The Pakistani romantic drama titled, “Tere Bin ” broke all the records of fame. It was produced by Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi. It was directed by Siraj ul Haq. The idea behind this ground-breaking serial was penned down by Nooran Makhdoom. The serial was loved not just by Pakistanis but was also loved by viewers across the border. Yumna Zaidi and Wahaj Ali were the lead cast who added life to this serial through their acting.
The story of the serial revolves around Meerab and Murtasim. Meerab is a smart, attractive young woman who wishes to pursue higher education. She has the utmost trust in her parents, around whom her entire universe revolves. She takes a position against social inequalities in her community because of her strong and self-assured nature. Murtasim, on the other hand, comes from a family that is both powerful and prominent. He cherishes and respects his family’s ideals and traditions and won’t disappoint them.
While the whole drama serial had a magical sense which kept the audience captive, a specific event grabbed the attention of everyone and generated a debate. The concept of marital- rape shown in the serial triggered many viewers. The people got divided and debated on different social media platforms. One group of people said that the state of Pakistan should not showcase such concepts openly in family serials, the other group of audience felt relieved that such an important issue is about to be discussed in an open space. However, it is remarkable that the drama provided an open space to discuss difficult topics. The drama is not only successful commercially, but is also successful in showcasing the emotions of the victims and suppressed women of our society.
Tere Bin is a tale of complex emotions and perplexed personalities. The convoluted morals of lead male character, Murtasim, have received mixed responses from the audience. The writer perfectly, conveyed the message that even perfect human beings have follies in them. Secondly, drama highlighted the need of bringing change in the institution of marriage in Pakistan. Drama truly interpreted the general mood of Pakistani society with respect to institution of marriage, and narrated what is being done and what is being perceived.
After the success of Tere Bin, the writer and producers have decided to screen season 2 of the serial as well. Share your views if the second season would be worth watching or would it finish the charm of season 1 as well?
