Laal Ishq - Catch Up

Hi guys!  Just recently, I discovered that "Laal Ishq" existed.  I wasn't choosing not to watch this particular show, I just didn't know it was a "thing."  On the recommendation of someone, I picked it up - and realized "Oh my God, this is a sequel to Landa Bazaar!"!

Flashback to 2002, I remember catching glimpses of Landa Bazaar when at a friend's house and watching episodes here and there, mostly because all the girls found "Rameez" (Ali Zafar) dreamy.  Moving to the summer of 2004 when I was visiting Pakistan - Ali Zafar had hit the big time and the TV channels began reairing Landa Bazaar.  My memories of the show are of watching it in a room with my Dadimaa (grandmother), so not only was it a good show, but I have great memories associated with it.  I also remember being particularly impressed with Babar Ali, because up until that point, he had been quite the goofball of an actor in Lollywood films and suddenly, he was giving this very impressive performance in a great show.

OKAY.  So now I am hoping SOMEONE who is reading this will be able to answer all the questions that I have.  Mind you, I am STILL catching up and I'm on episode 8.

First of all, the OST is stinking beautiful.  That's the only way to describe it, it just grabs your attention immediately and holds you there.

Guys, so many questions.  Who is Saba Hameed playing?  Is she Ameeran?  I feel like I need to watch Landa Bazaar again, because I didn't think Hukum was married.  He was in love with Zohra?  Did he marry Ameeran and that's who Saba Hameed is playing?  Or did I just forget him being married?  Second, where did these kids come from?  Baali and Hukum had that fight ON Baali and Zohra's WEDDING DAY, so I can't imagine that after all that ruckus, Zohra and Bali went into the room to bring some children into the world!  Likewise with Hukum - where did these children come from?  He wasn't married (again, unless I'm wrong and he was).  Also, where did Rameez and Baali's sister disappear to?  I don't think there was an explanation for that one, was there?

And most importantly, Mehar Chirag had FORGIVEN Baali at the end of Landa Bazaar, so why was he in jail?  Why did he get a death sentence to begin with?  He was pardoned......?

*Phew*  All of that aside, there is something so heartwarming and nostalgic about this show.  I love that SO many of the original cast members are a part of the show.  It's great to see Babar Ali again.  Kashif Mehmood is doing such a great job showing Jajji's growth and change over the years.  He's a very lovable character.  It's actually really nice to see Faryal Mehmood in a lead role, as she's a very talented actress that rarely gets her due.

I'm honestly enjoying this show, for both sentimental reasons and for the very gripping story.  Is anyone else watching?  Let me know your thoughts!  Until next time, happy watching!