The moment we had all been waiting for—that Saman finds Pakeezah and helps her—finally happens, and we cannot stop crying and feeling relieved that Pakeezah is not alone anymore. Yes, she did have Faraz, but even he was limited in his efforts because he was facing more or less the same fate as her.
The way Saman hugs her tightly, holds her close, and then how Pakeezah weeps uncontrollably, letting it all finally, was such a heartbreaking and heart-winning scene at the same time.
Pakeezah breaks free after her visit to her parents’ house. Perhaps it was her mother’s nonstop commentary about Yaseen’s wedding that made her take the decision to finally stand up. Or maybe the visit also served as closure; seeing everyone going on with their lives and still not worrying about her must have hit her hard—the realisation that she is all alone and now has to do whatever needs to be done all by herself. Her family never was was and will not be with her.
When Pakeezah discards her mask, that shot is symbolic, representing Pakeezah’s transition to the next step in her journey.
The drama highlights the psychology of trauma victims—how Aliya is a mother in denial. Maybe she is trying to make the men in her family realise that the culprit is getting married while you are sitting here doing nothing, as she goes on about Yaseen’s wedding. How she suddenly switches the conversation, using the excuse that she has started forgetting things and forgot about the food she was cooking.
Similarly, how Pakeezah and Faraz are reacting—each in their own way. Even though they are talking to each other, they are not listening to the other person at all. They are both centred on their own tragedies and challenges. That’s what intense grief or trauma does to you.
Deema is a beacon of hope in a world full of Yaseens. He doesn’t judge Pakeezah when he finds out the truth; he tries to protect her and then gives her some money as well.
What is the mystery behind Zubair? How is he so chill with Saman not going at all? Something sounds fishy.
The detailed mention of punishments in the digital crimes law in Pakistan was educational and informational—that these are the punishments and penalties. It really frustrates you and makes you question if these laws need to be revised so the punishments can be harsher and actually act as a strong consequence if anyone commits a digital crime.
Was Aliya trying to make the men in her family realise that Akbar was dating a girl who wore western clothes, trying to show them that Akbar was equally at fault, just as Pakeezah, who didn’t even wear western clothes?
While Aslam Sahib goes on about how everyone in his family is a bechara, Saman tells him clearly and without remorse, that no matter what, everyone will have to appear in court.
The way Pakeezah tries to tie Aslam Sahib’s shoelaces was such a heartbreaking scene—a daughter trying to get the tiniest opportunity to come near her father. He also gets emotional, but sadly, he doesn’t have the courage to protect her or support her. He is so scared of what will happen now, when everyone will start talking about the case and the news.
The conversation between Saman’s mother and Pakeezah gave us more details of what happened that day when Pakeezah and Faraz were caught by Yaseen. They had met to just have pizza, got scared of Yaseen, and ran to hide in the room.
Saman’s colleague perhaps represents all those voices that say it is too late now to do anything or take any action. It has been six months, and there is not enough evidence. Here is what the drama is trying to show and change in mindsets—to fight your case fearlessly; you never know how events transpire.
While we are talking more about Pakeezah’s trauma, we are not invalidating or undermining Faraz’s trauma and challenges. The drama highlights the sad reality that even though a man has it just a little bit easier than a woman, it still doesn’t in any way, take away his trauma or his suffering.
Written by Bee Gul and directed by Kashif Nisar, the drama stars Sehar Khan in the titular role alongside Nameer Khan, Amna Ilyas, Gohar Rasheed, Hina Bayat, Nadia Afgan, and Noor Ul Hassan. The drama is presented by GEO Entertainment in collaboration with Kashf Foundation, with production backed by Kashf Foundation.
