Humsafar

Plot synopsis:
Khirad Ahsaan (Mahira Khan) belongs to a small locality in Hyderabad, and lives with her mother Maimoona (Saba Faisal). Maimoona's brother Baseerat Hussain (Behroze Sabzwari) is wealthy and is married to Fareeda (Atiqa Odho); they have a son named Ashar (Fawad Khan). Since she has cancer and doctors inform her that she will die soon, Maimoona seeks her brother's help in arranging Khirad's marriage. To compensate for not taking better care of Maimoona, Baseerat promises that Ashar will marry Khirad. This irks Farida, who has always wanted Ashar to marry his cousin Sara (Naveen Waqar), the daughter of Farida's sister Zarina Ajmal (Hina Khawaja Bayat). In spite of their reluctance, Ashar and Khirad are married moments before Maimoona passes away. Sara, who is in love with Ashar, is heartbroken upon learning this and attempts suicide. Both Ashar and Khirad are aloof towards each other and feel uncomfortable in the forced marriage. Ashar still promises Khirad that he will attempt to maintain a stable relationship. Khirad feels that by marrying a man who is financially superior, she has lost her self-respect. Gradually, the duo fall deeply in love with each other. Ashar admires Khirad's innocence, simplicity and purity of heart; his admiration is reciprocated by Khirad, who is in awe of his caring personality. While he develops a strong and loving relationship with his wife, Ashar remains friends with Sara. When she humiliates Khirad, Ashar reprimands her for her callousness. Soon, Baseerat becomes ill and on his death-bed, he reminds his son that it is important for him to always look after Khirad.
Encouraged by Ashar, Khirad enrolls in university for graduate studies. She meets Khizar, Sara's paternal cousin, who has strong feelings for Sara. In order to win her affection, he agrees when he is asked to create misunderstandings between Khirad and Ashar. He begins to visit their house, while praising and flirting with Khirad; this makes Ashar increasingly paranoid and jealous. Farida offers Khizar a deal; to receive money and Sara's hand in marriage, he must convince Ashar that he is having an affair with Khirad. In the meantime, Khirad discovers that she is pregnant with Ashar's child and plans to surprise him. Khizar invites Khirad to his apartment and alongside Farida and Zarina, successfully causes Ashar to witness what appears to be Khizar and Khirad's intimacy. Farida pretends to be outraged at Khirad's supposed adultery, and insults her while Ashar listens tearfully. Khirad protests and calls Khizar, who continuously insists that they had an affair. Leaving no chance for Ashar to speak to her, Farida exiles Khirad from the house. Before taking refuge with her mother's old friend Batool Bano in Hyderabad, Khirad leaves a note for Ashar in which she proclaims her innocence and reveals her pregnancy. She desperately attempts to contact Ashar, however he refuses to listen to her. A few months later, Khirad goes into labour and tries to contact Ashar one last time, who ignores her phone call. Khirad gives birth to a baby girl and names her Hareem; she vows that she will never forgive Ashar for what he did to her.
Four years later, Khirad reluctantly returns to Karachi, where she visits Ashar to seek financial assistance for Hareem, who needs open heart surgery. He initially refuses to help and fails to believe that Hareem is his daughter, but relents and also allows them to stay at his house, by believing Hareem is his daughter. When Sara discovers that Khirad has returned, she confronts Ashar and informs Farida, who returns from a trip to America and threatens to exile Khirad once again. In retaliation, Khirad threatens to tell Ashar the truth behind their misunderstanding. Ashar informs Sara that he has never loved her and suggests that she should stop pursuing him. Khizar arrives from America and blackmails Farida by threatening to reveal Khirad's innocence if Sara does not marry him. Farida urges Sara to marry Khizar, but Sara and her mother refuse and blames Farida for ruining Sara's life. Meanwhile, Hareem's operation is successful and Ashar finds that his feelings for Khirad have rekindled.
Zareena is disturbed by Sara's everlasting depression, which stems from Ashar's rejection and her refusal to love anyone else. Ashar attempts to reconcile with Khirad, citing their daughter, but she rejects him and decides to leave Hareem in his care. Having realized that Sara will never marry him, Khizar visits Ashar to reveal the truth but an angered Ashar has him escorted out by security. The incident sparks the memories of Ashar's past with his wife and in his sorrow, he accidentally discovers the letter that Khirad left for him, which Farida had hidden. Ashar then overhears his mother's conversation with Khizar, and finally learns of their connivance. Sara commits suicide and her mother blames Farida for her misery. With the pretense that Hareem has fallen ill, Ashar asks Khirad to return from Hyderabad who is living with her mother's old friend Batool Bano.He then confronts Farida, accusing her of destroying his life, and simultaneously blames himself for failing to trust his wife. Farida loses her sanity when she realizes what she has done. Ashar begs for Khirad's forgiveness and asks her to return to his life; she finally forgives him and they reconcile. Three months later, the two are shown to be living a happy life with their daughter.

Tags: romantic

Review:
Hmsafar is Not your regular romance Like our Indian shows.
"Humsafar" which means companion is about journey after marriage of 2 people.The show not only describe the trials and suffering they face after marriage, but also successfully describe their contrasting personalities which later constitute more problems for the couple who have barely grown to love and hope for each other."Asher",who is a educated and modern, but he is also insecure.
He has also perhaps unknowingly been represent as the angry young man, while "Khirad" is unusually caring, noble and independent, she is also too innocent and trusting for her own good.
which makes this characters of the show fare different than Hindi shows which glorify the protagonists, Humsafar does none of that.
This Pakistani drama-romance is a new and different and makes everything seem more exciting in comparison to its Indian counterparts.
Right from the sets to the understated emotions which are gradually heightened only when the script demands, Humsafar will make you spell bound .Humsafar's biggest strength lies in the unspoken love between its lead pair.The chemistry between Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan is also one of the reasons why Humsafar is a must watch.
Both of them excellence and wow you with their performance..
Best Drama Serial ever.
This is absolutely brilliant drama serial.
The novel based story is simply awesome and the acting is also very good.
The title song is also a super hit.Starting with a very good story goes along very well, once you start its absolutely impossible to stop.It will make you feel cry and smile with it.Overall very good effort from the Writer, Director, Actors, screenplay and all others.Best of Luck to all the people part of such a super hit.Regards, Adnan.
A decent show!!!.
I am a huge fan of Novel-based TV Shows in Pakistan as most of them have are well directed and have been successful in the past.
As for Humsafar, I would say I'm not a huge fan of the story as there is nothing quite new in it...
(sorry I know this Drama has a huge fan base even in countries other than Pakistan).
For me the whole charm of this drama lies in the 'performance' of the lead actors.
Ashar, Khirad and Farida are beautifully portrayed...
and not to forget Naveen Waqar's negative character as Sara.
Though in the novel she did not have a strong role, but in Drama Sara's performance has a huge impact.
The soulful title track "Woh Humsafar Tha" also contributes a lot much to this drama's success.Overall I would say it was a good treat to watch this show...
and the performances make it "A MUST WATCH"!
I am indian First I did not like dramas and this is my first drama that I have seen it
Indian drama is nothing compared to Pakistani drama.
Just beautiful.
I have no words for this great drama.
Everything was just perfect, the couple (Fawad and Mahira Khan), the music, the story, etc.
Although, the beginning of episodes were a bit slow, but after couple of episodes, you just can't stop watching it until you finish it...It will make you cry, and smile through out.
It's been a while since I watched something so deep and nice on TV.
wish it didn't end so quickly..
Loved it!
Loved it!
Fawad Khan and Mahira had the best chemistry I've seen on TV.
Usually, there are barely any couples who have chemistry, but these two look so cute on the screen.
Want to see them together again....
Very special, Touching Love Story.
This TV serial is one of the best heart-touching and loving story that ever produced and telecast-ed on Zindgi Channel.
Most of viewers will surely get emotionally attached to this TV serial and will bring tears in their eyes...This TV serial having limited episodes is surely totally different from present Indian serials which keeps running from many years without having any story.
Casts role is very natural, which adds beauty to it.The story is about emotional husband-wife relationship played by "Fawad Afzal" Khan as Ashar Hussain and "Mahira Khan as Khirad Ashar HussainThe show's theme song "Woh Humsafar Tha" was composed by Waqar Ali and sung by Qurat-UL-Ain Balouch is heart throbbing.
It was written by Naseer Turabi in 1971 after the fall of Dhaka..
Pakistan's A Greatest Love and Family Drama in 21st century.
After watched Zindagi Gulzar Hai....i started to search out best pakistani dramas because ZGH gave a big curiosity and temptation to watch best pakistan dramas.
Humsafar.....
what a wonderful love story and family drama.
I never expected that much high level a director narrated a stroy and made the drama.
Humsafar my another favourite drama from pakistan tv series dramas.
I love the entire all episodes, Fawad khan and Mahira khan a superb fantastic beautiful couple and lead roles, they did a great magic never attempted in pakistan tv series history i think so.
A Story between three characters Khairat, Ashar, Sara......how a director created such wonderful characters on screen.
This drama made me cry and happy at same moment after many years.
I Love the characters Ashar and Khairat charaters but Die hard fan of Khairat character and Mahira Khan Acting...wow what a great actress, artist she performed in more extreme extraordinary level.
Im just fidaa of her acting in this drama.
Fawad khan role superb and both lead roles love chemistry i think we can see very few stories in the world.
I have been addicted to watch humsafar drama and watched entire week to finish the this series day and night time.
Don't know this story pulled me lot.
Sara a negative role really a wonderful choice to director and turn the story any time in any moment.
Khairat and Ashar Love Scenes i loved so so much.
especially every drama needs best dialogues and story , screen play, best casting.
This drama deserve everything and proved evergreen love drama in pakistan tv series.
I watched so many tv series in india but pakistan dramas why they are famous i realized now.
India never made like this story on screen in limited episodes, 23 episodes so so so less for drama lover like me.
I disappointed too much with this less episodes concept because in india 500 and 1000 episodes made a successful tv series.
Indian get ashame when see a pakistan made beautiful tv series not more than 30 epioses.
Undoubtedly 10/10 rating tv series but 100/10 is a worth rating.
Thanks to Entire team which i felt so happy inside while watching drama, their effort performance talent gets so many followers and fans to this drama.
Im madly love this Humsafar....title song i heard 10-15 times continuously so much relief and so much relax inside.
Thanks to Singer and Music Director.Every Urdu and Hindi speaker must watch Humsafar and Zindagi gulzar hai dramas at least twice in life.
I strongly recommended to all indians and hindi speakers in all over world.
Watch and Feel a Beautiful Story Humsafar......
This is my first time writing a review.
Though there are few movies/tv shows which impressed me I didn't feel writing a review about them.
But for Humsafar I wanted to do it.
To start with "not to miss in lifetime " this is one of the best tv show one could watch.
Doesn't need to know Hindi/Urdu to understand this drama.
Actors especially the male protagonist speak through his eyes.
And the lead couple glue us to the screen whether it's romance or their anger towards each other.
Don't think any other show could bring back this magic with the audience.
Btw not to forget woh Humsafar tha" wonderful ost mesmerizing.
Favourite pakistani drama.
My first pakistani drama and probably favourite along with Zindagi Gulzar Hai and Bin Roye.
All are a binge watch.
Very good background music too.
Fawad khan and Mahira are both very good.
Interesting twist and satisfying ending!.
Not a regular drama, but an outstanding TV show.
Excellent performances from Mahira and Fawad supported by well etched out supporting characters making this show a must watch..
Understanding love.
Got recommendation from my mother to watch this drama.
This story is not just about love and losing love.
Its about how fragile the relationship of marriage is.
How can ego in a particular time can ruin this relationship.
How misunderstandings make people suffer.
I also loved it because it ends on potraying victory of truth and love.
Characters, dialogues, script and filming is very realistic and superbly done.Recommended for all the young people and those going into a relaltionship and also for those who are already in a relationship..
Humsafar is an Amazing Serial.
Humsafar is an amazing, spellbinding family drama.
You will smile, cry and your heart will ache for them as they go through the various tests set before them.
The story may start out slowly, but the many villains and twists and turns will soon capture your interest and attention.
The young couple is sensitively portrayed by Fawad and Mahira Khan.
What a couple!
The story line and music are lovely and compliment the drama.
You will find yourself humming the theme as you watch the series.
This is something that you will watch again and again.
This is something that you will watch again and again.
This is something that you will watch again and again.
Ten stars!.
A beautiful slow-romance drama that will touch you.
This is a breath of fresh air in world overflowing with trash TV programs and movies.
The story line is very strong and although it is slow at times, there is no fluff at all.
Frankly I found strong character acting by Fawad Khan.
The acting of Atiqa Odho as the scheming mother of Asher is brilliant.
Overall, it has a strong story line, wonderful dialogues (I have a strong bias for Urdu which I find very beautiful) and actors who fill their roles wonderfully.
Highly recommended..
Excellent story.
One of the my favorite drama which I have seen more than 10 times because I love the patience of Khirad how she waited long for Ashar....
A True Masterpiece.
I watched this series at a very meaningful time in my life and it might be because of this that I have become so attached.
I rarely rate anything 10/10 but this series struck a cord with me and I have fallen in love with the story, the characters, and the language.
I highly recommend this to all Urdu/Hindi speakers; because they will relate to this story very easily.
To the Western viewers, please get over the cousin marriage issue and watch this series for the masterful story line and powerful performances; you will not be disappointed..
A couple fall prey to a misunderstanding created on purpose.
I think this serial was a huge hit because of the leading actors and theor chemistry.
Every actor fits perfectly in their character.
The on screen chemistry of asher and khirad is too good.The storyline is not unique but dialogue delivery and script writing is definitely worth applause.
The soundtrack is beautiful and so is the direction.
I have a bit of a problem with khieads character(typical desi good girl) but overall the serial is well made..
Good Show.
This show is little bit over-rated.
According to me, it's an average to good show.
Story was more than ordinary, acting was good (sometimes over-acting though), music was perfect and mind blowing, direction and camera work was also good.
Recommended for those who loves family drama/romance genre.
Specially Recommended if you want to enjoy a show with your all family members!.
well acted, good time-pass with short storyline.
Though the cast is beautiful and has done a talented job, it was a slow drama because of the short story to be spread across several episodes.
The moments are not that remarkable and chemistry has little spark because of Mahira's character being a conservative girl.
Ending is satisfying & justified..
best drama ever..
best drama ever..
this is the best serial ever,being a pakistani but watching never ending Indian serials since birth and then suddenly this short drama appears and just breaks the record of all the drama serials.this serial is﻿ filled with emotions and family relationships and that money and property is nothing,all that matters is the love between each other.Ending episodes were the best,had me in tears.And the best part is that it has a happy ending,and the best one.once u start watching the show u might feel it not up to the mark in the beginning episodes but later on it starts getting interesting.Watched the last 15 episodes in just 2 days.Just amazing.Who ever wants to know what life is must watch this.
Taught me so much about life, relationships and LOVE.
Speechless!.
A friend recommended me this show and I was instantly hooked to it.
Watching it back to back online.
I literally felt butterflies in my stomach when the lead pair got close and saddened when they departed.Though I felt the pace was slow but that's OK.
The chemistry and characterization of every person is so well done with details.
This is the best thing I have seen for a TV.
Be it Ashar, Khirat, Sara,Farida, Zeenat, Kaiser, the makers gave depth to each character.
They made sure that they don't just come and go.
Everyone is fighting for a motive.
This I found was the best quality of the show which made is all the more believable and gave it weightage.
It made me cry & laugh.
I felt anxious with the twists and turns.
The story is so well written.
Hats off to the makers.
Do yourself a favor and watch Humsafar, you wont regret it.