While “Mayi Ri” Has Not Been Perfect, The Finale Sends Out a Realistic, Strong Message
“Mayi Ri” has been a talking point since the promos first went on air. A show based on child marriage, the family pressures, the support, the fights, the negatives and the positives, viewers were not entirely sure where the show…
Kabli Pulao Episode 13: Sabeena Farooq Steals The Limelight As Barbeena Encounters Her Past
To say that there has yet to be a bad episode of “Kabli Pulao” would not be a stretch. Each episode has paved the way towards the storytelling, allowing for the characters to move and grow. Episode 12 is no…
Jeevan Nagar Episode 12: Laali Takes Her Place In Babbar Shah’s Shoes
Starring Sohail Ahmed in a double role, “Jeevan Nagar” focuses on many social issues such as class divide, caste discrimination, misogyny, attitudes towards intersex individuals and so forth. “Jeevan Nagar” has been written by Awais Ahmed and directed by Kashif…
“Neem” is Disappointing With Episode 18, Moving At A Snail’s Pace
“Neem” is not just a story, it’s a journey, a journey through the lives of two characters and how they, eventually, will reunite. Starring Mawra Hocane, Ameer Gilani, Syed Jibran, Arsalan Naseer, Manzar Sehbai, Rana Majid Khan and others in prominent…
Nauroz Episode 12: Rana Majid Khan’s Rustam Makes His Tear-Inducing Exit
“Nauroz” is a show which has been consistently delivering a strong story while also making strong statements on the nature of our world. The lead character, Reshtina, has been learning her way around the world after leaving her basement home…
“Muhabbat Gumshuda Meri” Makes a Return To Strong Storytelling With Episode 22
Once Pakistani dramas reach episode 21 and onward, the writing generally does tend to lose grip, usually entering an era of dragging and stretching. Adding to that, Hum TV has a reputation of further losing grip when a time leap…
The “Yunhi” Finale Isn’t Perfect, But Delivers a Beautiful Journey of Religion, Love and Family
Some finales require more time to think and process the chain of events and the finale of “Yunhi” required a few hours to gauge an overall opinion. This is one of those bittersweet finales, a story that has played out…
Kabli Pulao Episode 12: Ehtashamuddin Is Excellent As Haji Mushtaq’s Insecurities Are Revealed
Kashif Nisar’s beautiful canvas and Zafar Mairaj’s stellar writing keeps audiences coming back for more helpings of “Kabli Pulao” week after week. Starring Mohammed Ehtashamuddin and Sabeena Farooq in lead roles, the show also stars Nadia Afgan, Munazzah Arif, Adnan…
Mujhay Qabool Nahin Episode 25: A Circular Narrative Of Attraction and Greed
When the promos of “Mujhay Qabool Nahin” first went on air, interest was immediately piqued due to the exciting, talented cast. Starring Sami Khan, Madiha Imam and Ahsan Khan in lead roles, “Mujhay Qabool Nahin” also stars Saba Faisal, Azra…
“Mannat Murad” Promises To Be a Meaningful Show With the Focus on Romance
“Mannat Murad” arrives with much fanfare, particularly from those who have been missing watching Iqra Aziz on screen, who was last seen in Express TV’s short mini-series “Aik Thi Laila” last year. Iqra’s co-star is Talha Chahour in a Pakistani…