After everything that happened in today’s episode I am not really sure where to start from. We could all tell from the precap what was going to happen next but I must say that the developments in today’s episode took me completely by surprise. I absolutely loved the way Zubeida’s secret was revealed, excellent work by Samira Fazal, she definitely is gifted when it comes to adding the most surprising/shocking twists to a story. Way to go!
First thing is first I loved everything that Firdous said to Farman and the way she walked out feeling helpless because she was so sure that Farman would not react even after she said everything loud and clear was also very real. It showed how frustrated and tired she was of this whole affair and telling Farman everything was her last hope. The way Farman went from being slightly doubtful and fearful to being totally convinced that his wife really had feelings for Ghazanfar and would gladly leave him was also very nicely done. All the scenes were well thought out, beautifully written, wonderfully acted out and directed to perfection.
Even after everything that has happened Zubeida chooses to close her eyes to reality. Although Ghazanfar has told her that he cannot marry her in so many words but her over confidence makes her believe that once Farman leaves her Ghazanfar will accept her. Zubeida seemed like a woman possessed today, she did not want to listen to anyone, all she wanted was to be out of Farman’s house and to be with Ghazanfar. Zubeida is using this whole issue once again in her favor although she is the one at fault. It seems like this was the opportunity she had been waiting for. Zubeida does not think for a minute about Sharmeen and how she would feel about everything that has transpired. Just like always she tells Sharmeen her side of the story. If Zubeida could not live with Neelam she could have said it before but then things were fine between Firdous and Ghazanfar and she didn’t think she had a chance. Zubeida no longer even cares about what people will say if Farman divorces her. I can’t believe she is the same Zubeida who went out of her way to finalize Sharmeen’s engagement and ask Neelam to come stay with them only because she wanted to look good in front of family members. Ghazanfar also leads Zubeida on in his own subtle way so he would be just as shameless as her but not as foolish as her!
I must add here that Neelam playing the referee when Farman was about to divorce Zubeida was actually quite frustrating but the precap suggests that this wake up call was just not enough for Farman and Zubeida will tell him off once again before he finally realizes what a fool he has been.
There were a few minor things that seemed out of place in this otherwise perfect episode like Neelam’s hairstyle going from half tied to open within seconds, it didn’t really fit in the situation. Farman saying that Sharmeen was not home when actually she was sleeping because it was after all past 10 o’clock. Zubeida telling Ghazanfar that they could have gotten married if he had taken a stand at that time and later on Ghazanfar saying to Zubeida that she was the one who refused to marry him.
Overall, today’s episode was thrilling and I really enjoyed the way everything was executed. All the actors did a fabulous job and the direction and script was top notch. The next episode promises a lot more drama and I can’t wait to find out how Ghazanfar reacts when Zubeida turns up on his door step. The woman obviously has no shame; she is so blindly in love! Farman finally admitted he has been beghairat and bewakoof, so that is a relief but I am waiting for the day when Zubeida will realize how unfair she has been to her husband and child. No matter what happens in her life she continues to think that she cannot be wrong. Really looking forward to the next installment.
Fatima Awan.
