Okay so I don't know what exactly does Affair mean in Pak.
The universal meaning which I am aware of is that if 2 people are in a sexual relationship with each other despite being married to others (one or both can be married to other partners)
So, what DN had before marriage can't be termed as a affair.
She called Hamza, met him (didn't let him touch her though) and post that decided to file for a divorce. She met Hamza post Haider slapped her, questioned her character, went and complained to her mom and post Hamza came and sort of took a stand for her. But what she is doing now is stupid. She is shown as quite a dumb character as per me.
Yes characters like Haider , DN, Hamza etc. Are real but they should not be justified. Their wrong doings should have repercussions so that audience can realise what is right and wrong.
They in a way did justify his slap. In the interview writer said that actor was okay with the slap, Haider's anger was building up and poor fellow just burst out.
Even in the drama when Hamza questions DN that Haider always humiliates her..she defended Haider by saying that it was coz maybe I did something wrong (I don't remember the exact lines but this is what she meant)
We are yet to see Haider verbally apologise to DN for slapping and humiliating her...I hope this at least happens if nothing else.
Yes such dramas don't really change how a society thinks but at least they can avoid promoting stuff which is wrong. But like u said all is business and at the end of the day ratings are what matter.
And producers will continue to create such regressive content untill and unless they get ratings while beautiful shows like DNUTN etc. Are unable to reach wider audience despite being so progressive and inspiring. But I will prefer shows like DNUTN over Fitoor.
Yes, even I feel the same...ideal ending would be all 4 ending up alone, reflecting on their own mistakes and trying to become better versions of themselves. None of these characters deserve to be with each other tbh.
You keeping mentioning the writer's interview which i have not watched .my opinion is based on the episodes i have watched ..not what the actor and writers have said ...
I agree with promoting the right message majority of people have seen the hypocrite Haider and have no sympathy for him ..we can see the obsessive Hamza ...we can see how wrong DN's brother and mother are ...but i think the writer's failed with the ending ..rather then showing DN as grey ..they could have shown her as a strong individual who moves on without the need of any man ...this would be the right message ..would have encouraged many women in her position ...