'Men should learn to balance': Talha Chahour bids farewell to ‘Mannat Murad’

The acclaimed drama 'Mannat Murad' concluded on Tuesday, portraying the struggles of ‘Murad’ (played by Talha Chahour), who is burdened by familial expectations as the only son, rarely finds moments of peace with his wife, leaving her feeling neglected and yearning for a more balanced partnership.

Starring the talented Iqra Aziz and Talha Chahour, the couple faces challenges in preserving their relationship despite their love marriage. Murad's mother and sisters persist in "protecting" their only male child by imposing responsibilities on him, disrupting his equation with ‘Mannat’ (portrayed by Iqra Aziz). 

The play adeptly depicted the average Pakistani men, professing love while claiming to embody masculinity. However, when it comes to handling relationships, they often transfer all the responsibility to their wives.

Following the drama's conclusion on Tuesday, Talha Chahour took to Instagram, sharing a thoughtful message in a detailed post.

He wrote, “As Mannat Murad comes to an end, I want to take a moment to thank the audience/fans for giving it plenty of love. I had chosen this character to address an issue that does not let peace enter our homes. Men should learn to balance and alter their ways to maintain balance in their relationships despite their conditioning that tells them otherwise.”

Talha acknowledged the challenges men may face in maintaining a balance in relationships post-marriage, attributing it to their “conditioning and the fears of single mothers.” He emphasised that open communication is crucial to keeping everything in place.

“I know it gets hard for only sons to fight the influence of their immediate families on their married lives, but with clear communication, a willingness to observe/accept the realities, and giving due importance (not more, not less) to each of the relationships, a boy can navigate through life's problems. I understand that it is also hard for single mothers to trust the companions of their sons, they might get insecure as well. But, may be by giving a lil space and focusing on our individual lives, we can all play our due part to make HAPPY HOMES,” Talha noted. 

He expressed gratitude to his co-actors, director, and producer of the drama for their support in helping him excel at the opportunity.

One positive aspect of the drama was that Mannat fought, with clarity and conviction, for a relationship built on mutual respect, not a constant struggle for autonomy

The cast of the drama series included brilliant actors, including Irsa Ghazal, Rabya Kulsoom, Syed Tipu Sharif, Noor Ul Hassan, Rahma Zaman, Muzna Ibrahim, Tipu Sharif, Mustafa Changezi, and Uzma Hassan.