Saraab Episode 1: Sonya Hussyn and Sami Khan Shine
Mental health is not a topic that has been actively depicted on Pakistani television often. However, as of late, writers are tackling different subjects in an effort to highlight issues and social taboos. We saw this recently with “Ishq Zahe…
Jalan Episode 10: This Minal Khan Starrer Is Becoming Repetitive
“Jalan” is a show that is raking in viewership and Minal Khan’s character, Nisha, has been getting a fair amount of attention. Starring Minal Khan, Emmad Irfani, Areeba Habib, Fahad Sheikh, Maira Khan and Hajra Yamin in central roles, the…
Mushk Episode 1: Imran Ashraf’s Show Treads a Different Path
The pilot of “Mushk” aired on Monday night, along with “Prem Gali” (on ARY), two highly-awaited shows. While “Prem Gali” lured in viewers seeking light-hearted entertainment, “Mushk” has caught the attention of those looking for content-driven stories. Written by Imran…
Prem Gali Episode 1: Farhan Saeed and Sohai Ali Abro Star in This Unique Love Story
Monday has seen the introduction of two new shows, one being Hum TV’s “Mushk” and the other being ARY’s “Prem Gali.” While we’ll save “Mushk” for another day and discussion, let’s tackle “Prem Gali” today. “Prem Gali” has a lot…
Khuda Haafiz Review: Vidyut Jamwal Carries This Film On His Shoulders
With the tense climate in Bollywood these days and with South Asians around the world stuck at home due to social isolation, “smaller” films and actors are benefiting with all eyes trained on them. Films like “Gunjan Saxena,” “Shakuntala Devi,”…
Dil Ruba Episode 20: Sanam Plans To Leave Khurram For Farhad
Week after week passes and each week, I make tall claims of stopping the reviews on “Dil Ruba,” but somehow, we find ourselves here again. “Dil Ruba” is like a train-wreck. You want to turn away, but there’s something about…
Pyar Ke Sadqay Hits The Right Chords, Ending On a High Note
“Pyar Ke Sadqay” has been a viewer favorite from the beginning, telling the story of Mehjabeen (Yumna Zaidi) and Abdullah (Bilal Abbas Khan), two innocent characters surrounded by the ugliness of the world. While the show is a love story…
Bikhray Moti Episode 12: Ayeza Takes Charge Over Zulfi’s Household
“Bikhray Moti” is certainly a show that can be described as playing on the emotions of audiences. The show is a spectacle of misery, but manages to lure viewers into the lives of the main characters. We want so badly…
Ishqiya Finally Comes To An End – But Was It a Good Ending?
“Ishqiya,” starring Feroze Khan, Ramsha Khan, Hania Amir and Gohar Rashid came to a close with a double episode finale. This is a show that has been grabbing eyeballs with a twisted story, a situation that is complicated and the…
Sabaat Episode 18: Miraal and Haaris Get Married
“Sabaat” has been winning hearts all around with a different story and approach to direction. This is a show that also has been doing a good job of highlighting mental health in a realistic way through the character of Miraal,…