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Neem Episode 2 Review – Just What the Doctor Ordered

This second episode of Neem was as meaningful as the first one. With the exception of two scenes, all the others added something to the story. So far, the script has clarity and meaning. There is a variety of characters and tracks in the drama. Till now, most of these characters are interesting. Different Aspects of Cyberspace This latest episode opened with introducing new characters which brought with them a new theme as well. It was amusing how the fake online persona which is a constant in many people’s lives nowadays was shown from a realistic perspective. A person, who…
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Jhok Sarkar Episode 1 – Review

Writer: Hashim Nadeem Director: Saife Hassan Producer: Momina Duraid Schedule: Every Tuesday at 8 pm on Hum I must say that after watching the teasers and promos of Jhok Sarkar, I was looking forward to this one more than any other upcoming drama. In fact after watching the latest promo, I was wondering if Jhok Sarkar will be the next Parizaad! Yes, Parizaad set the bar really high because it was one of those rare dramas which are both meaningful and intriguing. It also proved that the right casting can completely change the final outcome. Did this first episode live…
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Neem Episode 1 – Review

Writer: Kashif Anwar Director: Shahzad Kashmiri Producer: Momina Duraid Schedule: Every Monday at 8 pm on HUM This first episode of Neem was actually much more promising than I was expecting it to be. The main female lead Zimal (Mawra Hocane) stood out more than any other character in this first episode. Zimal reminded me of Rohi from Mor Maharan. We need to see progressive female leads in dramas therefore I will be tuning into the next episode for Zimal more than any other character. The promos of the drama suggested that Neem was going to be another love story…
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Sar-e-Rah Last Episode Story Review – Wholesome

Sar-e-Rah’s last episode was as touching as all the other ones. It was a beautiful and wholesome ending to a drama that managed to cover so much in only 6 weeks. There are so many other dramas that start off on a strong note but completely go off track because the writers have to stretch the story in order to hit the 20-plus episodes mark. Sar-e-Rah proved that a mini-series does the job with the utmost precision and that is exactly the way it should be. Sar-e-Rah’s script was not its strongest point. While there were so many aspects of…
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Sar-e-Rah Episode 5 Story Review – Claiming Public Spaces

This had to be my favorite episode of Sar-e-Rah even though the first two episodes completely won me over as well but this one was special in so many ways. With this episode, the writer did not only manage to tell another relevant story but he also broke the pattern with which the stories have been taken forward till now. Hareem Farooq’s screen presence and performance were exceptional. I felt she was the only guest actor in the series till now whose energy and presence matched Saba Qamar’s. This latest episode highlighted issues that most women face on daily basis…
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Sar-e-Rah Episode 4 Story Review – Parenting Done Right

This was another episode of Sar-e-Rah which was not faultless but it did manage to put yet another positive message across. With every passing episode the simplicity of the script at times affects the depth and meaning of the stories but it also makes Sar-e-Rah a drama that is for everyone. Even a teenager can watch each one of these episodes and understand the message that is being delivered. Therefore, while the simplicity of the script is a weakness, it is perhaps its strength as well depending on the audience. As one of the representatives of the more ‘mature audience’,…
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Sar-e-Rah Episode 3 Story Review – Breaking Stereotypes

Sar-e-Rah continues to offer a variety of stories with the kind of execution which we rarely get to watch on the small screen. All the stories so far have revolved around female protagonists with the males in their lives playing an important role in some way or the other. It started with Rania finding the courage to take a step that was not welcomed by many and since then we have watched two more empowering stories. Tonight’s episode was yet again refreshing mainly because of the male lead Shozib. While I thoroughly enjoyed watching this episode as well, some of…
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Sar-e-Rah Episode 1 Story Review – Perfection

Writer: Adeel Razzaq Director: Ahmed Bhatti Producer: Abdullah Seja Schedule: ARY Digital Every Saturday 8 pm After a really long time just when I had almost given up on Pakistani dramas altogether, the first episode of Sar-e-Rah reminded me of the reason why I started reviewing dramas in the first place! This first episode was pure genius. It had a soul that most dramas nowadays lack. Most importantly, this first episode was not just meaningful but also gripping right from the first scene till the last one. Even some of the actors who usually don’t deliver were at their best;…
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Bakhtawar Last Episode Review

When drama serial Bakhtawar went on air, many of us compared it to Parizaad and wondered if Bakhtawar will also be another unforgettable drama such as Parizaad. The good news is that Bakhtawar was a memorable drama in its own right; it was a story of resilience and uncharted strength. The ending of both the drama was more or less the same. However, it did not have the same impact which Parizaad had on the viewers. I re-watched the last scene from Parizaad and I must say that it was on a completely different level altogether. The dialogues, cinematography, and…
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Kuch Ankahi Episode 3 & 4 Review

Kuch Ankahi’s 3rd episode had to be my favorite so far. Samiya’s opening conversation with her father and Alia fixing her car on her own were two of my favorite scenes in that episode. The 4th episode was not as amazing as I was expecting it to be. Even after all these weeks, I do not feel a close connection with the characters and their journeys. Some of the characters are still a mystery. Sehrish and Azfar’s backgrounds in particular have not been revealed yet. Salman and his mother’s scenes are more or less the same in every episode. There…