Durre-Shehwar – Episode 9
Wow! Yesterday's was another poignant, heartfelt episode of Durre-Shehwar. I always feel I cannot be more overwhelmed by another episode of this excellent drama serial, and I am always proven wrong.
The cast, the dialogues and the direction was at its best throughout as Durre-Shehwar and Mansoor finally bridged their communication gap, started interacting more frequently and discovered that they truly do harbour feelings for each other. The way Durre-Shehwar is shown to be looking forward to Mansoor's phone calls and talking about everything and anything under the sun, and thereafter talking ABOUT him all the time, was brilliantly captured and conveyed. The comparison of her animated attitude towards the middle of the episode with her sad demeanour towards the beginning of the episode was extremely striking too.
And speaking about communication gap, it was also very enlightening to hear Durre-Shehwar's parents, each in their own way, trying to rationalize the situation in the eyes of Durre-Shehwar. As her mother emphasized that the in-laws using things without permission was a petty issue, her father also gave her some insight into why those people are so different. The father-daughter exchange was extremely gripping, especially the moon analogy. The fact that there is a communication gap not only between the newly-married couple, but also the girl and her in-laws was poignantly highlighted ("baat karni aati hai, magar baat samjhani nahi aati"). Here, I must say that it is not just the father whose dialogues made sense. Durre-Shehwar too very correctly pinpointed as to why her in-laws wanted a daughter-in-law from a higher socio-economic status if they were only going to harbour feelings of inferiority and take it out on her.
Here, one must commend the production team for the change in the entire mood of the episode as Durre-Shehwar goes back to Jhelum, and realizes how her sisters-in-law have been using her room and her things. Thankfully, this episode did not focus too much upon the negatives as Mansoor called over Durre-Shehwar to Khariyan and finally, we got a glimpse into the blossoming romance between the couple. The "Hameeda Parveen" scene was brilliant - I watched it with a smile on my face.
And at this point, we are transported back into present times, and things are still at a standstill between Shandana and Hyder; none of them are willing to accept their responsibility or resolve their problems face to face. Sophia is one upset child, who cannot understand the situation and hence, takes it on face value, thinking her father is to blame because "he made mummy cry".
Again, excellent direction and editing, juxtaposing the scenes where the two mothers (Fazeelat and Durre-Shehwar) are talking to their children (Hyder and Shandana). As Shandana, oblivious to her mother's plight, went on and on about "her ideal life", Fazeelat made it clear to Hyder that he was to make this marriage work. I must say, even though the younger Fazeelat was more immature than anything else, she is, apart from being a typical mother-in-law, someone who understands the implications of Shandana's and Hyder's breakup - she knows she will lose her brother and she does not want that. One must commend Umera Ahmed for her excellent characterization and trying to introduce shades of gray in a character (mother-in-law) which is stereotyped in so many other drama serials.
Overall, this was another intense episode, showcasing a roller coaster of emotions between the characters in Lahore, Jhelum, Khariyan and Murree. The smooth transition between the scenes, and the thought-provoking dialogues made it a treat to watch and kept interest intact. I am looking forward to the next episode already - it seems we will transition between the past and the present once more. Kudos once again to Haissam Hussain and his team for a job well done.
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Najia Says:
This drama beautifully portrays how marital issues were dealt in the past and now in present.love every bit of this drama.
Posted on May 6th, 2012 at 5:02 pm
Saadia Y Says:
Good review, Good Episode. Loved the scenes between DES & Mansoor in Kharian today. They were such sweet scenes. Ive a feeling that those are going to be the last of her good memories with Mansoor.
Cant wait for the next episode. Love this Play.
Posted on May 6th, 2012 at 7:19 pm
Uzma Says:
No word for such a realistic episode, cant stop crying. Me and my mother can see ourselves every where even in the dialogues. What a beautiful combination of two generations. Well done and thank you for the wonderful episode. Cha gae Mikaal.
Posted on May 6th, 2012 at 8:10 pm
Nadia Says:
Your review truly does justice to the episode. I enjoyed all the scenes between DeS and Mansoor (especially the Hameeda Parveen one).
@Uzma, you're so right. Mikaal Cha gaya hai!
Nadia
Posted on May 6th, 2012 at 8:32 pm
Drama Buff Says:
I so agree with you guys - Mikaal has done a great job. He speaks less but his expressions say it all. He's definitely come a long, long way from Dil Hai Chota Sa
Posted on May 6th, 2012 at 8:36 pm
Drama Buff Says:
Guys, check out Nadia's post. It's excellent. DeS/Mansoor VS Haniya/Ibad
http://dramafan.posterous.com/mohabbat-des-vs-mej
Posted on May 6th, 2012 at 8:43 pm
Ghada Qaiser Says:
The BEST Episode ever!!!!!! This was my fav. Episode so far! Finally got to see the romantic side of Mansoor It was super adorable and yes I agree with you the "Hamida Parveen" scene was the absolute best! The whole episode had me smiling :) Them gettIng close and having fun in Khariyan made me really happy. And agreed, Mikaal Zulfiqar has gotten really really good at acting. He's really into the character :)
Posted on May 6th, 2012 at 9:11 pm
Rida Says:
what is PLAY ! what ACTING ! what DIALOGUES ! what DIRECTION ! and above all what a REVIEW ! everything about it is so perfect that its had to put it in words and dramabuff has done it. It is surely a masterpiece, Perfection at its best.
Posted on May 6th, 2012 at 10:18 pm
Nadia Says:
Thanks Drama Buff :)
Posted on May 6th, 2012 at 10:35 pm
Muneeba Tariq Says:
Another great episode.
@ everyone; you guys are right. Scenes between DeS/ Mansoor were absolutely adorable. I felt so so happy for my poor DeS.
My favourite scene was the conversation between DeS & her father before she goes off to her susral. Beautiful dialogues..... there was so much wisdom & hikmat in her fathers words..... Muhammad Sahib is doing a wonderful job potraying a very kind & wise man. DeS was not wrong either in what she was saying to her dad.
Posted on May 6th, 2012 at 11:48 pm
Sadaf Says:
Another wonderful episode.Meekal has been the biggest suprise, he has done an amazing Job! Sanam and Meekal make the cutest couple . Love them...
Posted on May 7th, 2012 at 12:12 am
Saira Kamal Says:
Sanam and Mikaal are the cutest and most good looking pair. Kya log itnay bhi haseen hotay hain. LOL They share an amazing chemistry.
A great review to an amazing serial. Wah
Posted on May 7th, 2012 at 1:12 am
Annie Says:
Agree DB great episode. It was so so nice to see Mansoor acting normal and not a weirdo like he had been in the past. Sanam with her golo molo cheeks was looking so cute. If Saima Chaudhry was there, she would have done some pinching of those cheeks lol
I am also liking the chota bhai who played Bano's brother (haha) in Dastaan. He's such a sweet guy and tries to look after his bhabhi.
The highlight for me was the father-daughter scene. Mohd. Ahmed sahab and Sanam nailed it. It is so rare to find genuinely written scenes acted out so well on the screen these days w/out resorting to melodrama. Beautifully written and acted.
After watching Bilqees Kaur's choppy transition this week, I have to give it to Haissam for his seamless editing - Bravo! You're back Mr. HH! Just a little more attention to sound quality would be helpful.
And I know everyone is tired of me repeating myself, but man oh man Samina Peerzada in that very small scene between her and Shandana was just AWESOME!! People need to learn acting from her :)
Posted on May 7th, 2012 at 7:14 am
Raghib Says:
I love this drama. Its the only one I am watching these days. I love how mellow DurreShawaar is, this is one drama that makes me so relaxed, and appreciate everything we have about life. It makes me want to appreciate my parents more, because I love the simplicity they show in her and her parents relationship.
I honestly thought the leading pair, in that scene, were much more romantic than the humsafar lead. I loved the Haseena part, I started laughing when he said bus uska naam nahi haseen tha haha..
Another thing I LOVED, how they were changing her clothes to show how many days she used to talk to him, it was so pleasant to watch.
Only irritating was the daughter and how she speaks english, wasnt she born in pakistan? -_- other than that everything was fine, amazing drama!
Posted on May 7th, 2012 at 10:44 am
saraah Says:
I love this show, the best of all the lot that's coming these days,
i couldnt stop smiling during the ENTIRE, duree and mansoor scenes of khariaan, lovely scenes they were, also i am so with you all guys,
the scene between father and daughter was amazing,
anyway yesterday i was going through previous episodes, so one thing i really want to see is, mansoor must have done something bad, cause in one scene des says to her father that she doesnt even care if he even thinks about her or not.i mean , this is so sad for a husband wife relationship.
also anybody has any idea, in the first episodes, whose letters is des reading and crying. and hides from mansoor.
i think i am too dumb to figure it out myself. LOL
Posted on May 7th, 2012 at 11:56 am
Drama Buff Says:
Thanks for all your comments guys:)
@ Saraah
I am sure something else must have happened - I am guessing the saas refuses to let DeS go with Mansoor, and DeS decides to go to her parents' house (if she has to stay w.o her husband, what does it matter where she stays?). This is only my guess. Let's see...
Posted on May 7th, 2012 at 1:24 pm
simple Says:
An excellent review to another excellent episode.If you remove the background score the reel looks real, its just another story of every 2nd or 3rd girl in our society.
One thing what makes it look more realistic are the expressions of the actors.They are more of showing than telling.Be it old Des concerned look,young Des naive innocent look,saud s cute looks,mansoors arrogant looks,mum in laws evil murderous looks all have been captured so beautifully that all seems real.Amazing chemistry between sanam and meekal....waiting for yet another beautiful episode.
Posted on May 7th, 2012 at 3:23 pm
SK Says:
Loved your review!! Also like everone else, really enjoyed the Khariyan scenes. It showed us that Mansoor isn't bad at all, but just majboor by his mother. Otherwise I was just thinking he wasn't interested in marrying her. The way des face lights up, when his mom says mansoor wants her there, absolutely priceless!! I am also wondering what happens that she ends up at her parents house?
@ Sarah Remember one of the flashbacks when she told her father she doesn't hear from him and he's forgotten them, the father said keep writing to him and she said even if he doesn't reply, and he said yes even then. I think in present day she was reading her letters and crying. Mansoor (old) also saw them and told her you know how much I used to wait for your letters ... so apparentlyhe did used to read them, but I'll guess we'll find out more later...uff so interesting!!
Posted on May 7th, 2012 at 3:45 pm
simple Says:
can anyone please tell who is hameeeda parveen?????????????
Posted on May 7th, 2012 at 7:40 pm
Drama Buff Says:
LOL, she is the lady who Mansoor wanted to get married to, and apparently, he loved everything about her except her name - Hameeda Parveen :D
Posted on May 7th, 2012 at 7:55 pm
Ghada Qaiser Says:
,YesI wonder what happened. Maybe Mansoor had to choose between his mother and wife. There must have been a conflict. I really don't like Mansoor's mother. Cuz this episode proves that they love each other. Mansoor was probably forcing himself to stay away from her but really loved her too. I think it'll be all his mother's fault!
Posted on May 7th, 2012 at 8:07 pm
hoorean Says:
WoOow marvelous episode and an excellent review. Enjoying the discussion also. Have no words to explain how much i loved this drama. Mekal and Sanam look so cute together. I am really impressed with Mekal's acting in this drama. He is so much in the chracter and sanam is good enough with her expressions and overall acting. Must say she is a power house of expressions. Enjoyed and loved all the scenes B/w mansoor and DeS in khariyaa and all of the telephone scenes. This couple share over the top chemistry. DeS's father and Samina perzada both are also very good. And yes the guy playing Saud is also very good. It is very refreshing to see such new and talented actors.
This show has really become so interesting. Umera Ahmed, HH, all the cast and the entire team of DeS hats off to you guys for presenting such a beautiful show. Waiting for the next episode.
Posted on May 7th, 2012 at 11:41 pm
saraah Says:
you guys are right, thats the maximum which could have happend, poor soul Des. :(
poor mansoor too, its all the evil mil.
like how cute it was , that he used to call her daily when she was at her parents, n when she came back, again same old. only the mother gets to talk
shaadi karkay latay kyun hai jab yeh karna hota hai :@
@ sk. yes i remember that scene, des was like * I DONT CARE ABOUT HIM ANYMORE*
Posted on May 8th, 2012 at 12:28 am
Annie Says:
@Saraah another guess on the letters the older DeS is reading - she probably wrote letters to herself to let out her frustration since she could not talk to anyone. More like a diary but in the form of letters. Just guessing since she always have them tucked away from everyone. My guess is that Shandana will eventually discover those hidden letters and read them and find out that her Mum's life was not as rosey as she thinks it to be and that might form the climax of the story.
Posted on May 8th, 2012 at 2:13 am
zka Says:
Drama Buff: what else can I say after such a fabulous review, other than it was a superb episode. I think that DS and M will have this whopping fight, after which he will be forced to side with his mother. Or she will twist things in such a way that he will believe her and not DS, could be what DB suggested. There will be a war of words and mind you, words once said in a relationship that is just in its early stages, will leave behind scars. The young DS and M don't really get to spend much time together so they don't really know each other too well as yet. As a result, the relationship is still fragile. However, my guess is that whatever went wrong for them is eventually sorted out before the children, Shandana and her brother, are old enough to understand anything. For one, Shandana keeps thinking that her mother's marriage is perfect and secondly, she marries Fazeelet's son.
Posted on May 8th, 2012 at 2:23 am
Amna Zia Says:
Interesting conversation by everyone.
Im just going to say that lets give credit where it is due; for the amazing chemistry between Des/ Mansoor the credit should go to the Director, Haissam Hussain.
Although Durreshewar is not a romantic drama, but still he managed to create such a heart -melting couple,( just like he did with Hassan/ Bano).
Posted on May 8th, 2012 at 2:48 am
saraah Says:
@ Annie, yes i suppose that could be possible too,
i think lets just wait and see what happens :p
and yes like everybody is saying here, i also have become a big time fan of sanam n mikaal duo. they are awesome together!
Posted on May 8th, 2012 at 3:54 am
Saira Kamal Says:
@ Amna, HH is definitely the king of creating amazing chemistry between his actors. If you remember Rija and Taimor from chadween ka chaand. Sanam/Danish pair really rocked. Hassan/Bano (Dastaan), Suriya/Saleem (Dastaan), Noorie/Rania/Salar (Nor Pur Ki Rani), Kiran/Shamreez(KPKPBT) and so on. Their are so many new faces getting introduced in this drama and the credit most certainly goes to Mr. HH for making all the new actors perform so naturally. This is another feather on the cap of HUM TV. They only know how drama gets made. All other channels must learn how drama gets made pleaseeee. I cant wait for another Saturday night.
Posted on May 8th, 2012 at 8:02 pm
Drama Buff Says:
Saira, I will add Imran and Humaima to your list - they too rocked as Akbar and Asghari :)
Posted on May 8th, 2012 at 9:12 pm
Drama Buff Says:
Thanks for all your comments, guys:) Keep them coming!
Posted on May 8th, 2012 at 9:13 pm
Amna Zia Says:
@ Saira Kamal & DB; you are right, I completely forgot about the other pairs :)
Thanks for reminding me.
Posted on May 8th, 2012 at 10:11 pm
Annie Says:
@ZKA - just guessing again but I don't think it will be some big fight between DeS and Mansoor. It will be more of what Mama wants vs. what son wants. Mama will win of course until she is out of the picture ;-) After Mama is out and the siblings are married thanks to Mansoor's kamayee and DeS's jahez ki cheezain, DeS and Mansoor will start living together but because of so many ill feelings in the past, DeS will harbor that resentment from the initial years of her marriage.
The drama's tempo is pretty mellow and I think it will continue to be so. No high drama here except for Shandana/Haider constantly bickering.
Posted on May 9th, 2012 at 12:20 am
zka Says:
@Annie: What I meant was that DS and M will have a fight with each other over a decision that his mother makes/enforces. I think the issue will be DS's move to Kharian. I don't think that M's mother wants DS to move to Kharian for some reason, even though M wants her there. My guess is that when he sides with his mother or is forced to agree to her decision, DS will get really upset and that is when they will have this whopping fight or just say hurtful things in the heat of the moment. But whatever is said cannot be taken back and hence the scars will remain for DS. Like I said, their relationship is still in its early stages and they don't really know each other so well. Time heals most scars but I think DS still has not forgiven M, even in their old age! Now Annie, this is strictly conjecture, let us see what the next episode has in store for us.
Posted on May 9th, 2012 at 12:58 am
Drama Buff Says:
Hey guys, have you seen the promo in which DeS asks Saud to call her father and ask him to take her back? I think she leaves on her own - just like Shandana did! (Maybe she had had enough, exactly like Shandana!) For a story that had zero suspense in the beginning, DeS has definitely picked up. Here is the link to the promo:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42-MlGzlmh4&feature=plcp
Posted on May 9th, 2012 at 10:11 am
saraah Says:
@ zka, i think may be she has forgiven , because you see, she will help her daughter on her marriage, like in one scene when old mansoor is angry on haider, she says that mistakes do happen, i dont know. just a wild guess,
or maybe she is gonna forgive in this whole process of working on her daughters marriage. lol.another guess!!
@db.haha, you are so right, it had no suspense early on, but now look , we are making har kisam ke stories :p
Posted on May 9th, 2012 at 11:37 am
zka Says:
@saraah: What I mean is that DS has not completely forgiven M, she has just compromised. Forgiveness is different in that it goes one step further and all resentment is given up. I don't think from the elder DS's attitude towards M (senior) that she has forgiven him. I think that forgiveness will come now when she tries to help Shandana. Shandana's marital problems are like a two way mirror for her and they will force her to face her ghosts and hopefully forgive M. All the flashbacks and letters (which she is hiding from M) lead me to believe that Shandana's problems have awakened those old ghosts which were never laid to rest years ago. Now this is all my opinion and I might be wrong but this is my take on it.
@DB: Thank you for the link. Seems like mother and daughter are similar after all!
Posted on May 9th, 2012 at 4:28 pm
Ghada Qaiser Says:
@ Drama Buff-I just saw the promo!I had seen it before but didn't notice this before.I guess you're right :( But I don't think she leaves before talking to Mansoor. Maybe, they couldn't work things out and Mansoor probably sadi something that made Shahwar want to give up and leave.
Posted on May 10th, 2012 at 2:42 am
Annie Says:
Good catch DB on the promo! :)
ZKA - I agree with your 2nd post about DeS still hasn't forgiven Mansoor for what happened in the past. I love how you wrote that about the ghosts of her past haunting her and she would hopefully be able to put them to rest by helping her daughter. Umera Ahmed sometimes surprises us by throwing curve balls so we could all be completely wrong lol
Posted on May 11th, 2012 at 6:00 am