“Jaan E Jahan” Has The Typical ARY Formula, But With An Excellent Cast
When “Jaan E Jahan” was launched with Ayeza Khan and Hamza Ali Abbasi, expectations were soaring. Hamza Ali Abbasi’s return to television after “Alif” and post the massive success of “The Legend Of Maula Jatt,” this show also marked the…
“Tumharey Husn Ke Naam” Comes To A Close As Beautifully As It Began
When “Tumharey Husn Ke Naam” first began, it was often described as “poetic,” “romantic,” “for lovers of Urdu poetry” and so forth. Of course, this has often been interpreted as meaning “not for those who want generic, action-packed episodes.” For…
“Mujhay Qabool Nahin” Takes a Step Away From Misery and Delivers a Strong Finale
While the message of “Mujhay Qabool Nahin” has focused on abuse and the rights of women, the treatment has not been ideal. Following the lives of Maira and Mishaal, two sisters married to two brothers, Maira was immediately thrown into…
Ishq Murshid Episode 11: Shahmeer’s String Of Lies Begin To Backfire
Without a doubt, “Ishq Murshid” has been winning over Pakistani drama audiences each week with its sweet, breezy tale of love, regardless of how unrealistic it may be. “Ishq Murshid” has been a feel-good romantic show up until now, Shahmeer’s…
Pakistani Dramas – December 2023: Five Dramas With High Expectations Which Have Fallen Flat
It’s easy to pinpoint which dramas are worth watching and praise them week after week. However, it’s must more difficult to pinpoint which dramas have been disappointing, especially when those dramas include strong actors and actresses who we expect a…
“Idiot” Comes To a Close In A Neat, Tidy Way, Leaving Us Wondering – What Was the Point?
The premise of “Idiot” started off strong – those who live against the grain, choosing to follow ideals rather than social norms or the expected ways of the world are often seen as an “other,” individuals who are considered unstable…
Jeevan Nagar Episode 21: This Sohail Ahmed Starrer Has Turned Into a Social Commentary On The State Of The Government
“Jeevan Nagar” is a show about small-town living – but only on the surface. If you begin analyzing “Jeevan Nagar” and its many themes, this is a show with a strong story, many social messages and even a statement on…
Ishq Murshid Episode 10: Bilal Abbas Khan’s Shahmir Finds Himself Caught Between Two Women
To give “Ishq Murshid” the title of “Pakistan’s favorite love story” would not be a stretch by any means. One episode racking up 13 million views within two days is not an ordinary feat, the love story of Shibra and…
Mannat Murad Episode 22: Is the Villain of the Show Irsa Ghazal’s Razia – Or Talha Chahour’s Murad?
The importance of a mother in a South Asian household is high. Our parents are the ones who have brought us up and put us in a position to succeed in life – and therefore, in our culture, our parents…
Tumharey Husn Ke Naam Episode 24: Will Salma and Sikandar Get Their Happily Ever After?
There are love stories and then there are love stories for the ages, love stories which we read about or watch which leave an ever-lasting impact on both the hearts of the characters and the audience as well. “Tumharey Husn…