Saba Qamar as Fozia Batool is absolutely phenomenal. The character of stellar ‘Baaghi‘ has quickly unfurled into unarguably an absolute patakha. The drama, seemingly inspired by contentious social media star Qandeel Baloch, is only in its fifth week, but Fozia has tattered all other drama characters to seat herself on top as zing-Queen. The fireball leads an impassioned life and dreams of a world beyond the confinements of her village. She’s a character you can’t help fall ardently for and deeply root for.

Fozia is incredibly bold

She relishes in being the centre of attention, in particular trickling out her most delicate hip thrusts as she sways to her favourite song, Laung Gawacha. 

And not to mention fierce

She isn’t one to shy away from making the first move with a potential crush, and is incredibly forward. Her tongue is dipped in a non-fleeting sass, but never comes across rude. Rather, see Fozia as an untameable feline.

Fozia cares little about what others think

Her love for herself is laudable. She has made herself well known around her village, and unfortunately many have turned their backs away from her outgoing self – this at times has made herself feel rather alienated at most.

She is completely and entirely unapologetic about who she is

She’s daring, and she pushes all boundaries. She’s often found playfully plotting, much to the dismay of her sister-in-law and abusive brother, both who wish for nothing more than her destruction.

There is rarely a moment where she does not speak her mind

Fozia’s father is determined to marry her off, and when he threatens that she will have little say, Fozia screams back. She knows her rights, and isn’t afraid to voice them.

And she lets nothing faze her – she is very adamant

Fozia’s stubbornness is very profound. If she wants something, very little can stop her. Her arranged marriage catalyses this exact stubborness, and we see her quietly run away on the day of her nikkah – she warned her family that she wouldn’t partake in it, and she always holds true to her word.

The kindness she exudes despite everything is admirable

Her parents are cruel and see Fozia more as cattle than anything else. They’re often bartering her life, and despite this, Fozia is always kind, calm and sweet. Her adoration for her younger brother and sister is lovely.

She oozes out a confidence that is both frightening and inspiring

Her confidence is catchy. As the audience, you gaze at Fozia’s resilience, and it brushes off unto you.

She won’t ever be dictated by any man

Fozia is constantly tormented and is tangled in various verbal altercations with vile men who tamper with her respect. She gloriously responds back, and rivals herself as one to watch out for and ultimately one who shouldn’t ever be messed with. She is fearless, full of courage and is a plucky one.

She falls hard in love and wears her heart on her sleeve

Fozia and Abid, played by the ravishing Ali Kazmi, quickly ignite a dazzling spark. He opens up shop in the village, and it’s love at first sight for him. Although it takes time for Fozia to truly unravel herself before him, she’s quickly wrapped up in a love-bubble-wrap that has her at one point pushing for an elopement, far from the village.

And can be frivolous

She often makes decisions in tremendous haste, and this is her one downfall. She acts with her heart, not with her mind.

She’s a child at heart

Amidst her day to day activities, she’s always up to something. She finds comfort in play and laughter. It’s this particular quality that makes her so endearing, despite piling herself on with such sturdy armor.

She’s always in her own dream world, but this sets her further away from reality most times than none

Fozia’s pining dream to make it big in the city is seen as vapid by most, but to her it is something she is certain of. It’s far stretched undoubtedly, but her dogged determination is heartwarming.

So how about it? Do you think you’re like Fozia from ‘Baaghi?’