Namak Haram

“Namak Haram” is a Pakistani drama series that premiered on HUM TV on November 3, 2023 at 8:00 PM. The series stars Imran Ashraf and Sarah Khan. The drama promises to deliver a thrilling story of vengeance and redemption.

Credits

Writer: Saqlain Abbas
Director: Shaqielle Khan
A FARS Entertainment & MD Productions Presentation
[Source: Hum TV official channel]

Namak Haram Episode 15 Written Update and Review

In the latest episode of Namak Haram, viewers were treated to a plethora of heartwarming, sweet and fuzzy romantic moments between Asma and Mureed that are sure to warm your heart. It’s a joy to see this married couple slowly coming closer, and each moment between them is so endearing that it’s worth watching again and again. From tender gazes to gentle touches, each scene was filled with a palpable sense of love and affection. Asma and Mureed’s interactions were beautifully portrayed, highlighting the growing closeness and understanding between them. These moments were not only sweet and endearing but also showcased the depth of their bond, making it a joy to watch their relationship unfold on screen.

Imran Ashraf and Sara Khan’s on-screen chemistry continues to shine, adding an extra layer of authenticity to their characters’ love story. Their nuanced performances captured the nuances of love and affection, creating a captivating narrative that resonates with audiences. This episode was a delightful blend of romance and emotion, leaving viewers eagerly anticipating the next chapter in Asma and Mureed’s journey.

If we take out the romance, there is hardly anything left. Both Malaika and Mureed are following their revenge plan to the minutest details, which is now becoming a bit old and boring if you ask me.

Review

The drama has slowed down, drastically. It misses the intrigue and msytery that was part of the first 11 episodes.

From “OMG! What an episode it was! This is that one drama that never fails to surprise you, this is that one drama that always succeeds in shocking us no matter how prepared we are, this is that one drama that doesn’t make me wince with cringe.” to “Okay, what’s next?” this drama has taken such a sharp turn in the past four episodes.

The prolonged yet intriguing cat-and-mouse game between Mureed and Asma is over, and that takes away from the “fun” of watching this drama.

The other day, I think last week, my mom was watching some “aunty” vlog and Namak Haram Episode 14 started playing next. She was reluctant to watch a series in the middle of the story, so I tried to recap the previous 13 episodes. I might have done a poor job because the recap didn’t convince my mother to watch the drama.

And that got me thinking. This drama isn’t extraordinary at its core-the plot. It’s basically a revenge story, a plain one at that. What makes the drama a compelling watch is it’s dialogues and acting-Mureed’s dialogues and Imran’s acting. He is carrying the whole drama on his able shoulders.

That been said, there is something that’s bothering me. Every week, they show us a teaser that Amin Qureshi has found out about Mureed’s truth. And every time we see that it’s only a dream. “Ishq Murshid”, from what I hear of it, is following a similar tactic. The makers leave the audience hoping that the truth is out, but they are dragging it to milk every last drop of the “juiciest” bit of their stories. I guess they shouldn’t try to fool the audience and let the story progress at it’s natural pace instead of stretching is endlessly.