Despite of the low quality lollywood movies, Pakistan has always managed to provide its audience with the quality entertainment in shape of dramas. Though the country has got a huge list of successful dramas on its credit, there are some of the very precious dramas that are truly cherished by the viewers of Pakistan, regardless of age and interest.
Here is a quick list of 10 of my favorite dramas that you might like to watch again and again. Have a look!
Humsafar:
Year: 2011
Genre: Drama, Romance
Direction: Sarmad Sultan Khoosat
Cast: Mahira Khan, Fawad Afzal Khan, Naveen Waqar, Noor Hassan and Atiqa Odho
This drama serial was based on the book of the same name by Farhat Ishtiaq and is also the first Pakistani drama serial that ever got aired on Indian television as well.
Dhoop Kinare:
Year: 1987
Genre: Drama
Direction: Sahira Kazmi
Cast: Rahat Kazmi, Marina Khan, Sajid Hassan, Qazi Wajid, Badar Khalil
This show was presented by PTV networks and focused on the doctors of hospital in Karachi and their daily routines and lives.
Tanhaiyaan:
Year: 1985
Genre: Family
Direction: Shahzad Khalil
Cast: Shehnaz Sheikh, Marina Khan, Behroze Sabzwari, Qazi Wajid and Asif Raza Mir
It revolved around the story of two sisters, who learnt the true meaning of a home when bought back their parents’ house after their death.
Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan:
Year: 2009
Genre: Drama
Direction: Babar Javed
Cast: Faisal Qureshi, Samiya Mumtaz, Sarwat Gilani and Imran Abbas Naqvi
This drama serial was based on the novel written by Umera Ahmed and became very popular when released because of its storyline and huge ensemble of the entire cast.
Zindagi Gulzar Hai:
Year: 2013
Genre: Drama, Romance
Direction: Sultana Siddiqui
Cast: Fawad Afzal Khan, Sanam Saeed and Mehreen Raheel
Grounded on the novel of identical name by Umera Ahmed, this show has connected very well with the audience and revolves around the story of two different individuals’ Kashaf and Zaroon and the romance between them.
Daam:
Year: 2010
Genre: Drama
Direction: Mehreen Jabbar
Cast: Sanam Baloch, Aamina Sheikh and Adeel Hussain
It is written by one of the most popular novel writers of Pakistan Umera Ahmed and the story revolves around two friends who despite of their financial status are close friends but later become opponents.
Maat:
Year: 2011
Genre: Drama
Direction: Amna Nawaz Khan
Cast: Aamina Sheikh, Saba Qamar and Adnan Siddiqui
Premiered on HUM TV it is another variation of an Urdu novel written by Umera Ahmed with the story focused around two lower class sisters which are entirely different from one another.
Daastan:
Year: 2010
Genre: Drama, Romance
Direction: Haissam Hussain
Cast: Sanam Baloch, Fawad Khan, Mehreen Raheel and Babrik Shah
This drama serial is based on the novel named Bano and revolves around the lives of people who are a victim of violence and outbreak through India.
Alpha Bravo Charlie:
Year: 1998
Genre: Action and Thriller
Direction: Shoaib Mansoor
Cast: Qasim Khan, Abdullah Mahmood, Faraz Inam and Shahnaaz Khwaja
This TV series is one of the most popular drama series in the history of Pakistan industry and has set the records for getting the highest TRP’s ever in Pakistan, reproducing the military operations during Bosnian war.
Shehr-e-Zaat:
Year: 2012
Genre: Drama
Direction: Sarmad Sultan Khoosat
Cast: Mahira Khan, Mohib Mirza and Mekaal Zulfiqar
Story revolves around Falak who is the epitome of beauty and brains but goes through the journey of self-discovery after fronting many catastrophes.
That was all from my end. Please share your views about the list above.
Blessings:)
Nida Zaidi