By Mehwish A. Wahid
Green Entertainment’s popular drama serial ‘Nauroz’ came to an end this week, leaving a profound impact on the audience with some priceless lessons and important takeaways. Written by Kashif Anwar and directed by Shahzad Kashmiri, Nauroz got a lot of appreciation for its refreshing approach and compelling storytelling. Starring Mawra Hocane in the lead role as Rishtina, the drama brilliantly questions the intense impact of social media on human self, identity, and consciousness. Within the narrative, Rishtina was an inspiring character, who gave us a lot to think about life and its meaning. Let’s explore five key takeaways from this thought-provoking drama.
1. Social Media as a Force for Good
Rishtina’s character illustrates the potential of social media as a tool for a positive change. In a world where the lines between real and virtual are increasingly blurred, she showcases how one individual can use the digital realm to address social issues, spread awareness, and mobilize for a greater cause. By standing u against evil, initiating campaigns, Rishtina highlights the transformative power of social media in making the world a better place.
2. The Significance of Having a Purpose in Life
One of the central themes in Nauroz was the idea of having a clear purpose in life. Rishtina’s character embodies the importance finding a purpose, a meaningful goal and working towards it relentlessly. In an era where social media can often lead to aimless scrolling and superficial interactions, Rishtina’srealization that she wasn’t made for this and her determination to make a difference reminds us that having a purpose can give our lives depth and meaning.
3. Hiding Is Not the Solution
Perhaps one of the most poignant lessons from Rishtina’scharacter is the message that hiding from problems and injustices is not a solution. Instead, she illustrates the importance of confronting issues head-on, even if it means challenging powerful figures like her own grandfather. Rishtina’s character serves as a reminder that it is only by confronting and addressing the problems that we can hope to bring about a positive change and make a lasting impact.
4. Importance of Standing Up for Justice
Rishtina’s character shows unwavering courage and determination in standing up for others and fighting against various injustices, from the land mafia to harassment and child kidnappers. She embodies the idea and give us the lesson that we must not turn a blind eye to wrongdoing, instead take a stand for justice and the well-being of our fellow human beings. She uses her voice and popularity for highlighting important issues she sees around her and does not shy away from standing up against injustice.
5. The Power of Unwavering Friendship
Nauroz also underscores the significance of friends who stand by each other through thick and thin. Rishtina’s father (ShamylKhan) lives up to his promise to his friend and goes all the way to keep his daughter safe. Additionally, Rishtina also finds loyal friends like Hira, Shayan, and Rustum, who offer guidance and unwavering support throughout her journey. This was an important theme in the drama that having friends who believe in our cause and stand by us is invaluable.
In conclusion, Nauroz offered us a compelling narrative that was not just different from typical Pakistani dramas but also had some important lessons. The show distinguishes from traditional family-centric narratives by delving into themes of survival, secrecy, and the unexpected bonds that form under extraordinary circumstances. Green Entertainment deserves appreciation for bringing us such a thought-provoking serial that reminded us of the potential of social media to drive positive change, highlighted the significance of having a clear purpose in life, and most importantly, the need to always stand up for justice and confront problems instead of hiding from them. The drama urges us to be more responsible and thoughtful users of social media and to harness its potential for the betterment of society and ourselves.
Have you watched Nauroz? What was your key takeaway from the serial?
