Deewar (Kashaaf Iqbal)- Novel Review by Shoby

Deewar (Kashaaf Iqbal)- Novel Review by Shoby

Kashaaf Iqbal, the man behind Zulekha, Humari Adhoori kahaani and Mohabbat Rooh Ki Ghiza is back and this time he has once again chosen the most beautifully cherished relationship of husband wife in his latest offering Deewar.

Nehaad and Mannat on a verge of tying the note. Nehaad's mother explains him that as per customs & traditions they should not meet now till they get married. Although Nehaad is not on the same page, nevertheless he satisfies his mother saying that he will not meet her. 

Nehaad's grand mother (Amma) wants to meet Mannat apparently all alone and she gets a bit frightened. She is afraid of losing the relationship. On the other hand, her best friend Zaburj is having a one-sided affair with Nehaad is desperate to break their relationship. Another episode reveals that Reshaan (Nehaad's friend) loves Mannat and wants to marry her but she denies. 

Kashaaf has given a great social message which should be appreciated by the readers. He shows in the novel, how the grand mother's presence is felt as the nucleus of the family. However, it is a universal truth ghat elders are the most pertinent members of our famil;ies and their mere presence is enough for our encouragement and motivation. "Amma ka wajood markazi fanoos ki tarha kaam karta tha... Jab ke baqi log to sirf tubelights ki hesiyat rakhtey they"...

Zaburj plans a fake accident to get rid of Mannat (We are unaware of what happens to this episode). However with the rage of hatred, Zaburj decides to spell cast Mannat with evil black magic. From the wedding night, magic starts showing the results and Mannat gets spell casted. Story moves to Bhurban and here I must appreciate Kashaaf for explaining the beauty of the hill station.

After a few horror chill sequences, Mannat gets better as Nehaad performs some wazaaif as prescribed by Amma. As the story concludes, Zaburj fails in her magic tricks as at the end of the day, evil has to fall flat and same happens to Zaburj.

This story by Kashaaf is different from his earlier writings for a few reasons. First of all, I am pretty much happy this time Kashaaf did not went through useless algebraic calculations while explaining the scenic sites. Instead he focused on the basics and stood firm right on them.

Subject handling was much mature this time with a few moments worth commending. See how beautifully he explains the concept of Love & Respect, " Hum zabardasti kisi ke dil mein mohabbat peda nahi kar saktey... Humarey kisi amal se logon ke dil mein humari izzat to zarur peda ho sakti hai per mohabbat nahi"...

As I said about detailing, Kashaaf has also shown his peculiar perceptive vision as his observation has taken me by surprise in couple of scenes, especially this sentence, "Aurat to woh hai nahi ke us ke hair brush mein us ke baal lagey hon..." (Excellent observation & detailing).

This time around, I shall not say that although it was a common story. No not at all. Kashaaf started with the wedding theme and stood true to its colors. Nice depictions of little episodes especially the excitement shown through the actions of protagonists is awesome and so true. Nehaad tries to hold hands of Mannat in public & Mannat wants a white wedding theme truly depicts the actual excitement a couple goes through before the marriage.

I must rate this product very high if I compare it with his earlier writings. Long way to go Kashaaf.