Sophia Qureshi
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Parizaad Episode 24: Ahmed Ali Akbar’s Parizaad is Attacked, Leaves Audience Questioning His End
“Parizaad” has been winning hearts across the board with drama viewers and non-drama viewers alike praising the performances and story.  Starring Ahmed Ali Akbar, Ushna Shah, Yumna Zaidi, Nauman Ejaz, Urwa Hocane, Saboor Aly and many others, the story has…
Dobara Episode 10: Hadiqa Kiani’s Mehru Winds Up With Two Proposals
“Dobara” has been a unique concept from its conception, a story of an older widow falling for a younger man.  And while many were apprehensive of whether the topic would be handled with the sensitivity and respect it deserves, audiences…
Aye Musht E Khaak Episode 6: Feroze Khan’s Performance as Mustajab Stands Out
“Aye Musht E Khaak” is a Pakistani drama which automatically racked on expectations with the repeat casting of Feroze Khan and Sana Javed.  This is a pairing that has been successful in both “Khaani” and “Romeo Weds Heer.”  While the…
Ishq E Laa Episode 9: Tragedy Strikes as Sohail Sameer’s Sultan Is Killed
“Ishq E Laa” has been a slow climb towards its story, but with each episode, it’s gaining more traction.  Starring Sajal Aly, Yumna Zaidi, Azaan Sami Khan, Sohail Sameer, Uzma Hassan, Seemi Raheel and others, the story has been written…
Pakistani Dramas 2021: The Special Mentions
While the top ten list has already been compiled with many strong contenders in 2021, there were much more than just 10 great dramas this year.  While there were areas in which the following dramas may have fallen short –…
Top 10 Pakistani Dramas of 2021
It is a challenge putting together a list of ten solid Pakistani dramas each year.  Generally, I am left mulling over the list of dramas, critiquing potential positives to pull together ten contenders.  However, while 2021 has overall given Pakistani drama viewers…
Dobara Episode 9: Bilal Abbas Khan Steals The Show As Mahir’s Vulnerabilities Are Exposed
To say “Dobara” is winning praise unanimously would be an understatement.  Even those who do not regularly watch dramas are tuning in to “Dobara” to see how Mehru’s life takes shape post the death of her (controlling) husband.  Starrign Hadiqa…
Baddua Episode 14: Neelam and Abeer Come Face to Face
“Baddua” is one of those shows that isn’t particularly light-hearted to watch, but falls into “mindless entertainment.”  This is a story of karma, of delayed justice, which will come back to strike a wayward woman who has played with one…
Aye Musht E Khaak Episodes 3 & 4: Feroze Khan Impresses In A Story Full Of Red Flags
A Feroze Khan starrer promises intrigue and “Aye Musht e Khaak” is no less.  But is this yet another toxic romance?  Directed by Aehsun Talish and written by Maha Malik, “Aye Musht E Khaak” stars Feroze Khan, Sana Javed, Asad…
Aakhir Kab Tak Delivers A Weak Finale, But Is An Overall Winner For 2021
“Aakhir Kab Tak” is a show that delivered on many accounts.  It’s a show that had a strong story.  It focused on a social taboo, a topic that tends to get swept under the rug – sexual assault.  The star…