Sophia Qureshi
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“Zard Patton Ka Bunn” Has a Refreshingly Pleasant First Episode
The Kashf Foundation has been working in association with drama writers for years now, having been involved with “Rehaai” (2013), “Udaari” (2016) and “Dil Na Umeed Toh Nahi” (2021) in the past.  When one hears about the involvement of the…
Humayun Saeed-Starrer “Gentleman” Is Instant Love With Its First Episode
If there was ever the perfect recipe for success in the Pakistani drama world, “Gentleman” would be the finished product. Humayun Saeed, Adnan Siddiqui, Yumna Zaidi, Zahid Ahmed, Sohai Ali Abro and Ahmed Ali Butt headlining the cast, Khalil Ur…
Pakistani Dramas: New Dramas To Add To Your Watch List in May 2024!
“Out with the old and in with the new” is the line of the moment with several long-running Pakistani dramas which have come to an end, such as “Ishq Murshid” and the nearly completed “Jaan E Jahan.”  While post-Ramadan, we…
Jaan E Jahan Episode 38: The Moment Audiences Have Been Waiting For Finally Arrives!
“Jaan E Jahan” has been a throwback to old-school Pakistani dramas, those with well-written stories, beautifully executed romances and wonderful chemistry between the lead pair.  A slow-burn Pakistani drama, “Jaan E Jahan” has been creating magic for its audience while…
Radd Episode 10: Nauman Ijaz’s Appearance Brings Hope To Salaar’s Track
“Radd” arrived without much excitement, but has managed to become an audience favorite almost immediately.  This love triangle focuses on family manipulation and how it affects three genuinely kind souls.  Starring Hiba Bukhari, Sheheryar Munawar and Arsalan Naseer in lead roles,…
Jaan Se Pyara Juni Episode 3: Mamya Shajaffar Steals Our Hearts As The Spunky Mina
“Jaan Se Pyara Juni” arrived to the delight of Zahid Ahmed fans, who were eagerly awaiting his return on-screen in a mainstream drama, though he was last seen giving an excellent performance in the underrated, largely ignored “Mor Moharan” and…
Burns Road Kay Romeo Juliet Episode 22: Shabbir Jan and Zainab Qayyum’s Performances Stand Out
“Burns Road Kay Romeo Juliet” has been growing from strength to strength each week, delivering a well-written and executed show.  While from the outside, this appears to be a show only about romance, it’s about so much more, including family…
“Ishq Murshid” Ends On a High Note – But Does The Finale Make Up For Previous Flaws?
Watching a Pakistani drama finale in theaters is has only been an option for grossly successful Pakistani dramas in the past, such as “Pyarey Afzal” and “Mere Paas Tum Ho.”  Joining those ranks is “Ishq Murshid,” which not only premiered…
At 23 Episodes, “Khushbo Mein Basay Khat” Is Grossly Underrated
When “Khushbo Mein Basay Khat” first began, audiences were more than aware that they would be entering a world with different norms, values and practices – and yet, this story is set within our world, within Pakistani society.  Artists tend…
Shiddat Episode 25: Has Muneeb Butt & Anmol Baloch’ Show on Narcissism Taken a Turn?
Narcissism was, at one time, a novel and fresh concept for Pakistani drama viewers.  In 2019, “Khaas” emerged on our screens with Ali Rehman Khan playing the perfect narcissist, a personality we see often in South Asian society, but has…