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Pakistani Dramas 2021: The Special Mentions
While the top ten list has already been compiled with many strong contenders in 2021, there were much more than just 10 great dramas this year.  While there were areas in which the following dramas may have fallen short –…
Top 10 Pakistani Dramas of 2021
It is a challenge putting together a list of ten solid Pakistani dramas each year.  Generally, I am left mulling over the list of dramas, critiquing potential positives to pull together ten contenders.  However, while 2021 has overall given Pakistani drama viewers…
Dobara Episode 9: Bilal Abbas Khan Steals The Show As Mahir’s Vulnerabilities Are Exposed
To say “Dobara” is winning praise unanimously would be an understatement.  Even those who do not regularly watch dramas are tuning in to “Dobara” to see how Mehru’s life takes shape post the death of her (controlling) husband.  Starrign Hadiqa…
Baddua Episode 14: Neelam and Abeer Come Face to Face
“Baddua” is one of those shows that isn’t particularly light-hearted to watch, but falls into “mindless entertainment.”  This is a story of karma, of delayed justice, which will come back to strike a wayward woman who has played with one…
Aye Musht E Khaak Episodes 3 & 4: Feroze Khan Impresses In A Story Full Of Red Flags
A Feroze Khan starrer promises intrigue and “Aye Musht e Khaak” is no less.  But is this yet another toxic romance?  Directed by Aehsun Talish and written by Maha Malik, “Aye Musht E Khaak” stars Feroze Khan, Sana Javed, Asad…
Aakhir Kab Tak Delivers A Weak Finale, But Is An Overall Winner For 2021
“Aakhir Kab Tak” is a show that delivered on many accounts.  It’s a show that had a strong story.  It focused on a social taboo, a topic that tends to get swept under the rug – sexual assault.  The star…
Jo Bichar Gaye Episode 2: Dark, Stunning and Impactful, This Drama Is a Winner
Political shows are difficult to review, because there are so many emotions riding high from both sides.  Still, the team of “Jo Bichar Gaye” seem to have done a great job presenting a story about the Pakistan-Bangladesh partition.  Starring Wahaj…
Qissa Meherbano Ka Episode 16: Mawra Hocane Gives a Stellar Performance As Mehru’s Life Turns Grim
“Qissa Meherbano Ka” has been a show with some positive aspects and some unimpressive aspects, leaving the audience with an overall opinion of the show being “just okay.”  However, last week, “Qissa Meherbano Ka” finally came to the point and…
Ishq E Laa Episode 8: Is Tragedy In Store For Azlaan, Shanaya and Azka?
“Ishq E Laa” is a show that has been slowly picking up pace since its premiere.  A big budget production, “Ishq e Laa” stars Azaan Sami Khan, Sajal Aly, Yumna Zaidi, Sohail Sameer, Uzma Hassan, Seemi Raheel, Adnan Samad Khan…
Dobara Episode 8: Javed Sheikh’s Introduction As Ibtisam Lightens The Mood
“Dobara” is one of a few Pakistani dramas currently earning rave reviews from all corners.  Starring Hadiqa Kiani, Bilal Abbas Khan, Sakina Samo, Shabbir Jan, Angeline Malik, Maheen Siddiqui, Nabeel Zuberi, Usama Khan and others, the story has been written…