Ab-e-Hayat Episode 21 Review

You know, as we entered the last chapter of Ab-e-Hayat, I was expecting the writer to start wrapping up the story and tying all the loose ends. But instead. we got even more new plot lines that could require an entire book to resolve. Over ten years have passed since the last chapter, and not only we don’t know anything about whether Salar lived or died, but also…. we don’t know anything about whether Salar lived or died… Hey, how am I supposed to focus on anything else when Salar Sikandar is missing from the action?!

This episode centers on each of Salar’s children individually now that they’ve become adults. Starting with Raeesa and all the way to Jibrael. If you think about it, the episode started on a light, fun note, and ended on a devastating one. And it’s all on Jibrael.

Let’s put that aside for now and talk about how brilliant of a man Humain has grown into. Not that there was ever any doubt that he would do great things, but still his entrepreneurship idea was amazing. I actually googled “Trade an Idea” and turns out, this concept is pretty original. It would be lovely if Umera Ahmed could shed some light on how this idea came to be and the inspiration behind it. I actually find this idea better than KickStarter, and aspiring entrepreneurs could really learn a thing or two from it. But, let’s not forget that Humain’s success wouldn’t be possible if it weren’t for Raeesa’s endless stream of loaned money. The fact that she kept record of each and every penny she’d ever lend was so cute.

Humain’s speech in MIT, which was of course not written by him but Anaya, was fun and inspirational. Take notes, people. “There is no tomorrow”. Do whatever you want to do NOW. Also, I loved the light banter between him and Imama. Just a glimpse of how after all these years, Imama doesn’t think Humain is as samajhdar as he ought to be. Which reminds me, Humain read Salar’s book when he was a kid? And Imama didn’t even know it? Also, why is Imama still editing Salar’s book? Salar’s alive, right? He’ll complete his book by himself, right? Right? Please, make it right.

I’m really worried about the messy situation Jibrael has caught himself in, though. He failed to save Ayesha Abdin’s son. Actually, it wasn’t really his fault, but that Jew doctor’s. Still, I’m pretty sure this failed surgery will affect him greatly. The fact that Ayesha’s son, who I’m guessing is also Ahsan Saad’s son, even had to have a brain surgery at such a young age disturbs me greatly. I can’t imagine the toll it will take on the mother, having lost her son and all. What will she think of Jibrael then? Will this incident affect her marriage too?

While both Humain and Jibrael are busy in their professional livevs, their sisters have unknowingly caught themselves up in the web of love. I can’t be really sure about Raeesa and whether she sees Hasham, the new Arab friend, same way as he sees her. But Anaya totally likes Eric/Abdullah and she doesn’t even realize it. It was so cute and heartwarming. And Imama just had to be a typical Pakistani mom and be the villain to her own daughter’s love story by making it clear that her children will marry only Pakistani Muslims. How inconvenient for both Eric and Hasham. I’ll admit, at start I was a bit skeptical of Eric, but his and Anaya’s conversation, and Anaya’s dilemma really touched me. Now I really want them to end up together. It will be really sweet. I’m sure if Salar is alive, which I totally think he is, then he’s going to fulfill his promise with Eric, especially since Eric kept his side of the bargain.

But, you know what? Nothing is more important to me than knowing where Salar is and that if he’s even okay. Is he the “guest” Imama was preparing to receive? I hope he is. But the fact that not even one of the Salar’s children and Imama herself mentioned him even once has me scared. This could go either way from here. Either we still have Salar or we don’t. Next episode will decide whether my heart stays in one piece or gets crushed into a million.

Tell me what did you think of this episode. Do you think Salar is still alive and well? Will Imama accept Hasham’s proposal for Raeesa? Will Anaya stand up for herself and Eric? What is the state of relations between Jibrael and Ahsan Saad? And how is everything going to wrap up in one final chapter?

Thank you for reading. Allah Hafiz.

P.S: Do you think that…. and it’s just a thought, but do you think that there might be a part three of Pir-e-Kamil?