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Okay, finally caught up with the latest episode. Here's my take:
First of all, what a totally awesome and thrilling episode! 👏
This episode belonged mainly to Afzal's sister, Arifa. But all in all, there were two very crucial confrontation scenes in this episode. First between Farah and Afzal, and the second between Arifa and Farah.
Arifa has finally given in to her curiosity and read some letters from Afzal's closet. And to her shock saw that they were all signed, "Tumhari Farah." Now that she knows who she is, and after what she has done to Afzal and his family, Arifa has become much more understanding to her brother. Afzal however is confused 😆
Arifa: Datt kar khao. Aur kha kar dikhao ke jisay tumhari parwah nahi, tumhein bhi uski parwah nahi. Gham ko sambhaal kar rakho. Us se daro mat.
Afzal: Kaisi baatein kar rahi ho tum? 😕😆
She implores him to not show his pain as it will be taken as a sign of his weakness. And while Afzal can't promise that he won't cry when in pain, he does promise her that he wont let anyone know it. And then Arifa confides in her mother about Farah's letters too.
While this episode focused mainly on Arifa, it also showcased Lubna's predicament. She is now trying hard to maintain the delicate balance between her sister Farah and her friend Arifa. While on one hand we see her telling Farah to be more understanding of the unenviable condition of Arifa, on the other she is also forced to stand up to Arifa in defense of her sister.
The first scene in this episode that makes you sit straight is when Afzal comes in front of Farah's car while running after Allah Diyo. Convinced that she is in the right and emboldened by her sister's confirmation that that is the case, Farah is flying on a high horse and therefore, seeing Afzal in front of her like that, steps out to let him have it.
And it's clear Afzal wants to hear it all. He knows it's the last push he wants. So when Allah Diyo says, "Chalo Afzal," he replies, "Nahi, ruko," and stays to hear more.
But then, true to her character, the first thing Farah asks Lubna when they get home is, "Suno, meinay theek kiya na?" Lubna, as always, tells her she did right. But this time she messed up the timing. "Kehnay ko tumnay theek kiya, lekin buhat jaldi kiya, Farah." She also knows that even though Afzal might be in the wrong, he isn't as bad, and Farah messed up too. "Jo chup kharay gaaliyan sun letay hain na, woh badnaam nahi kartay. Badnaam to tumnay kiya hai usay."
Afzal next finds himself at Sajid's house again. Afzal has gotten the last push he needed. He knows he can't stay in Hyderabad anymore. His life won't change there, and there are too many painful memories. But there is only one thing still holding him back. And he confides about this to Sajid.
Afzal: "Hyderabad se mera dana pani uth gaya hai yaar. Lekin meri maa mujhe yahan se janay nahi de rahi."
Sajid: "Jaogay kahan?"
Afzal: "Karachi."
Sajid: "Kis ke paas?"
Afzal: "Karachi waalon ke paas."
We see Afzal's mother and Arifa discussing the situation. Her mother blames it on Farah being a rich and spoiled girl who uses guys like Afzal for their fun, while Arifa has a hard time believing it. In her interactions with Farah, she had found her as a nice, friendly, loving sort. And somehow doesn't see her doing what she did. But it's Lubna's phone call and the news that Farah had yelled at Afzal on the street that day that blows her fuse. Especially armed with the knowledge that Farah is the one who writes Afzal letters, she sees this as the ultimate straw.
"Farah se kehna darr ke rahay. Mein uska muun tor doongi. Agar meray bhai ne chup chaap us beizzati ko seh lia hai to Farah se kehna is beizzati ka jawab milega usay. Usee sarak, usee gali mein baat karungi mein us se! Subah woh waheen khara hoga. Usay kehna rokay gaari, niklay bahar. Khuda ki kasam, mein usay waheen zameen mein na gaar doon to Moulvi Subhanallah ki beti nahi!"
Being the protective sister she is, she not only yells at Lubna, to the latter's utter shock, but goes to their home to let Farah have a piece of her mind too.
Afzal is next seen sitting with his gambling friend. He tells him he wants him to arrange a match.
He tells him he has not changed after all. "Kya hai ke eik baray juway mein buri haar hui hai meri. Dil, dimagh, jaib mein eik phooti kori nahi hai. Sab kuch haar gaya hun yaar."
He wants to play the match for 1 lac rupees. And he tells him he didn't have the money. But he is not scared. After losing the gamble for love, he is not scared of the gamble for money. In fact, he is pretty convinced he'll win. This attitude will become a regular part of his life.
"Agar haar gaya to?"
"Abay ja. Woh to koi aur hai jis ke samnay haar gaya hun. Wahan jeetnay ke liye khela hi nahi."
While at her home, Farah is jumping around in anger after hearing of Lubna's conversation with Arifa. But seeing Arifa herself at her home completely surprises her. While this scene has to be seen to be fully enjoyed, the gist is that after telling her exactly what she thinks of her, Arifa takes out 4 of the letters she had brought along with her, and throws them at her before turning around and leaving, leaving Farah in complete shock.
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