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Wehshi Episode 30: As This Khushhal Khan Starrer Leaps Forward, This Is The Weakest Episode
“Wehshi” has been a stellar show from start to present.  Telling an intriguing story of emotional abuse from childhood to adulthood and the way it turns an innocent child into a perceived monster, “Wehshi” is a notch above the rest…
Kaala Doriya Episode 11: Khalid Malik’s Entry Livens Up An Already Enjoyable Show
“Kaala Doriya” is not being discussed on social media as much as previous Saima Akram Chaudhry and Danish Nawaz comedies, such as “Chupke Chupke” and “Hum Tum.”  However, that does not mean it’s any less – if anything, barring the…
Opinion Piece: “Hook,” Pakistani Dramas and Subliminal Messaging On Female Worth
With 2022 coming to a close, many current dramas are also coming to an end, bringing forth a new wave of shows set to launch this December and January.  New launches give Pakistani drama viewers a lot to look forward…
Wehshi Episode 28: Khushhal Khan Stuns Viewers As Asif Takes a Dark Turn
“Wehshi” has been capturing eyeballs for its unique storyline accompanied by intense, strong acting from its lead (and supporting) cast. “Wehshi” stars Khushhal Khan, Komal Meer, Nadia Khan, Babar Ali and others in central roles while the screenplay  has been…
Qalandar Episode 14: This Komal Meer Melodramatic Show Is Oddly Satisfying To Watch
“Qalandar” is a show that doesn’t pretend to be something it isn’t.  This isn’t a show that’s preaching religion or a show with a strong moral message.  It’s your generally melodramatic show with conniving, mean-spirited characters with a sprinkling of…
Tinkay Ka Sahara Episode 10: Rubab Hashim’s Duriya Makes An Important Decision for Her Child
While “Tinkay Ka Sahara” is doing very well in ratings, one cannot argue that the show Is currently at a deeply depressing point.  Starring Sami Khan, Rubab Hashim, Sonya Hussyn, Haroon Shahid, Ayesha Toor, Adnan Jaffar, Sana Askari and others, the…
Siyani Episode 104: This Wildly Popular Drama Has Taken a Deep Nosedive
“Siyani” is a show that has constantly been topping the TRP charts and has a large fan base.  However, the plotline of “Siyani” has long since been lost.  With each episode, at this point, the story is derailing completely and…
Taqdeer Episode 28: This Alizeh Shah and Sami Khan Starrer Is Frustration-Inducing
When “Taqdeer” was first launched, it seemed to be an interesting thriller-type drama made more appealing by the interesting casting of the ever-talented (and handsome) Sami Khan and the cute Alizeh Shah, a fresh pair for Pakistani television.  But as…
Kaala Doriya Episode 10: Saima Akram Chaudhry’s Family Drama Is All Heart
“Kaala Doriya” has managed to succeed and become a success despite limited promotion from the channel.  If Hum TV currently has a clear winner, it’s this light-hearted comedic family drama, which has been written by Saima Akram Chaudhry and directed…
Daraar Episode 31: Amar Khan’s Irha Begins To Recognize Her Fears Are Her Reality
What works for “Daraar” is, more than anything, the fact that the story being told is one that a section of South Asian women can relate to.  Sure, most South Asian women cannot claim to have been cheated on by…