Woh Mera Dil Tha Review: Role Reversal: The supporting character becomes the "hero
The play that started with situational humor with elements of farcical comedy blended in, took a few degree turn the last couple of weeks and became a little more serious. Too bad, because I was enjoying the intermittently hilarious dialogues, that were pitched perfectly and merged impeccably with the scenarios. The story progressed and the next course of meal arrived before I could relish my current course to the fullest. How I wish the light hearted, funny part of the play had lasted just a little while longer! I usually like fast paced stories but in this case I was having fun and savoring every bit the witty, funny dialogues to the last crumb. It is true that laughter is the best medicine and I want my medicine back!
But like they say the show must go on. The last two episodes focused on Arham and Naina's relationship (or rather lack of) and contrasted it with Fayyaz and Raheela's marriage. Initially, I had thought that Fayyaz did not want his daughter to marry somebody from lower socioeconomic status and hence had her almost imprisoned in her own home. But I was proven wrong when Fayyaz himself made it clear that when it came to choosing a husband for his daughter, his number one priority would be the man's character.
It is clear that Fayyaz and Raheela eloped to marry which became the basis of the tensions between Raheela, Fayyaz and her brother. But, I was disappointed when Fayyaz blamed Raheela for anything his daughter did that he considered inappropriate or immoral. It gave an indication that he considered Raheela to be a disreputable person who brought disgrace to her herself and her family. And that was the predominant reason he taunted Raheela of not having a good upbringing without a mother figure. Only a hypocrite would view his wife to be downright deficient in morals when he himself had committed that same act.
Fayyaz had seen Naina on the bike with Zaid while he was seated in the car with Hameed Sahab. It was a funny situation in an awkward way, with both parents self conscious of each other. But how come Naina did not cover herself properly if there was fear of being discovered. If I was her, I would've properly covered myself with an abaya and niqab ... just saying.
Arham asked Zaid to talk to Naina for him and the gullible Zaid naively agreed without thinking about the consequences of being caught. And caught he was. Red handed in Naina's room by Fayyaz himself who in a state of rage asked to speak to Zaid's father in person. In a panic mode, both Naina and Zaid were on the brink of spilling the beans about Arham and Naina's relationship, when Arham messages both of them to remain silent. Even Naina, who did not have a high opinion of Zaid admitted that Arham is being selfish. It is truly Zaid's integrity and decency that he stayed put and did not divulge anything further and took all the blame upon himself even though he had to face the wrath and displeasure of his own father.
Arham is clearly a spineless man who needs to grow some balls. It is pretty obvious that he will go scot free. Actually, Arham had always been a coward. He absolutely never had the courage to be seen in public with Naina and had to ask Zaid to bring her over on his bike. In his opinion it was ok for his girlfriend to be seen with another man in broad daylight while he himself dared not do anything to jeopardize his reputation. Don't get me wrong; Arham is not an evil, wicked person, but the height of selfishness and cowardliness he has displayed does not entitle him to Naina anymore. Naina should definitely move on, sooner rather than later.
Fayyaz discerns Naina to be interested in Zaid and comes to the conclusion that he must marry the two to prevent them from running away and marrying without the consent of their families. I think it was the best decision any father can make for his child, because an act that is totally halal should not be made so hard that your children go the wrong way of pursuing that same halal option. If Raheela's father had not opposed Fayyaz due to his poor background, family ties would not have been severed like they are today.
The revelation of Fayyaz's insecurities that led him to take such a drastic step came as a surprise. Fayyaz was perturbed throughout his life that his daughter would commit the same "mistake as his mother did. But I do not understand why he still considers it a mistake? Does he think his wife should NOT have eloped to marry him? Is he not happy with his wife? Although he had always made his wife accountable for his daughter's actions, but for the first time he deemed himself equally responsible as his wife for what he thought to be a "viscious act. He realized how it feels when you learn the repugnant actions your children make. He definitely did not want to "taste his own medicine!
Even though the drama has become somewhat somber, it still consists of a few comical punches that have kept the zest of the play intact. Faiza Iftikhar's dialogues are brilliant, ones that made me laugh so hard it hurt and the execution made the scenario even more hilarious. Sami Khan stood out, his lines being the best, delivered with a comical timing that enhanced the humor. It is refreshing to see him as the careless, jubilant and jovial Zaid after a while. I was reminded of Mustaqeem on more than one occasion, except that Zaid is more "polished. Madiha Imam looks cute, acts good and has great chemistry with Sami Khan, but she needs to keep her pitch a notch down. A couple of times it was almost a shriek.
The promos show Zaid suggesting court marriage to Arham and Naina but I suspect Zaid will himself agree to marry Naina in order to become rich overnight. We will have to watch and see how the Zaid-Arham-Naina triangle plays out. Judging from the promos, the flippant, facetious moments might resurge and I am surely looking forward to more of the insanely comical punch lines and hilarious situations between the three which brings me to the conclusion that it really does take "three to tango.
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