Pakistani dramas have had some famous doctors over the years. Medicine as a profession is loved by South Asians in general and every parent wants to turn their child into a doctor as soon as they are born. Thus doctors are loved by people even in the fantasy world. Combine the medical profession with some good looks and this is a jackpot for drama watchers all over the world. Some medical drama blended with romance, tragedy and sometimes action makes for a great watch. Pakistani dramas had some great doctors in both male and female leads over the years and these characters have lived with the fans. Here is a list of 10 famous doctors from Pakistani dramas that won hearts:
Dr Ahmer Ansari In Dhoop Kinare
Dr Ahmer Ansari is the OG doctor who made everyone fall in love. Dhoop Kinare is a show that is evergreen and it will live on forever due to its great story, good characters and the charisma that Rahat Kazmi brought to the character of Dr Ahmer Ansari. Rahat Kazmi played the character with poise and his style and charisma is still being copied by the leading men of Pakistani dramas. He will always remain on top as the best doctor character played by a Pakistani star.
Dr Zoya Ali Khan In Dhoop Kinare
Another iconic doctor from Dhoop Kinare was played by Marina Khan. Marina Khan played Dr Zoya Ali Khan in the show. She was young, beautiful and with her trendy haircut and soft voice, she won the hearts of millions. Many people still remember her as Dr Zoya and this is one character that will live on in television history.
Dr Asfandyar In Yakeen Ka Safar
Yakeen Ka Safar ended up becoming a classic. It also brought the iconic on-screen pairing of Ahad Raza Mir and Sajal Aly. Yakeen Ka Safar had an angle of medical drama with Dr Asfandyar played by Ahad Raza Mir becoming a fan favourite. He reminded many people of Dhoop Kinare’s Dr Ahmer as he was calm, collected and a man of wisdom. The chemistry he brought with his on-screen co-star Sajal Aly was a winner for everyone.
Dr Zubiya In Yakeen Ka Safar
Yakeen Ka Safar also gave us the iconic and resilient Dr Zubiya played by none other than Sajal Aly. Sajal Aly played a very strong character who overcomes adversity in her life and finds her own individuality and happiness. Her chemistry with Ahad Raza Mir was happening for fans and Dr Zubia remains to be a very positive and idealistic character to come on Pakistani television.
Dr Khajista In Mere Humnasheen
Mere Humnasheen has a very important message for girls education. Khajista played by Hiba Bukhari goes on to become a doctor and get an education even though she comes from a rural background. She fights the system both in her village and the upper class elite which tries to bully her to achieve her dream. Hiba Bukhari became a loved doctor on television and this character really consolidated her stardom.
Dr Dua In Ehd e Wafa
Ehd e Wafa featured a number of professions and Alizeh Shah became a household name after she played a military doctor in the show. Dua was a strong girl who was able to take care of her mother, complete her education and supported her husband in very difficult circumstances. Her look in ceremonial uniform became very famous when the show aired.
Dr Daud In Yunhi
Dr Daud was Bilal Ashraf’s debut on television. He picked up a character that can be dubbed as a green forest in GenZ terms. Dr Daud was a responsible son, a patient husband and a great friend. He was a dutiful man who portrayed how men should be and that love can be peaceful. He also represented how being religious is being educated and calm and not an extremist. One doctor that definitely was loved by many.
Dr Nofil In Zard Patton Ka Bunn
Zard Patton Ka Bunn is a drama that talks about several social issues including overpopulation, lack of education and lack of medical facilities in our rural areas. It also showed how mafias work in hospitals and doctors who are just performing their duties can get targeted. Dr Nofil is played by Hamza Sohail who is at the center of the story and represents problems faced by young doctors in Pakistan.
Dr Numair In Jafaa
Dr Numair is the most loved doctor on Pakistani television right now. Usman Mukhtar finally made a comeback to green flag characters with his role as Dr Numair in Jafaa. Dr Numair shows how an educated man should behave and he is a character that gives lessons to young men out there. He is patient and he gives the women in his life freedom and support. Dr Numair is definitely going down in television history as a great doctor.
Dr Zara In Jafaa
Mawra Hocane plays Dr Zara in Jafaa. She is showcasing a woman who is strong and independent and she can carry her own weight. She can take a stand for herself but she can still be hopelessly in love. Zara is a character that is complex and sometimes bends backwards for the people she loves but she is not a damsel in distress. Mawra has brilliantly shown the stresses a very independent woman goes through in her life through Dr Zara’s character in Jafaa.
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