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With so many TV series focusing on the recurring themes of love, relationships and pride – offering stories that often deviate from reality – it’s often rare, if not impossible, to find a television drama that You offer something else.
This is where Hum TV’s drama serial, Diyar-e-Dil makes such an impact. Although this serial falls into the family drama category, it is refreshing as a series due to its unusual characters and applause-worthy detail.
At the heart of the serial is the story of a family, populated by strong characters who clash in ways that make them not only human, as they are, but also enviable to many.
As the play begins, we are introduced to Agha Jaan, played by Abid Ali – who wants to get his elder son Behruz (Mikal Zulfikar) married to his brother’s daughter Arjmand (Harim Farooq). However, Behrooz refuses to obey his father’s wish and marries Ruhi (Sanam Saeed), whom he loves. Agha rejects Behruz, who leaves and lives in Lahore, and marries younger brother Soheb (Ali Rehman) Arjmand who gives birth to Wali (Usman Khalid Butt). Meanwhile, Farah (Maya Ali) is born to Ruhi. The story takes a twist when Sohaib dies, bringing Behruz back to his own land who then wants to fulfill his late brother’s last wish – that of Wali’s marriage to Farah.
Combining several powerful characters with intertwining stories of two generations, director Haseeb Hassan’s execution makes it a must-see.
Set in Skardu and Gilgit-Baltistan, the show showcases the beautiful landscapes of Pakistan in a stunning manner.
A close-knit tribal family steeped in ancient traditions and cultural values is portrayed with precision as it is passed down from generation to generation.
As the drama progresses, the grandchildren – Willy and Farah – continue to show love and respect to their elders and never rebel. In fact, the two marry only because of their fathers’ collective desire, which leads to the reunification of divided families.
After the death of the brothers, death also takes center stage, and despite the loss, Agha John pushes for the reunion.
What makes Diyar-e-Dil admirable is the intensity and delicacy with which each character is introduced to the audience. And it must be said, this all-star cast makes all the difference.
Abid Ali remains the center of attention with his strong and domineering character of Agha Jaan. Mikal Zulfiqar’s Behrooz, spoiled and stubborn, and Ali Rehman’s Sohib, who wins everyone’s heart with his sweet disposition, make their characters believable. As two brothers who come from a rich family, they leave a strong impression. The king of talent Usman Khalid Butt, who plays Wali, the grandson, is equally memorable thanks to his dialogue delivery and on-screen charisma.
Diyar-e-Dil excels where others fail because it does not portray women as victims. They are strong and equally powerful in thought and imagery. Unlike many other stories that portray women as poor and dependent on their male counterparts, almost all the women in Diyar-e-Dil have their say in the decision-making process. Despite following old customs, the men of the family respect their women, support their education and do not impose their will on them. In fact, after the death of both brothers, Ruhi and Hareem take their place in the family.
Themes of love, respect and family values recur throughout Diar-e-Dil. The show does a neat job of exploring different emotions and how damaging it can be if one is arrogant and angry and spends time in negative structures.
Although the drama starts to drag a bit before it reaches the end, it successfully manages to hold the audience’s interest by connecting the past and the present in a linear fashion.