Do you think Javed needs therapy?
Our heart goes out to Azaan who has to be a father & mother to his siblings. Pinjra depicts a deadly norm in our society – that parents cannot raise happy children by keeping strict control over their activities & restricting open communication with them.
Javed’s ego gets the better of him and unfortunately, though he feels that Abaan is the ‘ziddi’ one, it is actually him who’s being stubborn, obstinate & in denial of the real issue confronting his family. i.e. Javed himself! Omair Rana is delivering an impactful role & making us seriously question Javed’s decisions.
Pinjra has a finger on the pulse of teen suicide & teen issues regarding social media, academic & social pressure – often unrealistic goals set by society & parents.
The fact that a child attempts suicide is a cry for help and attention, even if it is a way of emotional blackmailing, (as termed by Javed), it cannot be taken lightly or punished. The next time, the child might succeed at his attempt.
Azaan’s maturity in dealing with his father & Abeer must be lauded. He was so sincere & convincing with Javed, the entire conversation flow & the way he convinced his father, pleading for one more year, won our hearts.
On another note, Wajiha’s words to Khadija, “Wo tumhaara shauhar hai, tumhaari nahi sunega” hit home for so many wives who fail miserably to convince their husbands on a decision that others meet with success. Just like Javed doesn’t trust his wife’s decisions but gives Azaan a hearing – a sad reality of our times.
What do Abaans’s blurred background sketches with the subject standing out prominently mean? Is his artwork a cry for attention and a reflection of his disturbed state of mind?
Wajiha’s talk with Dua, explaining her not to expose Abeer and in turn, not hurting her was valuable parenting advice. Telling someone they’re wrong does not mean hurting them or punishing them. Not pushing your friend’s children onto your children as friends was another sensitive point to note.
On another note, Wajiha pretending to sleep but overhearing her children was a cute parenting moment – the open communication in that family is so endearing.
Who wants to take on Wajiha as a parenting model? We’re rooting for her.
Lastly, a shout out to the child actors for doing a splendid job. Ashir Wajahat as Azaan, Aina Asif as Abeer, Zuhab Khan as Fardaan, Emaan Khan as Dua and Ahmed Usman as Abaan are delivering a riveting performance.
The need for therapy is so crucial in this story, and it’s not just Abaan we’re talking about. Javed is on top of our list!
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