The seventh episode is released on 2 February, 2019. *** Summary The episode starts with a diary entry by Taha. He sits down to do calligraphy but can’t focus on anything, except being mesmerised by the beauty of Husn-e-Jehan. Abdul Alaa narrates the story to Qalb-e-Momin – a tale of love between Taha and Husn-e-Jehan….
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Book Review: Alif – Episode #6 (By Umera Ahmed)
The sixth episode is out. The episode starts with a letter from Sultan to Husn-e-Jehan. It reveals that the names of their kids Momin and Momina were pre-decided. It is evident that Sultan was not just a makeup artist for Husn-e-Jehan, but also an admirer and loved her. It also hints on a mistake of…
Book Review: Alif – Episode #5 (By Umera Ahmed)
The fifth episode is out. *** The fifth episode starts with a letter from Qalb-e-Momin to Allah. This episode delves deeper into the mystery named Qalb-e-Momin. This episode sheds light on why he has become the atheist and woman objectifier that he is today. Momin’s track sees him backlash on Neha for pestering him to…
Book Review: Alif – Episode #4 (By Umera Ahmed)
The fourth episode is out already and I am two days late. I am living in a parallel universe these days. *** The fourth episode starts with a letter from Abdul Alaa to Husn-e-Jehan. There is a mystery and both Abdul Alaa and Husn-e-Jehan are apologetic to each other. The mystery is just as annoying…
Book Review: Alif – Episode #3 (By Umera Ahmed)
The third episode unfolds some more mysteries & introduces one more character – Abul Aala, Momin’s grandpa; and the most important character, in my opinion. The episode ends on a cliff-hanger. Like really hangs the reader. The calligraphy link is stronger than I had imagined. Momin and Momina both can do calligraphy. In this episode,…
Book Review: Alif – Episode #1 (By Umera Ahmed)
Background & Review: Much like ‘Mann-o-salwa’ the first episode is about parallel tracks and a lot of characters. This episode had introduced a few characters; characters which are not necessarily named through the episode. There are four parallel tracks. A girl / woman named Jahan who’s writing a letter. She maybe Husn-e-Jahan; but I cannot…