Things I liked: Oct 23rd

This episode was dedicated to new beginnings :-) The shift in equations as Mariam and Imran become allies in Mission Najma ko banaao tennis champion...and that led to some sweet moments:


1) Najma or should I say Ashnoor defaults to her Naani avatar given half a chance😆...so the moment Najma gets comfortable in the knowledge that she has both her Ammi and Naye Padosi in her corner, she starts LIBERALLY bossing them around...especially Imran😆...and Imran toh even called her a Naani today😆...the way they both instantly fell into their bickering pattern now that things have "normalized" per se😆

It really amuses me that Imran cares so much about her but still she gets under his skin SO easily and irritates him to the core😆...and Mariam was already exasperated and a bit hapless trying to keep peace b/w these two😆...the way she kept telling Najma to keep quiet and respect her SIR but Najma was busy putting her OWN rules in place for her "Sir" and telling him off for shouting at his Maamu😆...

Imran Miyaan, aap toh gaye...Najma ab aapko line pe laake hi rahegi😆



2) The way Mariam responded to Naseema trying to pester her about why she went to school again...here's the Mariam we want to see more of...strong and full of conviction👏


3) The ending scene with the windows being opened again...perfect way to cap an epi symbolizing new beginnings...both Mariam and Imran were reluctant to re-open the windows...and ultimately relented under pressure from Najma and Maamu respectively but still it wasn't THEY who opened the windows...but Najma and Maamu...while it was Mariam and Imran who had closed the windows in the first place.

LOL@ Najma and Maamu aevein bickering over the windows opening...

But ADORABLE way to end the epi with Imran breaking into yet another one of his trademark smiles and Mariam responding back with a smile of her own and exasperated shrug of her shoulders as well over the silliness of the bickering...very sweetly executed moment...natural😊

Ughhh I wish I had time to actually properly respond to this because I absolutely LOVED today's episode, but unfortunately college is hell bent on ruining my life 😡

I liked the way Maruim handle Nasima's questioning.

Originally posted by: AreYaar

This episode was dedicated to new beginnings :-) The shift in equations as Mariam and Imran become allies in Mission Najma ko banaao tennis champion...and that led to some sweet moments:


1) Najma or should I say Ashnoor defaults to her Naani avatar given half a chance😆...so the moment Najma gets comfortable in the knowledge that she has both her Ammi and Naye Padosi in her corner, she starts LIBERALLY bossing them around...especially Imran😆...and Imran toh even called her a Naani today😆...the way they both instantly fell into their bickering pattern now that things have "normalized" per se😆

It really amuses me that Imran cares so much about her but still she gets under his skin SO easily and irritates him to the core😆...and Mariam was already exasperated and a bit hapless trying to keep peace b/w these two😆...the way she kept telling Najma to keep quiet and respect her SIR but Najma was busy putting her OWN rules in place for her "Sir" and telling him off for shouting at his Maamu😆...

Imran Miyaan, aap toh gaye...Najma ab aapko line pe laake hi rahegi😆

The speed with which Najma got into her Nani avtaar and the way Imran reacts was hilarious😆 Bechara , Najma did not give him breathing space😆 The coaching lessons already begun for Imran.Lol. He actually was not able to hold his smile when Najma told her, Aap chilla kyon kar rahe hai? And he says Main kaha chilla raha hoon and realises he is actualy shouting.😆 Inka to tennis court ke bahaar hi match shuru. 😆



2) The way Mariam responded to Naseema trying to pester her about why she went to school again...here's the Mariam we want to see more of...strong and full of conviction👏


I liked her attitude today and the way she answers back to Naseema but I thought it was quiet a sudden change.

3) The ending scene with the windows being opened again...perfect way to cap an epi symbolizing new beginnings...both Mariam and Imran were reluctant to re-open the windows...and ultimately relented under pressure from Najma and Maamu respectively but still it wasn't THEY who opened the windows...but Najma and Maamu...while it was Mariam and Imran who had closed the windows in the first place.

Beautifully put up👍🏼

LOL@ Najma and Maamu aevein bickering over the windows opening...

But ADORABLE way to end the epi with Imran breaking into yet another one of his trademark smiles and Mariam responding back with a smile of her own and exasperated shrug of her shoulders as well over the silliness of the bickering...very sweetly executed moment...natural😊

Mamu has a keeda of doing mimicry😆 He keeps on imitating actors😆 Mamu and Najma😆😆 What had gotten into both of them. Lol. I wonder what will happen when Najma, fiza, waqar will gang up on Imran-Mamu.

Dont know how long they are able to hide the fact from family members😕

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I agree and can I add how much I absolutely loved the episode. Cheers to a more courageous Maryam & the new bond between Imran/Najma/Mariyam.

This episode was not 'finished' in the technical sense but definitely very significant in terms of turns in the story. Bring Mariam on board and the story is revving to go!

things I liked in yesterday episode ...

Originally posted by: spidie

The speed with which Najma got into her Nani avtaar and the way Imran reacts was hilarious😆 Bechara , Najma did not give him breathing space😆 The coaching lessons already begun for Imran.Lol. He actually was not able to hold his smile when Najma told her, Aap chilla kyon kar rahe hai? And he says Main kaha chilla raha hoon and realises he is actualy shouting.😆 Inka to tennis court ke bahaar hi match shuru. 😆 LOL@ coaching lessons having already begun for Imran...haha yeah he looks like the student infront of Naani Najma who so pompously announces to her Ammi that Imran was also looking for talent so HE's the lucky one that SHE the great Najma is deigning to be his student...waah😆

LOL I think he will never admit it but he secretly enjoys sparring with Najma...and yeah that moment when he lowered his tone and repeated, "Main kahaan chilla raha hoon"...haha...I didn't really see a smile in so much as his usual teeth grinding frustrated expression like he's chewing something inside his mouth while talking😆



I liked her attitude today and the way she answers back to Naseema but I thought it was quiet a sudden change. I wouldn't really say it's a sudden change...Mariam deffo has a backbone but it shows up more when she's been pushed into a corner and to her limits...then she puts aside the general deference she gives to Naseema and gives it to her straight up...without really being rude either...and that is what pinches Naseema...that Mariam doesn't even have to raise her voice or be rude and still her dignity makes her come out on top.

3) The ending scene with the windows being opened again...perfect way to cap an epi symbolizing new beginnings...both Mariam and Imran were reluctant to re-open the windows...and ultimately relented under pressure from Najma and Maamu respectively but still it wasn't THEY who opened the windows...but Najma and Maamu...while it was Mariam and Imran who had closed the windows in the first place.

Beautifully put up👍🏼 Thank you😊

Mamu has a keeda of doing mimicry😆 He keeps on imitating actors😆 Mamu and Najma😆😆 What had gotten into both of them. Lol. I wonder what will happen when Najma, fiza, waqar will gang up on Imran-Mamu. LOL@ Maamu having a keeda of mimicry...true...also he can't resist sticking his nose into anyone's business or responding to a challenge...which Najma threw at him by taunting him for opening the window😆...I think the scene was aevein put into place simply to show Imran-Mariam smiling at each other as allies.

Dont know how long they are able to hide the fact from family members😕 Well obviously they will take this in stages...first Fiza, Waqar and Saba will find out...then possibly Jamal or Rehmat Khala...and Salman Baig...ek ek karke sabko apni side kar lenge then enddd mein Younis/Naseema will find out I think...

Originally posted by: prc_fan1

I agree and can I add how much I absolutely loved the episode. Cheers to a more courageous Maryam & the new bond between Imran/Najma/Mariyam.

You know the 'nani' comment reminded me of how in the early episodes of NBT, when Nanhi & Mohan first met she went on a lecture of how her mother is a widow & that she needs to get married. She had seen that speech on TV & was just going on & on while Mohan looked on, stunned. HAHA. Cute memories.

You said it all about Najma bossing Imran. She just loves having the upper hand, doesn't she? I had commented a lot earlier about who Najma resembles. I think I know. She gets her love for sports & her carefree attitude from her father, while she gets the pride from her mother. Mariyam may be meek but she does have the guts to speak up at moments she thinks are crucial.

Originally posted by: soapbubble

This episode was not 'finished' in the technical sense but definitely very significant in terms of turns in the story. Bring Mariam on board and the story is revving to go!

Imran and Mariam seem to have a basic understanding between them in spite of the arguments - so kindly he asked her 'are you sure?' He knows it's easier said than done - he knows it's easy to say 'come on, get a backbone' but for someone caught between being dependent on someone else, societal conditioning, a desire to maintain harmony, a desire to stay within the limits of decency - it is no easy decision to make. He, more than anyone else, understands what it took for Mariam to make up her mind and he lauds her for it..

And Mariam? Undeniably, one part of this decision of hers is to earn Imran's respect. She could see that he thought her weak - and that smarted. The fact that she was letting her precious daughter down, that she was failing in her duty as the sole remaining parent... that is what spurred her.

That spilled over into the confrontation with Naseema as well. That was a well choreographed scene. Naseema walking purposefully over to the swing to sit down - very much the 'maalkin', very much the one in authority, she wanted to intimidate Marima into submission. But she was distracted by the phone call and Mariam's supposed 'rebellion' took her completely aback! She was so stunned and horrified, because I think she's scared of Mariam - that's why she wants to squash her all the time. Jealous of the respect she commands in her quiet way, jealous of the people who constantly support her, see good in her; jealous of her quiet dignity, her intelligence, her integrity.

How long can they keep this tennis a secret, though? And What is happening with Naeema? Now I'm interested 😆

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