24th January 2020 In Madina, most of the guests of the hotel remained seated in the lobby through the day and night as that was the only area with internet access – free WiFi. So was I, on this eventful afternoon. A woman walks to me when I was drafting Day 12 post. She handed…
Author: Shabana Mukhtar
Software Developer, Certified Overthinker, Decidedly Underachiever, Amateur Writer, Sitcom Lover
Yeh Toh Hona Hi Thha: Sample Chapters (Hindi)
Sharing sample chapter from my book “Yeh Toh Hona Hi Thha”. For reading the complete novella, buy it from Amazon.
Qismat | Episode 23
The episode begins as Waleed tells Shafaq that he cannot marry her. As usual, he tries to put the onus on Shafaq, the ever-so-selfish man. Soha picks up Rayan’s phone. Rasheda on the other side of the phone gets upset and again forces Rayan to get married. Frustrated, he agrees to follow her plans upon…
Ehd-e-Wafa | Episode 20
Hello and welcome to TOMU. Let’s review 12th episode of Ehd-e-Wafa, my favourite drama amongst the 7 I am watching and reviewing.
Daasi | Episode 18 | Laced with cringe-worthy scenes
Let’s review the 18th episode of Daasi. Read previous episodes’ reviews. Plot Summary & Review Sunehri’s Side: Laced with cringe-worthy scenes Sunehri gets a job offer at Nafisa Khatoon’s boutique and they hope to live a good life. Shahabuddin continues to be the creep that he is. I don’t understand why her mother is never…
Pyar Ke Sadqay | Episode 2 | A Lot More Laughter & A Few Bitter Moments
Here is the post that lists cast and characters. For review of previous episodes, click here. #PyarKeSadqay #YumnaZaidi #BilalAbbasKhan #AtiqaOdho #OmairRana #GulERana Plot Summary & Review The episode begins as Seema and Munshi plans for Mahjabeen’s wedding, sending her into another daydream fit. Gul e Rana is Sarwar’s mother. It is so lovely to see…
Pyar Ke Sadqay | Cast and Characters
Pyaar Ke Sadqay is a new Hum TV drama that is light and funny on the outside but promises to tackle a few serious topics. It is directed by Farooq Rind and Zanjabeel Asim Shah has penned the script. #PyarKeSadqay #YumnaZaidi #BilalAbbasKhan #AtiqaOdho #OmairRana #GulERana Cast and Characters Yumna Zaidi as Mahjabeen A daydreamer who…
Roundup | January 2020
This month was crazy. I took a hiatus and haven’t posted much, except for the few pre-scheduled posts and reviews. The stats took a hit, obviously and I hope it recovers soon, now that TOMU is back. Posts published: 81 Words written: 10K In first week of January, I wrote a few more scenes for…
Qismat | Episode 22 | Soha Rejects Rayan, Again
For review of previous episodes, read here. At hotel, two overfriendly aunties talk to them and Rayan plays along, irking Soha (or giving her more hope?) As they spend more time together, the awkwardness diminishes and we can sense romance in the air. Nasir learns that Soha is taking care of Rehab and he is…
Pyar Ke Sadqay | Episode 1 | A Promising Start of a Bitter Sweet Tale
For cast and characters, read here. #PyarKeSadqay #YumnaZaidi #BilalAbbasKhan #AtiqaOdho #OmairRana #GulERana Plot Summary & Review Pyaar Ke Sadqay begins with introducing its nalayaq, nikamme and daydreamer protagonists – Mahjabeen and Abdullah. Although, their reaction to their own failures is drastically different. Belonging to a middle class family, Mahjabeen daydreams that she has topped her…