This was another entertaining episode of Dobara which laid the foundations for some of the developments in the upcoming episode which might change the course of the story. I must say that even though Dobara is somewhat predictable, the story has been executed in such a way that it keeps you interested. The flawed characters in the drama also keep you guessing. Mehru’s track did not progress in the most progressive manner therefore I do not have a lot of hope attached to this particular character now. Hadiqa Kiyani however has done her best to accentuate the kind and graceful side of this character which is why Mehru might not be as likable as before but she is still bearable and not annoying. For the first time, I thoroughly enjoyed Mahir’s mother’s scenes, the performance was on point! Mahir and Shano’s interactions/scenes in this episode definitely served a bigger purpose. I can already see Shabbir conspiring with phupo and Shano being the voice of reason since she heard phupo and Sehar talking earlier. The lighthearted approach of the writer and the director make Dobara interesting. Even when the characters are going through the worst, there is always some humor involved whether it is in the form of phupo’s antics or Mahir’s witty dialogues.

Well-Executed & Interesting

The first half of this episode focused on Jahangir’s medical treatment, the role Mehru played in this situation, and Jahangir’s wife finding out the truth about Mehru. I must say that their scene together had to be the most amusing one in this episode. Fareeda Shabbir’s performance was remarkable in these scenes. The way her attitude towards Mehru changed was hilarious! It just goes to show how amazing Fareeda Shabbir’s comic timing is. This reaction was also completely in line with the character. Jahangir on the other hand did not feel good about Mehru paying the bills for his treatment especially because he knew his son was not even loyal to this woman. Mehru’s kindness and her willingness to help people in need have always been a dominant part of her personality. She is also extremely gullible especially when she sees someone else in a vulnerable situation. That is probably why she will end up believing and siding with Sehar when she accuses Mahir of harassing her.

Mahir and uncle Fareed’s scene was also another interesting addition to this episode. This was another development that was expected but it was pleasant to watch nevertheless. Through this scene, the viewers once again got to see a different side of Mahir’s character. He was intelligent enough to come up with such a plan and execute it. Not only this, he was smart enough to give uncle Fareed the credit which he knew would make him feel even better about the deal! Fareed’s opinion about Mahir changed completely and of course, this was a big step in the right direction for the business. This development was especially satisfying because Mahir’s gain was Zameer’s loss! Even now Zameer has no idea what is going on which I thought was strange since he is so well connected.

This was another episode that showed little of Zameer and Minal. While Minal is happy with her life and is keeping herself busy. Zameer is continuously thinking about his ‘loss’ after Mahir took over. This time around he blatantly asked Minal to ask her mother for money! It is unfortunate that someone like Minal has a life partner like Zameer, they are poles apart. There was not a single scene of Mahir and Mehru together in this episode which was odd! Lately, Mahir has been focusing entirely on the business and these two have not been spending as much time together as before.

Mahir chose not to call or meet his father; he does not want anything to do with his parents and even though it is wrong, you do understand where he is coming from. Shano and Shabbir’s scene covering Mahir taking a stand for Shano was perhaps the most important scene tonight. Shabbir is yet another person in the house now who does not like Mahir. Shano always supported Mahir and had a soft spot for him but this time around he won her over completely. I must say that even though everything that Mahir said to Shabbir was on point, realistically speaking no one would actually apologize after that, especially someone like Shabbir.

Final Remarks

After watching the preview of the upcoming episode, I am certain I am not the only one who is really interested in finding out what decision Mehru ultimately takes. I have a feeling that this particular scene will come at the end of the next episode and we will have to wait another week, although I do hope that is not the case. A lot of people close to Mehru have more faith in Mahir now than they did before and then there is Shano who might be the one rescuing Mahir this time around! I am waiting to watch what happens next. The performances continue to be remarkable; Bilal Abbas Khan and Hadiqa Kiyani in particular never disappoint.

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Tonight’s episode of Dobara reminded me of the drama serial Pyar Ke Sadqay particularly the scene covering Affan’s first day at the office! It was a lot like Abdullah’s first day in his father’s office but this time around the main protagonist is the step-father and not the son! And obviously, even with all his flaws Mahir is definitely not as evil as Sarwar. There was a time when I was completely on Mehru’s side but things have changed in the past few weeks. Now, all those explanations Mehru gave before for taking the decision and her statements about her children do not sound as convincing as they did before. Minal finally decided to visit and I must say that I was once again disappointed by Mehru’s response! She did not even get up to greet her which took the excitement away from this scene. Mahir is the star of the show right now, he keeps you guessing even after he openly shared his actual intentions. It is sad to see Mehru take a backseat and her double standards right now make it difficult to side with her. Being flawed is not the issue here but being hypocritical is. Since Mahir’s track and character are interesting enough; he keeps my interest alive. I am glad that Sehar had a difficult time giving into phupo’s demands and the story at least for now did not take a clichéd turn.

Latest Developments

Mahir was completely in control in this episode; it was almost as if he had undergone a complete change. He was always a street smart young man but I could never have imagined Mahir taking charge the way he has done. Mehru is so sure that her young husband with no prior experience can run the business but she feels her son is not capable of doing so! I found this particular aspect of Mehru’s decision-making flawed completely. The advice she gave Affan before he left for the office was not in line with her character at all since she has not once checked on anything regarding the office. Tonight for the first time when she finally got in touch with Safdar, it was to ensure that Mahir has support in the office while he puts Affan in his place! Mehru is a lot like Mansoora from Pyar Ke Sadqay at the moment, she is smitten by her husband and is willing to do whatever it takes to please him.

The opening scene would have been more meaningful had Mehru made better choices in the past few episodes. Initially, she did try hard to maintain a balance between her children and her relationship with Mahir; her children being the priority but now she has completely lost that balance. The fact that Mehru did not try hard enough to make Minal understand her situation and tonight when she finally came she gave her such a thandi welcome, has to be the one thing about this track that does not make a lot of sense. While she is going all out to help Mahir’s father and she is generally an extremely kind-hearted person, she has not ‘missed’ her daughter enough and that makes it really difficult for me to relate to this character.

It is interesting how different Mahir is when he is around Mehru. He threatened Affan and even instigated the argument with Sehar but every time Mehru is around he is the one taking a step back and not escalating arguments with her children. I agree with phupo Mahir is clever enough to know how to please his wife and what to say to win her heart. He knows that Mehru needs a savior therefore he is always playing that role whether it is needed or not. Tonight, at the dinner table when he gave Sehar that lecture about how much Mehru had sacrificed for her kids; he was making the most of another opportunity! The last scene of this episode was one of my favorites tonight; such scenes make you feel for Mahir and you do blame the parents for not being there for him. He felt abandoned and scorned all his life; Mehru knows that and in a way she is saving him as well!

Most of Phupo and Sehar’s scenes were more or less the same. It seems as if eventually Phupo will convince Sehar. For now, I liked the fact that Sehar was uncomfortable lying particularly in the way Phupo wanted her to. For the first time, I actually felt that she really had an innocent side to her. Affan and Sehar both come across as immature youngsters. Zameer’s call to Fareed uncle suggested that Mahir did manage to talk to him and these two have a surprise in store for Zameer! I definitely wanted to see more of Minal and Zameer in this recent episode.

Final Remarks

Overall, Dobara continues to be an entertaining drama even though Mehru’s character has definitely gone downhill in the past few weeks. The preview of the next episode was interesting. Jahangir’s wife will find out who Mehru is and it remains to be seen how she will make the most of this situation.

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The story continues to move forward at a steady pace but the recent developments in Mehru’s track particularly have been disappointing. Her realistic and practical side was the balancing factor, for now that side has definitely taken a backseat. Even though it is understandable why a woman like her who lived with a dominating man for all these years finds it difficult to be independent, most of us thought that this journey was more about Mehru building her own life therefore recent shift has been unexpected. I am more interested in Mahir’s track after watching the last scene of this episode. There was a definite change in Mahir’s personality tonight, he is all set to take charge. Even though Mahir revealed his true intentions in the past few episodes, I am more interested in watching Zamin fail! Some of the scenes covering the side tracks were not too entertaining but overall I am enjoying watching this show even though the recent shift in Mehru’s character is not likable and unexpected.

Blind Trust

Mahir returned home tonight with a definite plan in mind and this time around he had Mehru’s unconditional support. Mehru also mentioned that she had also made a decision about Affan’s future but it was not disclosed in this episode. Later on, when Affan told her that he wanted to join the office, she did not have an issue with it. I am waiting to find out if there will be a surprise in store for Affan once he goes to the office. The preview of the next episode did show that Mahir told him he was incharge when he got there but the previews have been misleading. Mehru was more sure than ever about Mahir’s role in her life and unlike before her children were no longer a priority. Particularly, Mehru’s complete lack of interest in getting in touch with her daughter and her blind faith as well as dependence on Mahir has to be the worst change in her character. Even though she always had a gullible side to her personality, she did put her children first and her decisions never impacted her relationship with them. As a mother, she should have tried harder to reach out to her daughter, who had always been there for her.

Right from the beginning, Mehru was the star of the show even with all her flaws but suddenly her character has taken a backseat. Even though she was finding it hard to balance all these relationships even before too, she was making informed decisions and was not being fooled to this extent. Now, for the past two weeks, continuously her dialogues are more or less the same and are focused entirely on telling the viewers that she trusts Mahir more than anyone else in her life right now. Mehru no longer has a life other than Mahir at this point. I hope things change in the upcoming episodes.

Phupo’s scenes continued to be more or less the same and thanks to the OST I know exactly what she has planned! The preview of the upcoming episode also revealed their plan and also that it failed. Mahir’s father and stepmother also got a great deal of screen time; I am waiting to see where this particular development is headed since it is being given so much attention. Affan finally came back to the house in this episode and was more willing to be flexible in order to make things work. He knows he no longer exercises the kind of influence on his mother that he did earlier. While he cannot stand to be around Mahir otherwise, he is willing to be in the same office as him. Affan has always been shown as an emotional and immature young man therefore it is highly likely that he will be playing second fiddle to his wife and phupo in the future as well. The women have managed to control him so far and they will continue doing so.

The most unconvincing element of this episode was Mahir’s speedy recovery. He literally walked out of the hospital and into the office! It would have been more believable if he at least had the sling on for a few days. Zamin was shown struggling with finances now that he was not in charge of Mehru’s business anymore. This was the most interesting part of the episode for me since I am eagerly looking forward to his downfall. Mahir is an intelligent young man who knows exactly what Zamin has been up to and now he will do whatever it takes to sign all those contracts and form a closer partnership with businessmen Zamin severed ties with so that he could profit himself. Mehru is as oblivious of what is happening in the company right now as she was before. She had complete faith in Zamin earlier and now she trusts Mahir blindly! She believes that Mahir is a trustworthy man who deserves to take charge.

Final Remarks

Each episode of Dobara makes me look forward to the next one even when I find some of the shifts in the story unconvincing or not too impressive. The story still has so much potential and it continues to entertain. Bilal Abbas Khan was the star of the show tonight. He did exceptionally well translating Mahir’s newfound confidence on screen!
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Tonight’s episode had a few surprises in store especially because the preview of this episode was misleading. This episode also focused on Mehru and Mahir more than anyone else. Some of the scenes were repetitive but for the most part Dobara continues to be an entertaining drama. Hadiqa Kiyani as Mehru stands out in every single episode; everything about this portrayal has been impressive throughout. Mehru’s character took a completely different turn with this episode. Mahir’s intentions are getting even clearer with every passing episode; his friend’s disappointment with him came as a surprise because he was the one who was constantly giving him these ideas to begin with! Both these characters have been etched-out brilliantly and with the utmost clarity. Mehru and Jahangir’s scenes yet again bowled me over more so because of Mehru’s concern for this man even though she had just met him. Minal was one of the most likable supporting characters in the drama and Maheen Siddiqui’s performance has been equally pleasant, I would really like to see her getting more screen time. Sehar finally changed her outfit in this episode; it would have been nice if Sabeena Syed would have put in a little effort into her wardrobe. Her bridal makeover was the worst and lately, we have seen her wearing the same clothes for days! The character could have been more bearable had it been translated on screen differently.

Changing Perspectives

There has been a great deal of focus on Mahir’s father Jahangir in the past few episodes. Even though Shabbir Jan’s performance has been remarkable and the writer has given the viewers plenty of reasons to feel for this character, somehow I have a difficult time feeling for him. Is it because I see this character more from Mahir’s point of view than any other? He is constantly judging his son but has not once held himself accountable for not giving him the love, time, and attention he deserved. Jahangir is your typical desi father who expects the world from his son but has never accepted or loved him unconditionally. Apart from his health issues, his deteriorating financial condition has also been the focus of attention. I am wondering if he will choose to stay quiet because he needs Mehru’s help. The bond these two characters share is so interesting and easy to connect to. Jahangir can see how genuine Mehru is but he has always doubted his son’s intentions. Now, that he heard Mahir talking to his friend he is more sure than ever. That telephonic conversation, in which he wanted to tell Mehru the truth but could not make himself do it was written and executed so well.

Many of Mehru’s initial interactions with Mahir and now his father show the kind and caring side of her personality. She is always more than willing to help people in need even when they refuse. Mahir has successfully achieved what he was aiming for; Mehru trusts him more than she ever imagined she would be able to. She is convinced that after what happened, she has no reason to doubt him. Mahir is putting on a show and he has no feelings for Mehru. All of this goes so well with this character because Mahir never received the love which most children take for granted and had to do a lot of masking all his life therefore it comes as no surprise that he is so good at pretending that he is in love with Mehru. What surprised me the most was Mehru’s complete lack of interest in her children; she was always shown as a considerate mother whose children meant the world to her. Now, all of a sudden she does not care about anyone at all, her frame of mind was completely different before this incident.

Mahir wanted Mehru to bring Affan back home which basically went to show just how confident he was. Mehru’s tone when she talked to phupo about Affan was sterner than ever. She is no longer scared of his reaction and wants him to get along with Mahir. The whole equation is going to be interesting once they are all living in the same house, especially with Mahir’s newfound confidence!

Final Remarks

This was another entertaining episode of Dobara. This is the kind of drama which you enjoy watching mainly because of the main characters and the performances. I am wondering where the Jahangir/Mehru misunderstanding will lead; perhaps that is how Jahangir will eventually tell his wife who Mahir is married to. I also have a feeling that Mahir will have a change of heart at some point, I hope that is shown gradually and convincingly. So far, the pace of the drama has been steady which keeps it interesting. Some of the sidetracks are slightly repetitive but the main track is enough to keep you looking forward to more.

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The story is moving forward at a steady pace. The best aspect of Dobara so far is that it is focused on the main track and is not overcrowded with too many tracks and characters. The fact that the story has been penned down in an interesting manner and the characters have enough going for them makes the drama entertaining. Every character adds something to the story except for Sehar’s scenes with her mother; all the others are always short and to the point. The realistic performances definitely add to the entertainment value. Mehru, with all her imperfections, is definitely the star of the show.

Interesting Developments

Mahir’s “heroic act” in the previous episode can easily be termed as a turning point in Mehru/Mahir’s track, at least for now. Mahir’s true intentions were revealed in the previous episode and this accidental injury proved to be the opportunity he was looking for. I find Mahir’s character quite interesting since there are two completely different sides to his personality. I would like to believe that he is not an evil person like Zameer but he is not a fair person like Mehru either. There is definitely a “good side” to this character; I am waiting to find out if he will ever have enough faith in Mehru at some point to know that he does not need to play games in order to feel secure. Mahir is definitely an opportunist who is a pro at manipulating people. Given his circumstances, his personality makes perfect sense. He did not even get unconditional love from his own parents and was rejected by the only girl he ever loved therefore he probably feels that manipulation pays off more than love!

The statement given to the police by Mahir proved to be the real game-changer. When Mehru said “tum ne mujhe khareed liya hei”, I was thinking that is exactly what his intention was! Mahir wanted to make Mehru feel indebted and obviously win her trust. His conversation with his friend made his intentions even more clear. I like the clarity with which this track is moving forward. Bilal Abbas has acted brilliantly throughout; he is so convincing in scenes covering Mahir’s “unconditional love” for Mehru that even the viewers start doubting if he actually is playing games! That is why it is so believable that Mehru falls for these lies even with all the doubts in her mind. I also liked the scene in which Mehru’s friend gives Zameer a reality check. She has always been Mehru’s biggest support and practically the only person who did not judge her. Although this character has been given limited screen time, all her interactions with Mehru have been penned down and acted out superbly. There is so much positivity there that it leaves a lasting impression.

Zameer yet again created a misunderstanding between Minal and Mehru in order to further his own interests. It is truly unfortunate that someone as genuine as Minal is married to someone like Zameer. It was good to see Minal thinking about her mother’s well-being for a change but sadly that did not last long. Zameer’s plan failed completely yet again because of Mahir therefore he has more reason than ever to be upset with him! Mahir’s father and Mehru’s scene in this episode as well showed that he trusted Mahir with her and for good reasons too. He was shown being worried about his son throughout but was also afraid of communicating with him. The preview of the next episode suggested that he will once again overhear something that will make him reevaluate his son’s actions. He clearly has a soft spot for Mehru since he saw how stressed out she was when Mahir was fighting for his life. I am waiting to see where this particular track is headed. The problematic and complicated relationship Mahir has with his parents is one of the most important aspects of his track; I hope that it is carried forward convincingly.

Sehar and Affan’s track was more or less the same! Sehar’s mother’s fixation with Affan’s wealth and her attempts to make her daughter understand how important it was for him to go and live with his mother will ultimately lead to him moving back to the house, perhaps. But even then, these scenes could easily have been chopped down. Jahangir’s scenes with his wife were also the center of attention in this episode and then there was that call from his ex-wife; he has been unlucky twice! The second wife seems as self-centered as the first one.

Final Remarks

This was another entertaining episode of Dobara which made me look forward to more. Hadiqa Kiyani and Bilal Abbas Khan’s performances definitely stand out more than others. However, Mehru’s change of jewelry and her perfectly styled hair at the end of the episode did not fit in. Overall, all the actors have performed brilliantly. The relatively newer actors have also given solid performances; the director also deserves credit for that. The preview of the next episode was really interesting.

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Tonight’s episode belonged to Hadiqa Kiyani who brought Mehru to life in such a manner that I couldn’t help but get emotional while she begged Mahir’s father for forgiveness. She owns this character completely right from the get-go. Dobara continues to be an entertaining drama and Mehru continues to be the star of the show. The pace of the drama has been steady right from the beginning; it has truly taken off now. The characterizations are on point and there is always some surprise in store. Mehru’s gentle, loving, and even naive side is a breath of fresh air in its own way. As the story is progressing the characters are gradually revealing their true intentions. The extent of Zameer’s negativity was the most shocking development tonight and, Mahir’s father’s changing behavior is a welcoming change. Mehru’s scene with him was the highlight of this episode. Mahir keeps you guessing; just when you think you have him figured out, he does something totally unexpected. The timeline was confusing yet again, when Sehar’s mother said that Mehru had been married for almost a month, it was nothing short of a surprise!

Also, the most important scene in this episode covering the confrontation that led to Mahir getting shot would have been even more impactful if the background score was not used to mute the dialogues. I wonder why Danish Nawaz thought that this was a good idea since everyone acted so well in the scene.

The Aftermath

Tonight’s episode opened with Affan finding out about her mother’s nikkah and the reaction was even more intense than any of us were expecting it to be. I must say that Usama Khan acted superbly in the scene covering Affan’s final threats to kill Mahir. He looked more confused and scared than angry. This reaction was easier to connect to even though what Affan did was outrageous. That is the power of a convincing performance, you find yourself connecting to scenarios you do not agree with. Affan’s character is also quite interesting; the writer could have easily shown an angry young man resorting to something so extreme. Instead, she wisely chose to show an immature young boy who is not just possessive about his mother but is also surrounded by people who pressurize him into following a certain narrative. Whether it is Sehr, his in-laws, or the phupo, everyone makes him feel as if he should be taking a stand to ensure that his mother does not get married. Tonight, however, he came across as a scared child who could not share his mother’s love with anyone. This scene was as dramatic as it possibly could be; the background score, the camerawork, and the heavy rain, the director used as many props as he could to add intensity to it. The director also kept the suspense alive for as long as he could by not revealing who actually got shot for some time. This was definitely a wise move on his part.

This is the second time that Mahir put his own life in danger for Mehru, this time for her son. This is what surprises me about his character. On the one hand, he is the kind of person who would steal from his own mother but on the other hand, he would put his life in danger in order to save someone else’s life! I find that really interesting about his character. Just like all the other characters, Mahir is not just a careless boy looking for a shortcut; he has inherent goodness in him. Whatever he did today also made me wonder if he tried to shape his personality in a way that is against his nature due to the constant rejection he has faced in his life. In situations such as the one we witnessed today, he acts instantly, without planning, which is why after watching this episode I am wondering if Mahir is not such a bad guy after all! After laying down his life for Affan, Mehru will start trusting him now and it remains to be seen whether he will take advantage of the situation or not.

Mehru’s reaction to everything that happened tonight was translated on screen impeccably well by Hadiqa Kiyani. At the beginning of the episode, she was more scared of Affan’s reaction than anything else, in the rest of the episode she was praying endlessly for Mahir’s recovery. Her emotional conversation with Mahir’s father was one of my favorite scenes tonight. Mahir’s present condition changed more for most of the characters than anything else could have in years! His father accepted Mehru after realizing that despite the age difference, this woman loved Mahir. Interestingly enough, one of Mehru’s biggest fears tonight was being left alone yet again if Mahir died from his injuries. The realistic approach of the writer has made Mehru one of the most beautifully flawed and appealing female characters we have seen on screen in recent times.

I knew that Mahir was going to survive but I still found myself worrying for Mehru more than Mahir – I also did not want Mehru to be by herself again! Shabbir Jan is also an exceptional actor who made me feel for his character tonight. I hope that Mahir’s father lives and his son can help him get better. It was quite clear that Zameer was a selfish and greedy man but tonight we saw that there is an evil side to his character as well. Minal definitely deserves better! After a long time, Minal seemed to have a soft side for her mother since she protested when Zameer judged Mehru for worrying about Mahir. I absolutely love Maheen Siddiqui as Minal, she is one of the most promising newcomers in the industry.

Final Remarks

Tonight’s episode kept me on the edge of my seat; it was for the most part well directed. The script of this drama continues to be its main attraction along with phenomenal performances. I am waiting to find out if Mahir has a change of heart as well. There is a lot to look forward to!

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Dobara continues to be an entertaining drama serial with a well-written script. Convincing performances coupled with characters that are both multi-dimensional and layered; Dobara has had my undivided attention right from the start. The only aspect of the drama that tends to be confusing at times is the timeline. Some of the scenes do not sync together because of this confusion. However, overall, Dobara has a meaningful storyline told in the most light-hearted manner possible which definitely makes it stand out.

Tonight’s episode unveiled Mahir’s true intentions and Affan found out about his mother’s nikkah. The development in Mahir’s track with respect to his family was also interesting. Mahir and Mehru’s track has been the highlight of the drama and this episode was no different.

Mehru – Wise or Gullible

Ever since Mehru and Mahir got married, Mehru’s intentions and expectations were quite clear. She called Mahir a “dilfraib dhoka” and also mentioned that she doubted that he married her for love. Mehru did not even hesitate to admit the same in front of Mahir. However, when Mehru and Mahir are together most often it seems as if she is more than happy to fall for this dhoka! Mehru keeps you guessing just as much as Mahir does because of the way she is around Mahir.

Mehru has been shown as a woman who is burdened with societal and family pressure but there is a part of her that wants to rebel. Whether you agree with Mehru’s stance or not, you definitely understand it which makes it so much easier to relate to this track. Also, the fact that this character has been written with utmost clarity and translated on screen with so much conviction, you find yourself rooting for Mehru even when some of her decisions seem hasty. Personally, I have always connected to Mehru and the feeling of freedom that she now wants to enjoy. Her right to make these choices whether right or wrong cannot be denied or questioned because of her background and the way the character has been established since the beginning. Also, the fact that most of the people around her are selfish and looking out for their own interests makes her more entitled to do whatever makes her happy as long as it is not hurting anyone. This character reminds me of Atiqa Odho’s character from Pyar Ke Sadqay.

Mehru treated Mahir with shopping and transferring money into his account even though he repeatedly told her that he did not need any of this. Mehru has enough money to spend on Mahir and since she already feels that Mahir is essentially attracted to her wealth, this is her way of keeping her part of the “bargain”! Generally, as well, Mehru has a big heart and does not think twice before spending her wealth. She has also misjudged people more than once. She trusted Zameer blindly and was not afraid of Mahir taking charge once he left. Although her dialogue about trusting Mahir once again suggested that she was being careful, so far she has not even given the manager a call to get feedback about how the business is or was being run!

Mehru sounds like a wise woman but when it actually comes down to taking practical measures she takes things lightly and is also gullible. Perhaps because now she has the option of doing so! I was expecting her to try harder to get through to Minal since she was the only one who had faith in her for the longest time. There are times when Mehru’s relationship with her children comes across as mechanical. It is not the “traditional” relationship that most mothers share with their children also because she had them when she was really young and even now she is young at heart. Hadiqa Kiyani has made Mehru stand out by adding a lot of grace to this character. Even though technically much of what Mehru doesn’t fit in with her “status” she does everything in a way that is likable.

Mahir’s True Intentions

Mahir’s true intentions have been a mystery for the past few weeks because his internal dialogue was completely hidden from the viewers until today. He decided to propose to Mehru after his friend advised him to make the most of this opportunity to get rich and also most importantly after Narmeen made him feel worthless yet again! Mahir does not have a single person in his life who trusts him or loves him unconditionally. He has also not tried too hard to win this trust or love. As a child from a broken home, he was constantly looking for acceptance and love but all he got was disapproval. At some point, he decided that manipulation was an easier way of getting attention even if it did not last long. Through this track, the writer has shown how a neglectful childhood can lead to children growing up to be adults who learn to be selfish because they have to constantly look out for themselves. Even though Mahir’s circumstances and problems are of a serious nature, the writer always gave it a comic spin. Mahir has a light side to his personality but as we saw today his manipulative and selfish nature coupled with his immaturity give a certain negative streak to his character. This character reminds me of Zaid from Woh Mera Dil Tha. Even though he is flawed, you feel for him, and just like Mehru’s character, you know where he is coming from.

Tonight when he looked at himself in the mirror dressed up in a way he couldn’t ever have imagined, his dialogue suggested that the real Mahir was different from the one who repeatedly assured Mehru that he was not interested in these clothes or the money! The most telling sign had to be his internal dialogue in the car. These dialogues have been written intelligently since they can be interpreted in different ways. He also mentioned to his father that he learned everything he was practicing today from his parents – another dialogue that shed light on what he had learned from his parents over the years.

The scene in which he heard Mehru talking about him with her friends was definitely the most important one. No one had ever trusted Mahir and now knowing that Mehru was another one of those people in his life, he probably felt now he had the license to prove her right!! This was also like a challenge for him since Mehru felt she was in control and he wanted to prove her wrong. If Mahir really married Mehru for her money why was he angry to hear her say what she did about him? His attitude suggested that he was hurt but his inner dialogue suggested he had no feelings for Mehru! There is no denying the fact that no one can beat Mahir at pretending especially when he sets his mind to it. Bilal Abbas Khan has done exceptionally well in this role. He set the bar high when he nailed Abdullah’s role in Pyar Ke Sadqay and I am glad he chose to play another layered character in this drama.

Final Remarks

Tonight’s episode was engaging as usual. Dobara is a complete package since it is thoroughly entertaining and meaningful at the same time. I am waiting to find out more about these beautifully penned down leading characters, in particular, their track has my undivided attention. Sakina Samo is extremely amusing as the nosy phupo. The preview of the next episode was even more exciting. Unfortunately, some of the scenes from the OST gave away some really important developments in the story. The editors and directors responsible should not add such scenes; I wish I hadn’t watched them! Anyway, there is a lot to look forward to since so far Dobara has not been disappointed at all.

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Written by: Sarwat Nazir
Directed by: Danish Nawaz
Produced by: Momina Duraid Productions
Channel: Hum
Schedule: Every Wednesday at 8 pm

Complete Cast

Bilal Abbas Khan
Hadiqa Kiani
Sakina Samo
Javed Sheikh
Noman Ijaz
Shabbir Jan
Fareeda Shabbir
Usama Khan
Sabeena Syed
Nabeel Zuberi
Maheen Siddiqui
Zoya Nasir
Angeline Malik
Shehryar Zaidi
Aslam Sheikh
Sarah Nadeem

Dobara OST

Singer: Sehar Gul Khan & Shuja Haider
Composer: Shuja Haider
Lyrics: Imran Narmi & Shuja Haider