Tera Mera Pyar | Episode 17

You can read about the cast and characters here. For previous episodes’ reviews, read here. Plot Summary & Review Riza, Muhsin, Kerim and Ayse meet to finalize the wedding date – tomorrow. Awesome! The couple takes off for a private word. Ayse wants him to be respectful to her family, and be the perfect son-in-law….

Daasi | Episode 28

Episode 28 of Daasi begins as Sunehri is doing Aahil’s bandages as she weeps. Now, finally, they both confess their feelings, without words. Aahil warns Rubab to behave with Sunehri. Rubab still stands strong even though Aahil knows enough to suspect her involvement. Tauqeer’s conversation with Irma and then Rubab, is so cringy. Who talks…

Tera Mera Pyar | Episode 20

You can read about the cast and characters here. For previous episodes’ reviews, read here. Plot Summary & Review Tera Mera Pyar 19 Now, everyone knows about the contract with the fake signature. Muhsin tears it apart and the wedding’s proceedings begin, albeit without Helda. While the while family is emotional, Erkut is downing one…

Tera Mera Pyar | Episode 19

You can read about the cast and characters here. For previous episodes’ reviews, read here. Plot Summary & Review This episode begins as Ayse says goodbye to her family leaves with the oh-so-handsome groom. Cedah confronts Ayse and Kerim and opens all her cards, but the duo is unperturbed. Except one tiny problem, Ayse finds…

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…