Namal Episode 22 (Nimra Ahmed)- Novel Review by Shoby

Namal Episode 22 (Nimra Ahmed)- Novel Review by Shoby

Kaafir Maakir Kaazib Qaatil continues as we witness Fasih in the locales of Srilanka in search of Saadi. Saadi's location where he resides has apparently been compromised but Faih thinks it as a prank call and let it go unnoticed.

Jawahiraat is anxious about the return of Aleesha but to everyone's surprise, Hashim is in no mood to react. He has moved on. (Has he, in real???).

No time for sit back & relax for Faris. Zumer is having some serious doubts regarding him having some "quality" time with Aabi in Columbo and Faris is feeling some real anxiety now. Aabi was undoubtedly playing a game but Faris Ghazi is not tailored made to be trapped so easily, as his written note says it loudly, "Main Yaha Restaurants Ke Khaney Kahaney Nahi Aya". Meanwhile he peruses his mission & contacts an old acquaintance Sabahat who is posted in Colombo.

Back in Pakistan, #SearchSaadi mission is right on it prime bright. Everyone is doing his own bit. Where Nudrat is praying as usual, computer expert Hanna is on a verge to locate Saadi using the IT techs & skills.

"Tum humesha kehtey ho ke humain alag ho jana hai or mujha nahi pata ke kiyo, lakin agar alag hi ho jana hai to tum meri taraf se azad ho". One phone call can turn the life to 360 degrees and it has just happened in Namal. The most distasteful moment is here. Faris & Zumer may fall apart and it is not at all going good for Namalians at least. "Ab her taraf phir se andhera ho gaya tha".

Zumer reveals in front of the family, the actual ongoing scenario on account of her married life with Faris. "Khatarnaak raaz bomb ki tarha hotey hain" reminds me of Because I think I am a grenade (from John Green's The fault in our Stars). Excellent words Nimra.

Zumer asks Yousafs to stay calm & DO NOT visibly show off that they are  having even a slightly mere idea about Saadi being alive, as it may make Kardaars attentive and they would ultimately make their lives hell. Everyone seeks acknowledgement except a mother, as Nudrat says, "Or Saadi... us ka kiya??? and Zumer replies, "Faris sambhaal ley ga". Who cares of love & affection when we get to know that trust is not yet shattered.

Ahmer Shafi has shown his evil genius yet again. Having doubts about Hunain, he hacks the account of Humaira and gets to know the dark secret how Hanna blackmailed her father to get the bounty in the form of a "little" assistance in exams. Ahmer explains, "Her raaz ki qeemat hoti hai fatima. kabhi na kabhi, kisi na kisi tarha woh humarey kaam aa sakta hai".

Saadi is once again trapped and this time someone has used his ever glowing hallmark, i.e. sympathy for people. Who someone??? The one & only Faris Ghazi, who is now beating the hell out of Saadi Yousaf- his very own nephew. After like billions of ages, Saadi meets Faris and after a few rage engrossing moments, Faris is all set to embrace this lovely kid #Saadi and what a one-liner Nimra has used to make the things look a bit relaxed. "Acha ab door hato... meri bivi mujh pe pehley hi shak karti hai". It is quite obvious from this sentence that even in these tough & challenging situations, only one thing is revolving around Faris... Stubborn Zumer.

If living in hell is something to be observed in this planet, it is The Jawaahiraat who has just observed the same. He proposes Haroon who rejects his proposal citing the reasons which she was not in any case ready to hear. The most important aspects of a woman's character are her faithfulness & loyalty and these are the hallmarks that are totally absent in case of Jawahiraat- the self obsessed witch. (Boorhi jaadugarni in the words of Faris :p ).

Mandatory moments were due in the meet up between Faris & Saadi. Zumer humesha ki tarha Zumer hai and Sadaqat ne shaadi ker li hai, woh bhi aik haseena se shows how beautifully Nimra can play with the cobweb of words.

As every other Pharaoh, Jawahiraat too believes blindly that she is the one who will never ever come under the radar of doom. "Magar dil boorha ho gaya tha. Is ki koi aging treatment nahi thi is ke paas".

Dooms Day is near and apparently it is now inches away from Kardaars. Hashim Kardaar's factory gets exploded and he could not take the incident. Down he is as cardiac arrest is what he has to confront. As a matter of fact, this heart attack turned out to be a mere anxiety attack, however humanity is above all and this is what was visibly expressed by the emotional reaction of Zumer.

Faris tries to persuade Saadi to go back to Pakistan and give another fresh start to a life with no Yousaf-Kardaars combat. Saadi has some other plans. he wants a trial. A trial against Nosherwaan Kardaar. He clarifies in front of Faris that he does not want any revenge. What he wants is the justice. Justice that needs to be done at any cost.

"Mujhey bohat achey lagtey hain QURAN mein pooochey gaey sawaal". True indeed. These questions are actually the source of inspiration and motivation. When we ask these queries to ourselves we get to know a much clearer image of what is the real purpose behind our birth. To obey our CREATOR- Who is The ONE and ONLY MASTER of ALL- ALLAH...

Jawahiraat asks Aleesha to reside in one of the servant quarters but Aleesha has something else in her mind. She wants her chain back from Hanna... Chain which reads #AntsEverAfter...

Boxing bells have started ringing in the house of Kardaars. Jawaahiraat, Nosherwaan and Hashim are all in severe confrontation in front of each other. The rift is quite visible. The faith is already decided and we all #Namalians are waiting for just the right time when nail turns red to be driven.

Fasih locates Saadi and this time he has proved that he is not the same old innocent Saadi. Another murder by him in self defence. Saadi kills Fasih in the fight. And this time there is no burden on Saadi for killing a living person. #SaveSaadi

Zumer has stolen files from Hashim's computer and Hanna retrieves them. Meanwhile Ahmer threatens Hanna, not to hack Kardaar's system. 

Foodly Everafter has always been my most favourite location in this whole Namal series. All the scenes that have been written in the backdrop of this little eatery have always come up with something big and this time its of no difference. He returns to Pakistan and meets Zumer here. Faris Ghazi is back from Srilanka. "Lamhey bhar ko isey bhool gaya ke un ki akhri larai kis baat pe hui thi".

"Tum us ke appartment mein they, us ke sath". (Bivian kitni shakki hoti hain- Huh).

"Ok, Ainda sach bolna mujh se... Bhaley kisi ke bhai appartment mein kisi ke bhi sath ho"... (Bivian kitni jaldi maan jati hai... Love Love Love...

Faris tells Zumer that he met Saadi in Srilanka and he will return soon. This conversation between Faris & Zumer is a very decent mix of husband-wife jealousy, love and above all triumph that this beautiful relationship holds.

Highlight of this episode is without any doubt the second last featuring almost all the pertinent characters of the game. Everyone doing his own stuff and in the middle of all this, here we witness Hashim kardaar playing yet another game, as he announces the The Saadi Yousaf foundation which aims to reopen the cases of missing persons and Hashim has once again emerged as a hero in front of public. Hashim sab kuch theek kar sakta hai.

This episode moved Namal quite quickly. The pace which was visibly lacking in few earlier episodes have been vanished and things are going towards a concluding part now. Lots of aspects have been undone by the author and lots many are still left to be discovered. To me, #SaveSaadi is still there but there is a game changer. #SaveSaadi now means to save Saadi Yousaf from breaking bad. Nimr, please let him remain as he was and #SaveSaadi...

Namal has some more gems in its kitty and we are all geared up to see whats coming next.