Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain
Season 3
A Pakistani anthology television series conceived, produced, and directed by Angeline Malik, inspired by the poetry and composition of Gulzar. It explores the art of short-storytelling with a sudden or unexpected twist at the end.
Where to Watch Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain • Season 3
5 Episodes
- Jabar
E9JabarJabar (Episode 9 of the 2023 season) stars Alizeh Shah and Azfar Rehman in a story centered on themes of betrayal, greed, and the manipulation of love. The narrative follows a complex dynamic involving property ownership, family pressure, and a failing marriage. The plot begins with a dispute over property ownership. A father has invested in a property, and a relative (Saad) is creating issues over its control. The female protagonist (Alizeh Shah) is under pressure from her aunt to reconcile with her husband, Saad, to save the family honor and prevent her marriage from falling apart. The aunt warns her that if the marriage fails, Saad won't care, but she will suffer the social consequences. In a pivotal scene, the protagonist confronts her partner with an ownership letter, testing his love. When he confesses his "love," she reveals the true nature of his feelings by presenting him with divorce papers instead. The climax reveals that his "love" was actually driven by greed for the property. The protagonist decides to leave, stating that while greed might be forgivable, lying in the name of love is not. This follows the series' signature style of exploring women's struggle in a patriarchal society with a sharp, unexpected twist at the end. - Husn e IttefaqE13
Husn e IttefaqA chilling tale focused on the "darkness within," exploring themes of cruelty, suspicion, and redemption. The story centers on Komal (Alizeh Shah), a young woman haunted by the mysterious death of her mother. Driven by grief and growing evidence, Komal becomes convinced that her father (Kashif Mehmood) is responsible for her mother's demise. True to the anthology's style, the narrative focuses on the "darkness within" characters and concludes with a sudden twist that recontextualizes the family's history and the characters' motives.