Shehr-e-Zaat

There is a scene in the serial where everything falls into place for Falak; self realization and yes I am talking about the iconic mud scene in the serial and that is when you can tell that Sarmad Khoosat is undeniably talented. First he gave us Humsafar and now another iconic serial. He must take a bow. Shehr e zaat was another story of self realization and a quest to find spirituality but it was the depth in the screenplay which made it so soulful and brilliant. Everything character is something to learn from and there are very clear laid out messages in the end. Umera Ahmed is an intelligent writer and her recent plays are a testament of that but there are times when you just don't agree with her vision but in the end whatever she writes, she justifies it deliberately. Her dialogues and characterization is beautiful and she has given us one of the most iconic characters that are to stay forever. Should I mention how beautiful were Nani's and Falak's characters. While at some point you feel that the writer didn't do justice to some characters like Falak's mother but you let it pass because overall this was a beautiful piece. The actors did brilliant from Samina Peerzada to Nadia Afghan, everyone brought their A game. A special mention to Mahira Khan for effortlessly portraying the ever changing dynamics of Falak's characters and the way she insinuates into the character is beautiful. While through most of the serial she does good, in some scenes she is exceptionally brilliant. Shehr e zaat is a beautiful piece written by Umera Ahmed, gracefully resting on Mahira's shoulders through and through and it is the masterful direction which it to another level and leaves us in the list of iconic plays. Bravo.....