Kafeel has taken off to a good start as the highly anticipated Sanam Saeed and Emmad Irfani starrer aired its first episode. Written by Umera Ahmad and directed by Meesam Naqvi, the drama took viewers back to the 90s, with the story beginning in its first chapter, “The Past”.
The slow-paced plot revolves around a family, specifically the young Zeba (Sanam Saeed), a Bachelor’s student who displays many youthful traits and desires. The vintage screen effect accurately conveys that the story is now in the past. Zeba comes from a middle-class family, focusing on her studies while she is surrounded by rich fellows, one of whom is married and settled.
Zeba, who can be seen wooed by the idea of marriage, is full of youthful desires any girl her and time would be. Her fascination becomes reality when she encounters a man, in the most dramatic way possible, the dupatta being stuck in his guitar as he comes to perform at her friend’s birthday party.
Where her feelings are unravelling, another marriage proposal is brewing, which is clearly shut down by Zeba’s father, Jawad(Kashif Mehmood), who wishes that her daughter finish her Master’s degree before any proposal is put forward.
Kafeel is a good blend of romance, drama and comedy, and viewers are amazed by its cinematography and attention to detail. Reminiscing about the old times, a user commented that they are enjoying the theme and stated:
Many are happy to see an Umera Ahmad on screen after a while; they appreciate her writing style and execution. A fan stated:
Looking for great messaging through the drama serial, a fan commented:
Hoping for a hit, another netizen said:
Sanam Saeed has truly lit up the screen with her eloquent presence, mesmerised by her scenes, a user posted:
Calling her ethereal, another netizen posted to X:
Sanam looked ethereal in the scene at the party, and that soft song was absolutely beautiful. The old-world charm was spot-on. However, the rishta talk dragged on way too long and they went overboard with it. Still, it was a decent episode. #kafeel
— Nadaan Masakalli (@Nadanmasakalli1) December 15, 2025
Though Emmad Irfani’s character is not introduced in the first episode, fans are still cheering for him. A netizen posted:
With a good start, Kafeel is set to become the new big thing for Pakistani television. Drama critic, Sadaf Haider, posted on X and stated:
#Kafeel looks like the next big thing
No surprise with stars like #Sanamsaeed & #Emadirfani
The surprise is the beautiful way #meesamnaqvi has translates Umera Ahmed’s usually fatalistic script into something with warmth & sweetness despite the looming shadow of doom— Sadaf Haider (@tomtomatoe) December 16, 2025
