“Tere Bina Mein Nahi,” At Episode 18, Tells A Great Story With A Culturally Ethical Dilemma
Marriage tends to be at the center of South Asian adult life – and even earlier. Somehow the success of an individual’s life tends to be based on their success at marriage, being happily married or just being married at…
Pyari Mona Episode 14: Adeel Hussain’s Babar Is a Complicated Character
“Pyari Mona” began as a fresh, light-hearted story that presented realistic life complications surrounding its female lead, a young woman refusing to conform to South Asian beauty standards. Sanam Jung won our hearts as the fun-loving, spirited, vocal Mona. However,…
Pakistani Dramas: April 2023, Post-Ramadan Drama Lineup
Ramadan has come to an end, Eid has passed and Ramadan dramas are either over or coming to a close. With this, the selection of current on-air dramas is incredibly limited and so it’s only obvious that Pakistani drama viewers…
“Qalandar” Comes to an End With a Strong, Emotional Episode
As far as guilty pleasure viewing goes, “Qalandar” has been the very definition of that – and yet, unlike other shows which tend to follow a less appealing track, “Qalandar” has not required the audience to turn off their brains. …
“Fairytale” Emerges As the Winner of the Four Ramadan 2023 Dramas
Competition has been stiff this Ramadan season with four headlining shows, including “Chand Tara,” “Heer Da Hero,” “Tere Aany Se” and “Fairytale.” With the usual fare being one drama from Geo and one from Hum TV, this year doubled the…
Kuch Ankahi Episode 15: Salman, Aaliyah and Azfar’s “Triangle” Begins
“Kuch Ankahi” is a quiet, natural paced show that continues to impress viewers looking for quality television. Focusing on the problems within one household and the lives connected with those family members, this is a story with many characters and…
Yunhi Episode 11: Maya Ali Shines As a Bride Ready To Begin a New Life
“Yunhi” is a “big” show in all regards. From high production values to in-demand stars and an old-charm kind of romance, “Yunhi” has it all on paper. Yet, up until now, it has been a show audiences have either loved…
Pyari Mona Episode 13: A Once Innovative Story Is Treading On A Familiar Path
When “Pyari Mona” began, it appeared to be a story that would genuinely highlight the plight of women who do not adhere to the stereotypical South Asian notion of how a woman should look. However, as the story moves forward,…
“Qalandar,” Now Crossing 56 Episodes, Is An Example Of Engrossing Melodrama
“Qalandar” can’t claim to be a masterpiece – and yet, it’s a thorough entertainer while also not taking its audience for granted. “Qalandar” is, at the heart of it, a tale of good vs. evil, the evil being human nature,…
Agar Episode 25: Junaid Khan’s Shahwaiz Realizes The Importance of a Mother Figure in Arya’s Life
“Agar” isn’t a pathbreaking show nor has it been raking in TRPs. What “Agar” has been doing, however, is delivering harsh realities of life while keeping the overall tone of the show light and fresh. Have we had qualms about…