Mitti De Baway keeps viewers talking long after an episode ends. It is not just the complicated relationship between Baala and Billo, or the transformation of a heartbroken man into a feared dacoit. It is also the people around them, their insecurities, their questionable decisions and the very ordinary things they want from life, even when their circumstances are anything but ordinary.
Mitti De Baway, penned by Faiza Iftikhar and directed by Syed Wajahat Hussain, has given audiences much to talk about over the last few weeks. Episodes 9 and 10 have introduced yet another layer: the characters are hard to fit into boxes. You could feel for one of these characters in one scene but doubt their actions in the very next one. There are times when you know why they are doing what they are doing but disagree with them all the same.
And that is precisely what makes them interesting. The latest episodes have seen viewers discussing Baala’s changing personality, Zareena’s growing bitterness and Billo’s decision to marry Peer Sahab. The performances have certainly played their part, with Wahaj Ali, Amar Khan and Mahira Khan bringing different shades to their characters. But there is also a great deal happening on the page, particularly in the way Faiza Iftikhar writes people who are struggling to make sense of their own lives.
Once a man who dreamed of a life with Billo, he is now finding his place in Phajja’s gang. However, his reluctance to rob wedding processions and not targeting women and children reflects his sense of principles, which has not been lost despite all the negativity around him. Even his softer side toward Ibrahim indicates that behind the growing toughness lies a father figure who desires to support his child. Wahaj Ali’s performance has helped bring out this conflict, with viewers appreciating the way his expressions and body language reveal Baala’s pain without the need for lengthy dialogues.
Zareena, meanwhile, has emerged as another character audiences have plenty to say about. Her arguments with Baala, particularly over household expenses and Ibrahim’s education, reveal the frustration of a woman who feels increasingly neglected in her marriage. Her taunts about Billo may come across as bitter, but there is genuine hurt behind them. She wants attention and security from her husband, yet struggles to communicate these feelings without anger. Amar Khan’s performance has added to the discussion, with viewers appreciating her Punjabi dialogue delivery and the way she portrays Zareena’s resentment. She may not always be easy to sympathise with, but her character is far from one-dimensional.
Billo’s decision to marry Peer Sahab in Episode 10 has added another layer to the story. With uncertainty surrounding her future, she seeks a way to secure her place in the household. Although the marriage goes ahead, her nervousness suggests that she is not entirely comfortable with the decision. Mahira Khan brings this vulnerability to her portrayal of Billo, a woman who can be determined yet unsure of what lies ahead. Like Baala and Zareena, she has her flaws, and her choices may invite criticism, but her circumstances help explain why she makes them. Add to that, a personality that craves control, influence, attention, and now, revenge, and you’ve got yourself an intense female lead who will stop at nothing to ensure not only her survival, but ultimate victory.
One of the things that makes Faiza Iftikhar’s writing stand out is her ability to create flawed, grey characters who aren’t entirely good or bad. They carry their own insecurities, contradictions and shortcomings, and their actions aren’t always easy to justify. Rather than presenting people in black and white, Faiza allows them to be both right and wrong, sometimes within the same situation. It’s this honesty in her writing that makes the characters feel real, because human beings are rarely as simple as the labels we give them.
The Twitter discussion surrounding Mitti De Baway reflects how invested viewers have become in these characters and their complicated lives. Audiences may disagree with their decisions, but they can still understand the emotions behind them. This is what makes Faiza Iftikhar’s writing worth appreciating.
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Mitti De Baway is penned by Faiza Iftikhar, directed by Wajahat Hussain. The drama airs on Green Entertainment and features an ensemble cast comprising Wahaj Ali, Mahira Khan, Samiya Mumtaz, Mubashir Mehmood, Aena Khan, Fazal Hussain, Amar Khan, Junaid Khan, Ahmed Randhawa, Anika Zulfikar, Dawar Mahfooz and more.