Parents in Pakistani dramas often play a major role in the lives of the main protagonists. They can easily be termed as few of the most important supporting characters in dramas. Nowadays, many of these parents are the ones who go overboard and tend to control their children’s lives more than necessary. Usually, the mothers in particular are shown as negative characters who are anything but role models for their children. There are also those parents who have been seen making the worst choices for their children. This year there were so many such parents shown in dramas but some of them definitely took the lead since their negativity outweighed everything else and also defined the journey of the leading characters.

Here is a list of the worst parents from 2021 Pakistani dramas:

Rubina (Wafa Be Mol)

Rubina is another one of those women who made her children’s life a living hell but being the kind of role model which no parent should be. Right from the first episode, her sole purpose in life was to get what she wanted. She lied, stole, and did everything in her power. She also made her daughters follow in her footsteps and they ended up making poor choices. Right till the end, Rubina had absolutely no remorse and she did not realize that her decisions had ruined her children’s lives. The viewers watched her plotting and planning for more than 30 weeks but in the end, only one scene was dedicated to showing just how remorseful she was. She definitely tops the worst parents list because she banked on manipulation more than love while dealing even with her own children.

Faiz Ullah (Pehli Si Mohabbat)

Faiz Ullah from Pehli Si Mohabbat definitely passes as a parent who made many wrong decisions and if it weren’t for him Rakhshi could have had an easier, happier life. He was so self-absorbed that he could not see how his decisions were impacting his daughter. He represented all those parents who think that their children owe them their lives, their happiness because they raised them and ‘loved’ them for all these years! His expectations from Rakhshi and his behavior towards her made him an example of bad parenting. Also, he married Nargis out of love and turned the entire mohalla against him yet he did not understand why Rakhshi would want to get married to someone she loved. In the beginning, Faiz Ullah’s character was quite balanced but his selfishness was always a prominent part of his personality.

He never took Rakhshi into confidence before getting married to Nargis or bringing her home. He expected her to ‘adjust’ to these changes without giving any prior warning. All through the drama, he made every single drastic decision on his own. Nargis’ continuous reality checks always fell on deaf ears and his explanations just went to show that he felt his actions were justified. With every passing episode, this character became even more unreasonable.

Shiza’s Father (Azmaish)

Shiza and Samreen’s father in Azmaish was for the longest time an enabler just like some of the other parents on this list. He turned his second wife into his grown-up daughters’ babysitter and it was only when she died that she realized her worth. This was such a badly etched-out character that even though he made some good choices in between, he could never make a difference in a good way in his daughters’ lives. When his wife was alive he constantly reminded her of how fortunate she was to have him since he had taken care of her daughter as his own. His thankless nature showed in his daughters’ attitude and he was so foolish that he fell for every single lie told to him for the longest time. Although he thought that he was doing everything right and raising his daughters the way they should be raised, he was actually doing more harm than good!

Rakhshanda (Aulaad)

While on the one hand, Aulaad has the best parents playing the lead in the drama, we are also got to see a mother such as Rakhshanda in the drama. She is one of those typical clever female characters who constantly plot and plan. She made sure that her daughter did everything the way she deemed fit and did not let her make her own decisions. She never had a single piece of good advice to give to her daughter and was always so sure that she knew best! In the end, the viewers will get to see a befitting ending to this character but she is definitely a mother who destroyed her daughter’s life single-handedly.

Nazo’s Mother (Safar Tamam Hua)

Nazo’s mother in Safar Tamam Hua was a careless and selfish parent who never once thought about her daughter. Her presence in Nazo’s life never contributed to her upbringing in a positive manner. She never even gave sane advice to her daughter let alone do something practically positive for her. Nazo was a young woman who was capable of being a better person but she never found the kind of role model in her mother to make her a responsible adult. On the other hand, her mother played a major role in making her take the worst decisions more than once. In the end, however, Nazo learned a few things herself and made the right decisions. Aisha Gul definitely made this character more engaging and brought out the negativity in it.

Usman’s Parents (Mujhe Vida Kar)

Sultana and her husband were a match made in hell! Their sole purpose in life was to control their sons, make their life as miserable as possible, judge their daughters-in-law constantly, and spoil their daughter! These parents were biased, insensitive and the most selfish ones. For the first time perhaps the husband was just as much of a planner as the wife! Usually, the fathers are shown as balanced individuals but that was definitely not the case here. Unlike some of the other parents on this list, this pair did not even try to hide their ill feelings for their sons and their wives. They lived in the moment and did not think much about how their actions might affect their relationship with their sons in the future. They also had shocking double standards when it comes to their children. In the last episode, they showed remorse and got punished for everything they did but it was not too gratifying.

Fareeda (Aakhir Kab Tak)

Fareeda is the main lead’s daadi in the drama serial Aakhir Kab Tak who once ruled the house but has now been dominated by her grandchildren and daughter-in-law. She always manipulated her son’s love for her and was so insecure that she never even ‘allowed’ his son to love his own daughters. This woman is full of malice and cannot even maintain a balance between her own children. Even though this character definitely passes as a worse parent but Gul-e-Rana’s performance has been so amusing that we actually enjoyed watching her antics!

Neelofer (Aakhir Kab Tak)

Neelofer is Saim’s mother in Aakhir Kab Tak, who is a balanced and positive individual. In the beginning, Neelofer also came across as an educated woman with a big heart but as the story progressed she turned into one of those stubborn, unreasonable, and insecure mothers who were just not willing to accept what her son wanted. Neelofer’s character actually confused the viewers more than once since it was difficult to accept this side of her character. She does not even listen to her own daughter or pay attention to what she is uncomfortable with. She is yet another parent on this list who thinks she knows better!

Arfah (Banno)

Arfah is the typical negative character in the drama serial Banno who happens to be one of the main lead’s mothers. She is controlling and bossy, she treats her husband’s niece who is an orphan in the worst way possible. There isn’t a single positive trait in her personality. Even though she claims to love her only daughter Sania, the decisions that she makes for her are anything but wise. Like most of the parents on this list, she lacks foresight and is always giving her daughter the wrong advice. Unlike some of the other children who ended up being negative and toxic like their parents, Sania is a nice girl who does not believe everything her mother tells her. Rabia Noreen is playing this character and we do get the feeling that she was probably asked by the producers to follow Nand’s lead! Since that negative character was the main attraction of the show.

Riffat (Banno)

Drama serial Banno doesn’t just have one parent who falls in the worse category but it has two such mothers who think they know better! Even though Riffat looks like an educated woman who would have a life but that is certainly not the case. She is another typical insecure mother who does not want her son to be happily married to someone who she believes is not the right choice for him! She wants him to get married to her niece even though she knows that he does not even like her. Riffat’s favorite hobbies include trying to make her daughter-in-law’s life hell and making plans to break this marriage! This character has been played by Seemi Pasha who is one of the most elegant older actresses in the industry. We wonder why she opted to play such a run-of-the-mill character who doesn’t have a lot to offer.

Meherbano (Neeli Zinda Hai)

This is one such character that has failed to show any improvement or make amends in Neeli Zinda Hai. She was shown to be a toxic mother-in-law who not only resented Sumbul, her daughter in law but also her granddaughter. However, quite convectively she lost the plot and failed to realize that she has now become a toxic mother too. She is not only a bad mother but an unfair and unjust one at that because of the way she does the disparity between her children. She is very much aware of the needs and wants of her daughter, but completely fails to acknowledge the difficulties her son Amaan is faced with, only because he takes a stand for his wife and daughter and doesn’t believe in whatever his mother tells him. She even got involved in the black magic in order to get rid of her daughter-in-law, a definitive evil character for sure.

Dilnasheen’s Mother (Fitoor)

Dilnasheen’t mother was not only annoying but the regressive mentality that she had was enough to drive anyone crazy. She happens to be such a mother who expected Dilnasheen to be happy with the man twice her age, and put up with his abuses and slaps only because he was filthy rich. This is how blunt and straightforward she was. She was always an emotionally unavailable mother and it is sad that in a drama as long as Fitoor, this character and her past traumas were not addressed, because this happens to be the only reason behind the way she mistreated Dilnasheen. It won’t be wrong to say that this was one such motherly character that actually hated her daughter. She was strict for no reason and made sure to suppress every single feeling and emotion that Dilnasheen felt like sharing with her.

Mehreen’s Grandmother (Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay)

In Pakistani dramas, we usually get to see negative and bizarre parents but lately, there have been some grandmothers giving such parents a run for their money. One such grandmother happens to be the character from Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay. Nani has always taunted Mehreen for the things she was never responsible for. Nani continues to bring up Mehreen’s deceased father’s past in front of her as if she still hasn’t settled a score with her. Although she has always been in such a position where she made sure that her children followed her orders – such as getting Rabia married and convincing her to ignore Mehreen; who was at a very tender age and going through a lot already. Nani didn’t even think for a second about what Mehreen must feel after losing her father and then letting go of her mother who should’ve been the security blanket for her. Her character has nothing to say or contribute to the story and the moment she speaks, it is a known fact that she is going to say something bitter! Shamim Hilali has definitely performed this character convincingly but it is sad that it has nothing good to offer.

Abba Miyan (Qissa Meherbano Ka)

Abba Miyan had a chance of being a very nice parent in Neeli Zinda Hai but then again, Neeli deprived him of that position and threw a vase on his head; rattling him completely. This character has been played by Mohammad Ahmed and Abba Miyan is now showing its adverse effects by setting an example of how to be a bad and emotionally unavailable parent. Abba Miyan not only ruined his son’s life but tried to keep him bound in a relationship that was toxic with his wife literally cheating on him. After the son left, out of his emotionality, he ruined Meherbano’s life due to an idiotic kasam that he will not get Meherbano married anywhere else and she will stay wedded to Murad her whole life. Now that Meherbano has gone to Murad’s place, Abba Miyan has miraculously realized that she is happy and settled. It doesn’t really add up seeing a man of Abba Miyan’s age not using his brains, wisdom, and experience to analyze the situation better.

Murad’s Mother (Qissa Meherbano Ka)

Murad’s mother has absolutely nothing to do in life, hence the negativity and verbal diarrhea that she is suffering from. She is in so much shock of her daughter’s death that she has failed to realize that she is ruining her son’s life too. Also, the daughter that she has died with has left behind a son, whom she should love and cherish. The sad part is, she is so emotionally aloof and cold that she literally resents her grandson. She has now found a new hobby in her life which is making Meherbano’s life miserable. As if she hasn’t trained her loser son enough that she herself wants to do the honors!

Zahida (Mohlat)

Zahida was another emotionally aloof and unfair mother who loved her two elder daughters but hated the youngest only because she blamed Navera for her husband’s second marriage. Zahida should’ve put the entire blame on her husband’s sister who forced him to re-marry only to have a son. Zahida spent her entire life resenting Navera and treating her like a househelp. She was lucky that Navera turned out to be a good human being because as a mother, she didn’t leave any stone unturned in ruining her personality and turning her into a selfish person like Maham. The two sisters Rida and Navera, who didn’t get much of Zahida’s attention turned out to be fine, the only one who had the undivided attention of Zahida i-e Maham was simply toxic – proving the kind of mother she was!

Mrs. Ehtasham (Dour)

Mrs. Ehtasham aka Surraya is another toxic mother who has literally lost control over her son Aban and only because he has met an accident, she allows him to rule her over. Surraya has baggage of her own but unfortunately, she has transferred all the negative traits in her son and continues to enable him. Surraya has failed to realize that she is not helping Aban’s situation and just because he emotionally blackmails her, she gives in. The son of Surraya’s sister Romaan truly respects Aban and also Surraya but she takes it for granted and makes sure to make his life miserable. Everything that Surraya is facing in her life is karma hitting back at her but she still believes that things are still under her control. She is about to fall flat on her face and it is much needed!

Nafisa (Ishq Hai)

Although there wasn’t much sense or logic put in while making the drama serial Ishq Hai but Nafisa’s character took the cake for being a ridiculous and non-sensical parent right from the beginning. She literally decided to dictate to her fully grown, financially and emotionally independent, and stable son about the most important decision of his life i-e marriage. Nafisa wanted Shahzaib to get married to her niece Nimra and just because he refused to do so, she turned into a maleficent who wanted to ruin Shahzaib’s life every chance she got. She disowned him and after his marriage to Isra, decided to put up an act of being a good and accepting mother but continued with her plans of drifting them apart behind Shahzaib’s back. It must’ve been so tedious to be this deceptive but Nafisa showed she was a master of deception.

Mehmood (Mere Apne)

There is no denying the fact that if Waseem Abbas had not played this character so perfectly, this drama would’ve lost its charm. The entire weight of the drama was on his shoulders because Mehmood was the trouble-maker, the problematic one who fished for negatives in every single situation. Waseem Abbas’s antics and acting were really enjoyable but what wasn’t enjoyable was Mehmood’s character. He was just one person who couldn’t see anyone happy, be it his wife, his son, his daughter, or his wife’s family. He continued to make everyone’s life miserable only because he was a selfish person. He even taught the same lessons to his son who also made sure to ruin his marital life. Although the drama did end on a positive note with everyone changing and realizing their mistakes it still doesn’t take away from the fact that for the most part, Mehmood was simply a bad father.

Nazia (Berukhi)

Nazia is obsessed with her daughters, but the sad part is, her obsession is not really healthy because Nazia on her own has no sensibilities and moral compass. She thinks she is right and because she herself is so materialistic, she has taught the same lessons to her eldest daughter too. The youngest daughter is lucky that she takes after her father because if it wasn’t for him, she would’ve turned out exactly like her elder sister. Nazia is manipulative too and believes in lying continuously to save herself from sticky situations – definitely not the kind of morals or lessons that you should be normalizing in front of your children. Another annoying aspect of this character is the way Iffat Omar has acted it out, it is definitely not a pleasant sight to see.

Irtiza’s Step Mother (Berukhi)

Irtiza’s stepmother has proved why she is a stepmother. She has emotional baggage and because she failed to accept and move on like an adult, she has harbored hatred in her heart for Irtiza. So much so that she wants to ruin his life by getting him married to the girl who she thinks is not a perfect match for him. She continues to put up an act in front of Irtiza’s father but in reality, it is all a lie. She hasn’t forgiven Irtiza for something he was never really responsible for. Her husband married Irtiza’s mother for the sake of a child and to date, she feels hatred every time she looks at Irtiza because she is reminded of what her husband did and how he deprived her of her right of being his only wife. Although it is just a character such kinds of roles does not suit the actor of Saba Hameed’s stature.

This completes the list of worst parents seen in Pakistani dramas this year. Which one of these do you think happens to be the worst parents. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comment section below.

It is a fact that makeup is an essential part of an actor’s life. Makeup not only happens to be the demand of the camera but is one such tool that aids the actors in creating a visual impact of their character right from the moment the drama begins. In recent times, the Pakistani drama audience has seen a shift in the perspective of the actors where they are getting more comfortable with the idea of natural makeup looks. It is also because of the fact that the stories of Pakistani dramas revolve around the lives of people from regular walks of life. A lot more people see themselves in the stories of these characters, which not only resonates with them but also helps in establishing a connection with the character. In this regard, makeup plays a vital role and the responsibility lies on the actors as to how they want to convey and portray the essence of the characters that they are playing.

In recent times, there has been a lot of conversation happening about embracing your true self and it is becoming more about enhancing natural beauty instead of altering your features with the help of makeup. In some cases, heavy and made-up looks happen to be the demand of the character, which is why the glamorous makeup looks to suit the dynamic and go well with the situation a character is faced with. However, the majority of the time, women in Pakistani dramas are faced with one calamity after another, which then doesn’t really justify the usage of heavy makeup and elaborate looks. It is also interesting to note that there are a lot more actors who do not feel shy while posting their pictures without makeup on their social media handles, which goes to show that they are very much comfortable in their own skin, therefore one fails to understand why they can’t sport the similar look in the dramas which will add more depth to their character and its portrayal.

Here is the list of Pakistani actors with the worst makeup in drama serials aired in 2021:

Hiba Bukhari

Hiba Bukhari has risen to fame in a short span of time. With her hard work and persistence, she has proved her caliber as an actor, this is why she has swiftly become a leading lady in Pakistani dramas. She has the kind of fan following which sells the drama to the audience, probably because she plays such characters which resonate well with the viewers who choose to watch her dramas. Hiba Bukhari is a very convincing actor but she has a long way to go when it comes to grooming.

Hiba Bukhari was seen in the drama serial Fitoor which did exceptionally well. She is currently seen in drama serials Berukhi and Inteha-e-Ishq. While the latter two dramas have a decent viewership, Fitoor actually was quite popular, this is why every single aspect of that drama was under scrutiny – especially Hiba Bukhari’s look as Dilnasheen. She played the role of a young college-going student who got married to a man twice her age. They really established it time and again that Dilnasheen was younger than Haider but when the two actors shared the frame, that didn’t seem to be the case. Dilnasheen’s life was not easy because she didn’t get to marry the guy she loved and then later was faced with character assassination but neither her hair nor her makeup budged throughout the drama. Dark smokey eye-makeup, glossy lips, and heavily contoured face were the signature makeup look of Dilnasheen, which added a lot more screen age to Hiba Bukhari. She really needs to go easy on the makeup and come up with hairstyles that actually give her a more subtle, natural, and casual look.

Mashal Khan

Mashal Khan is another talented and confident actor. The way she plays her roles easily shows that she is very comfortable in front of the camera and believes in giving convincing performances. However, one thing that has mostly gone against Mashal Khan is her choice of wig and her overall makeup. She tends to go lighter with her foundation shade and uses warm crease eyeshadows which give her eyes a very deep-set look. White-washed face along with lighter color hair give her a very washed outlook and do not really do her much favor. Mashal Khan definitely can look a lot prettier if she switches her makeup artist or at least she understands the kind of look that suits her the best. She really needs to darken her hair color in order to prevent herself from looking unreal!

Mahi Baloch

Mahi Baloch is a supporting actor who is comparatively new in the Pakistani drama industry. Mahi Baloch played the role of Sameera in Ishq Hai and made sure to let the audience know that she liked being made up all the time – any time of the day. The unfortunate part is that her makeup, instead of enhancing her beauty added so much fakeness to her and her character that it really didn’t do any favors. Throughout the drama, Mahi Baloch’s look showed that she was screaming for attention and wanted to capture the entire screen with her over-dramatic look. It is understandable that since the actors get to do so many wedding sequences in different dramas, they don’t really pay much attention to how they look but Mahi Baloch’s bridal look in Ishq Hai was a disaster. Once again, the entire look screamed how loud it was and how Mahi Baloch wanted all eyes on her. We do feel bad for her co-actor who had to act with her during that wedding sequence, must’ve been hard controlling his laughter while delivering those dialogues.

Hira Mani

Hira Mani is another one of the leading actresses from the industry whose presence alone guarantees viewership. She also shares great on-screen chemistry with some of the most sought-after male actors which is another reason why she is viewers’ favorite. She is also someone who does not focus too much on her make-up and looks in dramas. While we appreciate the fact that Hira Mani believes in wearing minimal make-up, we are extremely disappointed with the look she was seen sporting in the drama serial Mohabbatein Chahatein. Apart from Hira Mani’s uneven and unflattering hair color, her make-up in the drama looked like a bad case of foundation matching. She looked grey in the drama and even her entire face was not a single tone. Her neck was a completely different story altogether since the make-up artist definitely did not even attempt to match the neck or even the ears with her face. The fact that this drama did not have the best filters definitely accentuated these basic flaws in the make-up. Looking simple is one thing but looking muddy is another! Hira’s make-up was a classic example of make-up blending gone all wrong. The make-up artist failed completely in giving her a decent, natural look.

Amar Khan

Amar Khan is also a comparatively new face in the Pakistani drama industry. She has been seen in different dramas in the past but in the drama serial Bad Dua that is currently airing, she is playing the lead role. Amar Khan’s makeup and overall look in the drama serial Bad Dua do not really go with the dynamic of her character. Yes, Abeer is shown to be a rebel but also a university student but her overall get up right from the beginning made it look like she was a spinster ready to attend someone’s valima, in a hope that some larkay ki amman will look at her and get impressed by her beauty. Her formal shalwar kameez didn’t really look good as a university attire and then adding properly made-up hair with curls intact was also a poor choice. Amar Khan definitely had the margin to look this way as the story progressed because the character of Abeer was going to get married therefore she could’ve toned down her university look to make it realistic. Her makeup is also not really up to the mark. Foundation is cakey and the makeup artist doesn’t really know how to shape her eyebrows. The overlined lips are way too obvious as well and the kajal which is poorly smudged makes her makeup look quite unfinished and unpolished. She really needs to work on her looks in future projects.

Zohreh Amir

Zohreh Amir is mostly seen in supporting characters that too in a few episodes of Pakistani dramas. However, she makes sure that during her short-spanned appearance in the dramas, she glams herself up so much that everyone remembers her as a supporting actress who wears layers and layers of makeup. She is also one of those actresses who finds it hard to edit and omit the makeup products she uses in her regular routine.

Although Zohreh definitely has the kind of face and features that can carry heavy and glamorous looks, for a TV drama and especially for a character that isn’t actually adding much to the story, she really takes it a bit too far. High heels, perfectly wavy hairstyles, overly done makeup are some of the main elements one gets to see in the characters played by Zohreh Amir. She is naturally very pretty with unique features, she can definitely do without so much makeup. In the drama serial Fitoor where she dealt with her father’s death and the ailing condition of her only brother, her makeup was too glamorous – especially during the funeral of her father’s character, it was hard to digest the amount of makeup she as an actor thought was justified in that sequence.

Hina Altaf

Hina Altaf is one such actress who has clearly stated that she hates makeup but because it is a part of her job, she has to wear it. It is perfectly understandable that Hina is not into makeup but we wonder why it doesn’t show in her dramas at all? For someone who is not into a lot of makeup, she should feel a lot more comfortable with the minimal makeup looks but Hina Altaf has recently started wearing a lot more makeup than she used to before.

In the drama serial Kasa e Dil, the character of Soumya went through a lot but seeing her carrying halo-eyed makeup all the time was pretty unrealistic. Another thing that Hina Altaf must definitely let go of is the tint that she uses which settles in the cracks of her lips and accentuates the dry patches so much, giving her a very bizarre look as if she just chewed a ‘paan’ before shooting the scene. Hina Altaf naturally has fresh spotless skin and she is a fan of lip and cheek tints which she has stated quite a few times, however, she really needs to learn how to use them to her benefit.

Asma Abbas

Asma Abbas is a phenomenal actor who graces the dramas that she becomes a part of. Her performances in every single drama, every single role be it a comedy or a tragedy is spellbinding in that it captures your attention as a viewer. However, one thing that mostly goes against Asma Abbas as an actor is the amount of makeup she relies on in her dramas. It won’t be wrong to say that her makeup looks to end up being too distracting and even in those situations or roles where there is not much need for makeup, her overall look is always very cakey and heavy. She also contours her eyebrows in a manner that gives a very sharp look to her face, whereas the best technique for her would be feathering, which will make her eyebrows look realistic. As a senior artist with so much experience, Asma Abbas should definitely understand the requirement of her character and use makeup accordingly.

Kubra Khan

Kubra Khan is not only a good actor but she is absolutely beautiful to look at. After playing the glamorous role of Husn e Jahan in Alif, she returned to the dramas in Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay. Although Kubra Khan tried to keep her look very much in line with the latest makeup in order to show Mashal as a present-day character, her makeup look ended up being quite distracting which did take away the attention from her performance at times. It won’t be wrong to judge that Kubra Khan must be having access to top celebrity makeup artists for the drama, provided by the production house, therefore to see her makeup look appearing to have been done with somewhat expired makeup products was definitely unflattering. There was a lot of focus on her chapped and dried-up lips, which goes to show that the lip tint or the liquid lipstick products she used were quite drying on her and gave her a very unsightly look. The winged eyeliner was also poorly done, which really didn’t do justice to her beauty at all. Time for Kubra Khan to never work with the same makeup artist again!

Armeena Rana Khan

Armeena Rana Khan is one of those Pakistani actresses who do not need to wear a lot of make-up to look appealing on-screen. It seems that such actresses are sometimes the biggest challenge for make-up artists who are used to doing a certain kind of make-up and are not used to doing minimal make-up looks. Surprisingly enough even though Armeena Rana Khan has been in the industry for long enough to know what looks good on screen and when someone is going over-the-top yet she always goes overboard with her make-up looks in dramas. This year she played a leading role in the drama serial Mohabbatein Chahatein. She was making a television appearance after a long time therefore this could easily be termed as her ‘comeback’ drama. She focused entirely on her outlook, perhaps more than her performance.

Armeena Rana Khan made sure that not only was she sporting heavy make-up looks in this drama but she used as many accessories as she could. Armeena Rana Khan definitely wanted to look as stylish as she possibly could for her comeback play but she ended up looking a little too made-up in all the scenes. Nowadays when all the actresses prefer a smudged eye-liner look Armeena decided to sport an eye-liner look in the drama which was rather intense. Other than that the blending of her foundation wasn’t smooth which resulted in a cakey effect. This was definitely not her best look since even the hairstyles were not too appealing.

Maya Ali

Maya Ali was another one of those top Pakistani actresses this year who made a comeback to Pakistani dramas after years. She decided to make this comeback with the drama serial Pehli Si Mohabbat. It is rather unfortunate that Maya is part of this list since she is one of those few celebrities who do not shy away from posting raw, unfiltered pictures without any makeup on their social media handles. This is one of the most endearing aspects of her social media handle that as a celebrity she sends a message across to her young fans that it is very important to appreciate your natural beauty without relying on makeup or filters all the time. Therefore, it isn’t much to expect her to sport a somewhat basic look in her dramas as well. Although Maya Ali straight away refused to acknowledge that she wore too much unnecessary makeup but the audience will agree that she wore bold make-up even though all she did was cry in the drama! We are pretty sure she could’ve done so without the loud make-up!

More than the character she chose to play in the drama, Maya Ali’s inappropriate and distasteful make-up was the center of discussion ever since Pehli Si Mohabbat went on air. There was not a single scene in Pehli Si Mohabbat where Maya Ali did not wear shimmery eyeshadows or give her eyes an accentuated and defined look with the help of transition colors. Her character could’ve done totally fine without the over usage of kajal but sadly it added a lot more maturity and age to her character than what she was suggested to be. There was quite an obvious and harsh contouring too which Maya didn’t need considering she already has a defined facial structure. Maya Ali is definitely comfortable in her natural skin, her numerous pictures are a testimony of that, however, we wish she had projected that in her comeback drama too.

Rabia Butt

Rabia Butt started her career as a model and she recently started acting. She immediately grabbed the attention of the viewers due to her unique acting style and dialogue delivery. Since she was an integral part of the fashion industry for such a long time, therefore she should understand make-up and the kind of looks that suit her face more than anyone else. However, in the drama serial Pehli Si Mohabbat this year, Rabia Butt’s make-up was not the least bit impressive or appropriate for the role she was playing. In Pehli Si Mohabbat, the character Rabia Butt played came from a brothel and was married to a rather ‘conservative’ aged man. In the initial episodes, Rabia’s loud makeup actually made a visual impact on the kind of background she belonged to and where she came from but later, she could’ve definitely toned it down considering she was now at a better place and far more content with how her life turned out to be. Although it does define her character, as the episodes progressed, she could’ve done really well without that much makeup because then her natural beauty would’ve shown through. The overly blended, almost grungy makeup look was definitely not an impressive or pretty look, to say the least.

Urwa Hocane

Urwa Hocane has an attractive face and naturally sharp features. She hardly ever wears excessive make-up and usually makes sure that her make-up is in line with the roles she is assigned to play. This time around, however, she was seen sporting make-up looks in the drama serial Amanat which did not only look odd due to the circumstances of her character but also looked like a sad case of trying extra hard to achieve the fairest possible complexion. Although her character is rather simple and a classic case of a damsel in distress but the make-up never budges. The layers of foundation, eyes overcoated with mascara, and a perfectly lined waterline have been her staple look in the drama. We all know that 7th Sky is fixated with making their actors look extra white and flawless on-screen therefore we are pretty sure that this entire look was a demand of the production house. However, it is unfortunate that wise actors such as Urwa who are incredibly comfortable in their own skin take up such projects and do whatever is required to please the producers.

Imran Abbas

Imran Abbas is the only male celebrity who is on this list since his make-up in drama serial Amanat has to be the most conspicuous aspect of his overall screen presence, which is definitely not something to take pride in! Imran Abbas continues to choose the most bizarre roles and on top of that this year in drama serial Amanat he went all out to look ‘extra gorgeous’ on screen! From his full coverage foundation to his perfectly applied lipstick and eye shadows which are usually more obvious than that of his fellow co-actresses in some of the scenes, Imran Abbas’ make-up artist did everything in his power to give the fellow actresses a run for their money! Imran Abbas’ make-up isn’t just loud but in so many scenes his eye make-up is such that it seems as if he just walked out of a horror movie or is dressed up for Halloween. He also has thick eyebrows which have been over-defined and enhanced. Imran Abbas always goes overboard with make-up but this time around he even broke the records set by him in the past!

Zara Sheikh

Zara Sheikh was once considered one of the top Pakistani actresses who ruled the big screen. She made an acting comeback through dramas this year. She played a well-written important supporting character in the drama serial Raqs-e-Bismil. Unfortunately, apart from limited acting skills, Zara Sheikh’s make-up in the drama made it next to impossible for the viewers to focus on a character that had so much going for it. It didn’t even look like Zara’s make-up was done by a professional. Her overdrawn lips were an epic fail in every single look she was seen sporting in the drama. The choice of lipsticks couldn’t have been more disappointing and her eyeliner looked like it was one of those cheap peel-off liners that never go on finely since their texture is often clumpy. In most of the scenes, it seemed ad if she used her lipstick as an eyeshadow as well since the shade match couldn’t possibly be a coincidence! The heavy eyelashes and sharply over-drawn eyebrows were also a constant throughout. While Sarah Khan’s make-up looks in the drama were superb throughout, Zara Sheikh failed to carry the kind of looks that were needed to make her character look as graceful as it was supposed to be. It was almost as if someone who was still learning professional make-up practiced on her face!

This completes the list of all those actors who were seen in the worst makeup in Pakistani dramas that aired this year. Which one of these actors do you feel should improve their makeup. Feel free to share your opinion in the comment section below.