The latest episode of Main Manto Nahi Hoon has left viewers bewildered and frustrated, as the drama takes an unexpected turn into a confusing teacher-student love story that many say makes little sense.
Once praised for its intriguing concept and powerful dialogues, the show has now been criticised for losing direction and relying on unnecessary sensationalism.
Viewers believe the plot has strayed far from its original depth and message, turning into what many describe as a “substandard love story.”
In Episode 24, the storyline takes a strange twist when Manto asks for Mehmal’s hand in marriage, a scene that fans have widely slammed as awkward and forced.
Social media users expressed disbelief at the development, questioning the logic behind the romance.
One fan commented, “Did Khalilur Rehman Qamar write this while being drunk?” while another wrote, “The dialogues between Manto and Siraj Amritsari were cringe,” and a third remarked, “What kind of wahiyat (nonsensical) drama is this?”
Many viewers also criticised the character development, calling Mehmal “the most desperate woman to ever exist” and arguing that the drama has failed to justify why the two leads fell in love in the first place.
The chemistry between the characters, once expected to be intellectually intense, now appears mismatched and confusing.
Fans who initially admired the series for its literary depth and subtle tribute to Saadat Hasan Manto are now calling it a disappointment.
The title character, meant to represent artistic boldness and truth, seems increasingly irrelevant to the unfolding love story.