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Jama Taqseem’s latest episode leaves viewers shaken with harrowing depiction of abuse

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Oct 09

The hit series Jama Taqseem used to be all about a girl married to a person who lives with a joint family. But the latest episode has switched gears, leaving audiences heartbroken with its intense and emotional portrayal of harassment within a joint family system.

 

The drama, featuring Mawra Hocane as Laila and Talha Chahour as Qais, follows a newlywed couple trying to navigate life under one roof with Qais’ extended family. While the show began with a focus on Laila’s struggle to adjust to her new traditional environment, the narrative took a gut-wrenching turn in episode nine.

 

The long-hinted storyline about Sidra, a young girl in the household, being harassed by her cousin Zeeshan came to a head when she was left alone at home with him. The disturbing scene ends with Qais walking in just in time to stop Zeeshan’s assault.

 

Fans took to social media to praise the cast's powerful performances, especially the younger actors. But beyond acting, the episode also sparked a wider discussion about the dangers young girls face within families and how often their voices are silenced.

 

“Such a gut-wrenching episode! Heart goes out to all the girls who are brought up in the shadows of silence and suffocation & who are never told that there's a way out,” one user wrote on X.

 

 

Another one commented on the video on Instagram, “Apni Ankhein khulli rakhni chahiay bachon ki saath communication gap nai rakhna chahiay.”

 

 

“This drama has explained it so well how mothers are over burdened with work, household chores that they neglect their own kids because they're tired, because they have been working all day just to fulfill their duties," a comment read.

 

 

Another fan wrote on X: “They are really showing the horrors of joint family and what happens when you don't listen to your kids and overlook the things that are troubling them! Also the breakdown scenes of the girl and her mother blaming herself was good!”

 

 

“Man when Rashida cried, I cried with her,” one user wrote while adding the makers should have run trigger warning graphics before airing the scene.

 

 

“Just finished watching the latest episode of Jama Taqseem, and felt so sad for Sidra, I wish no girl has to experience this ever. This scene is a reminder that danger doesn’t always come from strangers, it can live quietly behind familiar faces.”

 

 

 

Viewers were particularly struck by how Sidra’s earlier attempt to speak up was ignored by her mother, a sadly common experience for many.

 

“LISTEN TO YOUR KIDS,” one user wrote on X. While one added: “The episode was already tear-jerking, and now that I’ve noticed Sidra cried herself to sleep, got even sadder.”

 

 

 

 

The show subtly pointed out how other characters, like Qais’ nephew and even Laila, had sensed something was wrong with Zeeshan but their concerns were brushed off.

 

One viewer noted that if Laila had been the one to catch Zeeshan in the act, no one would have believed her, underscoring the pervasive culture of disbelief around such claims.

 

 

The episode resonated deeply with audiences, many of whom said it brought them to tears. It also opened up conversations about the importance of educating boys, listening to children, and creating safe spaces at home. While viewers are applauding the show’s thoughtful handling of the topic.

 

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