Kuch Ankahi Episode 23: Sajal Aly’s Aaliyah Finds Herself Caught Between Two Men
“Kuch Ankahi” has been a refreshing watch with down-to-earth writing focused on human emotion and family ties.  What has set “Kuch Ankahi” apart has been its relatability, particularly within the family setting and relationships.  Starring Sajal Aly, Bilal Abbas Khan,…
Muhabbat Gumshuda Meri Episode 8: Khushhal Khan Gives a Strong Emotional Performance
While love stories are not rare on Pakistani television, a love story with the focus on age and young love in particular is.  “Muhabbat Gumshuda Meri” is a Romeo and Juliet tale, but more than anything, it highlights the emotions…
Gunah Episode 1: This Saba Qamar Starrer Is Off To A Gripping Start
Express Entertainment does not see the kind of promotion and attention that Hum TV, ARY Digital and Geo receive.  However, Express Entertainment has been known to churn out pretty great dramas periodically, including “Aik Thi Laila,” “Hum Dono,” “Talkhiyan” and…
Mere Ban Jao Episode 23: Zaki and Azmia’s Begin Their Complicated New Journey
“Mere Ban Jao” has had its ups and downs, sure, but it has also consistently been an intriguing story rooted in reality with a dash of fictional scenarios.  How many women have had past relationships – either secret ones or…
Jhok Sarkar Episodes 1 & 2: Asif Raza Mir Makes A Strong Comeback As Peeral
In 2022, Hum TV released “Badshah Begum,” a tale of a feudal family set in a land without rules and regulations, the village folk at the mercy of one family.  While the show was criminally underrated and underappreciated, “Jhok Sarkar”…
Mujhe Pyaar Hua Tha Episode 25: Saad and Maheer Unite While Areeb Unravels
“Mujhe Pyaar Hua Tha” is technically a hit show, bringing in high TRPs and views on YouTube each week.  However, as far as critic and audience acclaim goes, this show has not been an audience favorite.  The show is often…
Yunhi Episode 18: Maya Ali and Maha Hassan’s Characters Highlight Cultural Oppression
“Yunhi” has been an interesting ride up until now.  While the story took off to a jerky start, both endearing with its old-world charm and jolting with its warped portrayal of overseas Pakistanis, the show is, at present, one of…
Mawra Hocane and Ameer Gilani’s “Neem” Promises To Be An Enlightening Journey
After the success of “Sabaat” in 2020, Ameer Gilani and Mawra Hocane became a hit pair with Pakistani drama fans and all eyes were on their next show together.  Well, it has finally arrived.  “Neem” stars Mawra Hocane, Ameer Gilani,…
Muhabbat Gumshuda Meri Episode 6: Khushhal Khan & Dananeer Mobeen Are A Vision of Young Love
Purely romantic shows, that too focused on young love, are a rarity on Pakistani television.  It’s for this reason that “Muhabbat Gumshuda Meri” stands out, a young college years romance with family opposition.  This is basically yet another version of…
Pakistani Drama Rewind: Revisiting “Malaal E Yaar,” The Potential Inspiration for “Tere Bin”
“Tere Bin” arrived like a whirlwind, sucking in Pakistani drama viewers with its melodrama, intense story and the raging chemistry between Wahaj Ali and Yumna Zaidi.  However, at present, fans of “Tere Bin” are less than happy with the twists…