For most people who watch TV, good actors are one element that works best for the viewership of a project. However, many of them prefer quality of content and good acting over face values of performers. In these times, when social media is the most powerful medium of expression, people can easily figure out what type of content is popular among the masses. Mere HumSafar is one such show.
About The Show
ARY Digital’s ‘Mere HumSafar’ is written by Saira Raza and directed by Qasim Ali Mureed. The show is one of the most popular dramas on-air right now. The family drama offers a whole lot of problematic and questionable scenarios and still manages to rank higher in viewership charts, trending on YouTube, not only in Pakistan, but in India as well, with the number one position, winning hearts across the country. While this superhit saga has nothing meaningful to serve, the drama is doing great in terms of numbers at the same time. Let’s deconstruct the immense popularity of the show and the possible reasons behind its success.
Plot
The basic plotline of Mere HumSafar is nothing but another version of a classic fairytale Cinderella story. Haala, played by Hania Aamir, has been living with her paternal family since her father left her in Pakistan after his divorce with his first wife and went back abroad. Ever since, this poor damsel in distress is being tortured by her vicious aunt and cousins. Years later Hamza, Haala’s first cousin, played by Farhan Saeed, returns to Pakistan after completing his degree – and guess what? He turns out to be a knight in shining armour for the heroine and marries her despite strong opposition from the family.
The storyline is quite predictable, yet keeps the viewer hooked to the typical family drama in each episode. It is rather a situational saga which attracts the masses due to sensationalism and melodrama.
Cast
The Hania Aamir and Farhan Saeed starrer, has an ensemble cast, including Samina Ahmed, Waseem Abbas, Saba Hameed, Aamir Qureshi, Tara Mehmood, and Zoya Nasir, among many others. These performers are indeed some of the most celebrated artists of the country. Certain great performances are one of the strong points of the drama.
Apart from a very powerful support cast, Farhan Saeed is being highly applauded for his portrayal of an “ideal man” on television who respects women and is kind at heart.
Dreamy Love Story
Pakistanis, being emotional people, truly relate to touching stories that overdramatise each emotion and ‘Mere HumSafar’ is one of those. Haala’s helplessness and Hamza’s coincidental appearance whenever she is in any trouble, make our desi viewers’ hearts melt. Hence, they start adoring this couple and the romantic angle attached to them.
Chemistry
Something that is truly lovable about this show is the sizzling chemistry between the lead pair. Apart from being amazing performers, Hania Aamir and Farhan Saeed also have a lovely chemistry on-screen which is loved not only by the audience but the camera too.
Original Sound Track
Sung by the uber talented Amanat Ali and Yashal Shahid, the soundtrack of the show played a pivotal role in the drama’s massive success. The song is not only loved in Pakistan but also across the globe and has almost 10 million views on YouTube.
Conclusion
‘Mere HumSafar’ is a show which has an overall problematic narrative that shows a girl constantly being tortured within her household. Despite this, the show has amassed popularity for the several reasons mentioned above.
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