Zid - Update at Episode 14

Since very little is going on on our blog these days - I feel like I'm watching A LOT of dramas, but apparently I'm not watching enough - I decided to update you on Zid too. It's really a going-no-where drama, which I'm not sure WHY I insist on watching. I'm guessing because I want to see where it ends to see where it was supposed to be going...

So here's an update - Let's go character by character, as they appeared in this episode...

Ahem - these two. So, Saman left Omar's house and went to live with Qasim Uncle until he kicked her out too (or I think she left because he told her she was an idiot for leaving her husband). Saman then decides she's going to go live with the drug-addict, drug-selling, money-leech Zee in her unsafe, shady apartment. Saman is doing odd jobs to earn money (yep - this top executive from Pakistan is now busing tables in Washington DC). For the life of me, I can't figure out why she chooses to be with Zee instead of going back to her decent husband and try to build a life with him. As for Omar, I think he's trying to win Saman over by letting her make her own mistakes until she comes to her senses. Sorry Omar, I don't think she has any.

Rookhi married her gora-Christian boyfriend. Daddy was NOT happy and cut off all relations with her. Took a few episodes, but Rukhi has managed to re-establish her relationship with Dad. Unfortunately, even though Daddy dearest is planning to give her the wedding of the year (some nonsense about wanting to rukhsat her with his own hands), he still hates David's guts and refuses to acknowledge him.

Apparently, Saman has cut off all ties with her mehka, because she's stupid. Let's just call a spade a spade here. So out of the blue her brother calls her to inform her her phuppi has died. Saman is devastated.

Zee is just one hot mess. Turns out she IS Omar's ex and she left him in search of 'excitement'. She is a drug using, drug selling, psychopath who married an abusive drug using alcoholic for like an hour until he was killed and left on the side of the street. She takes money from Saman and her ex-husband shamelessly. Why Saman thinks she should stay with Zee is beyond me. I think Saman needs to fix her own life before she can babysit Zee. Also, in their heart-to-hearts, Zee tells Saman how Omar was a good husband and granted her her every desire - yet, Saman can't seem to find it in her heart to soften towards Omar. 

Why is he throwing a big wedding for his daughter when he doesn't even acknowledge her husband?? Anyone? Anyone?

Following phuppi's death, Omar tracks down Saman and brings her back home WITH A SUITCASE.

Saman drinks a cup of tea and then gets ready to leave. WHY DO YOU THINK HE BROUGHT YOUR CRAP FROM ZEE'S APARTMENT WITH YOU?

Oddly enough, Omar seems to have found his backbone, because instead of letting Saman leave, he LOCKS HER IN A BEDROOM to keep her hostage (until she grows a brain?).

Saman is now under house arrest at Omar's house. He even takes away her phone. You would think she could open the front door and walk out while Omar is at work. But apparently, not.  (If you can explain how this works, please message me.)

Omar suggests that Saman take up gardening or clean the swimming pool (??!!) to beat her boredom. (I mean, couldn't she just run away from the backyard?)

Omar leaves his phone on the table, and Saman calls - wait for it - ZEE. Zee doesn't remember who Saman is. (No joke. This really happened. I swear)
 
Because Omar is such a great guy (?), he takes his wife out to lunch and then bahanay bahanay se puts a ring on her finger. I'm assuming the same ring he tried to give her for moon-dikhaee which she didn't take.

See? See? Do you understand why this drama is NOT recommended? Because its a trainwreck with no destination. I solemnly declare everything I just shared happened in this episode - I am not making anything up. I wanted to insert a face palm gif after every screen shot - luckily, I got too lazy and side-tracked by my own disgust over nothing in this drama making sense. Oh and don't think they got to episode 14 without a whole bunch of other stuff happening. But the fact that I don't have to recap those side stories should tell you how they contributed nothing to the drama.

Will I continue to watch this? Probably. Would I wish it on anyone else? Only my enemies.

Until next time...

Khuda Dekh Raha Hei - Update at Episode 6

So - N asked me a very relevant question today: Why don't you write anything about the other dramas you are watching? And it got me thinking...Most of the ones I'm watching are pretty smooth sailing and not much to report. That is why I have them listed in the rating box but am not actually doing regular reviews on them. However, as my public service duty, I felt maybe I should do periodic updates, just in case any of you are trying to make up your mind on whether to watch a drama or not. So here we go on Khuda Dekh Raha Hei...

If you remember from my first review of this drama, it promised to be completely out of control with the manipulation on religion. However, the drama has not fulfilled on that promise so far, which makes me both happy (seriously, who doesn't want to bang their head on the wall when drama writers portray religious responsibilities and people in a bad light) and cheated (because the drama name seems to suggest religion is going to be exploited helter skelter). Me thinks, the religious principle this drama will encash on will be 'actions are judged by intentions.' And that is not a bad thing - there's nothing I love more than watching evil people get what they deserve. 

As for the story - Moiz has convinced his ultra-conservative mom to get him engaged to Sanam (you know, the 'designer'). Mommy ain't too pleased with how 'liberal' Sanam is, but she agrees for the khushi of her beta. Sanam's parents aren't too enthused about her choice of spouse either, but his mom has agreed because she's comfortable with a man her daughter can manipulate, and her dad just wants Sanam off his hands. And pay cheque. Speaking of Sanam's dad, he is definitely Mr. Shady-Dealings himself, because he has himself enrolled in all kinds of schemes to illegally qualify for legal tax benefits and what not. And then there is Sanam's brother who we haven't seen much of, but one thing is for sure: he definitely has some addiction issues. And probably is mentally unstable. Sanam's father has promised to half the 'allowance' he will get for Zoya, IF she can get her married off to the brother. Sanam, in true I-wear-the-pants-in-this-relationship, is now demanding Moiz get his parents to agree to marrying Zoya to her brother. 

As for Zoya, she has told Junaid that the only way her parents might agree to the  marriage, is if he leaves his singing career. Junaid, as we learn through the previous few episodes, is a huge rising star and his manager/advisor does his level best to convince him not to destroy his career for Zoya. But Junaid is in (true) love, and he gives up his music for an executive job at a music company (which really we are supposed to beleive is better how?) for Zoya. And Zoya's bestie brings him to Zoya's house as a potential suitor for Zoya  which is where we are at the opening of this episode...

Junaid comes for Zoya's rishta and big bro Moiz grills him ruthlessly and then dramatically declares he is a musician. Predictably, exceptionally religious mommy dearest throws him out of her house. 

Zoya's dad - may he be the voice of reason for many episodes to come - is the only one sticking up for Zoya. He understands she may like someone but he believes in his daughter enough to trust her to know her limits. 

Moiz on the other hand is a hypocrite of the first water. He rants and raves about how dare she sneak out to concerts and exaggerates shamelessly to his mom about the extent of Zoya's relationship. He is also vocally disapproving of Junaid's former vocation. Pot calling the kettle black Moiz? At least Zoya didn't 'lend' her boyfriend lakhs of rupees...why don't we talk about that.

Here is Junaid's friend/manager - and overall negative Nellie. He thinks Zoya is just using Junaid and Junaid is making the biggest mistake of his life. And he uses every opportunity possible to tell Junaid that. And it's extremely exhausting  for the viewers...

Zoya's friend, on the other hand, ranks higher on my list of smart people in this drama. She provides Zoya with the support she needs but is not afraid to give her a reality check.

Zoya's dad would definitely have been able to smooth the path for Junaid - had Zoya taken him in confidence earlier. He understands his daughter well, and has faith in her decision.

Unlike Moiz - who can't seem to put two and two together.  When Sanam's brother saunters in and acts all weird  it doesn't make Moez have second thoughts at all.

In fact, Sanam's brother (played by Imran Aslam), reminds me of Shahrukh Khan from his Darr and Anjaam days. And we all remember what a hot mess he was back then...

Dad tries to convince mom about the validity of considering Zoya's request to marry a guy she likes...

More dissuasion from negative Nellie. I really want to dislike his constant put down of Junaid's dream to be with Zoya - but we all know it's coming.

Seriously - Tum bhai ke naam pe DHABBA ho Moez. Wanting to get your sister married off to shady Adnan just so you can marry the equally-shady Sanam. I can't WAIT to see how miserable Sanam will make him. Can. Not. Wait.

So - looks like Khalida Begum is not as rigid as she would have us believe. She has agreed to do an isthikhara for Zoya and Junaid. And, as you can see from her expression here, in spite of all her scolding, she does want what is best for her daughter.
Oh...did I mention Khalida begum has a past? Yup - a secret that is yet to be revealed...

Junaid holds a huge press conference to tell the world he will no longer sing. Another indirect declaration of devotion to Zoya...

...Oddly enough, Zoya is NOT happy with this declaration. She has promised to abide by the decision that her mom's istikhara will reveal. Her spidey sense must be tingling, cos she doesn't want Junaid to burn all his bridges. In an odd way, I think this doesn't show us that she isn't genuine with Junaid - I think it shows that she IS, but she can not go against her family to marry him. That's why she doesn't want him to close all doors of return.

And that, dear friends, is the update on this drama until now. As you can tell by this novel of a recap, the drama is moving at a good pace and there is quite a lot going on with more to come. I am interested to see how Moez will manipulate his mom into getting Zoya married to Adnan - and not so interested in seeing how Zoya will suffer at the hands of Adnan. But, it's Sajal Ali, and she will do what she does best: play the pretty mazloom lardki. 

Lucky for me, I don't have to worry about that yet...because today is Mera Naam Yousuf Hai day! Woot woot!

Happy watching! 

Alvida - Episode 6

We find out the reason for Hadi's horrified looks from last episode when he looked at Aroosa's test reports. She's suffering from PreEclamsia and  Hadi wants to treat her himself.

Seriously - why did daddy even pretend this was an issue?

would it kill the director to add a little text line to show how much time has passed by? I mean one second we have haya getting kicked out of the house and the next we have Aroosa already in her 7th month.

Aroosa's pregnancy pains look more like sexy finger biting than labour contractions.

If this is what male obstetricians look like, I am never asking for a 'lady doctor' ever again.

  Too bad his own wife ruined his 100% healthy mom and babies track record #Sad

How come yeh Fareesa churail har jaga pohanch jati hei and we haven't met Haya's third sister yet?

Oh. Aur yeh churail kay ghareeb boyfriend bhi har jaga pohanch jatay hein. Even to a funeral to request his girl friend go on a date with him.

I'm so confused. Did they have a boy or girl? Cotton candy pink baby envelop-thingy but they keep referring to it as a boy. And shouldn't this 7 month old premie be in the NICU?

Hadi looks absolutely devastated...with his bed head hair and his perfect eyebrows. I guess it's hard to play devdas when your normal look is already stubbly.

I feel sorry for him. Jo bachi apne Bhai ko dete hein uske saath koi tragedy ho jati hei.

No matter what he says, he definitely blames Hadi a little bit.

For very smart people, these two just can't seem to get a clue. Haya doesn't want to know about Hadi and Aroosa. Phir bhi, these guys insist on keeping her updated with every minute happening in their lives.

The new guy is there for all of 10 seconds and already i hate him. He's giving me the heebie jeebies. Trust your instincts Haya.

Whatever you do Haya, don't fall for this guy! He starts out all perky and funny and by the end he's confused, suicidal, and has two wives....oh sorry. I forgot. This isn't Mehram Part 2.

I'm confused. Didn't Taya Ji say Hata was going to a hostel? Then why is he calling lecher-Faiz to ask where Haya is?

Did you get the impression that Qaukab had left creepy mctoucherson? 

Who do I have to pay to get rid of these two from this show? And why is she so happy?

Whoa whoa whoa - when did she become saint Fareesa? Did I miss something here?

Never mind. Looks like I spoke too soon...