Sophia Qureshi
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Pardes Episode 3: Shaista Lodhi’s Zubeidaa Continues to Suffer In Her Husband’s Absence
It’s tragic when one stops to think about the plight of a foreign worker, someone who is sent abroad to work and provide for his family, but is essentially a “machine.” What sort of comfort and support does he receive…
Mujhe Vida Kar Episodes 9 – 12: Sadia and Rida Tolerate More Abuse Than Necessary
Fans of Pakistani dramas tend to be drawn to miserable plotlines with many depressing, misery-heavy shows bring in high TRPs. This is what the writers of “Mujhe Vida Kar” appear to have had in mind while writing the script of…
Neeli Zinda Hai Episode 3: Urwa Hocane Makes Her Eerie Appearance As Neeli
While “Neeli Zinda Hai” has a horror factor which immediately makes it stand out from other shows, it also has a story that appears to have substance. It is not only visually appealing with the use of colors (heavily emphasis…
Aakhir Kab Tak Episode 3: Srha Asghar’s Fajar Is Attacked
“Aakhir Kab Tak” is one of the more promising new shows that premiered post-Eid. While the show appeared to have a dark theme, the storyline of rape, blackmail and the desperation of the victim to keep the act hidden is…
Has “Raqeeb Se” Set a New Benchmark in Terms of Drama Length?
Let’s throw back to the time of PTV, a time when the general drama length fell anywhere between 12 – 18 episodes long.  What?  Only 12 episodes?  And yet, these twelve episodes were content-filled, quality programming that came together to…
Neeli Zinda Hai Episode 2: Neeli Begins to Make Her Presence Felt
“Neeli Zinda Hai” is one of the more promising new shows at present. With its unique “horror” style storyline plus its interesting cast, there’s a freshness to it which is pulling the Pakistani drama audience in. Written by Adeel Razaq…
Khuda Aur Mohabbat Episode 16: Tragedy Strikes, Leaving Mahi In Shock
“Khuda Aur Mohabbat” continues to rake in viewership and keep its audience glued to its story of a “love story” that was never meant to happen. Feroze Khan and Iqra Aziz have won hearts as Farhad and Mahi, supported by…
Raqeeb Se – The Finale: Heartbreaking, Bittersweet And Absolutely Perfect
“Raqeeb Se” has been a show that has won the hearts of viewers, leaving its audience in tears and promoting discussion each week with intelligent, well-written, meaningful episodes each week.  Focusing on a broken love story that affects all in…
Safar Tamam Hua Episode 18: Jamal and Nazo’s Relationship Takes a New Turn
“Safar Tamam Hua” has made a comeback of sorts in terms of recapturing audience interest. Telling the story of a family of cousins turning against one another after the death of one of their own, “Safar Tamam Hua” was initially…
Aulaad Episode 29: Nabeel Zuberi Takes Center Stage in His Moment to Shine
“Aulaad” is an emotional, gut-wrenching, tear-jerker of a show that has successfully hooked family audiences. Whether it’s elderly parents, older children or the young crowd, this is a show that has everyone shedding tears, wondering if their families are any…