Parizaad Episode 2: Ahmed Ali Akbar Is a Force To Reckon With
It would not be a stretch to call “Parizaad” an instant success. While the show may not be racking up the colossal number of views some (terrible) TRP churners are, Pakistani drama viewers have been singing the praises of this…
Laapata: A Typical Story With Not-So-Typical Characters
All eyes have been on “Laapata” for over a month with its talented cast and interesting character presentation. The show stars Ayeza Khan, Ali Rehman Khan, Sarah Khan and Gohar Rasheed in lead roles and has been written and directed…
Pardes Episode 21 & 22: Aiman and Ibad’s Romance Begins
“Pardes” has been a story that has consistently been winning the hearts of viewers with its (heavy) tale of the sacrifices women make when they are left behind when their husbands work abroad. This story has focused on Zubeidaa and…
Dil Na Umeed Toh Nahi: The Finale Winds Up Loose Ends While Clarifying – This Isn’t Over
Rarely in real life do all loose ends magically tie themselves up with negativity ceasing to exist, evil being punished through karma and “good” people finding peace in their lives. Life continues moving, problems continue to arise, grief continues to…
Aakhir Kab Tak Episode 11: Adeel Hussain’s Nasir Finally Makes His Entry
“Aakhir Kab Tak” continues its likable run, telling a socially relevant story without heaping on absolute misery. Starring Ushna Shah, Srha Asghar, Haroon Shahid, Adeel Hussain, Shahood Alvi, Javeria Abbasi and others in lead roles, the story has been written…
Phaans: While The Show Was an Overall Disappointment, The Finale Impresses
“Phaans” was meant to tell the tale of a rape victim and her trials and tribulations that she faced in the quest for justice. Unfortunately, much of the story focused on the attempt to be a “mystery,” keeping the true…
Pehli Si Mohabbat Episode 26: Zainab’s Death Unleashes Tragedy
“Pehli Si Mohabbat” is a show that has seen many highs and lows during the course of its run. Written by Faiza Iftikhar, this drama has been directed by Anjum Shehzad and stars Shehryar Munawar, Maya Ali, Uzma Hassan, Saleem…
Rang Mahal: This Over-The-Top Soap Is Silly, Yet Enjoyable
“Rang Mahal” is a new soap on Geo TV that airs daily. Written by Shafia Khan, the show has been directed by Zahid Mehmood and stars Ali Ansari, Hamayun Ashraf, Sehar Khan and Arooba Mirza in lead roles. This drama’s…
Shehnai Episode 23: A Once-Entertaining Show Has Been Seeing a Steady Decline
“Shehnai” started off with a bang, a complete entertainer with a cute story and a solid cast. Unfortunately, in the past few weeks, the story has been headed on a path of doom with its story taking a nonsensical turn. …
Parizaad Episode 1: Off To An Immediately Gripping Start!
“Parizaad” has been a highly awaited drama with a star cast and an interesting story. The show has not managed to avoid controversy though. The story appears to focus on how individuals with dark skin are treated by society and…