Ishqiya | Episode 9 | Hamna Declares War

Check out the Cast and Characters before you read the review. It won’t make much sense otherwise. And, you can read previous episodes’ reviews here. Review   Hamza asks Azeem if he has ever loved. Of course, he has, after marriage.After more subtle taunts, Azeem gets uncomfortable and changes the subject – dresses for wedding….

COVID-19 Diaries | National Lockdown | Day #6

Another WFH week began today. I was still overwhelmed by the million queries coming my way; and a zillion issues that needed my attention. I survived the day, it is a miracle of sorts. Do you like working from home? Shabana Mukhtar  

Sabaat | Episode 1 | An Interesting & Loud Beginning

Please read about the cast and characters before you read the review. Alright, let’s begin the review of first episode of Sabaat. Plot Summary The story is set in Islamabad. Let me review the two protagonist’s tracks separately. Anaya Aziz Track Anaya from a middle class. Her father is retiring after 35 years and she…

Emergency Love | Episode 67

For Cast & Characters and review of previous episodes, please read here. PLOT SUMMARY & MY COMMENTARY Sinan and Nisan come back. While Ayla is happy about Nisan’s memory; Sinan is upset about Berzan’s presence in his apartment. Why? I mean, he knew about their relationship. And, he has just been with Nisan. Dual standards!…

COVID-19 Diaries | National Lockdown | Day #5

Second Sunday since WFH is announced and the first one since lockdown… I am literally counting days. I am feeling too lazy. My right foot is sprained and right wrist hurts from using the laptop’s touchpad. Laptop is great for typing stories, but terrible for debugging – especially when you are debugging and working on…

Sabaat | Two & a Half Reasons to Watch

1 The Director Shahzad Kashmiri has directed some of very popular dramas – Mere Humdum Mere Dost, Bin Roye and Dil-e-Muztar. He is also associated with my all time favourite dramas – Zindagi Gulzar Hai, Maat and Mata e Jaan Hai Tu. So, I know this new drama is helmed by someone who knows his…

Sabaat | Cast & Characters

Introduction Sabaat is a new Hum TV drama which will begin airing today – March 29, 2020. Amidist the COVID-19 scare, we need something to entertain and distract us, right? Produced By: Momina Duraid Production Written By: Kashif Anwar Directed By: Shehzad Kashmiri Cast & Characters Character names will be updated later tonight. Anaya &…

Dilruba | Episode 1

Alrighty, let’s review the very first episode of new Hum TV drama – Dil Ruba / Dilruba. First, read about Dilruba’s Cast & Characters. Plot Summary The opening scene shows Sanam and her family – her paralyzed father Jameel, her caring mother Ghazala and her protective sister Iram. Despite the fact that Ghazala is overloaded,…

Dilruba | Cast & Characters

Introduction Dilruba is new Hum TV drama. The first episode aired on 28 March 2020. It is written by acclaimed writer Qaisera Hayat and directed by Ali Hasan. Cast & Characters Sanam & Family Hania Amir as Sanam Jameel The protagonist. She’s still in college, and likes to post her pictures ( no face), count…

Emergency Love | Episode 66

For Cast & Characters and review of previous episodes, please read here. PLOT SUMMARY & MY COMMENTARY Abidin is out in Nisan’s car heading to the farm house. Slow, steady and steadily ranting. Kitna bolta hai. Berzan has a tiring day and he decides to yield his position as chief. Bhai waah! At the farm…