The dynamics of Shireen’s relationship with all her male
counterparts are very different as compared to other female characters. The
element of modernity in her character is highlighted in each of her of
interactions. When she quits her job after Nasir’s resignation, she is able to
justify it on ethical grounds. Nasir argues with her that she shouldn’t have
done it because of him but she stands firm on her ground claiming that she has
much of a ‘zameer’ as he does.
“Jo tum kuch kero toh theek hai, hum kuch karein toh luxury
hai”
Her next interesting relationship is with Amjad. How
comfortably she is able to visit a male friend’s place in 1990’s is what
Pakistani dramas will not be able to portray today without the stain of
immorality. Humsafar’s Sara is a
similar character to Shireen but what’s interesting to note here is that Sara’s
fierce ungoverned independence was depicted under a negative spotlight as
opposed to Shireen’s ungoverned independence which is shown to be acceptable in our society. Although this drama was shot
right after Zia’s regime but it is as if the consequences are hitting us today in
the 21st century.
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