From past traumas to complicated relationships: ‘Sang-e-Mah’ finally picks pace in latest episode

This week's episode detangles mysterious subplots revealing details of Aslam and Ijaz’s complicated relationship

For the past six weeks, the star-studded Sang-e-Mah has slowly introduced characters, dropping hints at the long-time rivalry between them while also addressing their key theme, the practice of Ghag. Until now, the storyline was not clear as to why Hilmand is arrogant and detached from the world to why Zarghuna stands tall on her own fighting her blood relatives.

Spoiler Alert!

The seventh episode began with Sheherzaad (Kubra Khan) digging deeper into Haji Marjaan’s (Naumaan Ijaz) disputed relationship with his stepson, Hilmand (Atif Aslam). In a conversation with Zarsanga (Samiya Mumtaz), it is revealed how the two shared the closest father-son relationship until two years ago. Clueless, Zarsanga didn't reveal much about what went wrong but Hilmand called him ‘dishonest’ and Mastaan Singh’s (Omair Rana) background story hinted at a wrong decision by Haji.

Apart from backstories and flashbacks to detangle the complicated rivalry, the episode also showed a heartbroken Gul Meena (Hania Aamir), who was earlier Ghag-ed by Hilmand (motive yet to be revealed), mourns her short-lived romance with Hikmat (Zaviyar Ejaz). Speaking to her mother, she declares their pain to be mutual; where the two of them had their soulmates killed.

If you connect the dots, it's probable that Mastaan Singh killed Zarghuna’s soulmate and while deciding their fate in Jirgah, Haji Marjaan failed to give justice to Zarghuna (Sania Saeed). Hilmand must’ve found out where his step-father lacked to honour justice and turned his way away from him then. There's still so much to unpack - but the story unfolded itself in predictable ways after this.

Another highlight of the episode was Sheherzaad’s traumatic childhood. What a comforting scene to have her share her deepest secrets with Zarsanga while they talk about Hilmand’s dark personality. With an emotionally taxing episode, fans were shaken, failing to absorb the revelations in the latest episode.

This episode brought tears in my eyes first Harsahli and Mastaan heart touching scene,then Gulmeena separation with Hikmat and then Sheherzad painful past😭💔After so many depressing scene Badam Gul conversation made me relaxed after hilarious expressions Dialogues✌️😂 #sangemah pic.twitter.com/EX5jEPVKZf

— Noor E Zindagi (@NoorEZindagi031) February 21, 2022

A fan took to Twitter and shared, “Does anyone watch Sang-e-Mah here because I need to rant about today's episode” and same.

Does anyone watch sang e mah here because I need to rant about todays episode

— k (@kvdejaa) February 21, 2022

This was how every viewer felt after the heavy episode.

Another user wrote, “Nobody talks to me for a while, I think today's episode of Sang-e-Mah broke me”

Nobody talk to me for a while, i think today's ep of Sang e Mah broke me

— ♡ (@Yussinmaking) February 20, 2022

For some, Khan really shone through the episode with more personality added to her character through her traumatic revelation.

Cried a river on this scene 😭 #sangemah #kubrakhan pic.twitter.com/MK7WoYT5sS

— Madiha07 (@The_kubism) February 20, 2022

@KubraMKhan Kubra you totally nailed it. This scene was so emotional, like the way you performed tears in my eyes during this scene! Absolutely amazing.#kubrakhan #sangemah pic.twitter.com/0ZRfJapy5I

— kanza^ (@KanzaKubra) February 20, 2022

@KubraMKhan Shehrezaad! I don't have words! The way you portrayed this character 🙌.#kubrakhan #sangemah pic.twitter.com/oBOX7FxELj

— kanza^ (@KanzaKubra) February 20, 2022

HOW DID I EVEN STOP MY TEARS AFTER WATCHING THIS!! LOOK AT HER EYES! I DONT HAVE WORDS😭😭😭 #sangemah #kubrakhan pic.twitter.com/0e4P6B6F3i

— Madiha07 (@The_kubism) February 20, 2022

But for the majority, the drama is still a major hit because of Aslam’s acting prowess.

"Apne paas tou main khud nhi hoon,tumhe kya rakhunga"...well that's deep Hilmand#sangemah #AtifAslam https://t.co/ya7UcggHh7

— "𝐇𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐓" (@BratCarefree) February 20, 2022

watching sang e mah only for atif aslam

— 萨那 (@friesandflowers) February 21, 2022

I think Atif Aslam in Sang e Mah >>>

— Sameen (@rantqueenxx_) February 14, 2022

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