Zindagi khaak na thi khaak uratay guzri
Tujh say kya kehtay teray pass jo aatay guzri
Din jo guzra toh kisi yaad ki ro main guzra
Shaam aayi toh koi khuwaab dikhatay guzri
Acchay waqton ki tamana main rahi umr-e-rawaan
Waqt aisa tha kay bus naaz uthatay guzri
Zindagi jis kay muqadar main ho khushiyan teri
Ussko aata hai nibhana so nibhatay guzri
30th November turns out to be a very special day for all the millions of fans across the globe of Zindagi Gulzar Hai because on this very day Zindagi Gulzar Hai entered in our lives
Zindagi gulzar hai is the show who capture our hearts forever & its characters have touched our lives more then we can say we miss you everyday
Kashaf ki diary
Zaroon ka guitar
Rafia ki nasihat
sidra ki smile
sub kuch yaad hai
you have been with us for 6 months,you have had our laughs & tears what can we say but Thank you & we miss you.Our tv now without Zindagi Gulzar Hai is like ''eh''.
Why Zindagi Gulzar Hai is so special ? Watch any classical scene of this show and you will get the answer.It will change your life & it will change for good.
Zindagi Gulzar Hai Ke Kirdar
Jo hammari Zindagi ka hissa ban gahe
Kashaf was much more than a bitter, pessimist, ungrateful, rude person. She was extremely vulnerable, sensitive, insecure, easily hurt, helpless, caring daughter and person and such characterization of a female lead was intriguing. The makers took a big risk in showing such a characterization and it could have easily back-fired if it lacked the brilliance of Umera Ahmed and Sanam Saeed.
When she is first intorduced to us, she is seen lamenting about life in general and everything specifically. She has a negative outlook towards life and is seen cribbing and complaining. One simply wanted to strangle her when she started cribbing about life being unfair because something as trivial as a pen running out of ink happened to her. But then her sensitive side is shown, where she is disheartened by her father's indifference towards her mother, sisters and her. Also for a long time she has been burdened with financially helping out her family and though all her sisters contribute towards it, but she being the eldest has to bear the major chunk of it. It irks her to no end that it's her father who is responsible for their predicament and he's totally indifferent to it, yet her mother gives leeway to her father and defends him and still harbors hopes of him helping them out. All this frustrates her and hence she tends to be overtly bitter, rude and ungrateful and also cynical.
But when her indifferent father taunts her mother and blames her values and her having daughters for the trouble they face, Kashaf bravely confronts her father and stands her ground against his sharp and stinging tirades, even though she is hurting from within. And although Kashaf is shown a pessimist, but at the same time she keeps striving to make her lot in life better. Her mom and sister Sidra r more resigned to their fate and more accepting, but Kashaf isn't. She is feisty and has the confidence to take on the world no matter what. Though she is shown doing shikwa, a lot, but when it comes to problems, she is the one to come up with solutions, whether it is how to arrange money for Shanila's education or Sidra's wedding nd her mom and sisters' too look up at her in such situations. Her sense of value is well ingrained in her coz of her mother nd dat makes her a strong character.
Because of her past she has great difficulty in trusting people, especially men and coz of the complexes she suffers, it's difficult for her to accept that anyone would want to marry her, whether Zaroon or Osama, other than out of pity or as some sort of a game. But at the same time, she got convinced about Zaroon's sincerity not because her wooed her romantically, nor coz he made huge promises (btw he did neither), but just coz he prevented hot tea from falling on her and taking it on himself. It was equivalent to him taking a bullet for her and throughout her life she had never had anyone shielding her and dat's exactly what Zaroon had done. Marriage for her was not going to be easy and she was a difficult wife. At the same time as she said to Zaroon marriage was important to her and she would give it her all. And dat's exactly what she does. When her mother explains to her that it was the little caring and concern that cemented a relationship, she makes effort to do exactly that. When she feels belittled by her mother-in-law, she cries her heart out to her mother, who once again gives her a practical picture and she listens to her mother and follows her advice, which go a long way in-laws accepting, valuing and respecting her.
Kashaf's inherent sense of responsibility makes her a responsible wife and daughter-in-law. Though she never gave marriage a priority and if it had been up to her, she probably wouldn't have married, but once she got married she was dedicated to make it work, no matter how much effort she had to put in it. Also she didn't know much about how to go about making a marriage work. But her mother helped her out by giving sound and practical advice. With her in-laws, initially she had adjustment problems due to pre-conceived notions by both the sides, but once again heeding her mother's advice Kashaf made the effort and developed a good relationship with her in-laws based on mutual love and respect.
When she came to know that she was pregnant with twins, and later came to know that they were twin daughters, all her old insecurities resurfaced and she was afraid that Zaroon would abandon her and her daughters, just like her father had abandoned her mother, sisters and herself. Though at one level she clearly knew that Zaroon was nothing like her father neither his family like hers.
Her biggest drawback is that she is not able to fully trust Zaroon and also refuses to share her feelings with him and her past insecurities are never far away and almost ruins her marriage. But slowly she startts falling for Zaroon. From usse mein nafrat karne ke kabil nahin rahi, to iss aadmi ki ajeeb si aadat aur who mere zindagi mein nahin raha toh ek bada masla ho jayega, to mein usse miss karungi? Miss toh ek bahut chota sa lafz hain inn ehsasaat ke liye jo mein usske liye rakhne lagi hoon, to who mujhse poochta hai ki mujhe usski kaun si cheez achhi lagti hai, par mein yeh kaise kahun ki mujhe usski kaun si cheez achhi nahin lagti! And she falls for him hook, line and sinker. Still she is unable to confess her love for him. Finally when she does, he simply says I know', coz her love was evident in all the unspoken words of her, her little gestures of caring and concern, her jealousy for his past girlfriends, her caring for his family and much more.
And finally when she finds the security which she had always lacked, in the form of a loving and caring husband, two beautiful daughters and a secure family life, she realizes that she had been too harsh in blaming God and judging life and she regrets that. She is happy and grateful for her lot in life and readily accepts whatever God has in store for her and finally attains security, happiness and peace of mind and her Zindagi is gulzaar!
Zaroon Junaid is like Kashaf, a character who has flaws, but that's again what makes him a likable and real person. As Sir Abrar tells to Kashaf, he's not shallow as he seems at first glimpse. He is a layered character. At first glimpse he seems like a carefree, fun loving, in for a good time sort of guy, but he isn't taken in by the glitter and glamour. For him basic family values in his life partner are more important than being beautiful.
During his university days they show him a flirt and a chauvinist having double standards viz-a-viz girls. All is life he has seen his mother not giving priority to her children and family and his father meekly making the sacrifices and this puts him off women like his mother and he holds women in low esteem. He disapproves of the way his sister treats her fianc and later husband as she is behaves similarly like their mother and does not approve of Asmara's lifestyle and her being friends with guys. He is shown arrogant and believes that all any girl would be flattered and feel privileged to get attention from him. He does not approve of Asmara's way of dressing and her being friends with guys and when she accuses him of being a chauvinist, he is honest enough to admit it. Having been a topper it is difficult for him to accept that someone can be better than him and that's why he gets into clashes with Kashaf. Apart from that, his inability to slot Kashaf in his pre-conceived notions about females makes her an irritating puzzle for him.
But later he much more mature and became a successful professional. When he met Kashaf again after a gap of a few years and after Osama pointed out that Kashaf was always in his sub-conscious mind, he realized that Kashaf was the one who was closest to his ideal woman and wanted to marry her. Initially Kashaf refused as she didn't think highly of him due to their past history. But through his sincerity and care he convinced her to marry him. And as a husband he was very loving, caring and romantic. Though Kashaf was difficult at times, yet he patiently dealt with her and didn't let his ego come between them. Of course he continued being a chauvinist but at the same time was reasonable enough to accept Kashaf's viewpoints. He said that he loved being a typical husband who would be demanding, but at the same time pamper his wife. It was a r and responsible husband and was appreciative and respectful towards Kashaf's family. But he had his flaws as a husband too. He blew up when he came to know that his wife was previously proposed by his friend Osama. He tended to encroach in Kashaf's personal space, which was not liked by Kashaf and also he kept it hidden from Kashaf when he started to meet Asmara again, which lead to a major fight when Kashaf found out.
But all said and done he was a very supportive husband and a wonderful father to his twin daughters and he valued family above anything else and was instrumental in restoring Kashaf's sense of worth and security.
Rafia again is one of the most realistically portrayed mother that we have come across Most people say that Rafia excatly like their mother, because that's exactly how mothers are, Though not abandoned by her husband in the societal/ legal jagron, but abaondened by him in every other way, coz she couldn't give him a son, But since technically he was her husband she had tolearte his inteference in her and her children's life but unfortunately that was limited at a negligible financial help and an abundance of taunts and questions about her ways of bringing up her daughters She bore it all with fortitude & always asked her daughters to be respectful towards their father.
Yes every now and then she would get bogged down by the burden of single motherhood and paying bills, but would bounce back and have a positive outlook towards She inculcated some deep rooted values in her daughters and actical adnce Though she avoided blaming her husband, but at the same time, never shied away from letting him know how much his indifferent behaviour has affected his daughters and her self, when the tide fumed for the better for her daughters and herself, she firmly told him about the injustice he had meted out to his daughters Knowing that Kashaf was the most defficult and was sensitive she shielded her as much as she could It was she who guided Kashaf and made her realize about how a marriage works. She gave practical and sound advise when Kashaf was quite lost about how to go abput being a wife and daughter-in-law. Also she was a God-fearing, pious lady who never forgot to Thank God for the blessings that He bestowed on her and never compalined when thingd gone tough.
She was not resentful of her husbands second wife and was infact fond of his son Hammad, though as Kashaf said that they had to pay a very, high price for having Hammad. She was the silent force behind her daughters success in life and it was because of her unbringing that her daughters turned out to be very sorted, mature and impressive individuals who could face any situation in life
Sidra is a perfect foil for Kashaf.she is full of posotivity & though she too has gone through the hardship that Kashaf,she is not as bitter towards life.she's kashaf sounding board and kashaf tends to unburden herself on sidra.
Also sidra make kashaf realize that life is nit as bad as kashaf tends to think and kashaf tries to make sidra realize that life isn't rozy as sidra would want it to be and that whatever ones want in life,one should strife for it them selves and not depend or expect others to fulfil their desires.As kashaf tends to take life too seriously,it is sidra who by making light of matters,keeps kashaf grounded.Also she knows kashaf thr best and guess and realized it much before Kashaf did regarding Kashaf's feeling for Zaroon. Overall a very likable character.
Shenila is the youngest of the 3 sisters and just like her sisters, she resents her father for being so uncaring and loves and respects her mother for bringing them up even though she had to face so many hardships. Also she contributes to the household by giving tuitions. She is a good student too and goes on to do engineering. Most of her scenes are with Hammad, her brother and though she is always taunting Hammad, but they are pretty cute scenes as Hammad is shown too thick skinned and carefree sort to take anything at heart. Also Shenila is more bitter towards her father compared to Sidra and many a times she wants to confront him or criticise him, but is discouraged by either Sidra or her mom Rafia.
Murtaza is shown as a weak man with no sense of what is right or wrong. Under his brother's influence and command he marries a second time coz his first wife Rafia didn't bore him any son. He, for all practical purpose has abandoned Rafia and his three daughters to fend for themselves. But coz he still has the societal/ legal tag of being Rafia's husband, he thinks it is his duty and right to make decisions on their behalf. He gets influenced by his second wife Nigaar, who clearly resents and is envious of Rafia and her daughters. His advice for his daughters are based more on his selfish motives, rather than for the concern of his daughters. When they really need help he always finds way to sneak out of it, but is quick to condemn Rafia nd the daughters, for what he may perceive as being inappropriate. He only humiliates and brings down the efforts of his wife and daughters, that leave them, especially his daughters badly scarred. He has no qualms about asking Rafia for favors for his friends and for his promotions.
But when his daughters have learnt how to fly and sore higher, he wants to be a part of their lives. By the end of it all, he relaizes the wrongs that he has done towards his wife and daughters, but is a helpless man as now he has nothing to offer that they need. The son who he had so desired, turned out to be his biggest disappointment and the daughters whom he had so cruelly abandoned had well settled lives which he couldn't be part of.
Nigar the second wife of Murtaza, is the exact opposite of Rafia. She is resentful and envious of Rafia and her daughters, and keeps filling Murtaza's ears against Rafia. She is immature and materialistic and instead of inculcating proper values in her son, asks him to spy on Rafia and find out about the happenings in Rafia's house. Indulging her son, hiding his mistakes and keeping him engaged in such petty activities in stead of encouraging him to be responsible and study proves detrimental and her son Hammad isn't even able to get himself employed.
Hammad is the brother that the three sisters had to pay a very high price to get as Kashaf says. Rafia is shown kind towards him and he's fond of Rafia and especially her cooking. Coz of his mother's influence he tends to indulge in harmless gossip, especially reporting about his Rafia and her daughters to his inquisitive mother. He has been spoilt and indulged by his father and mother and tehrefore lacks a sense of responsibility and seriousness in life. Coz of this attitude he's not serious about his studies and fares miserably and coz of that he could not make a career or get a job. When he visits Rafia's house, his step sisters relentlessly taunt him, but he's too thickskinned and unbothered to feel bad about the taunts. Also he knows that he's their outlet to take out their bitterness on and hence isn't mindful.
Junaid is the father of Zaroon and Sara. He's a sensible and mature man, but his biggest drawback is that he's not assertive even in matters that needs his assertion. He comes across as a meek husband and father who does not have much say in his family matters. He bonds well with Zaroon, coz Zaroon values his advice and also realizes that it his his father who had to compromise a lot in his marriage. He's a positve peace loving person who is too mild to tell his wife when she's in the wrong. But when sought, he gives practical and good advice to his son and daughter and also forgives his wife easily when she realizes her mistakes.
Gazala is the mother of Zaroon and Sara and considers herslef as a modern liberated careeo oriented woman, but does not realize that her career and social commitments were her priority always and her children and husband were secondary. The few times that her husband tried to point this out, she misunderstood and accused him of trying to curb her independence. Also she did not want to put restrictions on her children, especially her daughter Sara coz she didn't want them to accuse her of generation gap. She felt that she was instrumental in her children's upbringing and success, but she really didn't know what her children really wanted or how her children really were. She encouraged her children to make their own decisions, but did not guide them.
Sir Abrar is the one common person between Kashaf and Zaroon and though he's not related to either, but both hold him in high esteem. With Zaroon he has a more informal relation, coz other than being his professor, he has also been their family friend for long and has known Zaroon always and is very fond of him. He's also very fond of Kashaf coz Kashaf has been his most outstanding student and also coz of her behaviour. Kashaf sees a father figure in Sir Abrar and respects him greatly.
He's the one Zaroon goes to when he wants to marry Kashaf. Sir Abrar very logically and rightly points out all the pros and cons to Zaroon regarding marrying Kashaf and again logically and honsetly discusses with Kashaf about Zaroon. He is instrumental in Kashaf and Zaroon marrying each other.
Sara is Zaroon elder sister.She was the product of the environment she was brought up in . Girls grows up watching their mother and sometimes should say get more influenced . Zaroon was the person who missed his mother,s presence in his growing up years and thats why wanted a wife who is with him at every step .Sara followed her Mother,s lifestyle where she thought she is old enough not to answerable to anyone . As once Ghzala told her husband that my children knows whats right or wrong . But she did not try to put values in her about right or wrong and thats why she suffered . And then she learnt from her own experience that you have to compromise in the marriage to sustain it . Sara,s character was very well sketched and was a learning experience for many girls coming from her kind of background . Not to take people for granted .
Asmara is Zaroon's childhood friend and is in love with Zaroon and has always taken for granted that she would marry him. She is just like Zaroon's mom and sister, with very liberal outlook towards life and being the only child, she's more indulged and spoilt. She is arrogant and does not hold high opinion about people below her in the social ladder. She dislikes Kashaf especially since Osama is so taken in by her and Zaroon too tends to give her importance. She does not take too well to Zaroon's dictates, especially regarding her and her clothes and feels Zaroon is old fashioned and a chauvinist. She and Zaroon have a lot of clashes coz Zaroon is a conservative person and does not approve of Asmara's liberal ways, especially her mixing and having friends of the opposite gender. She is not a very likable character, but I liked her when she told Zaroon how she felt about Zaroon constantly dictating her during their engagement period and how claustrophobic she felt and when Zaroon told her about his mirraige with Kashaf being a mistake and that Kashaf doubted his fidelity and she said that he was in the wrong and she would have felt exactly the same as Kashaf felt.
Osama is an extremely happy-go-lucky guy and as Zaroon said, usse kush rehne ki bemaari hai.' Nothing seems to dampen his happy mood ever. He's a very good friend of Zaroon, and does not shy away from pointing out to Zaroon his mistakes and opposes him when he feels Zaroon is in the wrong. He secretly loved Kashaf during their university days and was a great admirer of hers and defended her amogst Zaroon and Asmara. Also he was the one to make Zaroon realize that it was Kashaf who had always been in his sub-concious mind and unconciously Zaroon had compared Asmara to Kashaf. He finally takes up the courage to rpopose to Kashaf after many years, but takes it in his stride when Kashaf turns him down.
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