Drama serial Mere Humsafar has become the talk of the town (read, Twitter) for showing the oppressed Hala, played by Hania Aamir, defended by her knight in shining armour, Hamza, played by Farhan Saeed, against all odds (read, his family).
Although derivative – projecting another damsel in distress, unable to break free from shackles of abuse without male-support or guidance – the show has gripped viewers’ attention for landing among the rare Pakistani serials to boast a husband taking a stand for his, setting a precedent for other drama makers to follow.
This week’s double episodes saw Hala opting to move back in with her father and sister to save her baby and herself from the toxic and abusive energy looming over her at her in-law’s. Hint: Shahjahan, played by Saba Hameed and Rumi, played Hira Khan are insufferable.
Hamza and Hala reach some major milestones in their relationship through the much-needed confrontations about the latter’s past lover and her insecurity about losing Hamza and their baby’s future. However, Hamza clears the air by reassuring Hala that he would’ve supported her instead of using her past to mock her.
Watching Hala finally get a loving and caring husband has Twitter in tears and fans are going gaga over Hamza’s portrayal. Despite its flaws, a user is grateful a Pakistani serial is finally portraying husbands like it should. Another praised Saeed and Aamir’s performances and said Hala’s comeback was their favourite part.
Amazing story, acting, actors, situations.
— Maria Shabir🇵🇰/14-August❤ (@MariaShabir7) August 18, 2022
1st time in Pakistani showbiz husband stand for wife like this even after her mistake...
While in other stories three words ruined both lives...
I appreciate it💛💛💛👍✌#MereHumsafar #Halza #FarhanSaeed #HaniaAamir #FarhanSaeed pic.twitter.com/cEo1jo9qof
“Amazing story, acting, and situations. This is the first time in a Pakistani show that a husband stands for his wife like this even after her mistakes. While in other stories, these words would’ve ruined both lives. I appreciate it.”
The play definitely progressed from ugly abusive fights between families to Hala standing her ground and finding her happy ever after. One user said Mere Humsafar was their “guilty pleasure” when it started out and now it’s their “high point of the week.”
Mere Humsafar started as a guilty pleasure and now its become the high point of my week. Can next Thursday come already? 😭
— Darshana Thakur (@darshana230) August 19, 2022
Another had some thoughts on Hala and Hamza’s confrontation. “Hamza’s questions were right; she didn’t try enough but also Hala’s helplessness about her lies were also valid. This confrontation cleared everything up.”
Hamza’s questions were right she didn’t tried enough but also Hala’s helplessness about her lies were also valid. This confrontation cleared everything up 😌 #MereHumsafar #Halza #FarhanSaeed #HaniaAamir pic.twitter.com/RoIX3797ko
— karishma (@kari_dabhi) August 18, 2022
Not just in Pakistan, but Hamza has stans in India as well. One user said 200 people in their hostel are watching the drama because of him.
@farhan_saeed In today's episodes your eyes expressed everything..In an interview you said,"Indians ki kin mijaz ko ye drama hit kar geyi" N the answer is your natural acting..In our hostel more than 200 people are watching this drama because of u..#FarhanSaeed #MereHumsafar
— Harry (@HarryTheBoss94) August 18, 2022
Not just that, but a user even prayed to get a man like Hamza in their life.
Hey Prabhu mujhe yahi Wala Hamza dila do🙏😭❤️#Hamza #MereHumsafar #FarhanSaeed @farhan_saeed pic.twitter.com/wzUMpPgxfW
— Farhanxaddiction (@india_fangirl) August 18, 2022
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