Meem Se Mohabbat exposes workplace harassment, Roshi’s struggle for empowerment

Every week, Meem Se Mohabbat brings us a story of relatable challenges, workplace dynamics, and the struggles of a young girl finding her place in a complicated world.

However, in this week’s episodes, the drama features some compelling scenes.

Roshi's journey becomes more relatable and less exaggerated, which is a pleasing development. Talha, too, stands out as a strict boss.

Shariq pressures Roshi to go to a party, and her actions – defiant yet harmless, gullible yet relatable – warm us up to her character development.

Dananeer’s acting has been impressive in recent episodes, as she balances being a clever young girl who gets into trouble because she believes in herself. Youth is a double-edged sword, achieving yet juggling between being smart and silly, and Roshi is that juggler in Meem Se Mohabbat.

Some of her actions may seem like big plans made in good faith, such as calling Dr. Gopal to reschedule the appointment. Others might appear frivolous, like sending off that email, or even defiant, like becoming friends with Shariq, who is any young girl’s worst nightmare.

Meem Se Mohabbat is something of a mix between Haseena Moin’s Ankahi and Dhoop Kinare: an angry boss hero and a bumbling young heroine who becomes courageous until she makes a big mistake and the handsome boss swoops in to save the day.

The scenario where Shariq manipulates Roshi into attending a shady party is well-executed and believable. Even though a young girl may seem headstrong and sure of herself, she failed to confront Shariq for taking credit for her work and was deceived by his birthday plan and late-office scheme.

It is interesting how Talha saved the day when he found Shariq and Roshi working late, removed her from the project, and changed her seating arrangement.

However, as a viewer, one wonders why Shariq faced no consequences. Why didn't Talha warn him? Shariq’s behaviour should not be tolerated in the office, and he should have been reprimanded.

Talha’s cautionary words to Roshi – “Don’t stay back with anyone, not even me” – were important. He did drop her home, though. How can a girl protect herself in the workplace and still learn to trust? Meem Se Mohabbat raises important questions.

Talha’s relationship with Roshi’s father is a breath of fresh air. His calling her out for lying to Dr Gopal was a necessary moment in the script.

As the drama progresses, we hope Roshi’s character isn’t undermined or made to look foolish just to elevate Talha into a superhero. Talha, the stoic hero, might be a thing of the past unless he shows growth and more depth in his character. Ahad Raza Mir is carrying the show, and we’re enjoying the subtle shades of his performance as he struggles to control his temper while understanding Roshi.

If you’re watching Meem Se Mohabbat, let us know what you think about the recent episodes. Is Roshi’s character and current situation relatable to real life?