Sophia Qureshi
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Jindo Episode 15: Jugni’s Child May Present Yet Another Obstacle In Jindo’s Life
“Jindo” arrived with much promise, a show about the plight of women in a patriarchal society where ownership of one’s home, family and even self is all in the hands of the “rulers.”  And yet, the women in this show…
Green Entertainment’s “Gumn” Is a Captivating Thriller
Murder mysteries and thrillers are rare on Pakistani television, which instantly makes “Gumn” stand out amongst the rest.  In a time where competition is rampant with Green Entertainment, Hum TV, Har Pal Geo and ARY Digital putting out strong content,…
Jhok Sarkar Episode 20: Farhan Saeed Is The Star As Arsalan This Week
 “Jhok Sarkar” is a story which hangs in the balance between loyalty to one’s country and corruption.  How easy is it to sway a government employee from doing his job with dedication when a standard for bribes and crookedness has…
“Sukoon” Has a Familiar Story With a Likable Cast
Some actors immediately draw audiences in, not only with their talent, but with their reputation for carefully selecting their scripts. Sana Javed is one such actress. While her track record is not one hundred percent, one can see that she…
Neem Episode 20: Ameer Gilani Gives A Stand-Out Performance As Ashhad Returns To The Fold
“Neem” is not an easy show to be a fan of, as watching it requires a lot of patience.  Drama storytelling as of late has been focused on delivering action-packed episodes with quick-paced narratives, which has reduced interest in the…
Muhabbat Gumshuda Meri Episode 24: Khushhal Khan’s Saim Is The Heart and Soul Of This Show
“Muhabbat Gumshuda Meri” now has two episodes left with our leads, Zobia and Saim, face-to-face once again.  However, their relationship is in an even messier place than it was previously with Zobia’s cousin, Seemab, unnecessarily laying claim to Saim.  “Muhabbat…
Ishq Murshid Episode 2: Shahmeer and Shibra’s One-Sided Love Story Begins
The first episode of “Ishq Murshid” set high standards for what’s to come, instantly luring in viewers with this not-so-simple love story between a middle class girl and a politician’s son.  Starring Bilal Abbas Khan, Durr E Fishan Saleem, Omair…
Nauroz Episode 14: Reshtina Comes Face-To-Face With Her Grandfather – And Salar
“Nauroz” has won viewers over with its unique concept, innocent heroine Reshtina and unusual hero Rustam.  The story of a young woman raised in a basement away from civilization now released into our manipulative world is one that has kept…
“Tere Ishq Ke Naam” Has a Disjointed Finale Without Proper Closure
As the title suggests, “Tere Ishq Ke Naam” has been, at its heart, a love story.  Focusing on Rutba (Hiba Bukhari) and Khursheed’s (Zaviyar Nauman Ejaz) relationship and their path towards realization of love, “Tere Ishq Ke Naam” also highlighted…
“Fatema Feng” Is Religiously Driven, But Also Socially Relevant
Green Entertainment continues to roll out new launches with “Fatima Feng” starting this week.  Airing Monday through Friday, adding this show to the watch list will be time consuming and daily shows tend to come with that risk.  However, the…