The week that was - heartbreak, poison and ecstasy

Monday kicked off with arzoo finally admitting in front of Sahir she wasn't pregnant. We had hoped that would clear up a misunderstanding and things would gradually start normalising between them. Didn't happen. instead we had Zaki's revelation on his feelings for Arzoo to Sahir and how she felt the same. Oh god, from the frying pan, into the fire. It would have been bearable if Sahir had just believed Zaki, but he didn't, he questioned him, twice. Second time even asking specifically if arzoo had verbally said this. Zaki says no but says she has expressed it in every other way, painfully going on to describe the very evidence that Sahir had been clinging onto that proved aarzoo actually had feelings for him. Total heartbreak.
Last week had also been fustrating as arzoo/Sahir had been unable to have a proper heart to heart on the topic. There was a second opportunity this week. Sahir's eyes said one thing but his words were like poison. Arzoo, so hurt, just walks away. The misunderstandings were just over boiling with no resolution in sight.
Then from Thursday, it was as if God (read CVs) had silently been listening to my pleas to at least take steps towards ending this love confusion. We got to see Aarzoo self-talk, giving a much needed view into what was going through her mind. We finally get to see that really all she has been doing is primarily for Sahir. She does see the love in his eyes but his words are in conflict and the uncertainty is killing her. Feeling not only her pain but seeing his as well she decides to stay away.

And after all this ranting and raving from Sahir and how he would prove she is just a gold digger, he comes to breakfast, restless, his eyes searching only for her. He wants to see her, hear her voice, feel her touch. She comes, and he rests, his whole being aware of her presence. He looks at her, searching for answers. She does the same. Do they see love for each other? Yes, I think they do. It's her birthday and he purposely doesn't wish her. He wants to see her reaction. He walks away and turns back. He sees her eyes. She is effected and he gets satisfaction from it. But as he leaves he goes back to Gabbar Chaudary mode and he gives her a sadistic kick by asking for another coffee. Arzoo is hurt once again.

So this is how we enter Friday's episode. The preparation is meticulous and we are shown the complete contrast to Zaki who is preparing a very generic evening.
He personally designs a suit for her. He writes a beautiful poem straight from the heart, he arranges for a moon. Everything is about acknowledging their personal journey together. Every gesture, designed to solidify their love.
If Sahir wanted to show she was a gold digger, he would have focused on an opulent evening, showering her with expensive gifts. But he doesnt. Because this evening isn't really about proving her as a gold digger. It's proving his inner voice right that this girl loves you as much as you love her. Once again his words to Zaki and real actions are shown to be in conflict.
And so the evening begins. He recites his poem written especially for her and she is left spellbound. She sees the dress and is mesmerised. She tells him something personal about her birthday and father. He asks her to meet him in an hour and starts walking away. Then has an afterthought, he turns and returns to her. In a voice that can only be described as 'desirous' he asks her to wear the dress.
The evening then really begins.Sahir is intoxicated by Aarzoo. He is shown to be an intense, passionate, and fiery lover. The man is lost in the world he has created. Arzoo feels equally drawn to him. Seeing the passion in each other and the drawn out separation over the last few days has made their union even more intense.
This ends with a Sahir so lost in ecstasy that all inhibitions have gone and he makes a confession of love from the depths of his heart. He calls her 'meri humsafar' with heavy emphasis on the word 'meri'. After all these days, he has got complete confirmation that Aarzoo's heart belongs to him and him alone.

Arzoo is the first to snap out of it. She tells him she doesn't love him and runs. Sahir at this point also comes out of his trance. His thoughts go back to the week from the deal to Zaki saying Aarzoo loves him. He looks up. Is he back to dhokka mode? Is he back to zeenat's promise? Or has he realised that he was so blinded by the deal and what others were saying he didn't listen to his own heart and regrets on trusting Aarzoo.

The pre-cap shows that Sahir has followed her for answers. He needs to understand her mind. Aarzoo is clear. Trust and belief build foundations for a relationship. Neither exist currently. Sahir is listening to her. He never realised the mixed signals he had been sending.

The week has been mixed feelings for me. But at the end of the week, I am happy with it. Could be this is what the CVs wanted to happen. Utter frustration as the misunderstandings get worse in week 2 of this drama. May be that was the aim, in which case they succeeded. I do worry though that the larger audience may not always have the patience to wait for the story to unfold. My mother (an ardent fan of some saas bahu serials who got into HS a few weeks back) commented that she is finding the story very 'slow' over the past 2 weeks. She was getting irritated with Aarzoo and found the Zaki-Aarzoo relationship too irritating. She hit the roof when Zaki said Aarzoo loved him. She was bored with the filler episodes this week. Could be the creative team needed time for this killer Friday episode and could be they are replanting their approach. I do feel we have radio silence from the makers. Similar to how Sahir needed this confirmation from Aarzoo, I think would be good to get some confirmation from them on the issues being raised on timings, repeats etc so we can connect as well!

Originally posted by: VD927

I love your post 😊😊

Monday kicked off with arzoo finally admitting in front of Sahir she wasn't pregnant. We had hoped that would clear up a misunderstanding and things would gradually start normalising between them. Didn't happen. instead we had Zaki's revelation on his feelings for Arzoo to Sahir and how she felt the same. Oh god, from the frying pan, into the fire. It would have been bearable if Sahir had just believed Zaki, but he didn't, he questioned him, twice. Second time even asking specifically if arzoo had verbally said this. Zaki says no but says she has expressed it in every other way, painfully going on to describe the very evidence that Sahir had been clinging onto that proved aarzoo actually had feelings for him. Total heartbreak.

I know! You could see all his fears solidifying.

Last week had also been fustrating as arzoo/Sahir had been unable to have a proper heart to heart on the topic. There was a second opportunity this week. Sahir's eyes said one thing but his words were like poison. Arzoo, so hurt, just walks away. The misunderstandings were just over boiling with no resolution in sight.
Then from Thursday, it was as if God (read CVs) had silently been listening to my pleas to at least take steps towards ending this love confusion. We got to see Aarzoo self-talk, giving a much needed view into what was going through her mind. We finally get to see that really all she has been doing is primarily for Sahir. She does see the love in his eyes but his words are in conflict and the uncertainty is killing her. Feeling not only her pain but seeing his as well she decides to stay away.

And after all this ranting and raving from Sahir and how he would prove she is just a gold digger, he comes to breakfast, restless, his eyes searching only for her. He wants to see her, hear her voice, feel her touch. She comes, and he rests, his whole being aware of her presence.

You said it! They portray that so well - the yearning and seeking... and then his whole being relaxes at one level. Loved it.

He looks at her, searching for answers. She does the same. Do they see love for each other? Yes, I think they do. It's her birthday and he purposely doesn't wish her. He wants to see her reaction. He walks away and turns back. He sees her eyes. She is effected and he gets satisfaction from it. But as he leaves he goes back to Gabbar Chaudary mode and he gives her a sadistic kick by asking for another coffee. Arzoo is hurt once again.

There is a lot of Christian Grey in this character I swear! The whole domineering, ordering around business and this need to hurt her and then just make sure that the barb has gone home.

So this is how we enter Friday's episode. The preparation is meticulous and we are shown the complete contrast to Zaki who is preparing a very generic evening.
He personally designs a suit for her. He writes a beautiful poem straight from the heart, he arranges for a moon. Everything is about acknowledging their personal journey together. Every gesture, designed to solidify their love.

Beautifully described 😊

If Sahir wanted to show she was a gold digger, he would have focused on an opulent evening, showering her with expensive gifts. But he doesnt. Because this evening isn't really about proving her as a gold digger. It's proving his inner voice right that this girl loves you as much as you love her. Once again his words to Zaki and real actions are shown to be in conflict.

Very interesting point. I have to be honest that I did not even think about this until I read what you wrote. Nice.

And so the evening begins. He recites his poem written especially for her and she is left spellbound. She sees the dress and is mesmerised. She tells him something personal about her birthday and father. He asks her to meet him in an hour and starts walking away. Then has an afterthought, he turns and returns to her. In a voice that can only be described as 'desirous' he asks her to wear the dress.

Aaarrggghh! the smoky bedroom voice. So not fair. Guys can't look that good and then have the ability to modulate their voice like this!!! Not done I say!

The evening then really begins.Sahir is intoxicated by Aarzoo. He is shown to be an intense, passionate, and fiery lover. The man is lost in the world he has created. Arzoo feels equally drawn to him. Seeing the passion in each other and the drawn out separation over the last few days has made their union even more intense.
This ends with a Sahir so lost in ecstasy that all inhibitions have gone and he makes a confession of love from the depths of his heart. He calls her 'meri humsafar' with heavy emphasis on the word 'meri'. After all these days, he has got complete confirmation that Aarzoo's heart belongs to him and him alone.

Loved the last scene so much.

Arzoo is the first to snap out of it. She tells him she doesn't love him and runs. Sahir at this point also comes out of his trance. His thoughts go back to the week from the deal to Zaki saying Aarzoo loves him. He looks up. Is he back to dhokka mode? Is he back to zeenat's promise? Or has he realised that he was so blinded by the deal and what others were saying he didn't listen to his own heart and regrets on trusting Aarzoo.

The pre-cap shows that Sahir has followed her for answers. He needs to understand her mind. Aarzoo is clear. Trust and belief build foundations for a relationship. Neither exist currently. Sahir is listening to her. He never realised the mixed signals he had been sending.

Correct! He has been thinking about trust from a very one sided angle - him trusting her. her earning his trust. The shoe is on the other foot right now. He realizes that he has not exactly been the most reliable chap in the room. Good for you Arzoo. 😊

The week has been mixed feelings for me. But at the end of the week, I am happy with it. Could be this is what the CVs wanted to happen. Utter frustration as the misunderstandings get worse in week 2 of this drama. May be that was the aim, in which case they succeeded. I do worry though that the larger audience may not always have the patience to wait for the story to unfold. My mother (an ardent fan of some saas bahu serials who got into HS a few weeks back) commented that she is finding the story very 'slow' over the past 2 weeks. She was getting irritated with Aarzoo and found the Zaki-Aarzoo relationship too irritating. She hit the roof when Zaki said Aarzoo loved him. She was bored with the filler episodes this week. Could be the creative team needed time for this killer Friday episode and could be they are replanting their approach. I do feel we have radio silence from the makers. Similar to how Sahir needed this confirmation from Aarzoo, I think would be good to get some confirmation from them on the issues being raised on timings, repeats etc so we can connect as well!

You know Humsafars is the only serial I am watching. But cause I am between writing projects, I have been channel surfing and generally getting a bird's eye view of some other serials. Just being curious. And I find most of them quite slow and boring. There is one where they have gone to Goa for a wedding and it was SLOW and I could not connect at all with the issues they were bringing forth as plot points. In comparison I find Humsafars reasonably fast paced.

But I guess it can be traced to the reason as to why we watch serials - some for what they consider a logical drama, others for comedy and others in order to just relax and forget their own issues.

And Humsafars definitely doesn't allow its viewers to relax - it so so so intense. For me that is a huge plus 😊

Again - lovely post.

Originally posted by: Junoonian

Hey - many thanks for your reply. This is also the only indian serial I watch. Personally I love it and the amount of in depth analysis I do surprises me at times! 😊 . But reding everyone's posts (including yours) reassures me I am certainly not alone. But I am a little disappointed on the trp front. These guys are doing a great job, be it the story, script, direction and of course the superb acting. I would like this serial to get recognition 😭 . Sony TV prides itself on showing different serials. Well, this is one of them with which they can tap into a massive audience base yet to discover indian TV !

Well written post!! Loved your perspective of the whole week...you summed it all up!! 👍🏼

VD what a different and positive view of the whole week's episodes. 👏 Glad to know there are some people like me out there who are only watching HS and nothing else. It just goes to show how gripping and eye catching this serial is that someone like me who stays away from TV usually, puts it on every day at 8.30 religiously.

Res... 😃

Originally posted by: ecrivain

Hey there nice post ...N u have summed up a lot brilliantly ...👏

To be very frank I think this week we have had some major filler epis n some stupid scenes making a mockery of the medical profession😆

Anyway the character tht has grown in leaps n bounds is sahir n the one which has deteoriated beyond repair is ARZOO n with the spoilers doing the round looks Like the Cvs are gonna play arnd with it more ...

As for zaki I think he really needs therapy n needs to grow up in life ..probably being the younger one he has just been trolling arnd n sahir has taken the reigns in his hands ...

Rehman and Sam are like a puppet arnd to move the story but the real cruz of Zeenat has been kept at bay

As for SaAz an MU which is being prolonged ..n if I may say the loopholes are quiet Obvious...the two have Just begun to realise be fall in love n the inkling Has yet to set in ...Anyway I m hoping the precap gives some respite to ARZOO ' s character n makes uo for the lost charm ...n sahir well he will surely repent but I want to see him knowing n understanding the innocence of ARZOO on his own n not via extrinsic factors😆

Have been following this PH for yrs now n I must say they have made max bloopers out Here😆

Yes, I think many things could have been handled a little better. We got 3 fillers in a row and I was in no mood for comedy this week and that to between Zaki and Arzoo. And doing what? Trying to get blood samples in ridiculous ways. Maybe they were trying to show how childish Zaki is as Sam ended up having the last laugh here as well. But it showed Arzoo in bad light. I do think they were trying to buy some time for Friday's episode which must have taken time to come up with and film. And may be re-think strategy.
The sensible thing for Arzoo and Sahir to do now is have an open conversation and for her to find out what Zaki told him. Arzoo herself can help by telling Zaki she doesn't love him.

Originally posted by: true2heart

VD what a different and positive view of the whole week's episodes.👏Glad to know there are some people like me out there who are only watching HS and nothing else. It just goes to show how gripping and eye catching this serial is that someone like me who stays away from TV usually, puts it on every day at 8.30 religiously.

I am not too sure about the outfit, but I thought that the moon charm bracelet was very well thought out gift. He knows she has a special affinity for the moon and each time she looks up to the moon at night she will remember him through his gift and words that he whispered in her ears. It being a diamond bracelet is only incidental, not because he thinks she is after his money. He affirms the sentiment by bringing down an effigy of the moon and telling her that he remembers her friend well.

I loved the way they showed a conflicted Sahir. He is a man on a mission, he has to make sure he traps Arzoo to say she loves him both to get Zaki off her and also because he has seen it in her eyes, he is sure Zaki has misunderstood her gestures, but the only way he can make sure is by getting a confession from her. Somewhere in his heart he needs to know that she loves him and only him. If his feelings weren't involved, he wouldn't catch Zaki's collar or stem Sam's outburst if he didn't care about Arzoo, Yet when he gifts Arzoo the dress you can see it is a forced poetry, all the words he says are meant to make her feel cared for, you can see the shadows that appear on his face while he is watching her, he is weaving a spider web around her.

N yet again, after Sam calls, he realizes he has been given the opportunity to romance her for a limited time, he forgets his agenda and like a lover comes close to her and tells her to wear the outfit he designed for her. Later he is so mesmerized by her that through out the time he dances with her, he keeps her very close to her, and when she shyly tries to move away, he pulls her closer again The way he removes the dupatta signifies that he is totally lost in the moment and nothing else exists for him. He has the girl of his dreams in his arms, he can touch her, love her and with the emotions over flowing he ends up saying ILU to her.

He comes back to mother earth with a thud when she looks up at him, and with tears in her eyes, rejects his love. He cant believe she said no to him, how can a girl who was standing a minute ago with her head on his shoulder, who was as lost in him as he was in her, pretend it all. So he goes after her seeking answers, Its my opinion that the man who is seeking the answers is not the shark, but is someone who has just gotten up from a beautiful dream and can't believe its over so suddenly.

I loved the way the way the CVs depicted Arzoo in this episode. She just flows with the flow and when she realizes that he loves her too, she can't believe he said it because the last few days all he has given her are tears and insults. The precap shows her telling sahir what she thinks of him and why she finds it hard to trust him, I thought it was brilliant.

I don;t know why but I have this feeling that they are going to part ways very soon. One, because Sahir says that the bracelet will remind her of him. Two, because he keeps her watch like a token of remembrance of the evening they spent together. Three, because Zaki told Myra that one day soon he would take Arzoo very far away. The story seems to be leading towards Arzoo's heartbreak, Zaki is bound to tell her about sahir's bet and after that she will want to move away for sure. Sam's truth needs to come out this week itself, the deal has been kept hanging, there are too many loose ends which need to be looped together for the story to move forward with some semblance.

Hey - love your comment. Thank you. Yes absolutely on the moon convo. It was certainly very foreboding. He also kept the watch. There is certainly a much needed separation. Arzoo was totally right in rejecting him. He may love her but she can't be expected to blindly follow a man who treats her like trash as well. Sahir needs to take control of himself. So there will be separation but it will be lovely to watch these two struggle with their emotions. Before it was all unsaid. Now there interactions will take on a different avtaar and it will be interesting to watch how long Sahir can stay separated from Arzoo. It will help him get his priorities right. With regards to the outfit I do think it was a personal gift too. Arzoo, being a designer herself would probably appreciate the detailing etc and he has never done it making it even more special.

And yes, the story is hanging now. They closed out the pregnancy and Sahir/Arzoo feelings this week. Next week it looks like we are in for a heart to heart between SaAz and if Arzoo later confesses her love, Zaki should overhear it. Then let's see if Zaki marries out of spite. Could be as he is so impulsive, this could solve the deal issue easily but who knows what will happen, they are good at showing the least expected outcome.
If Arzoo finds out that Sahir had planned a trap, now will be her turn to practise trust and faith. Will she believe what she is told or what she felt? If this story is to live forward she needs to show trust in Sahir and set an example. But again, who knows!




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Very nice post.. wonderfully written..👏