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The text is a transcript of a Pakistani drama that revolves around the lives of three brothers and their wives who live in a joint family. The drama depicts the conflicts, tensions and misunderstandings that arise among the family members due to their different personalities, expectations and values. The main characters are:
- Wasif: The youngest brother who recently married Farhat, a naive and inexperienced girl who tries to please her in-laws but faces criticism from her sister-in-law Azra.
- Azra: The eldest sister-in-law who is bitter, jealous and manipulative. She dislikes Farhat and tries to create problems for her. She also has a strained relationship with her husband Jamal, who is the eldest brother and the head of the family.
- Asma: The middle sister-in-law who is kind, helpful and supportive. She helps Farhat with the household chores and advises her on how to deal with Azra. She is married to Naseer, who is stingy and neglectful of his wife and son.
- Jamal: The eldest brother who is responsible, generous and respectful. He loves his wife Azra but is often annoyed by her complaints and demands. He tries to maintain peace and harmony in the family.
- Naseer: The middle brother who is selfish, greedy and insensitive. He does not care about his wife Asma or his son Shahzaib. He does not contribute to the family expenses or participate in any celebrations.
- Shahzaib: The son of Asma and Naseer who is innocent, cheerful and smart. He has a close bond with his grandmother and his uncle Wasif. He receives gifts from his relatives but not from his father.
- Umar: The son of Azra and Jamal who is spoiled, rude and arrogant. He does not share his toys with Shahzaib and fights with him. He also disrespects his mother and grandmother.
- Wasif's father: The patriarch of the family who is wise, loving and religious. He treats his daughters-in-law equally and gives them gifts for their efforts. He advises Wasif on how to treat his wife well and follow the example of the Prophet (S.A.W).
- Wasif's mother: The matriarch of the family who is strict, authoritative and traditional. She expects her daughters-in-law to obey her rules and do all the housework. She favors Azra over Asma and Farhat and gives her more gold jewelry.
- Farhat's parents: They live far away from their daughter and miss her a lot. They are worried about her well-being in the joint family. They call her occasionally and ask about her husband and in-laws.
- Gulshan-Ara: A friend of Azra who is involved in some shady activities. She takes Azra to a man who claims to have supernatural powers and asks him to give her eggs that can make her pregnant with a boy.
The text covers several scenes from the drama, such as:
- Farhat makes dinner for the family for the first time with Asma's help and receives praise and gifts from her father-in-law and mother-in-law. Azra feels jealous and angry.
- Wasif talks to his friend about his marital problems and how he feels stuck between his wife and mother. His friend advises him to let his wife handle the situation herself.
- Azra takes Umar to the man with supernatural powers and asks him to give her eggs that can make her pregnant with a boy. She also argues with Asma about taking care of their sons.
- Shahzaib celebrates his Aameen (completion of reading the Quran) with his family. He receives gifts from his uncles but not from his father. Naseer refuses to take Asma and Shahzaib to the market to buy clothes for them.
- Wasif's father talks to him about the importance of treating his wife well and respecting her rights. He tells him about his own marriage experience and how his wife supported him through thick and thin.
- Farhat calls her parents and tells them about her life in the joint family. She shows them the locket that her mother-in-law gave her. Her father asks her if Wasif takes care of her.
- Azra complains to Jamal about Farhat's cooking and how she did not mention her name or Asma's name when she received praise from their father-in-law. Jamal scolds her for being rude to Farhat.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Shahzaib was given a thousand rupees.
2. The speaker believes their son should have received five hundred rupees.
3. The speaker feels their son is being treated like a stranger's child.
4. The speaker asserts that they share the same grandfather.
5. The speaker encourages standing up for oneself.
6. The speaker warns against being overworked by an old woman.
7. Sister Azra is accused of causing trouble.
8. A refusal to eat dinner is expressed.
9. An egg is offered as food, described as fresh and hot.
10. Asma is mentioned as someone who gave an egg but made it poorly.
11. A request for fifteen hundred rupees is made for clothes for an Aameen event.
12. A reference to making clothes at a wedding is made.
13. Monthly money given to a wife is mentioned.
14. Dislike of men asking for an account of money given to wives is expressed.
15. A loan from Gulshan-Ara is considered as an option.
16. The speaker refuses to disclose the urgency behind needing a loan.
17. Breakfast is interrupted by a request for money.
18. Farhat is warned about future consequences if she refuses something.
19. Sister Azra is defended against being made a villain.
20. A mother was taken to the market by the speaker's sibling.
21. The speaker's brother and father are at the factory, leaving them in charge of the shop.
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