Ehd-e-Wafa promised to be an emotional rollercoaster but truth be told, I was not prepared to shed a few tears while watching it. The 21st episode of the drama serial aired last Sunday and though it was a bit of a drag and completely disconnected from the last scene of the previous episode (the last episode ended in Waziristan and this one began in Pindi on a happy note), two emotional scenes – Saad (Ahad Raza Mir) and Shahzain’s (Osman Khalid Butt) reunion and Shehryar’s (Ahmed Ali Akbar) effort to help Khursheed (Muhammad Hunbal) – made the entire episode worth a watch.

All four members of the SSG (Special ‘S’ Gang) have settled into their respective lives. Saad (Ahad Raza Mir) is now Captain Saad, while Malik Shahzain (Osman Khalid Butt) is a well-known politician. Shehryar (Ahmed Ali Akbar) cleared his CSS exams and is currently serving as an Assistant Commissioner, while Shariq (Wahaj Ali) is an established journalist.

Shehryar, who is serving as the Assistant Commissioner, comes across his old teacher Firdous Baig, whose son, Khursheed was his class fellow at Lawrence College. In a tear-jerking scene, it is revealed that Khursheed was put behind bars by some powerful land mafia over a dispute. Sheheryar uses his power to release Khursheed from jail and when the two meet and Khursheed throws himself in his friend’s arms. This scene was brilliantly executed and pulls at your heartstrings, leaving you misty-eyed.

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On the other hand, Saad is about to get married to the love of his life, Dua when he happens to run into Shahzain. After exchanging the usual pleasantries, Saad pulls down the barriers between the two and they have an endearing conversation in which they bury their hatchet and promise to start their relationship afresh. If you’ve ever reconnected with an old friend after a long time, you’d feel the scene.

But everything aside, this episode was without a doubt Ahmed Ali Akbar’s, who owned every scene of his. Ahmed played Shehryar with utmost ease and slipped into the many layers of his character without a hiccup. It was an absolute treat to watch him.

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And we’re not the only ones who thought this episode was an emotional roller coaster. Osman Khalid Butt also felt sentimental after watching this episode.

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Because just sharing an excerpt wouldn't do this scene justice. One of my favorite moments of episode 21, in an episode chock-full of them. This was a long time coming, and I'm so happy our reunion resonated with so many of you. The bromance thrives! One of my personal favorite moments in this scene is right at the start, where Saad claims Shahzain hasn't changed at all. There's so much subtext in the pause before Shahzain's response. Ahad @ahadrazamir, you were so consistently excellent here. It truly felt like two estranged brothers picking up the pieces of a fractured relationship, unsure of what to do with them at first. Every nuance was portrayed so beautifully. I'm so glad I got to share this scene with you. Saad & Shahzain finally come full circle. I can't end this without talking about @ahmedaliakbarofficial's brilliance in this episode. His scenes with Firdaus saab (what an actor) and Khursheed (@mhunbal, I'll say it again: your crying broke my heart) were a joy to watch. So proud of you, meri jaan. And @wahaj.official's resilience while tackling land mafia and the way he's embodied the headstrong journalist… what a great episode for the SSG. Thank you, @saife_hasan, for your impeccable direction and for allowing us to truly get under the skin of our characters, and Mustafa bhai for your foresight and handling of each of our arcs. #emobi out.

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Directed by Saifee Hassan, Ehd-e-Wafa is a joint collaboration between ISPR and Hum TV. In the stream of dramas which are either tackling serious topics such as rape (Ruswai) or are the usual masala fest (Jhooti/Kaheen Deep Jalay), Ehd-e-Wafa is a great entertainer and something you can enjoy watching with your family. It airs every Sunday at 8pm.