“Muhabbat Gumshuda Meri” Ends Happily, But Glosses Over a Major Talking Point
One of the greatest strengths of “Muhabbat Gumshuda Meri” for young, educated viewers of Pakistani dramas has been one that was obviously but not overtly addressed – toxic parenting. An innocent love story between Saim (Khushhal Khan) and Zobia (Dananeer…
Neem Episode 21: As Zymal’s Marriage Ends, Mawra Hocane Delivers A Stellar Performance
The greatest complaint with “Neem” over the last several weeks has been its lack of focus on the main characters and its slow pace. From the start, audiences have been waiting to see solid character development for both Zymal and…
Muhabbat Gumshuda Meri Episode 25: A Once Strong Show Has Fallen Off Course
Finding a solid, well-written love story is not something common in Pakistani dramas – which is why many of the Pakistani drama classics are exactly that, classics. They are wonderful, well-written stories which are in a category different from the…
“Razia” Wraps Up In As Strong A Way As It Began With Its Finale
As quickly as it arrived, “Razia” winds up at episode number six. While many could complain that “Razia” barely had time to settle in before ending, “Razia” now shows that Express Entertainment has set the benchmark once again. With “Aik…
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…
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…