Chupkay Se Bahar Aajaaye - Episode 16

The preview of this episode - from last week - pretty much gave away what was going to happen to poor Saira, that's why I wasn't in any hurry to catch up with this episode. I'm a little appalled, both at the anticipated turn of events (zero originality, 100% disgust) and at Sajjal Ali's drama choice. Seriously, she should read the script the whole way through before signing on.

So the big day has finally arrived. Saira is (supposedly) getting married to Mr. Shady (Farouq). And all she can do is whine: Koi meri tareef kar nei ke leeaye nahi hei!

Saira's sister has no idea of the price she's about to pay. Seriously, who leaves their baby sister all by herself? Worst older sister ever. 

We're so impressed by the awfully-rich boss' home. 

Thori overacting nahi ho gaee?

Very inappropriate khayal going through my mind. But, I guess I'll spit it out: for someone who is planning on ahem deflowering ahem a poor, innocent girl, he sure is putting on a lot of clothes.

Check out this den of vice and sin.

What follows is a scene of epically bad dialogues and even weirder situations - like, why the heck would you sit on a love seat with the guy who just told you he's about to rape you? 

Having said that - the scene does, very effectively, I would argue, work to  show Saira how her beauty (her source of pride) and her lalach are both bringing about her downfall, in a very very tragic manner.

In a strange twist of fate, the drama directors decided to keep this show PG-13. And THIS happens...

Yes. For real. This is what happened. Saira says, "Allah ka wasta mujhe chordh do." And the cretin LETS HER GO. 

I think I might need a whole lifetime to reconcile what the hell just happened.

I've lived in Karachi for 15 years and I have never  seen a bride running around the streets.
I've watched dramas for 2 years and I have seen three. Clifton/Defense ki side pe hota hoga...lol

So, Saira runs home and decides to curl up into a ball, without locking the front door or anything, and take a nap.
In her ugly sandals. (Sorry, couldn't resist.)


Meanwhile, back in Shafaq-land, Shafaq is having mood swings like no other.

Saira (at some point) decides to run and faint outside of Shafaq's house. Aunty feels sorry for her and takes her in. Then, proceeds to try to hide her from Saqib and Shafaq.

Shafaq ain't having any of that crap, and decides to kick her fever-ridden ex-bff out of her house. Since her ineffectual husband can't seem to manage anything...

Story of Shafaq's life: When in doubt, faint.

Lucky for her, this time it's a baby!

Until next time...