In hindsight, Main Manto Nahi Hoon was all about Suraiyya Phupho and farhad Binyamin. The duo remained consistent throughout and the arcs ended with logic. Azaan Sami Khan played Farhad Binyamin and the star was loved for his strong portrayal of the problematic character. Azaan was a guest on Buzz on ARY Digital and shared some behind the scenes facts about the drama’s shoot and his character.
Azaan Sami Khan shared that his scene where Farhad comes to shoot Manto was the very first scene he shot. It was shot in Bahria Town and he had to face Humayun Saeed and Sanam Saeed in his very first scene. This created pressure in his head and he performed the iconic Haye Allah scene.
Here is the scene that Azaan Sami Khan shot first for Main Manto Nahi Hoon and almost fainted:
Azaan Sami Khan revealed that he almost fainted while he was shooting the scene. He was facing two very big stars who are known for their acting prowess and he had to do all the antics of Farhad. He even asked the director Nadeem Baig for water. But his director was chilled out and helped him through the scene.
Amna Malik is an actress, model and host who has been a part of the entertainment industry for some time now. The starlet has been giving some huge performances recently. She just appeared in Sher and she was the fierce sister of Sher, Marjan, who was his support throughout. The starlet is appearing as Rashda in Jama Taqseem and her track is a fan favourite.
Amna Malik is portraying Rashda in Jama Taqseem. She is the mother of two daughters and she has always lived a very oppressed life. She is not able to completely embrace freedom as she has never seen it in this way. A woman who was always put down is now on a journey to discover her strength and identity. Amna Malik is completely opposite to Rashda and she shared her point of view in the joint family vs nuclear family debate on Hasna Mana Hai.
Amna Malik said that living in a joint family is not wrong. But when siblings start to have kids and the family grows, you need more space. Living together becomes difficult. It is not just sisters-in-law who fight but siblings themselves start having arguments. Thus maintaining a certain distance is important and love remains intact that way.
Dr Nabiha Ali Khan is a social media personality and an activist for men’s rights. She is always trending for her controversial statements but this time her personal life is in the news. She has just tied the knot with her long time friend Haris Khokhar. Nikkah was solemnised by Maulana Tariq Jamil at his residence and the couple has started a new chapter in their lives.
Dr Nabiha Ali Khan’s husband Haris Khokhar is under fire after their Nikkah video came out. During the Nikkah while Maulana Tariq Jamil was performing the most important part of the ceremony, he was seen filming the event and taking pictures. Fans thought this was unnecessary and distasteful. He could have asked someone else to do it for him.
This is what happened:
The internet was calling out Harish Khokhar fo making videos during his own Nikkah. One user wrote, “She used to talk so much and he is the one she chose.” Another added, “Maulana is performing Dua and he is busy taking selfies.” One said, “If jahalat had a face, this would be it.” This was the reaction:
Dr Nabiha Ali Khan is a psychologist, media personality and activist. She has been very popular among the masses especially male viewers as she is always talking about how innocent men are and she has always stood up for men’s rights. She has just entered a new chapter of her life as she tied the knot to her long time friend Haris Khokhar.
Dr Nabiha Ali Khan has been trending since her Nikkah ceremony as she went on and shared the prices of her outfit and jewelry. She claimed that her outfit was worth 1.5 crores while her jewelry was a 40 tola set or in a few videos she called it a 35 kilo set. The jewelry set was allegedly worth 2 crore rupees. Her husband also reiterates that his wife is wearing a very expensive outfit and set.
Now, Dr Nabiha Ali Khan has admitted that she was lying about her outfit and jewelry prices but it was mainly a slip of tongue. She was replying to Mishi Khan and said that she called lakhs, crores, as she was nervous and it was a slip of tongue. She added that anything she wears becomes worth crores and she only thinks in crores. People need to stop obessessing over her.
Anzela Abbasi is a renowned Pakistani model, singer, and TV actress. She gained recognition through her important role in the popular drama Laal Ishq, written by Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar, where fans praised her excellent acting skills. She also worked alongside Wahaj Ali in the Hum TV drama serial Gila, which was widely appreciated. Her performance in Haqeeqat was also praised. Anzela Abbasi is the daughter of renowned actors Javeria Abbasi and Shamoon Abbasi, and she married Tashfeen Ansari in August 2023.
Recently, she appeared on Ahmed Ali Butt’s podcast, where she talked about her parents’ divorce, her mother’s role in her upbringing, moving out, and her father as an inspiration.
Talking about her parents’ divorce, she said, “I think I would say that about my mom because she was literally just trying to figure things out after her divorce. She had me in her twenties, which is quite young to have a child. It’s not that she wasn’t working, but for me, she played the roles of both mom and dad. I never felt my father’s absence and had no complaints about her in that sense. Of course, as a child, you sometimes get irritated with your parents, but as I grew up, I never felt that way.”
Talking about moving out of the house, she said, “I had that conversation when I was 22. I moved out and decided that I would earn and become independent. It was quite a debate with my mom, but after moving out, our relationship improved. She trusted me, and would come over, she would bring food, and we used to have a good time. Later, I moved back in with her when she asked me to get settled in life.”
Talking about her father, she said, “I admit he is a great actor, but I don’t know which side of him to relate to. Honestly, I don’t follow my parents’ work; it’s their job. When I was younger, I could relate to him because I have seen him multitasking— he is an actor, director, producer and writer. Now, I want to try everything, but I don’t necessarily look up to him in that way.”
She further added, “What I learned from my father is to keep working on my craft and continually improve myself in whatever I do.”
MasterChef is a famous competitive cooking reality television show conceived by Franc Roddam in Britain in July 1990. The format was revived in 2005 and has since been considered the most popular culinary show worldwide, produced in more than 50 countries. In 2014, the Pakistani version of MasterChef aired on TV and was won by Ammara Noman. However, the channels did not continue airing the culinary show afterward.
Now, MasterChef Pakistan is back on Hum TV with the season 2 after 11 years. The channel has started airing the show. The show is being judged by Chef Sadat Siddiqui, Chef Mahwish Aziz, and Chef Asad Monga and the contestants from all over Pakistan will take part in the competition.
Here is Cher Sadat Siddiqui’s clip which is facing severe public backlash:
Here is how Chef Asad Monga reacted to the contestant’s dish:
Also watch Chef Mahwish Aziz, who is being the rudest judge on MasterChef Pakistan:
Viewers are very quite upset with the the judges attitude especially the lady judge Mahwish who has been extremely rude to almost all the participants with many saying that all three judges need to watch international MasterChef shows to learn basic manners. One social media user pointed out Chef Sadat’s extremely arrogant behaviour with contestant who introduced her family’s signature dish to him. A fan wrote , ‘The judges are having their own competition that who will pick the mistake first’, Another wrote, ‘all three of them still need to learn how to judge a competition’ . Read the comments here:
Meri Bahuain is a Hum TV soap serial starring Shagufta Ejaz, Babar Ali, Rahat Ghani, Zeba Ali, Ahmed Rafique, Haroon Shahid, Mehrunnisa Iqbal, and others. The drama features a typical controversial soap opera storyline that sparks debates on a daily basis. It is written by Osama Siddiqui and Sohail Younas, and directed by Ahmer Sohail. The serial is a joint production of Babar Javed and Momina Duraid Productions.
The young actor Ahmed Rafique, who plays the role of Fabiha’s husband Almir, is facing severe public backlash for his wooden expressions and poor acting skills. In a scene where Fabiha announces her pregnancy, the actor appeared visibly uncomfortable and failed to deliver a convincing performance. Watch the scene here:
Social media users are trolling Ahmed Rafique’s acting skills, who previously delivered a brilliant performance in ARY Digital’s Naqab. One user wrote, “He seems unhappy, as if the child doesn’t belong to him.” Another commented, “His acting isn’t good — who advised him to become an actor?” Someone else said he has done extremely poor acting and couldn’t even give appropriate expressions as per the situation. Many also mocked the multiple pregnancy sequences in Meri Bahuein, with one user saying, “This drama should be named Our Pregnancies instead of Meri Bahuein.” Read the comments:
Ahmed Randhawa is a host and TV actor who recently made headlines after doing podcast with Saba Qamar which stirred multiple debates. Besides hosting, Ahmed Randhawa is known for dramas like Iqtidar, Bichoo and Agar. Currently, fans are liking his acting in ARY Digital’s soap serial Chaalbaaz and Geo TV’s Case No. 9. He has also done multiple modelling ventures and commercials.
A few days ago, Ahmed Randhawa appeared on Good Morning Pakistan for the promotion of his drama serial Chaalbaaz. During the show, he opened up about his ideal life partner’s qualities.
To the question, “What qualities do you think your life partner should have?” Ahmed Randhawa said, “I think the most important thing is mental compatibility. Your minds should match with each other, that you’re able to hold a conversation with each other. Also, our profession is different; an actor’s life has both highs and lows. So, my life partner should be supportive — someone who realizes that difficult times may come in life, she should have a trust in my capabilities and has faith in me that I will make something out of myself. She should be someone who stands by me in difficult times. It is understandable that girls also need security and comfort. Of course, if it’s written in fate, I will provide, Insha’Allah. But if there are ups and downs in life, then that support becomes very important — like they say, ‘Behind every successful man, there’s a woman’s hand.’ So that support system is very necessary. And values, religion, mindset, politics — all these things, I believe, come under mental compatibility too. I think values don’t necessarily have to be 100% the same”
To the question, “And how much does physical appearance matter to you?” he replied, “Looks do matter to me but I believe beauty lies in the eye of the beholder. She should look beautiful to me, I should find my partner good looking. I think there should be attraction — and everyone’s definition of beauty is different anyway”
Dananeer Mobeen is a talented Pakistani actor and a popular digital creator and influencer who got international fame through her viral video ‘Pawri Ho Rahi Hai.’ She enjoys a remarkable following of 6.5 million on Instagram and has appeared in four popular TV dramas so far, including Sinf e Aahan, Mohabbat Gumshuda Meri, Very Filmy, and Meem Se Muhabbat. Meem Se Muhabbat was a hit drama serial that garnered public acclaim. Fans praised Dananeer’s acting skills and her charming personality. The actor is reportedly all set to make her film debut after four successful television projects.
Recently, an old video of Dananeer Mobeen is making rounds on social media from her childhood days when she talked to a PTV anchor. In the video, Dananeer confidently faced the camera and said, I watch all your shows fondly and I haven’t missed a single episode of your show, can I be the part of your show?” Here is the link to the video:
Dr. Nabiha Ali Khan is a clinical psychologist, former news anchor, and digital influencer who is currently making headlines on social media for her viral nikah with her colleague Haris Khokhar. Her Nikah look is also being discussed on social media. Dr. Nabiha opted for a simple look for her nikah — she wore a minimally embellished, elegant off-white bridal dress by Hina Salman, paired with a heavy jewelry set, while her husband Haris twinned with her in an off-white sherwani and qulla.
An online debate sparked on the social media after she revealed the cost of her outfit and jewelry. According to Dr. Nabiha, she wore an expensive jewelry set worth PKR one crore, and her dress was also worth one crore. However, social media users did not believe her claims and began searching for her jewelry online. One user even posted a similar set by Heera Jewelers, a designer jewelry brand that creates imitation versions of gold designs, including the one Dr Nabiha wore on her special day. First watch the video:
The jewelry set video shared by a social media user sparked an online debate, with most people saying that the design looks very cheap, lacks finishing and neatness, and is in no way equivalent to 40 tolas of gold. One wrote, “This isn’t real gold, and if she wanted to wear artificial jewelry, she should’ve worn something more original (or better quality).” Another claimed, “This looks so fake”. A social media user wrote, “She is lying just to become famous and get views.” Another commented, “And she said 1 ½ crore cost of this bridal set” One said, “Even if these two sets are original, they can’t be worth 2 crores. I have 40 tolas of gold myself, Mashallah, with many pieces, and still, their value isn’t that high — even one pearl (moti) set doesn’t cost that much.” Read the comments:
10 Most Popular Pakistani Dramas Of 2025 – Pakistani dramas have gained immense popularity worldwide over the past decade. With the advent of social media and Pakistani dramas consistently uploaded to YouTube, viewership has become massive. In the past five years, YouTube views have replaced TRP charts as the basic metric of a drama’s success and popularity. Now, we have dramas entering the 1 billion, 2 billion, and even 3 billion views club.
Pakistani dramas are watched not just in Pakistan, but they also have a massive popularity in India, Bangladesh, the UK, the USA, and the UAE. Pakistani stars are now recognised worldwide, and they have millions of followers on and off social media.
The year 2025 also had massive hits, and here is a list of the Most Popular Pakistani Dramas of 2025 in no particular order:
Aye Ishq e Junoon
Writer: Sadia Akhter Director: Qasim Ali Mureed Channel: ARY Digital
Aye Ishq e Junoon is a popular Pakistani drama of 2025 written by Sadia Akhter and directed by Qasim Ali Mureed. The show starred Sheheryar Munawar, Ushna Shah, and Shuja Asad in the lead roles. A crime mystery with an emotional track, Aye Ishq e Junoon, gained massive popularity. All the episodes of the drama garnered 7-10 million views, which is impressive considering it was not a typical masala story. The strong performances by Sheheryar Munawar, Shuja Asad, Shabbir Jan, and Irsa Ghazal made this one of the most popular dramas of the year.
Aas Paas
Writer: Samra Bukhari Director: Muhammad Iftikhar Iffi Channel: Geo Entertainment
Aas Paas was a Ramadan special drama that joined the list of Most Popular Pakistani Dramas of 2025. The show was written by Samra Bukhari and directed by Muhammad Iftikhar Iffi. Aas Paas brought Kaffara’s favourite couple, Ali Ansari and Laiba Khan, back again, and the YouTube views spoke about their popularity. The last episode of the drama, which was released in two parts, amassed 18 million and 21 million views, respectively. Aas Paas was the most popular Ramadan drama of 2025 as well.
Dayan
Writer: Fatima Faizan & Amber Azhar Director: Siraj ul Haq Channel: Geo Entertainment
Dayan is another popular Pakistani drama from 2025. Dayan brought Mehwish Hayat back to television with Ahsan Khan and Hira Mani in the lead roles. It was written by the duo Fatima Faizan and Amber Azhar, while the director was Siraj ul Haq. Dayan brought the 80s cinema in the form of a drama to our screens. From people rising from the dead, plastic surgeries that only change the fashion sense of a character, to revenge plots happening left, right, and centre, Dayan was among the most popular shows of 2025. The episodes averaged between 7-10 million views, and the drama was trending every week while it aired.
Do Kinaray
Writer: Rehana Aftab Director: Syed Faisal Bukhari Channel: Green TV
Do Kinaray became a sleeper hit Pakistani Drama of 2025. The drama starred Momina Iqbal and Junaid Khan in the lead roles, and it reversed the usual formula of a toxic hero and innocent heroine. Momina Iqbal made Do Kinaray, which was a very typical story, into a big hit. The way she portrayed Dureshehwar and brought style and oomph to the character made this drama a hit. Fans rooted for the toxic Dureshehwar till the end, and many cried when she died. Do Kinaray was averaging over 6 million views per episode when it ended. The popular Pakistani drama list will be incomplete without it.
Iqtidar
Writer: Hina Huma Nafees Director: Fahim Burney Channel: Green TV
Iqtidar is a Pakistani drama that broke popularity records when it was airing. Ali Raza and Anmol Baloch appeared as Shahnawaz Shah and Mehrunnisa. The love story of a powerful politician and a girl next door became a sensation. Ali Raza joined the A-listers of the drama industry due to the massive popularity of the show. Even the number of episodes was increased by the channel. Iqtidar’s first episode stands at a massive 41 million views, while the last episode clocked in 16 million views as of now.
Judwaa
Writer: Fizza Jafri & Orooj Binte Arsalan Director: Furqan Adam Channel: Hum TV
Judwaa is another Pakistani drama that turned out to be a massive hit despite receiving initial backlash. Starring Aina Asif, Adnan Raza Mir, and Ali Dayan in the lead. Judwaa is a typical story of two sisters who were separated at birth and then brought back together by circumstances. Aina Asif was a winner with the audience again, and they were rooting for both Sara and Zara by the end of it. Judwaa’s first episode stands at 43 million views, while it maintained the viewership with the last episode (Ep-61) having over 17 million views.
Main Manto Nahi Hoon
Writer: Khalil ur Rehman Qamar Director: Nadeem Baig Channel: ARY Digital
Main Manto Nahi Hoon is a recently concluded Pakistani drama that elicited the most debate in 2025. The drama was heavily criticized for inappropriate teacher-student romance and romanticizing the mafia, but it still managed to bring good numbers for TRP charts and YouTube views. It went down to become one of the most popular dramas of the year. With a stellar cast comprising Humayun Saeed, Sajal Aly, Sanam Saeed, Saima Noor, Babar Ali, Asif Raza Mir, Saba Faisal, Saba Hameed, Azaan Sami Khan, and others, and their strong performances, Main Manto Nahi Hoon was surely popular even while people disliked it. The show averaged 5-6 million views despite backlash and a niche genre.
Mann Mast Malang
Writer: Nooran Makhdoom Director: Ali Faizan Channel: Geo Entertainment
Mann Mast Malang was a massively popular Pakistani drama of 2025. The show featured popular actor Danish Taimoor alongside newcomer Sahar Hashmi. Mann Mast Malang was a drama that was heavily criticized throughout its run. The way they showed violent romance and inappropriate bedroom scenes, many viewers wanted a ban on it. The show, however, was massively popular among the masses and reached the 1 billion views milestone. Mann Mast Malang episode 1 stands at a whopping 38 million views, while the last episode has 18 million views as of now.
Meem Se Mohabbat
Writer: Farhat Ishtiaq Director: Ali Hassan Channel: Hum TV
Meem Se Mohabbat is one Pakistani drama that has landed on both the Best Pakistani Dramas and Popular Pakistani Dramas lists for the year 2025. The chemistry between Ahad Raza Mir and Dananeer Mobeen, alongside the beautiful performances of the supporting cast, made this show a superhit. Fans loved it globally, and it was trending in multiple countries on YouTube when it was airing.
Sher
Writer: Zanjabeel Asim Shah Director: Aehsun Talish Channel: ARY Digital
Sher is another feather in Danish Taimoor’s cap as the drama joins the list of both the Best Dramas of 2025 as well as the most Popular Pakistani Dramas of 2025. This show had a beautiful story, very strong performances, and a pace that kept the audience hooked throughout. Sher had a massive viewership with its first episode clocking 56 million views, while it ended with a cinema premiere and 23 million views on the last episode on YouTube, when it was not even uploaded on the release day.
All these were massively popular Pakistani dramas of 2025. This also shows how there’s no single formula for making a drama that will bring viewership. Sometimes dramas like Do Kinaray and Iqtidar can get viewership despite not having massive expectations, while on the other hand, a show like Main Manto Nahi Hoon can receive backlash despite a decent number of views. Danish Taimoor lands on the list twice, first with Mann Mast Malang, which was borderline inappropriate, while his second drama, Sher, had great direction, a good storyline, and he finally gave an out-of-the-box performance.
Which of these Pakistani dramas did you love to watch? Share in comments!
Ahsan Khan is a superstar of Pakistan. He has been working in the industry since the late 90s and he has been a part of some of the biggest dramas the country has produced. He is also a happily married man and a father to four beautiful kids. The actor was a guest on Zara Noor Abbas’s show and spoke about his family and parenting.
Ahsan Khan revealed that his family has permanently moved to Karachi from Lahore and it was a big transition for his wife. He said that his wife had no friends or cousins or a circle there. He added that they left all their friends in Lahore and he also did not socialize a lot in Karachi. Thus he completely limited his social activities too. He started staying home more to support his wife in raising their children. He also shared that his wife was unwell when they shifted so he limited his social life.
This is what he shared:
Ahsan Khan is a father of four and he had some golden advice about disciplining children. He shared that he learnt this from his own father to never discipline or scold a child in front of others. Teach them when they are alone so it does not affect their mental health. He has always abided by this rule in the lives of all his children.
Dr Nabiha Ali Khan is a famous media personality, psychologist and activist. She is bold and blunt and she gives even very controversial opinions in a casual manner. She has been a widow and a single mother and recently she was in the news when she was speaking openly about a powerful housing society during floods. She has now tied the knot for the second time to husband Haris Khokhar and the couple spoke to different media outlets.
Haris Khokhar shared why he chose Dr Nabiha Ali Khan as his wife. They were together in an NGO for media personnel and they have known each other for 6 years now. He revealed what qualities attracted him to his now wife. He said that they have very similar mindsets.
Haris said that Dr Nabiha Ali Khan’s character is the first thing he liked. She is very strong. He added that he also saw how she is a single girl with no support but she is so brave and keeps getting targeted. Thus he decided to get married to her. The duo tied the knot at Maulana Tariq Jamil’s residence.
Dr Nabiha Ali Khan is a famous psychologist and news personality. She just entered a new phase in her life as she tied the knot with her long time friend Haris Khokhar. The Nikkah ceremony was held at Maulana Tariq Jameel’s residence. Nabiha later on spoke to the media and shared how her outfit and jewelery are super expensive.
Dr Nabiha Ali Khan said that she is wearing an outfit which is worth 1.5 crores while her jewelery set is 35 kilos and it is worth around 2 crore rupees. The starlet is always trending on social media for her views but now she is trending for her lavish Nikkah ceremony.
Dr Nabiha Ali Khan’s outfit cost breakdown was not well-received by Mishi Khan. Mishi Khan has called her out for showing off her money and wealth. She said that you are a doctor with a substantial following and you should not be showing off money and jewelry in this manner. She also asked Nabiha where she can got 35 kilo gold for 1.5 to 2 crores.
Mishi Khan is getting affirmation from fans. One fan wrote, “Yes these people should consider the feelings of poor people.” Another added, “This jora is not worth over 10 lakh even if it is a designer.” One said, “It seems like everything is sponsored.” This is what people think:
Dr Nabiha Ali Khan is a psychologist, social media influencer, activist and a media personality. She is often seen on different morning shows where she is speaking about marriages, differences in the psyche of men and women and how men are superior and women should be obedient.
She has just entered a new phase in her life as she tied the knot to her long time friend Haris Khokhar. She chose an ivory jora and gold traditional jewelery for her big moment:
Dr Nabiha Ali Khan’s Nikkah was conducted by Maulana Tariq Jameel. He prayed for the couple and gave them his blessings as they entered a new phase in their lives. She was very happy to have married Haris Khokhar. She spoke to Discover Pakistan and said that she never liked a man and she never was in a relationship. Now, she likes Haris and she has gotten married to the gentleman.
Nabiha Ali Khan and her husband also signed a cute Nikkah certificate as they started this new journey together. She is blessed to have Maulana Taiq Jameel conduct her Nikkah ceremony. This is the moment both Dr Nabiha Ali Khan and her husband Haris Khokhar said “I Do” to living together for the rest of their lives:
Meri Zindagi Hai Tu is a new drama that just started airing on ARY Digital. Bilal Abbas Khan and Hania Aamir are starring as Kamiyar and Ayra. The duo are working together for the first time and their fans are excited. The stars have made a banging entry in the first episode and it seems like Bilal will be portraying a very different character from his last, Ishq Murshid.
Bilal Abbas Khan has entered Meri Zindagi Hai Tu in style. He is rich, bratty and he is changing girlfriends like daily outfits. He is driving a cybertruck and he meets his leading lady Ayra through that truck. The duo have locked horns from the very first episode and fans are loving it.
This is what went down in Meri Zindagi Hai Tu:
Fans are loving Bilal Abbas Khan as Kamiyar. One fan wrote, ‘Why is Bilal so handsome.” Another added, “I see a tinge of Shahmeer Sikandar in him.” One said, “He seems to be a playboy in this.” This is the reaction:
Dr Nabiha Ali Khan is a media personality who is known for her pro-men views. She is always preaching how to maintain your marital relationships and she stands on the men’s side in the men vs women battle. The psychologist was a widow and she has now entered a new phase in her life as she ties the knot for the second time.
Dr Nabiha Ali Khan got married to her freind Haris Khokhar. The duo invited many social media influencers and their friends to the Nikkah ceremony. Maulana Tariq jameel conducted their Nikkah. Nabiha has also shared how lavish she has looked. She was wearing a white bridal outfit which she alleged is worth 1.5 crore rupees. It is by designer Hina Salman. She also revealed that her jewlery set is 40 tolas and costs 2 crore rupees.
D Nabiha Ali Khan’s husband shared that he paid for 20 tolas while the other 20 tolas are a gift from his friend:
The internet is trolling this show off. One user wrote, “The set looks artificial.” Another added, “Such a cheap way to show off like this.” One said, “She is too much shokhi.” Here is the reaction:
Nadia Afgan is a remarkable Pakistani television actress who rose to fame through the popular sitcom Shashlik. She has also appeared in numerous hit PTV dramas. Her notable projects include Tan Man Neel o Neel, Jafaa, Radd, Suno Chanda, Kabli Pulao, Kala Doriya, Sher, and others. Currently, fans are praising her performance in Shar Pasand, where she plays the character of Ruby, a devoted wife to the cunning Mr. Farasat Ali Khan.
Recently, Nadia Afgan gave an interview to Maliha Rehman on the set of SharPasand. In the interview, she opened up about her character Ruby and also shared working experience with Nauman Ijaz.
Talking about playing Ruby, Nadia Afgan said, “I really like Ruby’s character. Ruby and Farasat are like that, whatever Farasat says, Ruby completely agrees with it because he explains things so well that she wholeheartedly believes him. When she says, ‘Farasat, how do you manage to do all these things simultaneously?’ she genuinely believes his capabilities — whether it’s about taking care of the family, the neighborhood, or anything else. The way he tells his stories, she trusts every word. It’s all because Farasat is genuinely kind and caring towards his wife, and that’s why she believes in him — she feels he has a pure heart. You know, when someone is good with you, you tend to think they’re good with everyone. One of my friends once complained about her husband, but I didn’t believe her because he was a great friend of mine. She said, ‘He’s good to you, but not to me,’ and that really made me think.”
Talking about her working experience with Nauman Ijaz, she said, “Ruby is a fun character, especially when performing alongside Nauman Ijaz. I’ve worked with him multiple times before, and we are good friends, which makes it easier to collaborate. We often sit together to discuss and shape our scenes. For instance, yesterday we sat outside Sanam and Fida’s house and prepared a scene. We even incorporate real-life instances and small details into our performances. I’ve seen selfish actors who don’t rehearse their scenes, but Nomi Bhai is a joy to work with.”
Saima Qureshi is a renowned Pakistani Television artist, who has been working in the media industry for many years now. She is famously known for her negative roles in Pakistani dramas. She is the cousin of famous Pakistani television and film actor Faysal Quraishi. Saima’s most notable dramas include Ishq Beparwah, Ant ul Hayat, Nehar, Nikah, Juda Huwe Kuch Is Tarha, Amanat, Wafa Kar Chalay, Shahnaz, Bandhay Ek Dour Se, Nand, and many more. Recently, she garnered praise in Green Entertainment’s drama hit serial Duniyapur. Saima Qureshi has three sons and she got divorced years ago. Her eldest son is also an established actor and model.
Recently, Saima Qureshi appeared in Madeha Naqvi’s show, Subh ka Samaa which airs on Samaa TV. In the show, she opened up about her divorce.
Talking about her divorce, Saima Qureshi said, “All women want their marriages to work. They make every effort to save their homes and give their time to protect their marriages. Many believe that their men can change, but some traits in men simply cannot be changed. I kept fighting for my home, but nothing could save it. Let me tell you, no woman ever wants to get divorced. Divorce came into my life at a later stage, but before that, the most traumatic experience of my life was losing my father during childhood. It was something that completely shook my world.”
Dr. Nabiha Ali Khan is a clinical psychologist, former news anchor, and digital influencer who often makes headlines on social media. She rose to fame through a few of her controversial videos in which she passed regressive comments on married women. Dr. Nabiha was a long-time widow after the death of her husband, who was considerably older than her. Recently, Dr. Nabiha Ali Khan came into the spotlight again after announcing her engagement to her colleague, Haris.
Today, Dr. Nabiha Ali Khan got nikahfied with her friend and colleague, Haris Khokhar. She wore a minimally embellished, beautiful off-white bridal dress, while her husband Haris twinned with her in an off-white sherwani and qulla. She was quite happy on the Nikah day. She wore an expensive jewellery set worth pkr one crore, she wore Hina Salman’s dress worth one crore.
Maulana Tariq Jamil solemnized their Nikah, and Farah Iqrar along with other fraternity members were also invited to the wedding. Watch the video here:
The Nikah was held at Maulana Tariq Jamil’s house in his drawing room. Dr Nabiha Ali Khan said that she didn’t know Maulana Tariq Jamil will be solemnizing their Nikah until he himself expressed wish to perform their Nikah. She said that he announced himself that he will be conducting the Nikah within in two days and that’s how it happened. She said that Walima will be held in a month and it will be one of the viral weddings on the social media. Here is what she said:
Here is the video of Maulana Tariq Jamil’s Khitab after Dr Nabiha’s Nikah:
Social media users and fans are sending congratulations and prayers to Dr Nabiha Ali Khan. Read the comments:
Shizza Khan is a young and talented emerging Pakistani artist who began her career as a model in Lahore. Her most notable television appearances include Jo Bichar Gaye, Mein, Tere Bina Mein Nahi, Mera Susral, and others. She was recently praised for her portrayal of an evil house help who had an affair with one of the house ladies’ husbands and eventually married him. Her scenes went viral on social media and sparked a debate.
Shizza Khan recently appeared on Good Morning Pakistan, where she talked about her relationship with Bushra Ansari and her experience playing negative roles in Mein and Sher.
Talking about her relationship with Bushra Ansari, she said, “I share a great bond with Bushra Ansari ji. I was playing her daughter in Tere Bina Main Nahi, which was also my debut project in Karachi, and Bushra Ansari supported me a lot. I must especially mention this—soon after joining the set in Karachi, I got typhoid, which I couldn’t diagnose at first. I was coughing on set, feeling nauseous, and was very sick, but I didn’t pay much attention to it. My mother belongs to the medical field and takes special care of herself, but I was being careless away from home, working on my new project with full dedication. Bushra Ansari asked me to get myself checked, but I said, ‘Aapa, I’m not getting time—how can I go?’ The very next day, she called a lab to the set, and they did all my tests there. The next morning, I thanked her and asked about the bills. I was worried because, as a newcomer, I couldn’t afford a bill of sixty thousand. But Bushra Ansari said, ‘You are like my child. Your mother isn’t here, and I am like your mother.’” Here is the link to the video:
Talking about playing negative roles, she said, “I am thankful that I get important roles because I am not yet at the stage where I can choose roles for myself, but yes, I have been lucky to get significant ones. Whenever I play a negative character, they are never entirely negative. When I observe my characters, I always find multiple positive traits in them. However, people often say that I don’t look evil. Once, an aunty came to me and asked, ‘Are you really that negative in real life?’ I replied, ‘What, like having affairs with other ladies’ husbands?’ She got confused after that, but yes, people take it seriously. At that time, I was playing Mein.” Here is the link to the video:
Neelam Muneer is one of the most celebrated Pakistani television and film actors, admired for her beauty and talent. She boasts a strong Instagram following of 7.9 million. Neelam’s popular Pakistani television dramas include Qaid-e-Tanhai, Ashk, Qayamat, Dil Nawaz, Bikhray Moti, Mohabbat Dagh Ki Surat, Kahin Deep Jalay, Dil Moum Ka Dia, Ehraam-e-Junoon, and Khumaar. Her hit Pakistani films include Wrong Number and Chakkar. This year, she received praise for her innocent character in the drama serial Mehshar. She married Muhammad Rashid in November 2024 in Dubai.
After her marriage, Neelam Muneer has been living in Dubai but often travels to Pakistan for her drama shoots. Recently, she appeared with her husband at the Zam Zam perfume launch in Dubai, where several Pakistani and Indian celebrities were also invited. Neelam’s videos from the event were loved by fans, especially the one she later posted with her husband. It was a cute video of the newlyweds — Neelam wore a plain black silk suit while her husband donned a traditional Arabic kandoora. Rashid was seen lovingly holding her hand and opening the car door for her, while the popular Bollywood song Haule Haule played in the background. Watch the video:
Neelam Muneer’s video with her Husband is getting a phenomenal response by fans. Many loved seeing them together. One user wrote, “I wish men knew that material things like cars and fancy clothes don’t make them high-value; it’s their manners, love, and the way they treat women that truly define them.” Another wrote, “May Allah strengthen their bond more and more.”Another fan prayed, “Evil eyes off.” A fan commented, “Actresses should marry outside the industry and not run after male actors.” Another fan stated, “Looks don’t matter, but values do.” Read here:
Dr. Bahu is an upcoming ARY Digital prime-time drama series featuring Kubra Khan, Adeel Hussain, Shuja Asad, Saba Hamid, Muhammad Ahmed, Marina Khan, Shahzad Nawaz, Hajra Yamin, and others. The show is produced by Humayun Saeed and written by Sanam Zaryab. It is directed by Mehreen Jabbar, known for Jackson Heights, Daam, and Doraha. Dr. Bahu marks Mehreen Jabbar’s long-awaited comeback to Pakistani television after seven years.
The shooting of Dr. Bahu has recently been wrapped up with its massive ensemble cast. The lead role of Dr. Bahu is played by Kubra Khan. Mehreen Jabbar had earlier shared glimpses from the first spell of the drama, and she has now informed fans that the cameras are finally packed up and the drama will be releasing soon. Humayun Saeed also visited the set on the final day and posed for pictures. Mehreen Jabbar shared a heartfelt note, thanking Nadeem Baig for convincing her to make a comeback to television.
Here’s what Mehreen Jabbar wrote: “Dr Bahu wrapped yesterday. 121 days later. A project that runs this long, through six-day weeks, illnesses, accidents, and even a war, only works if the team stands strong. And thank God, this one really did. Good energy, lots of laughter, some naraazgi, and plenty of stress… all to tell a story. A big, big thank you to the cast and crew, and to Sanam Zaryab for writing this lovely script, and to Nadeem Baig for finally convincing me to do a serial after seven years. Some key people are missing from the photos.”
Watch the pictures shared by Mehreen Jabbar below:
Naima Khan is a senior actress of Pakistan. She has been working in the industry for over three decades now. The starlet has seen many ups and downs of the industry and she has worked in some of the classics of the drama world. She was a guest on Wasi Shah’s show and revealed some unknown facts about her life which will shock the nation who has known her for years.
Naima Khan has been working in dramas for over 30 years but she has now revealed that she is related to legendary writer Ashfaq Ahmed. Ashfaq Ahmed is a big name in the literary world and he has written books and he has written dramas which are known to be classics. Naima Khan revealed that Ashfaq Ahmed is her mother’s cousin aka her mamoo. She added that he told her to never use his name when she started working or people will call her a product of nepotism. She is now sharing reality after 35 years.
This is what she shared:
Naima Khan also spoke about how her uncle Ashfaq Ahmed never went to any weddings or gatherings. He always felt that his attendance took the limelight away from the main couple. He therefore avoided wedding events. He only attended Naima Khan’s wedding anniversary and housewarming once and she is proud of it till today.
Case No. 9 is a drama written by Shahzeb Khanzada and directed by Syed Wajahat Hussain. The drama has a stellar star cast comprising Saba Qamar, Faysal Quraishi, Junaid Khan, Naveen Waqar, Aamina Sheikh, Noor ul Hassan, Gohar Rasheed, Hina Bayat, Ahmed Randhawa and others. The drama is showcasing how a rape victim has to fight society, system and the rapist in order to get justice.
This week’s episodes of Case No. 9 were all about Mrs Shaheena Moazzam aka Sehar’s mother played by Hina Bayat showing the opposing consel his place. She looked edgy but she stood strong as she defended her daughter. She was able to show Bukhari Sahab her strength and she showed that she will keep standing with her daughter.
Fans are loving how finally Bukhari Sahab was called out. One fan wrote, “Mothers do become strong when their children need them.” Another added, “Sehar’s mother rocked. Bukhari Sahab shocked.” One said, “Sehar’s mother deserves praise. What a brave woman.” This is the reaction:
Naima Khan is a senior artist of Pakistan television. She has been working in dramas since the PTV era and she is still an artist who is loved for her honest and natural performances. She was a guest on Wasi Shah’s show and spoke about her three decades long career, her family and passion for her work.
Naima Khan also spoke about losing her daughter and she broke down into tears. The star shared that her daughter was 5 and a half years old and she was a student of class 1 when she was diagnosed with an intestinal polyp. The doctors asked her to get surgery and Naima decided to get the surgery done in order to ease her girl’s pain. But destiny had another plan and she lost her daughter during that surgery. She also shared how society blamed her for her daughter’s death.
This is what she shared:
Naima Khan revealed that she later had her second daughter and she felt that her baby had come back to her. She said that she was still unconscious after her second daughter’s delivery when she had a dream and her first daughter came to her and told her that she had come back. She dreamt about her twice and she felt that her baby girl had come back to her.
Adnan Shah Tipu is a versatile actor. He has performed a wide variety of characters ranging from comedy to drama and negative. He has worked in both dramas and films and he has woked internationally as well. He is loved for his versatility and down to earth nature. The actor was a guest on Gup Shab and spoke about his career, passion for acting and how he sees this profession.
Adnan Shah Tipu revealed that he has performed a variety of characters but he really got immersed in one. He revealed that he once played the character of the last person who got a death sentence in Germany. He lost 25 kg weight for the role and was totally immersed in the mindset of that character. It became difficult for him to come out of it and he was not able to work. Generally his wife and daughters help him get back to reality. This time however, Nauman Ijaz came to the rescue.
Adnan Shah Tipu revealed that when he was struggling to get rid of that character, he saw Nauman Ijaz. He revealed that he saw how Nauman Ijaz was able to cry in one scene and then he was laughing the next moment. This is what he picked from him and he was able to get out of that character.
Saba Qamar is one of the biggest stars in Pakistan. She started her career in the early 2000s and she is still reigning as the queen of drama industry. She is loved for her unmatched talent and how she portrays every character with depth and clarity. She is currently engaged in a legal war with journalist Naeem Hanif after he made big claims about her in a podcast.
Naeem Hanif is a journalist who has been covering matters related to showbiz for decades. He revealed in his podcast that he has known Saba Qamar since the time when she allegedly used to live in a home given to her by some admirer in 2003-2004. She was in a relationship with him allegedly but did not want to marry him. She came to Jang News office for help when he tried to pressurize her and Naeem has known her since then.
These were Naeem Hanif’s claims about Saba Qamar:
Saba Qamar is not backing down and she has sent a legal notice to the journalist on these outrageous claims:
Jornalist Zulqarnain Sheikh has now spoken about this matter with Nadia Khan. He revealed that Saba Qamar and Naeem Hanif knew each other for ages and they have mutual friends. They had a personal argument going on which made Naeem Hanif say such things on camera. He added that this happened due to a personal grudge and their mutual friends are trying to resolve this matter out of court.
Kamran Jeelani is a seasoned Pakistani television actor who has appeared in numerous dramas, but his claim to fame was the hit PTV drama serial Mehndi, in which he was cast opposite Fiza Ali. The actor comes from a strong acting background, as his late father, Qurban Jilani, and his brother, Adnan Jilani, are also popular actors. Kamran’s other notable dramas include Maryam, Bandhay Ek Dour Se, Roshni, Sada Sukhi Raho, Daasi, Dil Ishq, Uraan, Anabia, Tujh Pe Qurban, Khalish, Fitoor, and Mann Mast Malang. Currently, fans are praising him in Case No. 9.
Recently, Kamran Jeelani appeared on Fuchsia Magazine’s YouTube show, hosted by Rabia Mughni. In the show, he opened up about Case No. 9 and the issue of junior actors disrespecting seniors.
Talking about Case No. 9, Kamran Jeelani said, “So far, so good! Case No. 9 turned out to be a great project — hats off to the whole team. Wajahat has done an outstanding job, and all the performances were remarkable. Shahzeb Khanzada has written an excellent script — it’s the first time we’ve seen such a bold story on screen. I mean, we’re tired of the same repetitive scripts; we need to focus on the content. If we work on strong content, it will be successful because we already shoot it well, and our actors perform their best. Channels that have changed their storytelling approach a d screens have seen a remarkable success”. Here is the link to the video:
Talking about getting Case No. 9 and his short role, Kamran Jeelani said, “I was contacted by 7th Sky because I have good terms with them. They told me they had this mega script, and when I heard it was being directed by Syed Wajahat Hussain and written by Shahzeb Khanzada — along with the impressive star cast they mentioned — I had to do it. I was already hearing great things about the project. They narrated the story to me and said there were two characters — a good cop and a bad cop — and they were considering me for the positive role. They also explained that the character is important and appears on and off throughout the series. Besides me, there are several other actors playing important roles. The story mainly belongs to Saba and Faysal, but Aamina Sheikh, Junaid Khan, Madiha Rizvi, and Naveen Waqar are all performing significant roles. In fact, Ali Rehman Khan has a very short appearance in it. The cast is definitely adding to the drama, so I said yes to it. Sometimes you take on projects just to keep things running, but I knew Case No. 9 was different and would be a big project. I don’t think anyone has criticized it yet — we need more scripts like this.” Here is the link to the video:
Talking about juniors disrespecting seniors, Kamran Jeelani said, “We still learn from our seniors and respect is there, we are friendly with them as well but never crossed that thin line with seniors which make us disrespect but I find this lacking in our juniors. We used to stand in front of our seniors until they left the set. If they become hit actors, are super successful, and are getting dramas but not respecting their seniors, it won’t make them truly big — it’s not something to be proud of. Success like a mix chaat plate , you are a good human being and successful, — that’s what truly makes you shine and you become a complete package. That’s what helps you flourish. You have to stay humble.” Here is the link to the video:
10 Best Pakistani Dramas of 2025 – Pakistani dramas are the primary medium of entertainment in the country. Since the near demise of theatres and cinemas in the country, dramas have primarily filled the void for entertainment. After a decade or so of making cringey saas-bahu and sister rivalry stories, we are back on track. Now, dramas about all topics are being made, and different genres are being explored.
The year 2025 saw many good stories air on television screens. From our top stars choosing good scripts to newbies being noticed for telling good and relevant stories on television, we had a plethora of good dramas.
Here is the list of the best Pakistani dramas of 2025 based on direction, performances, and stories in no particular order:
Parwarish
Writer: Kiran Siddiqui Director: Syed Meesam Naqvi Channel: ARY Digital
Parwarish is a Pakistani drama that aired on ARY Digital in 2025. Samar Jafri, Aina Asif, Abul Hassan, Reham Rafiq, Nauman Ijaz, Savera Nadeem, Shamim Hilaly, Arshad Mehmood, Saman Ansari, Saad Zameer Fareedi, Nazar ul Hasan, and Bakhtawar Mazhar played pivotal roles in the drama. Parwarish was a refreshing change on Pakistani television as it initiated discussions about modern parenting in Pakistan. Drug abuse, choice of career, teenage romance, and ego problems between generations were the problems addressed by this drama. It achieved good viewership, but most importantly, it started relevant and important debates in society. All these qualities have put Parwarish on the list of the best Pakistani dramas of 2025.
Qarz e Jaan
Writer: Rabia Razzaque Director: Saqib Khan Channel: Hum TV
Qarz e Jaan deserves an entry on the list of Best Pakistani Dramas of 2025. It was written by Rabia Razzaque and directed by Saqib Khan. The show aired on Hum TV and featured a stellar cast that included Yumna Zaidi, Nameer Khan, Usama Khan, Tazeen Hussain, Faisal Rehman, Deepak Perwani, Salma Asim, Anika Zulfiqar, Fajr Sheikh, and others. This drama had a unique tone and addressed many issues present in society today. Abuse of law by the elite, drug abuse, wrong parenting, forced marriages, and not giving orphans their rights are some of the topics raised by Qarz e Jaan. The drama stayed entertaining throughout without being preachy; the performances were excellent, and fans were pleased with the ending.
Tan Man Neelo Neel
Writer: Mustafa Afridi Director: Saife Hassan Channel: Hum TV
Tan Man Neelo Neel can be dubbed as one of the best Pakistani dramas not just of 2025 but of the last decade. The drama starred Sehar Khan, Shuja Asad, Ali Ammar, Usman Javed, Nouman Masood, Nadia Afgan, Samiya Mumtaz, and Saleem Mairaj, among others. Tan Man Neelo Neel was a hard-hitting reality of Pakistan today. Male rape, fake blasphemy cases, and violence on the streets were not just a drama but a reality that many in this country have lived through. The painful last episode, the tears, and a very realistic ending where no one survives the violence, were shocking for many. This drama showcased the talent of Pakistani artists, both on and off the screen, in their ability to portray raw and beautiful stories despite limited budgets and time.
Dastak
Writer: Sarwat Nazir Director: Marina Khan Channel: ARY Digital
Dastak is another ARY Digital drama that makes it to the list of the Best Pakistani Dramas of 2025. The drama starred Sohai Ali Abro, Ali Raza, Momina Iqbal, and Feroz Kadri in lead roles. In a world where Pakistani dramas often revolve around college-going girls and their love stories, Dastak showcases a heroine who has gone through divorce, is a single mother, and gives love a second chance. It spoke about adoption, lack of empathy and acceptance of single mothers, infertility, and the importance of women choosing themselves first. Dastak is a valuable addition to Pakistani television; more stories like this need to be told.
Meem Se Mohabbat
Writer: Farhat Ishtiaq Director: Ali Hassan Channel: Hum TV
Meem Se Mohabbat joins the list of Best Pakistani Dramas of 2025. Starring Ahad Raza Mir and Dananeer Mobeen in the lead roles, the show joined the 1 billion views club from Hum TV’s side. Meem Se Mohabbat was written by Farhat Ishtiaq and directed by Ali Hassan. This was one of the most entertaining dramas of the year, and fans loved the chemistry between the lead actors. The show won hearts to the extent that Ahad and Dananeer have been shipped together in real life as well.
Sher
Writer: Zanjabeel Asim Shah Director: Ahsan Talish Channel: ARY Digital
Sher is a drama written by Zanjabeel Asim Shah and directed by Ahsan Talish. Danish Taimoor made a commendable return to the screen, portraying a positive role that highlights his talents and dedication after a significant period. This refreshing style was a significant enhancement to his body of work. His chemistry with co-star Sarah Khan was phenomenal. Sher was a hit with the audience because it was about the age-old rivalry between family members. Sher was compared to The Lion King for its similar themes. The strong performances by the supporting cast, including Arjumand Rahim, Ali Tahir, Atiqa Odho, Munazza Arif, Amna Iqbal, and Faizan Sheikh, also enhanced the viewers’ experience and added it to the list of the Best Pakistani Dramas of 2025.
Jinn Ki Shadi Unki Shadi
Writer: Syed Nabeel Director: Saife Hassan Channel: Hum TV
Jinn Ki Shadi Unki Shadi joins the list of Best Pakistani Dramas of 2025 due to its unique genre and execution. Wahaj Ali is finally back with a fun role accompanied by Sehar Khan, Sidra Niazi, Arsalan Naseer, Romaisa Khan, Nadia Afgan, Syed Jibran, Tamkenat, and others. Jinn Ki Shadi Unki Shadi is an entertaining watch, and the director has brought good VFX to Pakistani television screens. The show has brought freshness and unique entertainment to the audience.
Jama Taqseem
Writer: Sarwat Nazir Director: Ali Hassan Channel: Hum TV
Jama Taqseem is a phenomenal new drama that deserves a spot on the list of Best Pakistani dramas of 2025. The show realistically portrays the traditional joint family system in Pakistan. Mawra Hocane, Talha Chahour, Javed Sheikh, Beo Zafar, Tazeen Hussain, Deepak Perwani, Madiha Riazvi, Hassan Ahmed, Amna Malik, Saad Azhar, Nazeeha Zainab, Elahi Bux Khan, Hania Ahmed, and others are beautifully performing in the show. Jama Taqseem is bravely addressing toxicity in a joint family, harassment by relatives, changing dynamics between couples, and parenting. People are loving the show, and everyone has relatable experiences in their own lives.
Case No. 9
Writer: Shahzeb Khanzada Director: Syed Wajahat Hussain Channel: Geo Entertainment
Best Pakistani Dramas of 2025 would be incomplete without the masterpiece Case No.9. It is the writing debut for journalist Shahzeb Khanzada, who has bravely shown the reality of a rape victim in Pakistan. The drama, directed by Syed Wajahat Hussain, keeps the audience engaged in a genre that is uncommon in Pakistan. Saba Qamar, Faysal Quraishi, Junaid Khan, Aamina Sheikh, Gohar Rasheed, Hina Bayat, Madiha Rizvi, Syed Tanveer Hussain, Noor ul Hassan, and Rushna Khan phenomenally fit into their characters. Case No. 9 shows Saba Qamar’s acting prowess once again as she has channelled the pain of a rape victim, while all the other artists have also understood how important the story is to tell.
Pamaal
Writer: Zanjabeel Asim Shah Director: Khizer Idrees Channel: Green TV
Pamaal is written by Zanjabeel Asim Shah and directed by Khizer Idrees. Pamaal is the last entrant on the list of Best Pakistani Dramas of 2025. This show is neither a run-of-the-mill story of love nor does it show a couple with a very abusive husband. It is the story of every second marriage in Pakistan and shows how oppression is not always physical or visible. It is in the details; sometimes a woman who seems to be living a very happy life is enduring unimaginable pain and oppression. Saba Qamar and Usman Mukhtar have done phenomenally well, and they have made viewers debate on every scene and happening in the show.
Which drama among these did you find to be the Best Pakistani Drama of 2025? Please share your thoughts with us!
Madiha Rizvi is a versatile Pakistani television actor known for her hit dramas like Jhooti, Bandhay Ek Dour Se, Ishq Di Chashni, Parizaad, Mann Mast Malang, and Yahya. She recently appeared in a short role in Case No. 9. Nowadays, fans are loving her excellent performance in a negative role in Hum TV’s hit drama series Jama Taqseem.
Today, Madiha Rizvi appeared on Nadia Khan’s morning show Rise and Shine for Entertainment 365. During the show, Madiha Rizvi opened up about the joint family system in Pakistan and the popularity of Jama Taqseem.
Talking about Jama Taqseem’s popularity, she said, “While doing it, we had no idea that it would click this much. I had to do it because I read the script and loved it, but it was risky. I played it, and it’s being praised, but it was risky because it pinpoints our society, and such topics often ignite backlash. Some situations especially spark debates — it was tough to perform this character.”
Talking about the joint family system, Madiha Rizvi said, “I am not in favor of the joint family system because there is more respect and love in a separate family setup. When too many people live under one roof, it becomes difficult, and self-respect suffers. There are many challenges in living together, especially these days. Personally, I don’t agree with living in a joint family.”
Talking about harassment, she said, “Mothers know their children well — they know what kind of drawbacks or flaws their children have, and how far one can go. Jama Taqseem also teaches that you shouldn’t be like Nighat — a mother who hides her son’s mistakes.”
She further added that her inbox is full of abusive messages after each episode ends, and people are bad-mouthing her for playing Nighat in Jama Taqseem. She said that despite the criticism, she is really enjoying playing Nighat because such stories have an impact and they generate discussion.
Danish Taimoor is one of the most followed male Pakistani actors, with over 8.8 million followers on Instagram. He has delivered several blockbuster dramas that have garnered billions of views. His dramas with over one billion views include Kaisi Teri Khudgharzi, Deewangi, Jaan Nisar, Man Mast Malang, and Sher. His strong on-screen presence and powerful performances have made him one of the leading stars of the Pakistani entertainment industry.
Danish Taimoor is currently in the USA, where he is attending meet-and-greet events alongside his wife, Ayeza Khan. The couple is engaging with fans and also participating in fundraising activities during their visit. During one of his meet-and-greet sessions, Danish was told by fans that he resembles Indian actor Harshvardhan Rane.
Danish Taimoor responded with humility and grace, saying, “Harshvardhan Rane? Are you asking if I look like the actor? What do you think? Do I look like him or not? If yes, then I have a reply for that — I don’t look like anyone. I’m the original one. I resemble only myself.”
Fans also said that he doesn’t look like Harshvardhan Rane, while many commented that Danish Taimoor is even more handsome than the Indian actor. A few however said that both Harshvardan Rane and Danish Taimoor look similar. Read the comments:
Tere Bin was a massive blockbuster drama serial, written by Nooran Makhdoom and directed by Siraj-ul-Haq which featured the powerful pairing of Wahaj Ali and Yumna Zaidi. The drama captivated audiences across borders, trending consistently on social media and achieving record-breaking viewership on YouTube. Its original soundtrack (OST) also gained immense popularity, becoming a key factor in the drama’s overall success. However, it was later revealed that the tune of the OST was heavily inspired by Bollywood’s famous song ‘Thukra Ke Mera Pyar Mera Inteqam Dekhegi’ after which Zee Music claimed copyright strike until the issue was legally resolved between Har Pal Geo & Zee Music.
Recently, Shani Arshad, the composer and singer opened up about the allegations of copying the Bollywood tune.
Talking about it, Shani Arshad said, “There has been a very heinous accusation that I copied Tere Bin from a certain Bollywood song. Both are completely different songs, but I don’t know why it happens in Pakistan and India that some people are always ready to point out others’ mistakes. They listen only to find which song resembles another, and unfortunately, others take benefit from it. First, someone commented that it resembled a particular song, and then others followed, which benefitted them too. Tere Bin was a massive hit, which India couldn’t bear, and they started alleging that Pakistan copied an Indian song. That’s why the OST was blocked on YouTube, and a few episodes were also restricted. Now the song is on Zee Music as well, and they have credited me. Had it really been a copy, they would have never uploaded it on Zee Music with proper credits”. Here is the link to the video:
Tere Bin fans are believing Shani Arshad and are saying it was a brilliant piece of work by him and they understand Bollywood’s cheap tactics but a few saying that both tunes are the same. Many fans from India and abroad also supported him:
Zohran Mamdani is the newly elected Mayor of New York City. He hails from India and is of Muslim origin. At 34, he ran as a Democratic Party candidate and was elected by a strong majority of young voters in the United States, despite opposition from Donald Trump. Nowadays, Muslims across the world are quite happy and celebrating Mamdani’s victory.
The newly elected mayor of the New York City, USA is making headlines in Pakistan for his striking resemblance to Pakistani actor Junaid Khan. After his videos went viral, Pakistanis noticed an uncanny similarity between Zohran Mamdani and Junaid Khan.
Social media users believe that Zohran Mamdani looks remarkably similar to Pakistani singer and actor Junaid Khan. One wrote, “Lol, he’s a carbon copy of Junaid Khan!” Many others said he looks more like Junaid Khan than anyone else. Another commented, “He looks like Junaid Khan from the Call band,” while one wrote, “He resembles Junaid Khan aka Rohit from Case No. 9.” Another joked, “He’s a combo of Junaid Khan and Pankaj Tripathi.” Read a few comments here:
Junaid Khan also reshared a comparison post on his Instagram, saying, “Hopefully, I get the VIP treatment next time I visit the New York City.” Read his post:
Watch a few comparison pictures of Junaid Khan and newly elected young NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani:
Malkoo is a Punjabi singer who has been loved by millions globally. He has sung all sorts of songs ranging from romance to politics and he has a huge following both on and off social media. He is also very candid and always speaks openly about his struggles in his life.
Malkoo was a guest on Mazaq Raat and spoke about his struggles. He is a self-made man and he has grown through hardwork and determination. He never backed down from his goals and today he has become one of the biggest stars of Pakistan. He shared what he has gone through a lot in life and how Allah never left him alone.
The singer shared that he came from Sargodha to Lahore and his dream was always to become a star one day. He shared that he was struggling financially to the point that he would think how he will manage food for the next time in the day. But he always believed that Allah will not leave him alone. He always believed that he would become a star one day.
Pamaal is a drama that has started several debates on social media. It is written by Zanjabeel Asim Shah while the director is Khizer Idrees. The show has Saba Qamar and Usman Mukhtar as Malika and Raza and their marriage shows the reality of so many emotionally abusive marriages in Pakistan. Fans are divided into Malika and Raza camps and every episode ends with a completely new debate.
Saba Qamar is giving a great performance as Malika in Pamaal. However, a debate started when in a recent episode, Raza loses his cool over Malika and she breaks down into tears. Saba’s face looked distorted and a debate started with many people thinking that the actress has done botox on her face. The “botox crying face” pictures also went viral.
The director of Pamaal has addressed this situation. He said that sometimes the angles and lighting in the scene are not good and actors also ask to change the clips. But in this case, though the lighting was not right, the scene looked very raw and real. Thus they let it go on-air and people started questioning if something was wrong with Saba’s face. The problem actually lied with camera angles.
