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Posted: 11 years ago

Originally posted by: starstruckk


In regards to you asking which Humsafar "fans" don't really appreciate Naveen as much as Mahira and Fawad - trust me, I've seen them. I have my speculations as to why but that's another thing altogether.

Other than that, I think we can agree to disagree on many things here as this is a never ending discussion. What I would like to say is that I'm glad that ZGH aired post Humsafar in Pakistan and aired before Humsafar in India. It has allowed people to look beyond Humsafar and this is exactly why these two shows are always compared. There was a time where these forums were so pro-Humsafar, that disagreeing to the notion that Humsafar is amazing would cause major problems for certain members here. So, for those who can't seem to wrap their heads around why it's always ZGH vs Humsafar..it's because the former is the only show which commercially gives Humsafar competition. In terms of content, well I think most people have agreed which one is superior in this very thread.

About Sanam Saeed's first project as an actress. It was a very small one. I can't recall the name..but it was mentioned a few pages back and Sultana Siddique mentioned it on JPJ once. That's where she took note of Sanam Saeed's potential.



@starstruckk coud not agree more👏👏
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Posted: 11 years ago

Originally posted by: indepgal

@TM..i find ur post rather pre mature...HS hasnt aired in India YET...let it starting tmrw , and u shall have the answer. To my mind, having watched both shows, ZGH cant be compared to HS..apart from starring Fawad, it doesnt come close to HS. Shows that come close are Durreshewar and Pyaare Afzal. They were fab from start to end...just like HS. ZGH was a show that suffered mainly coz the Hum channel honcho decided to come out of retirement to direct it, and no stone was left unturned to make it as big a hit as HS... So whilst i may respect ur liking for one show over the other, i find statements like the ones being made by @ arreyaar above " ..there is no depth in the characterizations or why they fall in love.." very silly... lol...yeah, coz the lack of characterisation, was the reason why HS created such a frenzy and got everyone in pak back to watching their urdu dramas and why streets emptied out when it was being aired...like seriously!!!

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well said. I couldn't agree more.

Also, I think the whole discussion about Humsafar supporting cast not being talked about doesn't make sense.
A lot of supporting cast in ZGH is also not talked about.
Humsafar was a romance of Khirad and Asher, so they are the most talked about. ZGH was the trials and tribulations of Kashaf's life, but if the romance between Kashaf and Zaroon wasn't there on screen especially just before and after their marriage, I'm sure it wouldn't have reached the success it got.
People who love Humsafar talk about Fareeda, Khizar, Batool khala and Zarina, also about Jamaal a lot. I have always seen support cast being talked about. Maybe people who didn't like it as much don't see beyond Khirad and Asher themselves?😆

indepgal, I have seen some posts by you on some blogs on Pak serials. Are you the same person? If yes, I'd like to tell you do write very well, and I liked reading your opinions. :)
Edited by nevah_mind - 11 years ago
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Posted: 11 years ago

Originally posted by: starstruckk


In regards to you asking which Humsafar "fans" don't really appreciate Naveen as much as Mahira and Fawad - trust me, I've seen them. I have my speculations as to why but that's another thing altogether.

Other than that, I think we can agree to disagree on many things here as this is a never ending discussion. What I would like to say is that I'm glad that ZGH aired post Humsafar in Pakistan and aired before Humsafar in India. It has allowed people to look beyond Humsafar and this is exactly why these two shows are always compared. There was a time where these forums were so pro-Humsafar, that disagreeing to the notion that Humsafar is amazing would cause major problems for certain members here. So, for those who can't seem to wrap their heads around why it's always ZGH vs Humsafar..it's because the former is the only show which commercially gives Humsafar competition. In terms of content, well I think most people have agreed which one is superior in this very thread.

About Sanam Saeed's first project as an actress. It was a very small one. I can't recall the name..but it was mentioned a few pages back and Sultana Siddique mentioned it on JPJ once. That's where she took note of Sanam Saeed's potential.




@bold: Ditto👍🏼 Perfectly summed up.
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Posted: 11 years ago
Zindagi Gulzar hai was a superb show.It had an amazing story nd it showed many aspects of life (because it was not just a love story like Humsafar )
Although Kashaf was quite rude but it was easy to understand her complexes (which were due to her family atmosphere)
And Then there was Zaroon Junaid ..heart throb of the whole college...
It was really a superb serial
Coming to Humsafar
It is quite common story ..(even Fawad and Mahira accepted it in an interview) but there is something about that show which makes you addict to it...Fawad has portrayed both the roles well but Sanam And Mahira both are too good as well...
I know everyone says ZGH is better and I agree but My love for both the shows Is Equal ❤️ ❤️

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Posted: 11 years ago
ZGH caught my attention from the very first episode
While humsafar is good
But it is something which i have seen on indian tv
Lik ajanbi se shaadi thn pyaar thn bichadna thn together again
Its not fresh lik ZGH
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Posted: 11 years ago
Read almost all discussion over humsafar.
And, I still prefer Zaroon & Kashaf romance over Asher & Khirad even though Humsafar MAINLY focused on romance, ZGH is much more romantic in its own way. Endearing & adorable Romance which has a real life blend in it, makes ZGH the best show in all terms.
I can never finish Humsafar without fast-forwarding. And, to all Humsafar lovers, I genuinely want to ask, 'Why did Asher fall in love with Khirad?' Just coz he heard talk to his father? Till that moment he complained, they are different, their educational background is different, their growing up, status, thinking.. almost everything is different. He doesn't find a companion in Khirad. And then.. there comes Khirad's talk with his father & Asher takes 360 degree turn. Love is in the air. It didn't make sense.
Whereas with Zaroon & Kashaf, they were different, status, growing-up, their personality but their educational background was same... their field of work was same, there is some connectivity which makes it believable that in spite of being different.. there are common threads they can connect to.
Someone here said, ZGH is more like social message. I strongly disagree. ZGH is whole lot of things. Every character is worth discussing, every character evolves as story progresses. Just because it is VERY close to real life, doesn't make it any less of awesome story & love-saga. Rather the real life aspect of ZGH puts it a far ahead of other shows.
Humsafar is just the dramatized Love story with very flawed writing. It is done to death already. It's popular because Fawad & Mahira are good looking pair. Doesn't same happen in Indian TV too.. a good looking pair & viewers go crazy. No story no substance.. who cares.
But I still prefer Fawad -Sanam over Fawad - Mahira. Sanam is one powerhouse performer. And Fawad's excellency is we all know.
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Posted: 11 years ago

Originally posted by: NimbuMirchi

Someone here said, ZGH is more like social message. I strongly disagree. ZGH is whole lot of things. Every character is worth discussing, every character evolves as story progresses. Just because it is VERY close to real life, doesn't make it any less of awesome story & love-saga. Rather the real life aspect of ZGH puts it a far ahead of other shows.
Humsafar is just the dramatized Love story with very flawed writing. It is done to death already. It's popular because Fawad & Mahira are good looking pair. Doesn't same happen in Indian TV too.. a good looking pair & viewers go crazy. No story no substance.. who cares.

I completely agree with this part. 😃 Exactly what i wanted to say. ZGH had an excitement feeling what's gonna happen next and my whole family watched ZGH both the times it aired on Zindagi. Humsafar is Plain boring for me. Just 3 episodes gone and no one wants to see it further because story is nothing special like ZGH.

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