Once admired for its compelling narrative and sharp dialogues, the drama is now facing backlash for drifting away from its original essence and turning toward unnecessary melodrama.
Fans argue that the storyline has lost its emotional depth, evolving into what several have called a “poorly written love tale.”
In Episode 24, the plot takes a surprising and uncomfortable turn when Manto proposes to Mehmal — a moment that viewers widely criticised as unrealistic and awkward.
Social media platforms have since been flooded with reactions mocking the sudden twist. One user quipped, “Was this scene written in haste?” while another wrote, “The chemistry feels forced and unnatural.” Others described the dialogues as “over-the-top and cringeworthy.”
Critics also highlighted weak character development, with many calling Mehmal’s arc “unconvincing and exaggerated,” and lamenting that the series has failed to provide any solid foundation for the romance it now revolves around.
The chemistry between the characters, once expected to be intellectually intense, now appears mismatched and confusing.
Fans who initially admired the series for its literary depth and subtle tribute to Saadat Hasan Manto are now calling it a disappointment.
The title character, meant to represent artistic boldness and truth, seems increasingly irrelevant to the unfolding love story.