Mera Naam Yousaf has reached a point where a lot of action and drama is expected in the coming episodes. Yousaf is accused of hitting Imran Mughees and is consequently put behind the bars. He is beaten up brutally upon the insistence of Noor Muhammad. Wali records Yousaf’s confession of his one sided love and Zulekha’s innocence in the entire scenario. The police officer, moved by Yousaf’s honest confession sets him free. Zulekha is seen unaffected by the whole episode till she watches the video.
KRQ’s plays and spirituality are inseparable and that’s what I like about his stories. Zulekha is seen praying and crying for the first time which can be taken as the beginning of their love. She finally musters up the courage to confront her father for the first time regarding Imran Mughees and indirectly conveys her disapproval of the proposal. This infuriates Noor Muhammad, and he asks Wali to keep an eye on Zulekha’s every move as she might do something against their wishes.
Madiha is extremely perturbed seeing Yousaf’s injuries. She is startled by Zulekha’s unexpected phone call regarding Yousaf’s condition. It is definitely alarming for Madiha as this could be a signal that Zulekha might be reciprocating Youssef’s love soon, which could mean Madiha would lose him forever. Despite being beaten up so badly, Yousaf remains steadfast in his love for Zulekha, however the hurt and the pain he is going through cannot be ignored for sure. Sisters always play a very positive role in KRQ’s plays and even in this play; Zulekha’s sister is not only her confidante but a pillar of strength as well.
Mansha pasha has delivered her best as Madiha. Frankly in my opinion, her acting overshadows that of Zulekha’s at times. One can actually feel her agony and that’s what makes any actor a star. Imran Abbas is doing great as Youssef; however, I feel he still lacks the intensity required for Yousaf’s character. Maya Ali is amazing as Zulekha. I especially liked her in this episode. Daaji is remarkable as a friend as well as a brother. He is as selfless as his sister. It is very interesting that Yousaf is surrounded by people who genuinely care for his wellbeing, be it his best friend or his step mother. However, in Zulekha’s case, except her sister, the entire family is driven by their own selfish motives. Hina Bayat’s character is extremely enjoyable but I am sure there is much more to it in the future episodes. All the characters are well placed and fully developed.
As I mentioned in my previous reviews that, it is the execution of the plot that has actually lifted up the play. As expected Mehreen Jabbar has done a fabulous job as a director. I am sure that if there was any other amateur director in her place, the play would have been really boring by now. I don’t feel like writing anything about the dialogues because when it comes to dialogues, no one can beat KRQ for sure. The best thing about this play is that none of its character is hundred percent negative. Every character has an adorable, positive or funny side to it which makes the play even more interesting and unique.
Written by Humaira Falak
