There is a dearth of romantic comedy in Pakistani drama industry. There are a few like Suno Chanda, and Chupke Chupke that leave its mark, and there are some like Romeo Weds Heer which is more slapstick than rom-com. That’s my opinion. And with that opinion, I started watching Yeh Raha Dil, which was such…

Yeh Raha Dil was such a surprise. I generally watch the dramas as they air, barring a few exceptions. This one seemd a good fit to watch after seeing Ahmad Ali Akbar and Yumna Zaidi’s chemistry in Parizaad. To be honest, I didn’t have to seek for it. YouTube kept suggesting that I watch this…

Yeh Raha Dil Episode 26 written update and review For an entertaining drama, the finale wasn’t as exciting as I had hoped. The final proposal was good, but rest of the episode was just meh. I don’t like the finale. The whole sibling drama was a stretched a bit much. But all is well that…

Yeh Raha Dil Episode 25 written update and review Hayat is bonding with Fatima and exposes Mike. That sorts out the Mike angle. Now Afaq and Fatima will sort out their differences. Nida finally calls it off with Zaki. FINALLY!!! Now the only glitch is Hassan. ~ Until we meet again, check out my books…

Yeh Raha Dil Episode 24 written update and review Nida runs into Tabrez, her old flame. He blackmails her and well… so, this is how Nida will let go of Zaki. I like how Zaki handles Tabrez. He stands up for Nida and finally let’s go of her ego. AAA has nailed it yet again….

  Yeh Raha Dil Episode 23 written update and review Hassan has arranged for Hayat’s birthday celebration. DJ Dilbar is back with his funny songs. Epic scene! The writing of this drama is awesome. Just when I thought that there won’t be any more tricks to top the previous one, Zaki comes up with a…

Yeh Raha Dil Episode 22 written update and review Afaq and Zaki meet madam to enquire about Hassan. If Hassan and Hayat were serious about each other, Zaki would have been the best friend. But sadly, he is doing this to win Hayat back. Afaq and Fatima fight again, so much that Afaq asks Fatima…

Yeh Raha Dil Episode 21 written update and review Hassan isn’t entirely sure about Hayat’s feelings for him but he genuinely tries to give it a chance, his relationship with Hayat, I meant. That whole Hassan subplot is now the main plot because that’s how Zaki and Hayat will finally be together. Nida refuses to…

Yeh Raha Dil Episode 20 written update and review It’s time for Zaki to avenge what Hayat has done. He is fooling Hassan that Hayat likes him (Hassan) and that the whole family is on board with this alliance. Chalak ladka. I didn’t see that coming. Ahmad is superb as usual but Hammad also holds…

Yeh Raha Dil Episode 19 written update and review Layi Hayat Aaye Nida Le Chali, Chale… How funny! Hayat gets everyone to plan for the engagement party. Zaki is cornered now, and is heartbroken. Tch! Poor boy… I like how Hassan and Sidra’s little love story is shaping up. The biggest progress is that Sidra…

Yeh Raha Dil Episode 18 written update and review Afaq goes to Dubai to settle some business issues, seemingly for Hayat house. Now, Hayat and her family is meeting Zaki’s to finalize Nida’s wedding date. Hayat is going out of her way and is way too excited for the engagement. Tch, my heart goes to…

Yeh Raha Dil Episode 17 written update and review Hassan finally extends his hand for friendship. Funny scene to open the episode. Zaki finally breaks it up with Nida. I don’t understand why she’s crying. She saw it coming, didn’t she? I mean if she was pleading in front of Hayat, I would understand, but…

Yeh Raha Dil Episode 16 written update and review The romance of this couple is off the charts–subtle and yet so touching. Zaki and Hayat meeting in Jimmy’s house just stole my heart. Zaki is what my sister calls “take him out of fiction and keep him for yourself”. The way Zaki says Hayat is…

Yeh Raha Dil Episode 15 written update and review Nida is plotting against Hayat but nobody knows yet. She’s getting more and more evil by the day. It worries me. Hayat finally confesses, to Sidra, that she likes Zaki. That’s partially true but we will get to that later. I like Sidra’s one-liner: Do behnein,…

Yeh Raha Dil Episode 14 written update and review Zaki asks Jimmy to talk to Nida on his behalf and break it up. But on the good side, she does give up on Hayat’s house. Is this for good or just a ploy, I can’t tell. But this girl is talented. She has portrayed this…

Yeh Raha Dil Episode 13 written update and review Fatima and Nida are discussing Zaki. Nida doesn’t love Zaki. Zaki is her zidd. She can’t be bought by the gifts that Afaq is showering on her. While watching the previous episode, I questioned why Hayat didn’t push Zaki away? In this episode, she does talk….

A little recap of episode 11 Hayat has a job now. Things are looking better for her. Yeh Raha Dil Episode 12 written update and review Hayat is now teasing Hassan unnecessarily. Zaki and Haroon have a heart to heart talk about Hayat and Nida. Zaki is in a tricky situation. He likes one girl…

A little recap of episode 10 So, Zaki likes Hayat, ahem, but both of them are too confused about their feelings. Yeh Raha Dil Episode 11 written update and review Nida wants to have Hayat killed because she thinks that Hayat is stealing Zaki from him. Really? She isn’t just your sister. She’s a human…

A little recap of episode 9 Hayat and Nida are sisters, and that was the big twist. Yeh Raha Dil Episode 10 written update and review Haroon already senses that Zaki is probably more inclined towards Hayat. But instead of helping or guiding Zaki, he asks to go with his heart. I like his analogy…

Yeh Raha Dil Episode 9 written update and review   Hayat is too mad at her father and she doesn’t even want to talk. Hayat is unwilling to forgive her father. That conversation is too angsty.   On the other hand, Nida fights with Zaki basis her baseless shaks. Afaq (Nida and Hayat’s father) has…