'Biryani’s' big twist has fans doing math homework

Biryani has left audiences both entertained and puzzled after its latest episodes introduced some surprising twists - and more eyebrow-raising inconsistencies.

In episode 14, viewers finally learned the true nature of the relationship between Meeran (Khushhal Khan) and Gul Meher (Sarwat Gilani): the two have been secretly married for four years. The reveal, however, came with a set of logistical questions that fans were quick to point out.

For instance, Gul was married at 35, which means she is now 39, while Meeran, four years younger, would currently be 35. This implies that Meeran, at 35, is still a university student, something audiences found difficult to digest. “Was doing the same calculation when I saw the scene,” one user joked, adding a string of laughing emojis. Another, who claimed to be a math teacher, admitted even her calculations didn’t add up.

The confusion does not end there. Haroon and Gul Meher’s age difference was revealed to be eight years, which would make Haroon a surprisingly youthful-looking 30-year-old. “A 35-year-old man enrolled in BBA as a freshman and he just missed 3 or 4 courses?” one Instagram user asked. “How is it possible? Please solve this mystery too.”

Despite the loopholes, audiences have appreciated the drama for daring to touch upon the sensitive subject of cousin marriages, particularly those that are forced. The series sheds light on how individuals who grow up together are often pressured into relationships that do not necessarily translate into marital harmony. For many, it is refreshing to see a mainstream drama address this reality rather than gloss over it. As one user put it, "Apart from this age gap issue, forced marriage between cousins is real."