A memorable performance requires a great deal of hard work, honesty, and commitment. There is no dearth of acting talent in Pakistan. Even though most of the Pakistani actors do not have formal training in performing arts, they have learned so much through their experiences in dramas and from performing in theatres that they are experts in their craft. There are so many outstanding Pakistani actors to whom acting comes naturally. They have often talked about how they get the energy and motivation to give their best when they are in front of the camera. Pakistani drama industry has many experienced and gifted actresses but sometimes they do not get the kind of meaty roles that bring out the best in them.
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It would be safe to say that sometimes the right kind of script can make an actor come out of their shell and give an extraordinary performance. Such performances stay in the minds of the viewers for a really long time. All these actresses who are on this list breathed such tangible life into their characters that viewers were truly in awe of their acting skills. They left a lasting impression and these performances also gave them a new identity.
Here is a list of those memorable female performances of Pakistani dramas which were the best among so many amazing performances which we witnessed over the years. This is the perfect way to start a discussion about all those actresses who truly outdid themselves in these 10 years.
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Memorable Female Performances of Pakistani Dramas – (2010 to 2020)
2010
Bushra Ansari – Saima Chauhdry (Baraat Series)
Bushra Ansari deserves to be crowned as the queen of comedy because of her contribution to the genre. Although Bushra Ansari’s confidence and wit as a comic actor were always well recognized, she entertained the viewers more than ever when she played Saima Chaudhry’s character in the Baraat Series. She completely owned this character and it was quite obvious that she also enjoyed performing this role. The comedy and the wit came naturally to her.
Zbrdast list …
I would like to add another name …
Khirad (mahira khan)
I know people will disagree with me here ..
But uski acting kamal ki thi role kai hisaab se ..
Pata nahi kiyoo ye gorai complexion waalai logo pai “no acting ” ka dhabba laga jaata hai Pakistan mai ..
I agree. Mahira performed very well as Khiraad
You missed Sajal Aly’s performance in Alif and yeh dil meta. She didn’t have much screen time till the last few episodes in yeh dil mera but she pretty much carried the drama by herself towards the end, I was left speechless by her performance! Anyways, really good list though, great to see you you both writing these articles again :)
You’re 110% right
Why everyone forget Umera Ahmad’s Uraan. Its the most under rated drama of the decade. It has two beautiful characters Sana Hamdani and Savera acted out perfectly by Aamina Sheikh and Zalay Sarhadi.
You forgot them to add in the other lists too. They were one of thr most inspiring and strong headed female leads we have ever seen in Pak dramas
What about sonia mishal in DUMPUKHT
You should have add Yumna Zaidi’s out of the box yet unique & layered character of Shakra from Ishq Zahenaseeb, Also Yumna Zaidi’s performance as Aasiya in drama serial Pinjra
Maya from Shanakht. Hania as Sanam from Dil Ruba and Samina Peerzada from zindagi gulzar hai
Again missing saba qamar from cheekh
Aiza khan as in tum mere paas ho
Samina peerzada in ZGH
Samiya Mumtaz in sadqay tumharay
Mahira Khan sadqay tumharay and sheharzaat
Savera nadeem in bari appa
Sania Saeed aseerzadi
saba qamar in cheekh
ramsha khan in khudparast and ghissi phitti mohabbat
urwa in udaari
mawra in sammi
sanai saeed in sammi
I totally agree with the list for the dramas I have watched. My favorite characters being Kashaf, Washma and Bano. And I must say Pari (though negative) but is worth mentioning character. While I found it inspirational how she was able to hold on to her deceased husband’s property in such a conservative setup, her final fate for her wrong doing gave me goosebumps.
PS: I feel Momina from Alif should also be part of the list.
Ayeza Khan in Meray Paas Tum Ho
Mahira Khan in Humsafar and Shehr e Zaat
Sana Javed in Ruswai
aap ne ARY DIGITAL ke ziadatar nazar andaz kardiye, Aiza khan in mere Pass tumho, Hira in do bol, Ushna shah in Balla, Uzma Gillani in Kesa hai Naseeban, Mehwish hayat in Dillagi, Saniya saeed in Meri gurya, subul Iqbal in roag etc
Where is Hina dilpazeer for qudoosi sahib ki bewa
Dear where is the name of the legendary actor Hira Dilpazer for Qudosi Sahab ke Bewah
Jab supporting characters or name mention Hain Tu top rated actors ko Tu acknowledge karain..Jo apka naam Pakistan n abroad mein prominent kertay Hain via their work
Not so well researched article
hina dilpazeer is a gifted actor, she is a great performer. I am amazed how one can be so nelectful with her epic work and classy performance.
What about Hina Dilpazeer as Shakuran in Quddusi Sahib Ki Bewa. None of the above performances are parallel to her.
Not a single performance of Amina Shaikh? What abt Daam where she portrayed all shades whether positive initially and then negative shades of ego and jealousy to perfection?
Hi Zahra and Fatima! Can you guys please review MUSHK please? I loved the 2 episodes BUT I cannot fully enjoy a drama without your reviews 😒. It’s a request 🙏
So nice to read a well written, in depth and interesting article!! Thank you, please write more article. The other ones dont have much substance. And can you ask ‘the powers that be’ to rethink the review 2 dramas only policy!!
Thank you so much Azmat. Surely, we’ll convey your request to the boss. :)
Thank God you did not include name of Mahira khan in this. she is completely an overrated actress 🙏.
Very bad you missed some more memorable characters
Saba qamar’ s baaghi cheekh digest writer
Hina dilpazeer’ s qadussi sahab k bewa
Very bad Abdul Hanan you did not read the lists properly. :) Saba Qamar’s character Fareeda from Digest Writer was added in Memorable Characters’ list. :)
Where is Sajal Aly as Chammi it was one of the most influential character of 2018 and Sajal Potrayed it beautifully. Where is it??
How could you leave Mahira Khan’s performances in Shehr e zaat, humsafar and Sadqay.. Yaar they are one of the best performances.