Baddua Episode 5: Maryam Noor’s Neelam Is The True Hero Of the Story
“Baddua” is a show that has been receiving mixed reviews – while it’s certainly luring in audiences, many are (rightly) pointing out how Amar Khan’s character falls into the expected trope of being a “bad girl” chasing after already “taken”…
Aakhir Kab Tak Episode 23: The Audience Is Given a Sense Of Relief Before A Shocker Is Revealed
“Aakhir Kab Tak” is a show that is synonymous with quality. Many shows can boast of great star casts, great writers, directors and still manage to fall short somewhere. However, with “Aakhir Kab Tak,” it has relied on not only…
Hum Kahan Kay Sachay Thay Episode 12: Mahira Khan’s Mehreen Is Beginning To Test The Patience of the Audience
It cannot be argued that “Hum Kahan Kay Sachay Thay” is a show of powerhouse performances. The cast, featuring Mahira Khan, Kubra Khan, Usman Mukhtar, Huma Nawab, Laila Wasti, Shamim Hilaly, Ali Tahir, Zainab Qayyum and Haroon Shahid in prominent…
Neeli Zinda Hai Episode 29: Neeli’s Mysterious Backstory is Slow to Unravel
“Neeli Zinda Hai” has gripped viewers over the pats several weeks with its dark tale of spirits and the supernatural. Starring Urwa Hocane, Mohib Mirza, Sonia Mishal, Mohammad Ahmed, Kinza Malik and others in lead roles. The story has been…
Mein Hari Piya Episode 8: This Hira Mani and Sumbal Iqbal Starrer Pitts Friends Against Each Other
“Mein Hari Piya” has a great cast, starring Sami Khan, Hira Mani, Sumbal Iqbal, Marina Khan, Maira Khan and others. Written by Qaisra Hayat, the drama has been directed by Badar Mehmood. This is a story with a typical storyline,…
Parizaad Episode 13: Saboor Aly’s Bubbly Makes A Note-worthy Comeback
“Parizaad” is unanimously praised each week by general Pakistani drama viewers and by those new to the scene alike. Written by Hashim Nadeem Khan and directed by Shehzad Kashmiri, “Parizaad” is being hailed as a present-day masterpiece (hopefully not prematurely)…
Laapata – The Finale: Ali Rehman, Sarah Khan and Ayeza Khan Perform Well In A Half-Baked Show
There are many dramas that should end at the 22-24 episode point, because even that is stretching the story too thin – and yet, they drag on until episode 35 or, even worse, episode 100 with that wafer thin plot.…
Aakhir Kab Tak Episode 22: The Calm Before The Storm, The Stage Is Set For Azfar Rehman’s Return
“Aakhir Kab Tak” has been a step above the rest throughout its run so far. This is an issue-based show, one that highlights the problems women face not only outside the home, but also within their own environment. And yet,…
Pehli Si Muhabbat: The Finale Brings The Show To a Strong Conclusion
“Pehli Si Muhabbat” is a show that started off with much anticipation and excitement. Starring Maya Ali and Sheheryar Munawar on television after a long gap, the show also starred Hassan Shehryar Yasin, Nausheen Shah, Saba Faisal, Shabbir Jan, Uzma…
Neeli Zinda Hai Episode 28: Mohammad Ahmed’s Fahim Emerges As the Star Character
“Neeli Zinda Hai” is one of the more unique stories on Pakistani television right now. Falling under the horror genre, this drama deals with a trouble-making ghost Neeli, played by Urwa Hocane, who not only troubles those living in “her”…