I feel like I've been reviewing every drama's last episode these days, so I wanted to put a stop to that and go back to reviewing shows that are still airing. Haha. Of course, topping the list is Pyaray Afzal, which has been a favorite since day one.
Slowly, Afzal has taken course from being a good kid keeping bad company to transforming into this gangster. It's strange how the storyline changed so naturally. Pyaray Afzal has now turned into Gunda Afzal. But Hamza Ali Abbasi has done an amazing job not only playing Afzal to perfection, but also allowing the audience to feel for Afzal. He's a lovable character, despite the mess he's presently in.
At this conjecture, Farah is more irritating than I ever thought possible. I really want people to discuss with me here - so PLEASE do leave your comments. I'm curious as to how many people are actually "Team Farah" in regards to seeing Farah with Afzal? I love Aiza Khan and I think she's doing an incredible job of portraying Farah's ridiculously insane nature. But Farah as a character is a nutjob and I hope she does not end up with Afzal. As Lubna said, she doesn't even deserve his picture.
On the other end, I have a love-hate relationship with Lubna. Sometimes I can't understand what the girl is playing at - and then other moments, I think she's amazing. It has to be said that from day one, Lubna was always on Afzal's "side." She's been loyal. I have a soft spot for her. And that being said, first with Ranjish Hee Sahi and now with Pyaray Afzal, Sana Javed is fast becoming a favorite on Pakistani television!
And coming to the final member of the "Afzal Ki Deewani" trio, we come to Yasmeen. A silly girl, but a girl with a heart of gold. She is the reason Afzal was dragged into his current predicament, but can she really be blamed for the entire situation? She has shown loyalty to Afzal as soon as she began to understand him. Her "chalaaki" is only a mask for her innocence and I think that's what draws the viewer to Yasmeen. Sohai Ali Abro is a natural in this role and makes Yasmeen incredibly endearing.
At this point, I would love to see Afzal end up with either Lubna OR Yasmeen. Any other opinions are welcome - please comment below!
And coming to my favorite character on the show - Molvi SubhanAllah. What an incredible character enacted by an incredible person. Each dialogue, each sad look, each smile just goes straight to my heart. I don't think there has been a more effective portrayal of a character on television to date.
Pair with him Saba Hameed as Ruqaiyya Begum and it is possibly the cutest "love story" on TV right now. I love seeing their bickering which conceals their deep love and respect for each other. Two brilliant actors working together = magic.
Anoushey Abbasi is adorable as Arifa and completes this perfect family picture. Unfortunately, this perfect family is going through a lot of pain in the drama at present and it has been painful watching their struggle to forget their son/brother and present an outlook of calm. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a happy ending for these three!
Coming to Farah & Lubna's family, it's hard not to love Shehryar Zaidi and Saba Faisal as Sheikh Ibrahim and Mrs. Ibrahim. They are well aware of the ridiculous nature of both their daughters, yet house so much affection for them that they are now disheartened by them, namely Farah. This new twist with Vasay Chaudhary as the psychiatrist and Farah's new fiance is hilarious and brings forth much needed light-hearted moments!
There we have it. Pyaray Afzal in a nutshell at present. I'm not sure how many more episodes are left, but the show is beginning to feel a little stretched out. But I'm still keeping my fingers crossed for a happy ending.
Happy watching! And please do continue to leave your comments! =)
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