Humsafar Novel : Plot Summary

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Posted: 9 years ago
 
      Just read the story of Novel the humsafar show is based on .Appears to be promising story and the show based on it .
     

The novel begins with the arrival of a bitter and angry Khirad Hussain at Ashar Hussain's office. Khirad informs Ashar that her daughter Hareem is a patient of congenital heart disease and requires immediate open heart surgery. As Ashar is Hareem's biological father and a rich businessman, it is Hareem's legal right that he provides her with the care and money she needs, since she is unable to afford Hareem's medical treatment (Khirad lives in relative poverty but still provides the best she can for her daughter, however her surgery is so expensive that it is out of her reach). Furthermore, Khirad also threatens Ashar that she could easily get a DNA test ordered from a court. Khirad leaves with Ashar all the legal documents (including her current address and phone number) on his desk. Her presence leaves Ashar in a daze, anger and complete shock, and he is so taken aback to see her standing in front of him that he does not realizes the weight of all the things she said and left with him. He leaves his office without touching or even looking at all the files and the picture of his daughter.

It is revealed that Ashar has not seen Khirad in almost four and half years and for unknown reasons (which are revealed later in the novel) she left him heartbroken and filled with anger and he now has nothing but hate for her. Ashar reflects back on the unusual circumstances that lead them to getting married without each other's consent, the development of their married life and the passionate love that they shared once a long time ago. The novel then switches to present where Khirad is eagerly waiting to hear back from Ashar. When he does not contact her for five days, Khirad concludes that he is cruel and vain and all her efforts to contact him are fruitless as they were 4 years ago.

In the meantime, Ashar's friends notice he is extremely distracted at work and at home his mother confronts him that he needs to stop living in the past and he needs to get over Khirad and all the hurt and pain she hurled at him. The next day Ashar goes to the hospital to visit a friend who had a heart attack. While walking towards the door, a toy falls at his feet and a little girl walks to get her toy. When Ashar picks up and hands the toy to her, she puts her hands on her face and exclaims "app papa hain; app photo walay papa hain!" (You are my dad; You are my dad from the picture!). Ashar is extremely confused and turns to look at the mother of the child who is walking towards him who is none other than Khirad. Khirad takes Hareem away towards the cardiologist's office. Ashar at that moment weighs in the purpose of Khirad's meeting with him. His anger and hate for Khirad grows even stronger because she kept his child away from him. He was unaware that she was pregnant and had a daughter.

At that moment Ashar decides that he is going to take his daughter with him so Hareem can live with him in a better place, although he can't separate her from her mother as she is too young and extremely sick. He will also provide her with the best treatment possible. Ashar and Khirad tolerate each other for their daughter's sake and start living together in a separate apartment that Ashar rented out for Hareem.

The rest of the story continues to reveal what occurred between Ashar and Khirad, the misunderstandings which lead to them to be separated, the intensity of the relationship that they have with Hareem and if they can ever resolve their differences and understand each other better.

                                              Zindgi should be choosing some cream of Pak shows first to captivate Indian viewers . and humsafar seems to be one of those . Story might have been repeated many times in even our Hindi shows but its the treatment that is more important . Many people whom i know were not in to Hindi shows but now are addicted to Pak shows curtsey Zindgi  channel . Why not Akbari Asgari which will be mad cap show without any vulgarity in the name of comedy and while moving dealt with religion and other communities. So many to name


 

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Posted: 9 years ago
I kinda knw the story of Humsafar, coz I tend to read the plots on wiki nd hv also seen a few epis. Will surely gv dis drama a watch.😊
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thanks for the plot summary
i've heard so much about Humsafar people even said its way better then ZGH some said No
 i'm eagerly waiting for this show only watched the OST which is really beautiful but after reading the story it sounds a ordinary story which is very common in films & serials
but will surely watch it on Zindagi
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Posted: 9 years ago

Originally posted by: jodah

thanks for the plot summary
i've heard so much about Humsafar people even said its way better then ZGH some said No
 i'm eagerly waiting for this show only watched the OST which is really beautiful but after reading the story it sounds a ordinary story which is very common in films & serials
but will surely watch it on Zindagi


Its a very simple story Jodah but told in the most mesmerising manner. What the summary above did not mention is the beautiful relationship between Ashar and Khirad, how they got married under pressure and how their relationship bloomed. Its the story of two very different people falling in love and the misunderstandings that breaks their fragile bond of love. 

Khirad might not be rich like Asher but she has pride. Some may even call it ego but she is a strong women. Asher is obviously a complete package rich and handsome.

The best part about this show are the actors. Mahira Khan and Fawad have done a fantastic job.. And the direction is superb! 
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Originally posted by: mary78613


Its a very simple story Jodah but told in the most mesmerising manner. What the summary above did not mention is the beautiful relationship between Ashar and Khirad, how they got married under pressure and how their relationship bloomed. Its the story of two very different people falling in love and the misunderstandings that breaks their fragile bond of love. 

Khirad might not be rich like Asher but she has pride. Some may even call it ego but she is a strong women. Asher is obviously a complete package rich and handsome.

The best part about this show are the actors. Mahira Khan and Fawad have done a fantastic job.. And the direction is superb! 



thanks yes the story sounds simple & ordinary but as you said its represented beautifuly in Humsafar & thats worth watching
so defo gonna watch it Fawad i've seeen his work he is a phenominal actor first time going to watch mahira 😊
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Originally posted by: jodah



thanks yes the story sounds simple & ordinary but as you said its represented beautifuly in Humsafar & thats worth watching
so defo gonna watch it Fawad i've seeen his work he is a phenominal actor first time going to watch mahira 😊


You know Fawad got recognition through this show. He had being struggling for so many years and this show finally brought him the success he deseved. And the funny part is he did not even want to do this show because he thought the story was very ordinary. He did it because he had good relations with the production house and they convinced him he was perfect for Asher ðŸ˜† After this show, there was no looking back for him. ðŸ˜ƒ

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Posted: 9 years ago

Originally posted by: jodah

thanks for the plot summary
i've heard so much about Humsafar people even said its way better then ZGH some said No
i'm eagerly waiting for this show only watched the OST which is really beautiful but after reading the story it sounds a ordinary story which is very common in films & serials
but will surely watch it on Zindagi


yes the story of humsafar is ordinary but screenplay is very good.and humsafar OST is realy beautiful and heart touching.I loved Humsafar but ZGH stands out above all the shows from pakistaan even india from current times.
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Hey Neerjaa..I would love to read the novel..Did you find a Hindi or English translation for it..If yes can you give me a source a link to it please..Or do you know Urdu..
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Originally posted by: tvluvr


yes the story of humsafar is ordinary but screenplay is very good.and humsafar OST is realty  beautiful and heart touching.I loved Humsafar but ZGH stands out above all the shows from pakistaan even india from current times.



 I think its the way a story is handled when you have brilliant  actors with you and then its the director,s vision to take it forward . We have not seen the show so should not have preconcieved preceptions as everyone has its on perspective to look at the things . ZGH is not a fiction more of a story about real people and their emotions . So no comparisons.
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Originally posted by: mary78613


Its a very simple story Jodah but told in the most mesmerising manner. What the summary above did not mention is the beautiful relationship between Ashar and Khirad, how they got married under pressure and how their relationship bloomed. Its the story of two very different people falling in love and the misunderstandings that breaks their fragile bond of love. 

Khirad might not be rich like Asher but she has pride. Some may even call it ego but she is a strong women. Asher is obviously a complete package rich and handsome.

The best part about this show are the actors. Mahira Khan and Fawad have done a fantastic job.. And the direction is superb! 



 There is always some thing different in book and when that book take shape on visuals . Its then directors vision ,how he / she directs the story .  When book is turned in to show then  Its has emotions which are visible to us through the Actors who  breath life in the characters and it becomes team work. I liked the story and eagerly waiting to watch the show on Zindgi Channel .  . Not watching on line .