Jinn Ki Shaadi Unki Shaadi

By the third and fourth episode, I was completely immersed in the realm of this bizarre yet humorous haunted haveli. The first two episodes established the plot and introduced the characters. But now the drama has begun to find it's pace. The jinns were actively trying to scare the humans away whereas the humans were navigating through it all in the most humorous way.

Episode 3 featured some of my favorite moments so far. The best part was when Ali was rehearsing his hero-heroine lines while Khushi was secretely watching him, lost in his admiration. Wahaj Ali did a stellar job in that sequence, changing his tone and expression every few seconds. It was so well written and performed that one couldn't control their laughter. And Khushi's expression as she stood there, eyes wide, whispering her tiny "wah!" every now and then was lovely. It was easy to see why her character was attracted towards him and if we are being honest, every girl was smiling right along with her.

Another funny scene was when Kushi got her hands on Ali's red T shirt and his bewildered expression when he found it laid out for him. The combination of innocence and cheekiness added to the scenes attractiveness.

However, it wasn't only about Khushi and Ali. Another amusing moment came when Asad interrogated Nadia. Arsalan Naseer finally seemed to get into his groove here, with his staright faced questioning complementing Romaisa Khans's funny, snappy comebacks. Ali and Khushi's chemistry was characterized by wide eyed romanticism where as Asad and Nadia were back and forth banter. I particularly liked how Zara bhabhi has already decided to get Nadia married into the family, ignoring the fact that she is completely vulnerable to jinn possession.

Speaking of possession, episode four featured Romaisa Khan's best performance of yet. It was both strange and humorous to see Azar fully takeover Nadia. Romaisa performed it so well that i actually thought there would be a jump scare. The scene in which she is poised on a rock, threatening the family only to be knocked out by a jug made me laugh out loud. Asad's theatrical curses of all the hours he wasted in the gym because he couldn't take it was pure gold.

The writers were strongly focused on the horror comedy balance in these episodes. On one hand you had poor Nadia tied up and helpless, whimpering of hunger while Zara firmly refused to free her. Azar on the other hand was struggling to walk, nursing a sore back from yet another encounter with a taweez. Even Ali's whining at his brother's suggestion that they all start praying five times a day sounded like the bitter humor that families use in stressful situations.

I also enjoyed how the plot kept returning to earlier issues such as the missing Jamshed. His wife's arrival, who was more concerned about the electricity bill than his disappearance was a cheeky, well timed comeback. It reminded me that this show isn't afraid to poke fun at it's own narrative while still keeping us interested.

Meanwhile, Chamki and Azhar resumed their quest to drive the humans away, and I have to admit, I really like how the jinns are represented. Yes, there is threat, but they also have quirky traits and comedy that make them curiously lovable. Sehar Khan as Khushi has really stuck out to me—her small reactions, her secret affection for Ali, and her conflict between protecting him and aligning with her family make her intriguing to watch. Of course, Chamki's appearance in Nadia's vlog is the type of detail that distinguishes this program.

It was obvious by the conclusion of episode four that the haveli was haunted and that the humans were in serious trouble. But rather of being gloomy or frightening, everything is handled so humorously that you can't help but be amused. The performances are all excellent, with a special mention going to Irfan Motiwala as Changhaiz Chacha, who manages to keep everyone safe while also delivering some humorous beats.

What I appreciate most about this program is that it does not try to be something it is not. It is not striving for profound psychological horror or a full-fledged love tale. It's a wonderful combination of the two, with just enough suspense, enough of comedy, and characters you can cheer for. After these two episodes, I would say Jinn Ki Shaadi Unki Shaadi has found its rhythm and I can't wait to see what additional mayhem the jinns bring to this innocent family.