Mann Ke Moti

Review 4th

Pathar Ky Takeay Pr Soeay Kis Ky Mann Ke Moti..

 This is simply one remarkable line from the lyrics of serial, Mann Ke Moti. And I’ve got to say that I’m surprised at how subtly but clearly things are told. Episode four started with van driver’s demand of monthly fee and we saw that daadi jaan refuses to allow them for van anymore. This was all about having all those never-expected nightmares that family is going through. Sharafat Sahab apni sharafat dikhany ajaty hein just like many other Sharafat Khans’ in our society who do not bother to understand others’ pains and are always ready to kill them with their negative intentions and unkind behavior and I’ve no doubts over the fact that these kind of people are slaves of money forgetting the lessons of humanity they have been taught by their elders in their life.

 “Jis muashry mein insaanon ki koi qeemat nhe hoti wahan bhook tehzeeb k adaab bhula deti hai” goes for this serial.. Nasreen puts all blame of their miseries on Fariha. She even accuses her of not giving her son “Aulaad e Nareena” earlier so that there would have been no chance for more kids. Disgusting typical thinking of many of us! Daadi jaan also banned kids’ tuition and I was just wondering why Zara and Maham can’t teach kids when they themselves are studying higher studies than of kids. Good way to save their money and keep peaceful environment at home  Nasreen allows Fariha to teach Quran at Maulvi Sahab’s home and I was happy to see that since Fariha wished to do so. This old lady is so much frustrated of poverty and distress that she has forgot boundaries of humanity and kindness. It is a matter of laughing that having tasbeeh and Quran all the time in her hands and on her lips, she bans munni’s powder milk brutally and finds nothing positive in her bahu’s lifestyle. She also transfers kids from private school to a government school for the sake of saving money and expenses, forgetting the fact that these kids are her own blood, thus, reminds me of saying “water is thicker than blood” these days. What an ironical situation was that when she gives money to Zara for her studies after doing injustice with kids, Maham tries to make her realize of her wrong decisions but this is Nasreen..Particular saasu maa!

Fariha’s character is the one making me sad in this selective situation. I was just thinking where is her family? Why can’t they help her.. But since we’ve no update of her family background, we’ve to carry on with what we’ve been told. She misses her husband on every step be it teaching Quran or knotting tie of Guddu. She knows the ultimate reality that she has to perform the role of single mother now and is pleased with her kids’ co-operative kind of behavior. “Warna yeh dunya hamein kha jaegi” was the dialogue of Fariha that hooked me to the scene for a long time! Kifayat Rodani is the writer particularly known for writing depressing plays that carry heavy weight of authenticity and ruthless realities of this world. The only thing I believe could be better is Yasra Rizvi’s hair style..I’m tired of seeing her in this exacting single hair style and dull lipstick

Kids are the one who are completely lost now with no particular guideline and the only support in shape of mother who is not even educated enough to help them in shaping their future finely. But they are sensible enough to sacrifice their innocent wishes for their better future. Guddu was looking damn responsible while crossing the road, taking care of his sisters and mother. Loved it!

While watching this episode I sensed that other than minute matters, two major issues of Class differences and double standards of education in Pakistan were being highlighted by the team. Discrimination is basically the name of ‘imbalance’ in the smooth sailing of any society, which creates many problems particularly for downtrodden people. In Pakistan, discrimination has become a common evil that basically stems from this so-called class difference. Inequity has become a common trend in our society and exists in various forms. People who have established a high position in society by means of their wealth do not even have a single feeling of liking for those who are called ‘the poor’. All this is so disappointing and need to be solved by the government as soon as possible.

The squad has also done simply amazing! The director being Nadeem Siddique, produced by A&B Productions, and written by Kifayat Rodani, everyone had done magnificently. The cast includes Faisal Qureshi, Asma Abbas, Yasra Rizvi, Zuhab Khan, and others who portrayed each character very accurately. I love how the scenes are thorough but not dragged and the pace is very smooth as well. The dialogues are mind blowing at times and each character’s emotions are just what the doctor ordered.

So this is the time where Nasreen wants Fariha to go ahead with her life by saying “apna koi bandobast krlo..Kbtk bethi rahogi Raheel k naam ki bewa bn ky” and of course I’m expecting many twists and turns in the story further. I definitely recommend this play to all of you there with an alarming note since this is a must watch play with loads of tragic elements that compels you to keep your tissue box with you while watching it. Stay tune to Geo tv and keep visiting our face book official page for all latest updates.

Stay Blessed

Reviewed By: Asma Malik
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