4 of the green flags you must have on TV

SLOUGH, ENGLAND:

Do you doom scroll? Nevermind, what a stupid question. Naturally scrolling doom. Anyone with a phone and a social media account (no matter which platform) can’t escape the clutches of mindless scrolling, even if they’re about to miss their bus stop or the onions are burnt on the coals. the stove.

If you’re a doomsday roller of the female variety, you’ll know that a sample of human males called “red flags” are wreaking havoc on the lives of women across the nation. Since red flags already get so much publicity online, let’s turn our attention instead to their diametric opposite: green flags. We’re referring to the pleasant male variety here, not the literal cloth one. Even if they’re not as abundant in nature as one might hope, they do exist in the world of television – and no, they’re no longer the tall, dark, handsome guy with the expression of a serial migraine sufferer. Here are four green-flagged male characters who have graced Pakistani television with their wit, charm, faith and empathy. Like an Olympic archer, they aimed straight for the hearts of the viewers and did not miss.

Farjad (Fairy tale)

If you open a thesaurus of idioms, you will find Farjad’s serious expression under the “green flag”. Fans have compared Farjad to that other romantic stable Mr. Darcy, but apparently, this is at the end of Mr. Darcy’s character where he has made amends and gone out of his way to fix his bad proposal. Comparing Farjad’s charming good nature to Mr. Darcy’s perpetual confusion is like comparing a searchlight to the flame of a match. On the inside, however, they are both men who don’t let pride get in the way when they need to make amends. Complete with a solid moral compass and full of empathy, Farjad is an inspiration as someone willing to go the extra mile for the people he cares about.

Unless there’s a lizard in the fray, of course. Farjad doesn’t fake the manly bravado in front of unwanted guests invading the marital bedroom. He doesn’t pretend to drum up his macho caveman instincts and goes in search of a weapon like a jar or a slipper. In fact, he offers workable solutions, such as “sleeping in the living room,” and even volunteers his beloved to go to the front lines and do battle with their reptilian enemy. He accepts his limits and does not hesitate to admit that he is a “darpock”. Such sincerity in a man is as hard to find as a blue diamond. Farjad, you are a keeper.

Hamza (Simply Humsafar)

Surrounded by the usual gang of toxic men – and women – that populate Pakistani dramas, Hamza stands out for being a decent human being and, if we’re being honest, doing the bare minimum. For example, during forced social gatherings in the family living room, he sits next to his wife in a society where a man sitting with his wife (in reality, anyway) is considered a blasphemous public display of affection.

Continuing his winning streak of green flags, Hamza volunteers to take the clothes off his back when Hala doesn’t want to face the dreaded ‘daadi’ to get her clothes. “This relationship will stay with us until our dying breath,” Hala informs, even though his mother has dramatically torn up the nikah papers. Later, he ignores his mother’s stories when he threatens to cut her wrists in a pique attack. In other words, Hamza did what husbands are supposed to do: he provided his wife with unconditional love and unwavering support (despite her incessant crying, she could have driven anyone up the wall) and showed her that she, too, deserves respect. With so many failing to aspire to even the bare minimum, it’s nice to see at least one male shining like a beacon.

Anna (Anna Zara)

Aunn starts out as a pampered child, and from the start, his husband’s prospects look bleak. His mother wakes him up every morning. He even personally drops him off at work. Much to his unending chagrin, his mother refuses to mend her ways despite his many attempts to make her see sense. Aunn foolishly believes that bringing a bride into the equation will make such dire problems disappear in a puff of smoke—or at least redirect them elsewhere—and she is by no means the first person in humanity to harbor such a misconception.

Unfortunately for Aunn, wedded bliss doesn’t change his life as he had hoped. He continues to be bullied by all the women in his life – including Zara, the bride he naively hoped would make his life easier. Aunn is overwhelmed by so many family problems (like being forced to go jogging when he doesn’t want to) that there’s bound to be someone out there who can sympathize with at least one – if not all – of them. However, Aunn’s character arc proves that love conquers all, and whether he wants to or not, he has a gift for making people laugh, even if it’s at his own expense. As we have already established, the tall dark handsome with a serious face is out and anyone with funny bones is in. Aunn may have a lot to learn, but at least no one can complain about being bored in his presence.

Dr. Asfantiar (Yaqeen Ka Safar)

If you are looking for a man who supports a woman’s dreams and aspirations without showing any ego, look no further than Dr. Asfandyar. Not only is he the rare doctor who has an exemplary bedside manner, but our dashing hero has a knack for explaining things to women without slipping into overbearing territory.

Be it medical skills or emotional support, Dr Asfandyar has it all. In a society where English is a sign of one’s social status, Dr Asfandyar cares little whether or not Dr Zubaida can speak English. Instead, he cares about wanting to get to know her. Plus, he harbors none of the toddler-like tantrum tendencies that plague his television counterparts. Despite suffering a significant personal loss, our gorgeous Doctor always puts everyone else first. With his maturity, patience and heart to everyone around him, ‘Asfi’ not only has the power to heal patients but can also make hearts swell with a soulful look.

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