“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…

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…

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,…

Every so often, a Pakistani drama arrives quietly and wins over its audiences – not necessarily with strong content, but rather with a realistic story, a fast pace and back-to-back episodes that leave the viewer coming back for more.  “Yeh…

“Badshah Begum” is Hum TV’s latest star-studded drama that has been pulling in Pakistani drama viewers.  This is a story of warring families, blood turning against blood for the beloved “takht,” the seat of power.  This seat belongs to “Badshah…

In 2010, Haissam Hussain took over our television screens with the compelling, lovable, absolutely gutting “Dastaan.”  Cut to over 11 years later, “Jo Bichar Gaye” arrived with high expectations – and exceeded them.  While Haissam Hussain has directed several shows…

“Ibn E Hawwa” tells a story of how misogyny can manifest in a patriarchal society and create deep-rooted biases that can be harmful to women within that society.  While “Ibn E Hawwa” is moving at a relaxed pace, the story…

The punishment continues for Abeer in “Baddua,” a story that revolves entirely around a “bad” woman and divine intervention coming her way.  Starring Amar Khan, Muneeb Butt, Maryam Noor, Osama Tahir and many others, the story has been written by…

Think back to the year 2003 when Pakistani drama viewers were enamored by “Mehndi,” a Pakistani drama following the lives of four sisters, their parents and how these lives changed post marriage.  With a star-studded cast and each sister going…

“Dil Zaar Zaar” has arrived with much promise due to its strong cast and unique concept.  Women issues are still considered taboo in South Asia and many are still ignorant of certain conditions, gossip and ignorance sometimes leading to the…