Okay, so I was wrong after all, Arham did end up getting himself the much needed drugs, because nothing else would comfort him or make him forget his troubles. It is turning out to be a viscous circle because Arham is the sort of man who cannot face difficulties and would resort to some kind of a shortcut to make things easier. But the fact is that shortcuts do not make life easy but only make things more complicated in the long run. Kareema seems to be running the show in Arham’s house at the moment, what a sad state of affairs. She seems to be making the most of Arham’s mother’s insecurities.
While I enjoyed the development in Shafique and Najma’s story, I could not help but wonder if Najma was taking Shafique for a ride. I hope that Shafique’s efforts to fit in the society as a ‘man’ bear fruit. For once Shafique decided to take a stand and confront Rafique for his callous behavior but to no avail. I must say here that Faisal Qureshi’s persuasive portrayal of a heartless drug addict is a treat to watch every time. The way Anjay manages to convince Rafique of his loyalty once again by offering to loan him money showed that Anjay will leave no stone unturned to destroy Rafique completely.
Just like I thought, Rafique’s wife and Najma could not stay apart for long. The conversation between the two showed that Rafique’s wife has decided to live the life she is living and there is absolutely nothing that will make her walk away from this abusive relationship. She knows that things will never change for her but is willing to compromise for her daughters’ sake, although Rafique is as bad a father as he is a husband.
Rafique and Arham’s stories in a very apt manner put forward the message of how drug addicts start neglecting their duties and as a result their relationships fall apart. I think that the viewers are truly getting educated through this show. Arham’s mother does notice that he is not giving his home or office any time and is the least bit interested in both but cannot make out what is the reason behind this sudden change. She also notices the changes in Arham’s appearance, like his eyes getting red and his complexion getting pale but like any other parent she does not suspect drug abuse but thinks it is his diet that is insufficient. I must appreciate SPLK’s team for educating the masses through this drama. Many of the parents fail to see these changes in their children for what they are and have to pay a heavy price for it.
I can say with all certainty that the entire team of SPLK has put in a very honest effort in making this show what it is. Everything is brilliant, the script, screenplay and the acting. I am definitely looking forward to more amazing performances and great storytelling.
Author: Fatima Awan.
