“Hum Tum” Gets Bogged Down By Lengthy Character Introductions, But Has Great Promise
Ramadan season has arrived on television! What this means for Pakistani drama viewers is an overload of new content. While ARY has rarely participated in launching Ramadan shows, content with Shan E Ramzan and Jeeto Pakistan each year, Har Pal…
Arsalan Naseer and Aymen Saleem’s “Paristan” Takes Off With a Great First Episode
Come Ramadan season, Pakistani channels begin a fierce battle for ratings. While both “Hum Tum” and “Chaudhry And Sons” have put out promising first episodes, “Paristan” appears to be the “smaller” show in comparison. While Saima Akram Chaudhry has written…
Badshah Begum Episode 5: Pir Shah Alam’s Children Begin Competing For Power
“Badshah Begum” is a unique concept in the way it has been presented as a story, a story involving siblings competing for power. Starring Farhan Saeed, Abul Hassan, Zara Noor Abbas, Komal Meer and Hamza Sohail as Pir Sah Alam’s…
Badzaat: An Intriguing Story of Love and Rivalry
“Badzaat” is a Pakistani drama that airs on Geo every Wednesday and Thursday. Starring Imran Ashraf and Urwa Hocane, a hit pairing after their much-praised “Mushk,” this drama also stars Ali Abbas, Mehmood Aslam, Saba Faisal, Nida Mumtaz, Zainab Qayyum,…
Sinf E Aahan Episode 18: This Multi-Starrer Fails To Provide Adequate Focus On Its Characters
“Sinf E Aahan” is probably the greatest female casting coupe in a while on our telelvison screens with some of Pakistan’s finest talent in one show. Starring Sajal Aly, Kubra Khan, Yumna Zaidi, Ramsha Khan, Syra Yousef, Yehali Tashiya Kalidisa,…
Mere Humsafar Episode 13: Farhan Saeed and Hania Amir Win Over Viewers As Hamza and Hala
“Mere Humsafar” has been luring in viewers over the past weeks, telling the story of a neglected young girl and how she suffers at the hands of her own extended family. Starring Hania Amir, Farhan Saeed, Saba Hameed, Waseem Abbas,…
“Aik Sitam Aur” Is An Intriguing, Yet Odd Tale of Love – And Revenge
“Aik Sitam Aur” replaces “Yeh Na Thi Hamari Qismat” in the Monday to Thursday slot on ARY Digital. Starring Usama Khan and Anmol Baloch as the leads, this show also has many talented names like Sajid Hasan, Rubina Ashraf, Maria…
Is “Aye Musht E Khaak” Headed Back on Track With Episode 29?
“Aye Musht E Khaak” is a story that intrigued viewers from the beginning. Whether it was discussing the “religious vs. atheist” angle or simply laughing at the Mustajab memes on social media, this is a drama which kept Pakistani drama…
Angna Episode 14: Lighthearted Treatment With a Gripping Story Creates A Success
Pakistani drama audiences are exhausted from watching misery-heavy dramas with constant tragedy inflicted upon its lead actresses – and yet, these are the shows that bring in high ratings. “Angna” is the latest daily show on ARY Digital and while…
Mere Humsafar Episode 12: The Veil of Misery Is Lifted as Hamza Steps In For Hala
Up until now, “Mere Humsafar” has been a miserable show with a lot of pull. The story itself has been heavy, watching Hala face abuse week after week, her family not even sparing her as a young child. And yet,…