Does Guilt make us better people? After watching today’s episode I think it actually made Behroz’s character worse. This was an episode that concentrated heavily on Behroz’s feelings; he misses his family, yearns for them, but is guilty and resentful about being made to feel that way. Agha Jaan did a great job of smashing his fragile ego to bits and like most spoilt, slightly self-centered people he picked up the pieces and made a new image for himself and it’s not pretty. Behroz’s anger at Suhaib makes no sense to me at all. Just like poor Suhaib I am mystified at the vitriol in his elder brother’s voice.
Roohi knows her husband misses his family because he keeps a secret stash of photos of them and the way he sometimes spaces out during their conversations but instead of understanding his feelings all she can think off is Agha Jaan’s rather nasty parting words. I can see her perspective to an extent as she only knows this side of Behroz’s family and she is immature, but sometimes a person has to rise above their feelings and see things from another perspective. There are some people in this world who thrive on bitterness: whatever slight or injustice fate metes out to them they can never forgive or understand. Our life partners are the biggest influence on us after our family and I don’t think Roohi is a good influence on Behroz. Both Sanam Saeed and Mikaal are excellent actors and individually they have given good performances but to those people who keep telling me they don’t have screen chemistry, in this episode at least you may have a point. Mikaal in particular was fabulous not only looking great but he owned this episode entirely.(that beautiful Mikaal Hair … other people take note this is how it’s done ;p )
Meanwhile Mubarak ho! After Wali, we now have Faraa Behroz Khan joining the world of Dayar e Dil. No one ever truly realises the strength of their parents love till they become parents themselves. Not only does Behroz miss his family but he is now beginning to understand how much he hurt his father; an extremely uncomfortable feeling. Wali has managed heal the rift between his parents, who have sworn to give him a happy, normal home life. Again the contrast between the couples is made. It is obvious that Arjumand and Suhaib are not “in Love” but they are grateful for what they have and surprisingly forgiving even though they have sacrificed much. Roohi and Behroz did as they pleased but are very hurt and angry. I guess a clean conscience does help. This is probably why I don’t see Roohi and Behroz as “dreamy romantic “couple, they come across as just on the wrong side of the line between self-interest and selfish.
I loved the scenes between brothers and then Bakhtiyar Khan mistaking Wali for his missing elder son. Suhaib’s speech to Behroz was the best; he just refuses to fall into the trap of hate. People like him may not be common but they are the glue that keeps family and society together. Suhaib will keep trying to heal the breach and hopefully one day Behroz will get over himself.
Dayar e dil has been running at a cracking pace and sometimes I wish it would slow down, especially where Suhaib and Arjumand are concerned because they make for great viewing. I would love to see how their relationship progresses and matures. In films we don’t have enough time and impressions must be made in a few scenes but surely that leisurely build up is the whole point and value of a drama? Sometimes I feel Dayar e Dil is train rushing to get to destination that only stops at a station every episode. The problem with this approach is it doesn’t allow us to form a connection with the characters.
Thankfully Wali Suhaib Khan has grown up. However I didn’t like the way they cut off his introduction with a rather rough looking freeze frame. Hello , the eighties wants their technique back … Still , I am excited for next week when we will see more of Wali and maybe even Faraa, perhaps at an easier pace and all those beautiful scenes Farhat Ishtiaq has written in her novel. Again a good episode with good performances that keep us watching each week.
Written by Sadaf
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