DASTAAN
Dastaan is one of the most famous, loved, and talked-about serials of recent times. It is based on the novel Bano by Razia Butt. Set in post and pre independence era, this tells the story of Bano(Sanam Baloch), who is abeautiful and nave girl. She falls in love with Hassan ( Fawad Khan), and the two are engaged to marry when all hell breaks loose thanks to the independence wave, and the two are separated.
This is essentially a love story with some strong messages. Bano is one of the strongest characters I have seen on our television on recent times. The character grows on you, and you feel for her. The pain, suffering, dilemma, and trouble are translated beautifully on screen.
The script by Samira Fazal is great. The twists are
beautifully woven in the narrative, and take you by surprise. Some scenes,
and twists worth mentioning are:
1. Hassan and Bano's first meeting and then coming
face-to-face again.
2. Ahsan Khan realizing truth, and the ultimate
battle.
3. Babrik Shah's death.
4. Mehreen Raheel's track.
It has everything right. The director, Haissam Hussein,
deserves all the applause for pulling this difficult serial so easily. He tells
the story beautifully. The serial never looks dragged, and you never get bored.
All the twists come at the right moment, and the ending is also immensely
likeable[not a happy one]. I just have one problem; Bano's hatred towards her
son doesn't look justified to me.
Now to acting; the serial has some great
acting. Sanam Baloch as Bano is perfect. I have never been a fan of
the actress, but watching this I realize why she has a strong
fan-base. The actress emotes well, and her dialogue delivery is perfect. This
has to be her career's best performance so far.
Fawad Khan plays the role so maturely. He is
great in all the scenes alike. The chemistry between the lead pair is likeable,
and much credit goes to the writer for lighting it so well.
Mehreen Raheel is efficient. The actress hasn't improved
though [comparing this to her recent performances]. Saba Hameed is
likeable, like always. Ahsan Khan gives a strong performance. Saba
Qamar shines in a small role. The rest of the cast is effective and
efficient. The editing is perfect. The OST is soothing.
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