Mix of drama and delight: Meem Se Mohabbat opens with promising themes

The first episode of Meem Se Mohabbat mixes familiar yet enjoyable elements: a lovely girl, a grieving young man, and a blend of family moments.

Written by Farhat Ishtiaq and directed by Ali Hassan, this HUM TV drama is produced by Momina Duraid. The cast includes Ahad Raza Mir, Dananeer Mubeen, Asif Raza Mir, Zarrar Khan, Khadija Saleem, Faiza Gilani, Tehseen Wajahat, Rabia Rizwan, Zainab Mazhar, Muhammad Hunbal, Naveen Naqvi, Arshad Mahmood, Irfanullah, Neha, Abu Hurairah, Raana Zafar, and Touseeq Haider.

Roshi and Mahi are sisters with contrasting views on life. Mahi is disciplined and hardworking, while Roshi, played by Dananeer Mubeen, is the opposite. After failing to get into an engineering program, Roshi disappoints her ambitious mother (Naveen Naqvi) but entertains her easygoing grandfather (Arshad Mehmood). Their household also includes a loving grandmother (Beo Rana Zafar), who often banters with the grandfather over Urdu poetry.

On the other side is Talha, a single dad raising his son Mohid with the help of his father. Out silent hero Talha, played by Ahad Raza Mir, faces the challenge of his son’s speech issues, revealing his inner sadness. He is set to marry Sabeeka, who has yet to appear on screen.

Meem Se Mohabbat balances light-hearted moments with serious ones. Roshi's carefree attitude contrasts with Talha’s quiet sorrow. The characters remind us of Haseena Moin's leads—strong, determined young women and mature, sad heroes.

The show tackles unique topics, like single fatherhood and young girls not pursuing higher education. We hope Roshi’s character finds purpose as the story unfolds. There’s also a potential conflict with Roshi’s aunt Saleeqa (Faiza Gilani) having an old grudge against Roshi’s mother.

Though slightly over-the-top, Dananeer Mubeen delivered a gripping performance. We look forward to seeing her character develop.

The child actor playing Mohid deserves special mention for his excellent performance. The scenes between Talha and Mohid were particularly touching.

The Roshi household provided some comic relief, though the gol gappa scene felt clichéd. We hope to see more varied depictions of lively young heroines.

The first episode of Meem Se Mohabbat captivates with a mix of heartfelt moments and dynamic characters.