Parwarish drama’s latest episode fielded a scene that screamed nostalgia, vintage, poetic highs and advice from the older generation to Gen Zers that hit a deep chord. Yes, we’re talking about dada and Wali’s interaction over a guitar, some musical chords and a Faiz Sahab ghazal that urged us to relive a slice of life, hitting a high we weren’t expecting.
The secret to grandparent love and wisdom is blossoming in Parwarish as the drama unlocks precious moments between grandparents and their grandchildren, a few wisely spoken words at the right time, serving to guide not judge or reprimand a young teen, urging a thought process that refrains from killing a dream, yet channels direction in young people who are often lost between pursuing their passion, and practical choices in life – whew, yes, that’s what Wali and every child has to go through who’d rather follow his heart than what his parents deem rational, practical and useful in life – music is definitely not on the list.
“Jab kandhon par zimadariyun ka bojh hota hai tau shauq angrai nahi le sakta…
Zindagi mein waqt kay saath raaste badalte rehte hain,
Aur manzilain bhi”
Dada’s advice to Wali made so much sense even in today’s world. What he didn’t do thankfully, was compare Wali’s struggle with his own, and tell him how privileged he was – a point of view many young people are used to hearing from their parents (often likened to a broken record). But what he did do was, tell Wali not to head into any rash decisions, to value his opportunities, but not close the doors on his passion. After all, one must have passion to go through life.
Was dada serving a reality check to Wali without really serving a reality check? You bet, and by the looks of Wali’s expression and the warm hug they shared, it seems to have hit its mark!
What makes Parwarish and the grandparents messaging in the narrative so on-point is the fabulous casting. In this particular scene, the character and actor merge as one; Samar Jafri as Wali, being schooled on how to tune his guitar manually from the musical master himself, Arshad Mehmood, who flourished in an age when original compositions, music, song and talent were a thing to be celebrated as a passion and a hobby, never a career choice.
Not regretting the life you have lived, knowing that your decisions will affect the lives of all those around you; the thought was delivered free of regret, resentment or an “I wish I could have done it differently.” Dada was crystal clear about his choices, but that didn’t mean Wali should be too. Only time will tell where life leads him, and by gifting him a set of guitar strings, dada is quietly telling him to continue with both – his music and his medicine, till life decides eventually.
The scene also hit a super nostalgic note as the singer/composer in Arshad Mehmood sahab belted out Faiz Sahab’s “Raat Youn Dil Mein Teri Khoi Hui Yaad”, also sung by Pakistan’s melody queen Nayyara Noor with a musical composition by the man himself, Arshad Mehmood for Sahira Kazmi and Hasina Moin’s evergreen drama Dhoop Kinare.
The scene evoked an endearing hit of nostalgia while introducing vintage compositions and Urdu poetry to the younger generation. It is in these subtle scenes that Parwarish woos both younger and older audiences to keep watching – because hidden deep inside the narrative, there’s a subtle message for everyone!
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Parwarish is written by Kiran Siddiqui and directed by Meesam Naqvi. The drama airs every Monday and Tuesday at 8:00 PM only on ARY Digital. The cast includes Samar Jafri, Aina Asif, Naumaan Ijaz, Savera Nadeem, Shamim Hilaly, Saad Zameer Fareedi, Reham Rafiq, Nazr-ul-Hasan, Bakhtawar Mazhar, Nooray Zeeshan, Haleema Ali, Arshad Mehmood, Saman Ansari, Abul Hasan, and others.
