HSY’s Acting Reaches Another Level As Akram’s Emotions Intensify In ‘Pehli Si Mohabbat’

‘Pehli Si Mohabbat’ aired last weekend and the plot has thickened beyond our imagination. Tensions rise as a turn of events takes over the lives of Aslam, Rakshi, and their families. However, Akram’s reaction to the whole situation is what really caught our eye. Although the orthodox character is not really known for his calm demeanor, we definitely didn’t expect tears flooding from his eyes as his brother had to be sent off to Karachi to their uncle’s house. Nevertheless, we loved seeing HSY’s acting chops highlighted as his character’s emotional complexity intensifies in the series.

As the story unravels, Aslam is violently attacked by Rakshi’s betrothed fiance Sikandar, who also happens to be Zainab’s, past love. When Aslam is sent to the hospital, his entire family is shaken to the core and even when they discover it was Sikandar who had committed the assault, Aslam urges them to remain silent about the matter. Even though Akram wanted to report the incident to the police, the threat of his sister’s past coming up in the neighborhood had his lips sealed shut and this, of course, left Akram feeling helpless.

In episode 16, Akram and his mother decided to send Aslam away to Karachi so that his life is not in danger, at least for a few days. Akram’s brotherly love extended beyond his usual authoritarian attitude as he begged Aslam to leave for the sake of his own safety. Throughout the episode, Akram was in tears, completely distraught after letting his little brother leave their household. It seemed that on some level he blamed himself but it wasn’t long before he assigned that blame to Faizullah once again. As Akram leaves the house and reminisces about his brother, he sees Faizullah from the corner of his eyes and in a fit of rage with a thirst for vengeance, lets his emotions get the best of him. He attacked Faizuallah as the whole neighborhood watched, ruining any chances for his brother’s redemption.

Akram’s vulnerable side was unexpected but somehow refreshing and yet he still turned to his old ways. It almost seems as if he cannot deviate from his rigid mannerisms. What does this mean for Akram’s future? Will he remain silent from now on or will he avenge his brother through a brawl with Sikandar as well? Find out more in the next episode of ‘Pehli Si Mohabbat’ airing Saturday at 8pm!