Pehli Si Muhabbat

Pehli Si Muhabbat, though it sounds like a typical romantic drama from its teasers and initial epsiodes, is sure something that we have recently not seen in Pak dramas. In a world of dramas revolving around women being shamed for everything they do in life, this one, though dragged, gives people the message that women are equal to men and should be considered so in every aspect of life, including in choosing their life partner.

The basic plot is about Aslam, who falls in love with Raqshi and she reeciprocates his feelings, but problems arise because Aslam is the brother of Akram, a man who opposes the second marriage of Raqshi's father to a younger prostitue, and because of his "izzat" (respect in society), orders him not to marry his love and even tries to separate them. Fate also plays an important part in their story.

Again, the story might sound typical, but as a person keeps watching the episodes, they will discover many aspects of society that are wrong but are considered as normal, being addressed as wrong, and the drama is actually worth watching just because of the message it gives in the end. Also, the actors have done a wonderful job specially Sheheryar and Maya as Aslam and Raqshi respectively, but also HSY as Akram, who made his debut with it, and Rabia Butt as Nargis, Raqshi's father's second wife. The rest of the cast is also commendable.

Overall, it is not a perfect show as it could've ended with 30 or 32 episodes but was dragged til 37th, but its OST, the messages on feminism, the performances, the end message, and the fact that it is written by Faiza Iftikhar are solid reasons to watch it. A drama that will definitely be remembered for the reasons mentioned above.