If you loved Bhola and Noori’s unconventional love story, chances are you will love Shameem & Umaina’s story too. Scroll down for FUCHSIA’s review of the first 5 episodes of Mrs & Mr Shameem.
The story is unique & the script is pushing the envelope. At first glance, it seems to want us be more inclusive & accept people who are not like us. It addresses the kinds of love we feel – physical love & love for the soul. But the story doesn’t stop there, as it delves deeper into multiple issues prevalent amongst us, like postpartum depression, and most importantly, the subject of AIDS.
Umaina
Umaina possesses an over confidence & arrogance in her beauty which becomes the reason for her ‘fall’ from grace. You want to sympathise with her, but then her one-sided love & obsession with achieving that love really tests our patience. However, this is a story many women might relate to – the story of how love makes them lose control and let go of their pride.
Saba Qamar is both fiery & vulnerable at the same time. She transitions from one phase to another like a master juggler, taking the audience along at every step of her journey. Umaina’s deep pain reflects in her eyes.
Shameem
Shameem is a man who is simply ‘out of this world‘, and you will find yourself rooting for him. You will ask yourself ‘ye kis mitti ka bana huwa hai?’ He will redefine the meaning of love and care for you. Nauman Ijaz’s portrayal of Shameem is just mind-blowing, on point and stunningly real.
5 Episodes In & We’re Hooked!
Up until the first 5 episodes, the drama is intense, dark & very sad, but it engulfs you in a tight embrace, and you cannot stop watching. Mrs and Mr Shameem delivers noteworthy performances from the entire cast, namely Saqib Sumeer, Gul E Rana, Uzma Hassan, Agha Mustafa Hassan, Faiza Gillani, Hamza Sohail so far. Superlative direction by Kashif Nisar & a finely scripted story from Saji Gul make this one a gripping watch!
Mrs & Mr Shameem addresses sensitive issues executed with courage & maturity, pushing boundaries. We feel it might have been challenging to air the show on local television channels without further editing, and hence, a compromise on the final message.
