Mohabbat Aag Si - Intro

I just want to start by saying to the reader that suggested this drama:

To the family member (who shall remain unidentified but you are welcome to make some guesses...) who told me about the drama by giving away all the story...you really suck. This drama would've been more fun if I didn't know who the villain was. But, no worries. For the readers that haven't watched it, I would strongly suggest, don't read anything that gives the story away until you've watched the first episode. It'll be more fun that way. 

So, anyway, seriously -- I was totally missing out on this thanks to a non-existent internet. Now that that issue is resolved, I'm like an insatiable drama watching machine attempting to turn myself into a blogging ninja. You know, as a way to make up for the long period of silence. (Side note: For all wanting to see how Dil Ka Kya Rung Karun turned out, I'm going to pick that up again. Like, any second...)

Let's go ahead and meet the characters...

Aapa Ji: The perfect picture of virtue that gave up her jawani to raise her two younger brothers that not only dote on her, but practically worship the ground she walks on. 

Shareefa: The gossip-monger household help aka Aapa ki chayli. 

Brother 1 (Sharafat) and his wife (Samia): Married for three years and longing for a child. He's a paragon of virtue and she's Allah Mian ki gaain. So far Aapi Ji's dum kia hua doodh has not helped with fertility... 

Phuppo: She doesn't own a hair-straightener...and seems to possess no warm fuzzy feelings for Aapa Ji. Hmmm....

The fact that this drama had eavesdropping going on in the first half of the first episode is reason enough to expect awesomeness. 

Looky looky - it's a secret love happening between Samia's phuppi's daughter (Saba) and Aapa's younger brother (Wajahat). 

So, besides this just mentioned love affair, the infertile couple, and the phuppo-batheeji issues, you must be wondering "What's the big deal?" Well, I present...

Exhibit A: These reactions to the Bhabi experiencing some vomiting. Father-to-be thrilled, Maasi fake smiles, and Aapa Ji are-you-kidding-me. Aapa Ji, zara takaluf mein hi khush ho jateen. 

Exhibit B: Aapa Ji's non-conventional sleepwear. Yup. She gives new meaning to sleeping beauty. 

So, the question is, why is Aapa Ji making sure her bother doesn't become a father? And why is she sleeping dolled up? One episode in, I am fascinated by the characters and can't wait to see secrets being revealed. 

Having said that, my next question is, how fast can I possibly catch up on all the episodes aired so far?

Tumhare Siwa - Episode 1

Like a good boy, Hum TV has provided yet another winner *cough cough*.

Let's just go ahead and judge this book by its cover, because with this cover you know some awesome-sauce blogging opportunity has presented itself on a silver platter to us. Two names people: Ayesha Khan and Ahsan Khan. Let the (blog) good times begin...

Check out the brooooo-mance. Woot woot! The second I saw these opening scenes, in my mind this started playing *insert the extremely addictive Party All Night (by Yo Yo Honey Singh) chorus and an image of me doing a touch down dance*. I mean, just look at these stills - those red glasses, jogging in designer polo shirts...#BloggerHeaven

Oh Mansha. I had put you on my 'like' list after your awesomeness in Mera Naam Hai Yousuf and then you decided to do this. Really. It's a shame (for you, Mansha) because this drama is obviously going to be a blogfest of screenshots and memes. 

Uffffo - overacting ki overacting. RIP any dreams Ayesha Khan might've had of being an actress in Bollywood. 

Here are the two happy couples: Aazar married to Rania and Arsal married to Samra. Aazar and Rania have a son Dani and Arsal and Samra have a daughter Neni. 

This is Tania, Aazar's sister that looks ten years older than him but calls him bhaiyya, her husband Babar, who hates being treated like second class citizens by his brother-in-law and his wife, and their son, aka Numair, aka spawn of the devil. 

Aazar has a birthday 'party' with these two lovely couples. Hum TV must have no faith in the intelligence of its viewers because this whole situation is created where a fight between the kids turns into a show down between the adults. Aazar's sister and family doesn't get along with his wife and hates his best friends. We got it. No need to spell it out. 

The scene where it becomes obvious that Rania wears the pants in this relationship. 

The scene where you realize Noor Hasan is too young to play a dad. #CastingIssue

...ummmm ok. Aisa lag ra hei poori zindagi yeh drama chalayga for this madam to get her inteqaam. God forbid. 

Some concerns raised in Episode 1:

Sharing information with someone who claims, "Mein behnoon jaisi hoon?" Really? How does that seem leggit at all?

Wow. Fire that hired help pronto. 

Samra must be the seedhi saadhi one. Rania is obviously the taiz and modern one - the no-dupatta is like the biggest give away. But, if Arsal and Aazar are chuddi buddies and both are pilots...wait. Hold that thought. Maybe Aazar is a pilot and Arsal is cabin crew...?

Subha janay say pehlay tu bari pictures li ja rahi theen is bujhi bujhi shakal ki...

#TrueStory

Oh! Oh! Pick me! Pick me! I know the answer!! It's because her best friend is dying of a unnamed, incurable, terminal disease!! Do I get a Scooby snack?

Honestly - you want to feel for Samra who is about to die of god knows what, but all I could think about was that after women crying incessantly in dramas of susraali zulm, we now have women crying  incessantly of terminal illness. And N thinks we have no more originality left. Pffft. 

I enjoyed this drama SO much it only took me two weeks to watch the first episode. Ha! My spidey-sense is all tingly and I can tell this will be a complete waste of my time - but I feel Ahsen Khan deficient, so I'll stick to it like a bitter pill. Plus, it's like Hum TV gave me a personal challenge about mocking dramas and their medical inaccuracies. They gave Samra an unnamed disease - which I'm assuming is to give them license to give her whatever symptoms they please. 

Challenge accepted, Hum TV. Challenge accepted. 

Dil Ka Kya Rung Karun - Episode 7

10 reasons why you should watch Dil Ka Kya Rung Karun episode 7...

Reason 1: To watch this perticularly confusing confrontation take place. Dr. Emad - with his bionic eyes - watches Huriya making calls that go unanswered to Danial. When he accuses her of having an affair, she denies (?) it, then he starts having an argument with her about her mothering methods. Long story short: Dr. Emad goes from practical doctor to jump-to-conclusion husband within seconds. #PakistaniDramaLogic

Reason 2: To explain to me, why a few scenes later Huriya is all "I sacrificed my khushian for you and I'm not a skank" when - hello - she pretty much has been whining to her ex-boyfriend about how much her married life sucks. Huriya, you need to get your sh*t together, because I am so confused now...

Reason 3: To watch Dr. Emad once again turn into the reasonable insaan we saw in previous episodes, after much internal and flashback reflection, and tell Huriya her dad was the one who wanted her to marry him...not that I understand how that makes a difference because Huriya could've said no at any point but I'm sure that's a useless detail...

Reason 4: To yell (patheticaly) at Danial (on screen) to not reply to Huriya's texts. You know, the same Huriya that just declared her innocence to Dr. Emad. 

Reason 5: To heartbreaking-ly watch Danial become a lying, cheating, bastard when he falls into Ms. I'm-the-victim's trap by agreeing to meet her and continue to lie to his wife. 

Reason 6: To watch Dua repeatedly ask about the stepmom she supposedly hates and then willingly embrace her. I don't know why they made such a big deal about her hating Huriya and then they show her obviously not hating Huriya. 

Reason 7: To watch how Aiza notices the subtle changes in Danial's attitude towards her and the inconsistencies in his excuses. It's fascinating to see how the same drama can pay attention to small details while playing fast and loose with others. Which brings us to...

Reason 8: Wondering why Danial lifts, places and positions his egg on toast with his hands but eats it with a fork and a knife. Talk about defeating the purpose (of cutlery).

Reason 9: To see Dua prove to be a better doctor than her dad...How did he miss his passed out wife on the bed? "Kia hua, Dua? Huriya? *looks into space to find Huriya* Huriya! *looks at Huriya passed out in front of his face*"

Reason 10: To pick your jaw up off the floor when it drops after you watch the husband tell the ex-boyfriend what a scumbag he is for dumping Huriya for Aiza (apparently somewhere between finding Huriya passed out and treating Huriya, Danial has brought Dr. Emad up to speed on their history), and then the ex-boyfriend tells the doctor what a heartless jerk he is for treating Huriya like a nanny and not a wife. Does this happen in real life? You would think a husband would break the ex-boyfriends face...

7 episodes down...12 more to go...

Dil Ka Kya Rung Karun - Episode 6

10 reasons why you should watch Dil Ka Kya Rung Karun episode 6...

Reason 1: Dua and her morbid obsession with death, graves, dead people and their souls. If this was an American show, this child would already be sporting black nail polish and fish net tights. 

Reason 2: Danial ka jadoo ka mobile jo call milaye bagair, home screen se bhi call receive karta hei. #EdittingFail

Reason 3: Huriya slaps poor Dua over a non-issue and Dr. Emad just watches like a doofus. Huriya went from a sensible, self-sacrificing character to an unreasonable witch in like 3 episodes. Not cool, Hum TV. Not cool. #PakistaniDramaLogic 

Reason 4: No one thinks it's strange that this old geezer (Dr. Emad) is coming to visit with Aiza? Hello?

Reason 5: Even Dadi - who has an opinion about everything - is all smiles about Dua's visit. Until Dua suggests they switch Huriya for Aiza...dadi is not amused...

Reason 6: Huriya's apparent decision to become a lazy bum and spend her day calling Danial to whine. If poor Danial could've, he might've give her some good advice. Unfortunately, Danial calls Emad Hammad, and that's about all it took to distract me from being able to focus on any well-intentioned advice Danial might have dispensed. 

Reason 7: Huriya tells Dr. Emad she married him in her right mind and has no regrets. I know, right! What is going on? Will the real Huriya please stand up?!!

Reason 8: The childless Aiza goes to visit Huriya to give her advice on how to establish a rapport with Dua. First of all, Huriya used to be a teacher, so shouldn't she already know all the tricks in the book? Second of all, Huriya is a rude jerk to her guest and then she gets up to leave jaise Aiza ka ghar ho aur Huriya mehmaan ho. Yup. Told you. Huriya has lost it...

Reason 9: Dr. Emad, in spite of knowing all and suspecting worse, continues to be non-confrontational and tries to go all psychiatrist on Huriya so she can realize the issue is her and her inability to accept the decision she made to marry Dr. Emad. 

Reason 10: Danial continues to show enough good sense to know he should stay away from Huriya. However, he also doesn't tell her to back off or tell Aiza the whole truth. So that's kind of a boo. 

Next episode promises some confrontations between the two couples, so stay tuned!