys who so openly talk about drinking & drink right in front of them too! Yes, it would’ve looked far more justified if Dhaani belonged to an elite class because that thing wouldn’t have been such a big deal for her but to see a girl from such a humble background being totally cool with the idea of peena pilana was a bit hard to absorb. Anyways, this was the only thing that I most certainly didn’t enjoy & I am glad that it lasted for a very few scenes & I wish they subside the ‘drinking’ habits of Sameer because it will still feel a little out of the place if a girl like Dhaani will ignore these habits of Sameer & fall for him. I still believe they could’ve used Basant & the kite challenge as a reason for establishing a relationship between Dhaani & Sameer, but sadly, it was an opportunity wasted.

Sameer has developed an interest in Dhaani only because he finds her different & also because she happens to be different from those girls who drool over him. Dhaani only took his bet seriously & there were no strings attached from her side, but looks like Sameer is going to pester her till he will have a conversation or two with her. There are a few side characters too like Babu Botal (Kamran Mujahid) who supplies alcohol in the area & he is someone Kaleem loathes the most. Then we have Halwai whose daughter is Dolly. Dolly is interested in Raja & Raja is now trying hard to get away from her.

Overall, I really really liked the first 5 episodes of this drama & I thoroughly enjoyed watching them. There are a lot of great things about Dhaani but the best one for me is the relationship that Dhaani, Shaani & Raja share. Even though all three of them belong to conservative background, but they live their life to the fullest. I actually really like how things have evolved situationally & that keeps the entire journey a lot more light-hearted & interesting. I definitely like the comic dimension that the script has & that is something which earns extra points from my side. All the actors have done a fab job but Madiha Imam along with the actor playing the role of Raja take the crown. Madiha Imam impressed me with her acting in her debut project & she has grown so much as an actor. She really has done justice to this character & has carried the entire drama on her shoulders. I actually enjoy watching the scenes of Raja the most & I feel that is only because of the actor who has played that character to perfection, so much so that he not only has adapted that body language but even his accent is on-point. Touqeer Nasir & Azra Aftab add so much intensity & warmth in their scenes & that’s only because of their experience which speaks for itself. Sami Khan on the other hand looks comfortable for the first time, even though he is used to playing the roles that are quite opposite to what Sameer is like. I will however say that in the beginning the entire scenario of Dhaani did remind me of Preet Na Kariyo Koi because the similarities were quite evident, like interior Lahore, a close-knit joint family, girls not having a mother & a guy not having a father, a little touch of politics & an entire scenario being dedicated to the festival Basant & then the focus on kites in general. The way the life of interior Lahore was highlighted was what I loved about Preet Na Kariyo Koi the most & similarly, this is what I loved the most about Dhaani too. The director has done a flawless job & he actually has done justice to the energy & the vibrancy that Lahore offers by capturing it aptly. I am definitely looking forward to what is yet to come & if you’re following this drama, please share your thoughts about the first 5 episodes of Dhaani.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.