Pakistani dramas are watched all over the world. Their realistic stories, non-glamorous looks of the leads and the foremost leading couple’s chemistry is what makes these dramas a hit with the audiences. In recent times, we have seen all the big hits were attributed to the magic that the leading pair was able to bring to the screens. Mere Humsafar, Tere Bin, Jaan Nisar and even Khaie are examples of some dramas that won with the leading on-screen pairs. The audience always loves fresh pairings and here are some potential on-screen couples that everyone will fall in love with if the makers bring them together:

Feroze Khan And Sarah Khan

Feroze Khan is a fan favourite. He became a hit when he appeared with Sajal Aly in Gul e Rana and the sizzling chemistry is what pulled people to the drama. Later on Feroze Khan reached his super stardom with intense characters in dramas Khaani and Khuda Aur Mohabbat 3. All these dramas are remembered first and foremost for the magic between the leads.

Sarah Khan on the other hand always manages to create chemistry. She was able to bring the sizzle even in dramas like Sabaat and Abdullahpur Ka Devdas where she did not care much about her opposite male lead. These two stars together are sure to create magic and fans will simply eat the drama they will dish out.

Farhan Saeed And Sajal Aly

Farhan Saeed is known as the king of romance in Pakistani dramas. The superstar singer came into acting and never looked back. Be it Arsal and Ajiya in Suno Chanda, Ameera and Taimoor in Udaari or Hamza and Hala in Mere Humsafar, Farhan has the ability to light the screen on fire and imagine him with Sajal Aly and the chemistry these stars can bring.

Sajal Aly on the other hand is a talent no one can deny. She acts with her eyes and manages to attract the audience with some great pairing that she has had in dramas like Yakeen Ka Safar, O Rangreza, Kuch Ankahi and Alif. The duo with magic in their eyes can create magic in a drama for sure.

Ahsan Khan And Ayeza Khan

These two are the strongest performers in the industry. They both have very long careers and they have managed to sustain fame and success throughout that time. Their names attached to any project suddenly increases the expectations of the audiences. To watch them together in an intense drama or even thriller will be a dream come true for their fans.

Fans have always wanted the two to work together as they have the ability to create chemistry even in dramas like Mein and Sukoon. A team-up of these two superstars will be great news for their fans.

Shuja Asad And Hania Aamir

Shuja Asad is a new sensation and he has become a fan favourite after his strong performance as Barlas Khan in Khaie. His chemistry with the opposite character Apanna played by Mahenur Haider has put him on the map. People also loved him in an Eid telefilm with Sohai Ali Abro where he was again able to prove himself despite the short run time.

Hania is right now a superstar and she is a young actress who will pair well with Shuja. Having a pair of two young stars is definitely something that the audience will love and bring freshness to the screens.

Bilal Abbas Khan And Maya Ali

Bilal Abbas Khan just hit it out of the park as he appeared with Durefishan Saleem in Ishq Murshid. The star knows how to create magic and that is something he did in other dramas like Cheekh, O Rangreza and Pyar Ke Sadqay. Watching Bilal with Maya will be a dream come true for both their fans as they both can bring magic on the screens.

Maya Ali also brings chemistry and she has done it with stars like Hamza Ali Abbasi, Bilal Ashraf, Sheheryar Munawar and Ali Zafar. Her pairing with Bilal Abbas Khan will surely be a hit.

Hamza Ali Abbasi And Durefishan Saleem

Hamza Ali Abbasi is the superstar of our industry and he worked very selectively in his career. One thing however that he has done over and over again is make good on-screen chemistry with his leading ladies in all the projects and he manages to shine everytime. Watching him with Durefishan will be an interesting pairing for sure.

Durefishan is just a few projects old but she had good on-screen pairs with Danish Taimoor, Bilal Abbas Khan, Mikaal Zulfiqar and Faysal Quraishi. The starlet will surely compliment Hamza Ali Abbasi and they will be interesting to watch together.

Hamza Sohail And Nadia Jamil

Pakistani dramas need to experiment and come out of run off the mill college student stories. Nadia Jamil is the perfect starlet to bring a story like Dobara or Behadd to life and those who have watched Behadd know how beautifully she brings romance to the screens. Her aura is unmatched and that needs to be utilized by drama makers.

Hamza Sohail is new to the drama world and he is experimenting with different characters. He can surely make a unique story work like Bilal Abbas Khan did and with Nadia Jamil in the picture, sparks can fly.

Shahzad Nawaz And Saba Qamar

Imagine two of the most powerful performers in the country paired together in an action thriller, a revenge drama or even an intense romance and how that will bring all the eyeballs to the screens. A pairing like this does work as we saw in Kabli Pulao when done nicely and tastefully.

Someone needs to bring Saba Qamar and Shahzad Nawaz together on screens as these two can set any stage on fire and bring the intensity that many other actors lack with equal parts oomph and sensitivity.

Imran Abbas And Hiba Bukhari

Hiba Bukhari is the ratings queen as said by Shehreyar Muanwar and one main reason behind this is her ability to create on-screen magic with her leading men in dramas. She has proved her mettle over and over again and to watch her with Imran Abbas will bring a new edge to her performance for sure.

Imran is also the real one who brought the Khuda Aur Mohabbat magic on television and his pairing with Hiba Bukhari in a sweet or dramatic story could do wonders.

Wahaj Ali And Iqra Aziz

Wahaj Ali just gave back to back hits with Tere Bin, Mujhe Pyaar Hua Tha and Mein and what stood out in all three was his ability to bring magical chemistry on screens. Wahaj Ali is probably going to do the same with Maya Ali in Sun Dil Mere and Iqra Aziz just wrapped up Burns Road Ke Romeo Juliet where she was seen representing many social problems while maintainig a cute chemistry with her co-star.

Having these two together cannot just bring romance to the screens but also strong performances that can reach a classic status.

Which actors do you think can bring magic and style to your screens if they are seen together. Share some names in the comments!

The popularity of Pakistani dramas transcends borders. Lately Pakistani dramas have explored different topics. Wrapping up a drama with a convincing ending is really important. There are so many dramas nowadays which highlight social issues and educate. It is crucial that such dramas should be ended with a strong message. There were so many such Pakistani dramas which started off extremely well but they went off track with every week and they ended in such a way that they left no impact. There were others which had the best endings. A perfect ending of a drama is one which ties all the loose ends perfectly and at the same time says true to its original plot.

Here is the list of recent 10 popular Pakistani dramas with best endings.

Udaari

Udaari was a meaningful drama with hard hitting messages. It dealt with the alarming issue of child sexual abuse and at the same time it explored the journeys of strong women. Udaari had many different tracks, all of which had a positive message. It was a drama which was loved by the viewers not only because of its meaningful storyline but also because of its entertainment value.

The last episode of Udaari was filled with positive messages and many questions that directly identified the reasons because of which a rape victim is unable to go to the authorities to get justice. When this drama aired, all the stories involving the issue of sexual abuse in Pakistani dramas ended with the victim getting married in the end or reconciling with their spouse, Udaari for the first time showed an ending all the viewers were longing to see. Zebu’s (the main protagonist who is raped by her step-father when she is a child) future was shown bright like the shiniest star in the sky because she knew exactly what she wanted from life. Zebu’s story’s ending was the perfect example of the triumph of good over evil; she had been shown as an extraordinary girl who discovered a part of herself she did not know existed only because of everything she went through. Udaari’s ending also showed how important it was for people to support and help each other. This ending was just as meaningful as it was emotional – which is a rare combination.

Dar Si Jati Hei Sila

Thought provoking, gripping, intense and disturbing – dramas like Dar Si Jati Hei Sila don’t just happen overnight but a great deal of hard work goes into making them a success. This drama artfully and unapologetically highlighted many important issues which are most often brushed under the carpet or are not dealt with too seriously. The best part of this drama was that it had so many important messages for the victims as well as for the abusers! This was another one of those dramas which educated and entertained at the same time.

There are few endings which are as powerful as that of Dar Si Jati Hei Sila was. Dar Si jati Hei Sila covered so much from the complications of arranged marriages to the limitations of a joint family system. It also showed how far the main protagonists who were the victims for the longest time (Sila and Sadia) had come and how things had changed in Noor Manzil. Every single scene of this last episode was beautifully penned down and executed perfectly. The realizations and the punishments were also shown convincingly. Although, Dar Si Jati Hei Sila highlighted so many different issues but the makers somehow managed to give it an ending which was justified in every single way.

Kaisa Hai Naseeban

Kaisa Hai Naseeban was an entertaining and popular Pakistani drama which had an important social message. It was popular for its meaningful script and also its engaging story. Kaisa Hai Naseeban was the most watched drama serial ever till 2019. It was the story of a young woman Maryam who gets married to her cousin who is settled abroad. When she goes to Malaysia with her husband and mother-in-law who also happens to be her father’s sister, the reality is really different from what she was promised when she got married. Maryam goes through hell after her wedding but in the end the writer beautifully put forward a really good message.

Kaisa Hai Naseeban showed how important it was for parents to not come under family pressure while marrying their daughters off. There are so many Pakistani girls who get married and go abroad and not all of them have good experiences therefore this was a story which a lot of parents and women could connect to. Unlike many other dramas in which women are shown forgiving their husbands once they apologize, Maryam decided to build her own future based on her own skills. It is rarely ever that the viewers are shown that a woman has a life other than marriage. Most importantly Maryam went through the worst but her story did not end with her being the victim. Kaisa Hai Naseeban not only showed that people pay for their wrongdoings but it also gave all such women out there hope that they have a future even after they have had a past in which they went through the worse. Kaisa Hai Naseeban has the best ending in every way possible.

Meri Guriya

Meri Guriya was an extremely upsetting and powerful drama which kept the viewers coming back for more. It highlighted an important issue of child abuse and murder. The drama had many different tracks but the most important part of this drama was how it ended. It aired at a time when kidnapping and murder of children was a serious issue. Meri Guriya had many important messages for the victims’ families as well as those who are at the helm of affairs.

The most gratifying part of the last episode of Meri Guriya was the verdict and its execution. This verdict gave a clear-cut message which was the need of the hour. This is exactly the way a serial killer and a rapist should be punished and this isn’t something we get to see in our dramas very often.

Zun Mureed

Zun Mureed was anything but run-of-the-mill, even with its relatively slow pace, Zun Mureed had more to offer than many of the fast-paced shows we have seen lately. It was groundbreaking in its own way and definitely impactful. Zun Mureed was a different journey altogether. This was not the first time that we saw a drama on our television channels which dealt with the problems which women face in a male dominated society. This was however the first time that a writer attempted and succeeded in shedding light on the issue that making laws is not enough, ensuring that they get implemented swiftly and most importantly changing the mindset of the people is the biggest challenge. Tabbasum’s journey throughout showed that she had more critics than supporters. On the other hand, there were so many people who endorsed what Sajjad did.

Although giving a drama like Zun Mureed a ‘happy ending’ was no easy feat but the writer did so with great precision. There was an important message for the men in this last episode and perhaps one which was not that easy to accept which is why this drama was criticized a lot too! One of the most important messages in this drama was that women too should be respected and that women can also get hurt or offended just as easily as men do! Relationships come first and ego comes second, if people start sacrificing their relationships to satisfy their egos than the fate which awaits their children was clearly shown in this drama. For all those receptive viewers out there, this drama had a great deal to offer. This was the kind of drama which raised quite a few important questions but at the same answered some too! The drama also showed how the children get affected in such a situation. Children need their parents to work together in order to run the house and make them feel secured was another good message. Zun Mureed was definitely the kind of drama which kept on impressing right till the last scene.

Mera Naam Yousuf Hei

Mera Naam Yousuf Hai was much more than just another love story, it was a beautiful play that showed many aspects of our society from male domination to how religion is used by many for their own selfish ends in a very apt manner. The viewers got to see some very strong willed women paving their own path with all the courage in the world in circumstances that were anything but favorable. The powerful script, soul-stirring dialogues and Mehreen Jabbar’s excellent direction brought out the best in all the actors. The character development throughout the drama remained convincing.

Unlike many dramas penned down by the famous writer Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar, Mera Naam Yousuf Hei had a happy ending. Not only was this ending happy but it also had some great messages. Afia Begum – a woman whose husband never valued her and was involved with another woman who he later got married to – decided to leave her unfaithful and thankless husband in the end. All those people who criticize Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar for forgiving men definitely need to watch this play and most importantly its ending. This last episode kept the viewers at the edge of their seats right till the very end. The dialogues were phenomenal and the best aspect of this last episode was the positive representation of women.

Dil Mom Ka Diya

Dil Mom Ka Diya’s story wasn’t new but the way it was presented on screen won the viewers over completely. The story was about a beautiful yet thankless woman who gets married to an average looking man older than her. Although she gets love and respect from her husband but she does not value any of it. The leading lady of the play Ulfat was presented as a thankless and negative character throughout but the way she gradually realized her wrongdoings was the best part of this drama.

The viewers absolutely loved the ending which showed that in the end everyone gets what they deserve – good or bad. What goes around comes around was an important message of this entertaining play. The last episode of Dil Mom Ka Diya was also extremely emotional. It had so many soul stirring dialogues and situations which won the viewers over completely.

Mubarak Ho Beti Hui Hei

How often do we listen to this phrase ‘mubarak ho beti hui hei’! Yes, hardly ever because usually in our society people only congratulate the parents when they are blessed with a boy. The birth of daughters is usually looked upon as a burden and that is what this drama highlighted. Most importantly, it showed that girls are a true blessing and indeed the parents deserve just as much mubarkbad at the birth of a girl as they do when a boy is born. The story of the drama covered a long period of time showing how a woman who gives birth to 4 girls is kicked out of her house by her husband and ultimately her daughters grow up to be her strength. The story was realistic and its ending was exceptional.

The last episode of Mubarak Ho Beti Hui hei was the best because the man who hated girls, who thought girls were a burden was the one whose mindset changed over time and he saw where he went wrong. Apart from this, the drama showed that how a mother who believes in her daughters does not only bring up daughters who are empowered and sensitive but also changes the way the society perceives girls in general. This ending was beautiful and impactful in every way.

Dil Lagi

Dil Lagi was a different kind of a love story with a female lead like no other. The female lead of this play gave people more to talk about than anything else. Humayun Saeed and Mehwish Hayat’s on-screen chemistry was another reason for the success and popularity of this drama. The great thing about Dil Lagi was that just like all the other plays in this list, Dil Lagi too was extremely entertaining.

Dil Lagi’s last episode was emotional and right till the end the viewers had no idea whether the hero will survive or not. The dialogues were beautifully written. The leading character stayed strong till the end. Viewers who watched Dil Lagi will always remember its last episode.

Muqabil

Muqabil was another one of those dramas which did not only entertain but which also presented more than one powerful message. Muqabil was the story of a young lady who was molested by the man who was trusted by her parents to look after her as a young girl. How this experience early on in her life shaped up her personality and her entire journey was covered so well. Muqabil also had a strong message for all the parents out there in particular and it was put forward in an intelligent manner without putting the viewers to sleep!

The best part of this entire drama was the way it ended. The main protagonist Pareesa decided to talk about her past in a press conference. Pareesa’s mother’s apology was sincere and her actions even more so. The support Pareesa’s family showed and most importantly the change in Pareesa’s personality was shown impeccably well. There was a time when Pareesa could not even mention what happened to her even in front of her parents but now she had the courage to speak out against child abuse in front of millions of people. The whole message of the show was summed up in a very touching manner when Pareesa poured her heart out in front of the press. This was definitely a drama which had the most satisfying ending.

The interesting thing is that most of the dramas in this list were not just entertaining but they also served a higher purpose. It is so important for the writers to end such dramas in a way that they leave a lasting impression. Which popular Pakistani drama do you think has the best ending? Share your views in the comments section below.

Pakistani stars have always played an important role in promoting the country’s soft image. From sports to acting and singing, many big celebrities made a name for themselves globally and people from all over the world love to follow these names and their work. In the past decade, we have seen many of our stars grow a huge online following. The online world comes with a lot of love and at the same time a lot of hate. But several Pakistani stars have been lucky and intelligent enough to avoid internet hatred.

Here is a list of Pakistani stars who never get hate online and this is an art that everyone needs to learn:

Atif Aslam

Atif Aslam is the face of Pakistani music globally. This Pakistani star has a whopping 9.2 million followers on Instagram and his die-hard fans live not only in Pakistan but all over the world. Atif knows how to play the internet. He is a very private person and surfaces only when his work is about to come out. He also shares glimpses of his beautiful family with his fans which makes them feel more connected to him. He never indulges in name-calling or controversies and that has made him who he is today.

Hadiqa Kiani

Hadiqa Kiani is a beautiful voice of Pakistan. She is one of the most admired Pakistani star. She started her career in the early 90s as a child artist and she has grown to become this phenomenon. She is also known for her empathy and humanity. Her life is like an open book and the way she has brought up her son and also always helped her countrymen makes her a fan favourite. Hadiqa is another Pakistani star who only receives love from her 1.8 million audience and they wait for her projects to come out.

Mawra Hocane

Mawra Hocane is one of the pioneer social media Pakistani stars. She has 9.4 million followers and once she was known only for her social media following and numbers and not for her work. Mawra evaluated her image and showed the world how good of an actress she is. Now her fans love her for her choice of scripts and the decency that she has displayed in her life and she only receives love from the internet.

Bilal Abbas Khan

Bilal Abbas Khan is an actor who wants to be known for his work. He has a global fan following now and his fans have reached an impressive 4.5 million on Instagram. He has always focused on giving strong performances from his debut days in Dumpukht. He was all the rage in the past year and he was one Pakistani star who was getting all the views and traction in the South Asian region. He has remained humble and that is what makes him an unproblematic superstar who only gets love from his fans. This Pakistani star has earned more admiration in the past few years and no haters!

Syra Yousaf

Syra Yousaf is a Pakistani star who everyone misses on their television screens. She is known for her integrity and the dignity with which she has carried herself in the public eye in very sad situations. The starlet is also a great mom and she always receives a lot of love from her fans. She is meticulous about her social media and only uses it as much as necessary.

Yumna Zaidi

Yumna Zaidi is another Pakistani star who has managed to win the audience and critics over the years with her strong characters. She has always been focused on her work and she has never really cared about the social media race. She has gained 9.6 million followers on Instagram and the beautiful starlet never receives hate.

Imran Ashraf

Imran Ashraf also makes it to the list of Pakistani stars who do not get hate. He is a self-made star who rose through the ranks to become a leading man. He has seen ups and downs in his personal life which were plastered on social media but he has remained unscathed and his fans only give him love. He has a following of 5.7 million on Instagram and with his late-night show, he has become more popular.

Sajal Aly

Sajal Aly is one of the biggest Pakistani stars and she has represented us in different industries. She has grown into a huge star by working hard over the years. She has received accolades and gone through a lot of personal pain which the world has seen. Sajal Aly has 10.7 million followers on Instagram and her fans always give her love for her work and life choices.

Danish Taimoor

Danish Taimoor with his 8.2 million followers is a bankable Pakistani star of our drama industry. Fans are always waiting for his projects to come. He has stated that he does not like to target anyone and only shares his work with the world. Danish Taimoor is also a family man and his fans, therefore, give him a lot of love and admiration. This list of A-lister Pakistani stars would be incomplete without him.

Ayeza Khan

Ayeza Khan is the second most-followed Pakistani star on Instagram, boasting an impressive 14.4 million followers. Known for her grace and elegance, she regularly shares glimpses of her professional achievements alongside heartfelt moments with her children and family. As a supermom and an exceptional performer, Ayeza has mastered the balance between her personal and professional life, making her a true inspiration. Her unwavering dedication to her craft and her family has earned her immense admiration, solidifying her status as a role model for millions. Whether on screen or off, she continues to captivate audiences with her talent, poise, and authenticity.

Which other Pakistani stars do you think never get hate on social media and can serve as a role model for others? Share your views in the comments section.

Khalil ur Rehman Qamar is one of the most successful writers of the Pakistani showbiz industry. His projects are nearly always hits and he is also known for his very strong personality and controversial opinions. He has claimed himself to be the protector of women’s freedom and he is mostly seen on different shows sharing his thoughts about how women should be. His own life has also been under scrutiny and he is very blunt about calling out things or people whom he did not like.

The writer has many controversies and fights going on within the industry but he is still working and all the big names want to be in his projects. Here is the list of Pakistani stars who are in a state of war with Khalil ur Rehman Qamar:

Mahira Khan

Khalil ur Rehman Qamar started a beef with Mahira Khan after she criticized him on his fight with Marvi Sirmed. She tweeted against him and he started a fight with her. They had worked in Sadqay Tumharay before which was a successful collaboration but Khalil swore to never forgive Mahira Khan for her harsh words. He is still stating that he will not forgive her but she will allegedly do a film titled Mirza Jutt written by KRQ opposite Humayun Saeed.

Marvi Sirmed

The controversial run of Khalil ur Rehman Qamar started on television when he fought with Marvi Sirmed live during a show. They both called each other names and thus started a tirade of the star writer on good women and bad women. He has been asked about Marvi several times over the years and they are still in a state of war and he always condemns her and her opinions.

Haissam Hussain

Haissam Hussain is one of the best directors in Pakistan. The brain behind a phenomenal show like Jo Bichar Gaye, he collaborated with Humayun Saeed and Khalil ur Rehman Qamar in Gentleman. Khalil ended up getting into the war zone again as he disliked how Gentleman was made despite the show doing well on viewership meters. He started criticizing Haissam Hussain and said the director destroyed his writing. He also vowed to never work with him again.

Adnan Malik

Adnan Malik played Khalil ur Rehman Qamar’s character in the drama Sadqay Tumharay. The drama was a big hit and it is considered a modern classic by many. The actor-writer duo had a falling out mainly due to their views on women’s issues. Khalil ended up calling Adnan sexual slurs and Adnan ended up becoming another name on KRQ hit list.

Sonya Hussyn

Sonya Hussyn is another one who came under fire for her comments on Khalil ur Rehman Qamar’s script. She had revealed that she was once offered a role in the blockbuster Mere Paas Tum Ho but she did not agree with the philosophy and turned it down. The writer was not happy with this and ended up saying that Sonya Hussyn is not an actress of the caliber that can work in his scripts.

Saba Qamar

Saba Qamar Zaman came under fire by Khalil ur Rehman Qamar when he made comments on her dress choice at an award show. He said that Saba Qamar could never work in any of his projects because of the way she dresses though he admitted that she is a great talent. She is among the few people on earth who he later apologized to and said that he should not have used those words.

Nauman Ijaz

Nauman Ijaz is one of the biggest stars in Pakistan and Khalil ur Rehman Qamar is a very successful writer. The duo has some old beef which they have never disclosed publicly but they have said everything else under the sun to each other. They have called each other names, put each other down and Khalil ur Rehman Qamar is not too happy with superstar Nauman Ijaz.

Nadia Afgan

Nadia Afgan is another starlet who has always said that she will never work with Khalil ur Rehman Qamar. It seemed to be a simple case of preference at first but she recently revealed that she met Khalil ur Rehman Qamar when she first started acting. The way she saw him speak to her arrogantly and the way he used to behave with others made her realize that he is not the man whom she will ever work with.

Haseeb Hassan

Haseeb Hassan is another great talent of Pakistan. He has given some great dramas including Alif to Pakistan. His recent project Sunn Mere Dil was a collaboration with Khalil ur Rehman Qamar and the story of that drama has gotten a lot of backlash. Khalil has put everything on Haseeb and said that the director destroyed his story.

Urwa Hocane

Urwa Hocane is another starlet who has not one but two unfinished projects with Khalil ur Rehman Qamar. She was first signed as the leading lady of his film Kaaf Kangana which was a disaster. Urwa had walked out of that film and never talked about it again. Khalil had called her unprofessional and criticized her. He also said that he let the matter go because he respects Farhan Saeed and his family. She was later supposed to play Hira Mani’s character in Mere Paas Tum Ho and also shot some scenes but later left it.

Which Khalil ur Rehman Qamar war do you think should end now? Share in the comments!

Zard Patton Ka Bunn is a new offering by Hum TV starring Sajal Aly and Hamza Sohail in the lead. It is a relevant and responsible story that is raising awareness on various issues concerning society. Written by Mustafa Afridi and directed by Saife Hassan, Zard Patton Ka Bunn is winning hearts left, right, and center and all the characters on the show are beautifully crafted and important. Kashf Foundation always comes up with responsible stories which show women empowerment and leave strong and beautiful messages for the audience.

Zard Patton Ka Bunn is impressive and here is a list of 10 Pakistani dramas you should watch if you are loving this one:

Udaari

Udaari is another Hum TV drama that was co-produced by Kashf Foundation. Udaari can be hailed as a game changer for Pakistani dramas as it laid the foundation for social messaging in dramas once again when we had fallen into the Star Plus trap of conniving or mere love stories with triangles. The way Ahsan Khan portrayed the negative character in Udaari made it a mega-hit and also brought forward the taboo topic of child rape. This crime is increasing day by day in Pakistan. Udaari was directed by Mohammad Ehteshamuddin and written by Farhat Ishtiaq. It is a must-watch for those loving Zard Patton Ka Bunn.

Rehaai

Rehaai is another collaboration between Kashf Foundation and Hum TV. The drama released in 2013 and highlighted the child marriage epidemic in Pakistan. How this affects the health of the girls involved and the pain and obstacles they face due to the punishment they get for life. It also spoke about how women with infertility are treated in Pakistan and how patriarchy controls the whole world around us. With Nauman Ijaz, Maria Wasti, Samina Peerzada, Danish Taimoor, and Saniya Shamshad in the series, this is a winner through and through and will leave you elated and enlightened. Rehaai should also be on the list of all Danish Taimoor fans as the actor showed his true potential in Rehaai. Rehai was written by Farhat Ishtiaq and directed by Mehreen Jabbar.

Dil Na Umeed Tou Nahi

Written by Amna Mufti and directed by Kashif Nisar, Dil Na Umeed Tou Nahi addressed the problems of human trafficking and forced prostitution among other things. It was a drama that no big channel wanted to air at the time and it later aired on TV One. All the stars came together to deliver a necessary message with this one. It had Yumna Zaidi, Wahaj Ali, Nauman Ijaz, Yasra Rizvi, Omair Rana and others and it was yet another Kashf Foundation production.

Aakhri Station

Aakhri Station was a collaboration between Sarmad Khoosat and Kashf Foundation. It was a mini-series and aired on ARY Digital. It showcased the struggles of several women on how they fought patriarchy and deeply impacted everyone who watched it. Yet another empowering story starred Sanam Saeed, Nimra Bucha, Anam Goher and Farah Tufail among others.

Hum Tum

Saima Akram Chaudhary wrote and Danish Nawaz directed this Ramadan special in 2022. The star cast included Ahad Raza Mir, Ramsha Khan, Sarah Khan, and Junaid Khan. It was a very refreshing drama with all the ladies of the show as strong as Zard Patton Ka Bunn’s Meenu. This drama also had some very supportive men and it gave a message of women empowerment enveloped in comedy.

O Rangreza

O Rangreza is another project that has Sajal Aly weaving magic on the screens. Bilal Abbas Khan also became a mainstream star after this drama’s success. Written by Saji Gul and directed by Kashif Nisar, O Rangreza is the story of a girl who takes a stand for herself and does not care how society thinks of her. It also showed how hypocritical men are while women always get the sharp end of the stick.

Yaqeen Ka Safar

Yaqeen ka Safar is the story of justice, determination, and importance of education and supportive parenting. This show is still fresh in everyone’s memory and before you fall in love with Dr Nofil, go and meet Dr Asfandyar. One more gem led by Sajal Aly, it was written by Farhat Ishtiaq and directed by Shahzad Kashmiri. Yaqeen ka Safar is also filmed in the beautiful north of Pakistan which will make you fall in love with the beauty of your country all over again.

Inkaar

Yes, we are already falling in love with the dads of Zard Patton Ka Bunn. But if you love Meenu and Nofil’s father then go ahead and watch Inkaar. Yumna Zaidi, Imran Ashraf, and Rehan Sheikh starrer Inkaar is the story of resilience and shows how a woman can fight for justice when she wills and how a father’s support takes her to places. A must-watch for everyone, Inkaar is written by Zafar Mairaj and directed by Kashif Nisar.

Zindagi Gulzar Hai

The story of a woman Rafia played by Samina Peerzada and how she brings up three daughters into successful human beings, it is one story that people will always love and resonate with. It also showed how being a woman is not an impediment and how Allah always stands by his creation. Sanam Saeed and Fawad Khan became fan favourites after Zindagi Guzar Hai became a hit. Zindagi Gulzar Hai is a cult classic and deals with the themes of education, women empowerment, and men who are the allies. It is written by Umera Ahmed and directed by Sultana Siddiqui.

Razia

Razia is a mini-series led by Mahira Khan. It has Momal Sheikh, Mohib Mirza, and Shaheera Jalil Al Basit in the main roles and deals with the themes of abuse, women’s oppression, and empowerment in a very crisp way. Written and directed by Mohsin Ali, Razia showed how good content can be made and the audience will love to watch it on television.

All these dramas are available on YouTube to stream. So get to watching good content for the whole week before a new episode of Meenu’s adventures come out!

Muharram-ul-Haram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. This month comes with the remembrance of the day of Karbala. All the Muslims remember the grandson of our Holy Prophet Muhammad SAW and the Ahle Bait for their valor and teach our generations how Hussain RA did not bow before the wrong.

Like all the Muslims, Pakistani stars also observe the Ashura. Many celebrities who are Shia Muslims hold Majalis and participate in remembering Hussain RA and the children of Hazrat Muhammad SAW’s household. Since Pakistani celebrities come from different backgrounds therefore there are quite a few of them who are Shia Muslims.

Here is a list of all those Pakistani celebrities who are Shias.

Sadia Imam

Sadia Imam is a Shia celebrity who may not be a conservative Shia but her Instagram page does reveal that she makes sure that everyone knows about her faith. Even though she isn’t too active on social media.

Natasha Ali

Natasha Ali is one of those celebrities who take their faith very seriously. Last year, just like many other years, she was in the city of Karbala with her family. Her social media accounts this year reflect her identity as a Shia Muslim, one she is proud of.

Humaima Malick

Humaima Malick is another devoted Shia Muslim.  Even though Humaima comes across as someone who is liberal when it comes to her religion she has a spiritual side to her personality.

Dua Malick

Dua Malick, who is Humaima Malick’s sister and a celebrity, is also a Shia Muslim. Nowadays she is not very active on social media but from the past, we all know she never held herself back while expressing her thoughts on Yom e Ashura.

Feroze Khan

Rising star Feroze Khan is also a Shia Muslim. He recently also declared that he has started a spiritual journey which means that he will not be seen on television as often as he was before. He wants to use his popularity to spread the word of Allah.

Imran Abbas

Talented actor and model Imran Abbas is a Shia Muslim too. Even this year he dedicated a Marysia to the martyrs. He is another celebrity who has a strong spiritual side to him.

Juggan Kazim

Juggan Kazim is another popular celebrity who is a Shia Muslim. She also shares her emotional sentiments in Moharram on social media and is devoted to religion.

Ainy Jaffri

Ainy Jaffri is another popular Pakistani celebrity who is also Shia.

Komal Rizvi

Komal Rizvi is another Pakistani celebrity who is a devoted Shia Muslim. She posts many emotional and meaningful reminders in Muharram and especially on the 9 and 10 of Muharram.

Do you know about any other Pakistani celebrities who are Shia? Please feel free to add to the list.

Some Pakistani celebrities are always striving to be in the limelight. Showbiz is a game of grabbing attention and increasing your followers is at the core of it all. Many celebrities are known for their great work and projects that they choose. Consistently being a part of great work is what every artist aims for in their careers but not everyone achieves this goal; some have to take other ways to reach their goal of popularity and relevance. Many Pakistani celebrities also keep getting into controversies and getting attached to unnecessary stories to remain relevant or that is what the public opinion is about them. Here is a list of Pakistani celebrities who will do anything for attention:

Nadia Khan

Nadia Khan is known as the pioneer of modern Pakistani morning shows and she has since done hundreds of shows on several platforms. She is also a content creator and actress and she has been in many controversies over the years. Nadia Khan has been in some really petty controversies over the years with fights with filmstars like Meera. Her latest controversies included her support for Barzakh and ridiculing the mother of politician Sharmila Farooqui at a wedding, which many found extremely distasteful.

Fiza Ali

Fiza Ali is an actress, host, singer as well as content creator. Fiza is also a regular on live shows and she is also hosting her own morning show. She is a single mother and she has concentrated on working through different avenues from modelling to singing and kept her career going. Fiza remains in the news for her statements from discussing her divorce to her landa bazar clothes as well as random viral videos where she is either interacting with people on her show or asking weightlifters to lift her to showcase their talent.

Aima Baig

Aima Baig is currently the biggest music star of Pakistan and she has done Coke Studio to famous OSTs and film songs. Her concerts are always jam packed but she has been in the news a lot about her personal life and relationships alongside some statements that she gives about fellow stars. Aima has seen it all from her alleged love triangle leaking in the media to her broken engagement and her conflicting social media stories that many a times do not make sense. Currently she shocked the world with the news of a mini-heart attack but it was actually exertion due to a packed schedule.

Dr Omer Adil

Dr Omer Adil is a host who has a lot of love for music, film and the industry. He also appears on YouTube and recently he has given some strong attention-seeking statements. From blaming Shabnam Jee to targeting female news anchors and saying a lot about Bushra Ansari’s second marriage, Dr Omer Adil remained in the news. He also got arrested for his statements against female anchors thus living on the edge to remain in the news.

Yasir Hussain

Yasir Hussain is one of the most talented actors that we have in Pakistan. He is also a writer and director but he is mostly in the news for his controversial statements and Instagram stories. He has mellowed out a bit now but he has done it all from mocking Hania Aamir’s skin condition to targeting Turkish dramas and double meaning jokes on award shows, Yasir unfortuanately gets maximum attention for controversies and not his work in projects like Javed Iqbal, Badshah Begum and Taxali Gate.

Yashma Gill

Yashma Gill is an actress with great potential. She has done both positive and negative characters in a wonderful manner but she is mostly seen in the news for what she said or what she was wearing. Her stories become more about her personal life and less about her work.

Iffat Omar

Iffat Omar is a supermodel and actress with a huge body of work to her credit. Iffat has worked in all the biggest fashion campaigns and her career in Pakistani fashion is legendary. She later on switched to acting and her performances are always strong but Iffat’s work has gone into the background for the last few years. She is in the news mostly for saying controversial things regarding politics or fighting celebrities or random people on social media.

Meera

Meera is a film star and she has over the years become Pakistani television’s most loved caricature. Meera is known for grabbing attention and she has done it all from invalid marriages to leaked videos and targeting other artists including contemporaries to the younger lot. Meera does not shy away from controversy and controversies love Meera. Meera is and will always be the queen of controversies and her attention-seeking tactics will keep working.

Nisho

Nisho is a veteran film diva of Pakistan and a mom to Sahiba. She is still very active and she runs her own YouTube channel. To this day, Nisho Jee knows how to remain in the news. From making multiple videos on her daughter’s reunion with her father to how her first love story went sour, she went on a tell-all journey publicly. She even shared how she still gets proposals and never shies away from talking about how big a diva she is.

Khalil ur Rehman Qamar

Khalil ur Rehman Qamar used to be known for is great writing and strong scripts. He has given some really solid projects to the Pakistani entertainment industry but lately he is known for his fights on social media, his statements against feminists and giving out lectures on what a good woman is. Khalil ur Rehman Qamar has also targeted every big sar from Mahira Khan to Saba Qamar and he is not slowing down anyime soon.

Which other celebrities do you think are famous for their controversies and statements more than their work? Share in comments!

Pakistani actors do get typecast a lot but several have pushed boundaries and still remain to be superstars. These handful of talented Pakistani actors have managed to shine as heroes and villains. After reaching the star mantle, many actors stop experimenting with the characters they pick and start coming in similar roles with a hero vibe, a black Parado and gel-standing hair. However, some of our talented Pakistani actors have had long journeys and they have given variety to their fans. They have nailed both positive and negative characters equally.

Pakistani Actors Who are multi-talented 

Here is a list of some of those 10 Pakistani actors who nailed both positive and negative roles:

Bilal Abbas Khan

Bilal Abbas Khan is among the new stars who have always picked up characters that are unique. He has never let him get typecast and he has shown that he can fit in the whole range from white to black. His role as Wajih Taseer in Cheekh remains one of the best negative characters of the current era. Despite the drama getting dragged in the second half, his performance was mind-blowing and it brought all the eyeballs to the show.

He goes equally well in positive characters as well. His recent appearance as Ibrahim in Mann Jogi was approved as the greenest flag in dramas this season.

Danish Taimoor

Danish Taimoor is one of the most sought-after Pakistani actors right now. He changed his career’s trajectory when he starred in Deewangi. The drama broke records and Danish constructed a very different screen image. Though fans loved Danish in the drama, his character was very negative and he did a great job. This is something which he replicated in Kaisi Teri Khudgarzi once again and it was also very successful.

Danish also has the ability to play a very positive character in the best manner. This is something that many of his new fans do not know. Danish played the protagonist in Rehaai and that is a role that will be remembered for ages.

Fahad Mustafa

Fahad Mustafa is a versatile actor. He has done a variety of characters in his career. The actor was on a break from television till recently and focused mainly on films. He has done both positive and negative roles and one of the best negative characters he did was in Kankar. He played a domestic abuser with a very suave personality. A role many would have turned down and not everyone can pull off. This character is the complete opposite of Mustafa which he is shining as these days.

He is shining in a super-positive character in Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum which is getting international recognition. Fahad Mustafa can easily be termed as one of those few Pakistani actors who continue to impress and enthrall.

Imran Ashraf

Imran Ashraf is one of the top Pakistani actors. He started his career as a supporting artist and he has worked in several roles before reaching the top of the lot. After becoming a superstar with Ranjha Ranjha Kardi, he once again took a risk and played a very negative character in Inkaar. This drama is based on a real life incident and Imran did a great job.

He has also done some very positive characters and one such role with an aura was Raqs e Bismil’s Musa that won the hearts of millions. His roles in Tabeer, Mushk and Kahin Deep Jalay were also positive.

Ahsan Khan

Like many Pakistani actors Ahsan Khan started out as a hero and did all the positive characters in his two decade long career. But he shocked everyone when he appeared as a child molester in Udaari. This was a role turned down by many actors before Ahsan Khan took it and made it immortal. He also raised awareness against child abuse and this is a cause he still stands with.

The actor recently took on a positive role in the drama Sukoon, showcasing a character that resonated deeply with viewers. His performance was met with widespread acclaim, highlighting his ability to bring depth and authenticity to the role. Audience responses reflected a strong appreciation for the storyline and the actor’s contribution, indicating that his portrayal has struck a chord with many.

Faysal Quraishi

This list of versatile Pakistani actors will be incomplete without Faysal Quraishi. He is another actor who can nail both positive and negative roles. He did a great job as a villain in both Khaie and Bashar Momin. The latest as Chinar Khan in Khaie shook the audience as Faysal killed it in this role.

He is also a menace in positive characters and proved it with Main Abdul Qadir Hoon.

Feroze Khan

Feroze Khan is known mostly for his angry young man roles and it all started when he appeared in Khaani. That negative role cemented Feroze as a superstar and fans still love that drama.

He was performing all the angry characters when he suddenly did a positive and mellow character in Khuda Aur Mohabbat 3. The drama ended up becoming a mega hit with over a billion views.

Zahid Ahmed

Zahid just blew everyone away with his negative character in Gentleman. He played a corrupt cop and he was appreciated by everyone in a cast of many big names.

He has also performed countless positive characters. His simultaneously running Jaan Se Pyara Juni is the complete opposite of Faris from Gentleman and he is doing great.

Hamza Ali Abbasi

Hamza Ali Abbasi actually started his career in dramas as a villain. He played a rapist in Mere Dard Ko Jo Zuban Milay and he played the role extremely well. He showed this streak again in Maula Jatt and Hamza can sure play a great villain.

He can also shine in positive characters as he did as Shahram recently in Jaan e Jahan. Shahram was the greenest of the green flags and fans simply loved him.

Sami Khan

Sami Khan has also been working for years now and he has the ability to channel both positive and negative energies well. He played a villainous character in Rasm e Duniya which was also a take on mental health. A role performed rather well by the actor and shows his range in acting.

He is also equally great in positive roles like the one he did in Ishq Zah e Naseeb.

These Pakistani actors are undoubtedly in a class of their own. They have demonstrated their versatility time and again. Which actor do you think excels in portraying both positive and negative roles? Share your thoughts in the comments!

The year 2023 proved to be especially lucky for some of the already-known and accomplished Pakistani actors. Some of the actors who recently started their journey also managed to dominate the Pakistani drama scene owing to the choices they made and obviously their talent. The rise in the stardom of these stars was unprecedented in 2023 when compared to the rest of their acting journey. Being part of a single popular drama can sometimes do wonders for actors. Some of the names on this list garnered popularity not just in Pakistan but also across the border. It is always great witnessing actors who have worked hard being rewarded in the form of wide public appreciation.

This list contains the names of those Pakistani actors who were the talk of the town in 2023. There were so many exceptional performances in Pakistani dramas this year but all of them did not get the appreciation and recognition by the public that these actors got.

Here is a list of those Pakistani actors who dominated the year 2023:

Wahaj Ali

Wahaj Ali’s popularity skyrocketed owing to Tere Bin’s popularity. Murtasim was the talk of the town and Wahaj’s performance was widely appreciated. Even though Wahaj Ali played a more challenging role with the utmost precision in Jo Bichar Gaye last year, Tere Bin proved to be the game-changer for him. His on-screen chemistry with Yumna Zaidi definitely added to the appeal. I must say that personally, I am genuinely happy for Wahaj because he truly deserves the success he got in 2023.

Yumna Zaidi

Yumna Zaidi is a well-established actress who has played quite a few challenging characters in her career. However, the popularity she received as Meerab was simply unprecedented. Playing the lead in Tere Bin was perhaps the best decision made by Yumna who usually opts for more artsy projects. Her stardom is on the rise at a time when most of us thought we had seen the pinnacle of her popularity. Just like Wahaj Ali, Tere Bin proved to be the drama that gave Yumna’s career a new life.

Sabeena Farooq

From getting hatred and being trolled for Tere Bin to being showered with love for Kabli Pulao; Sabeena’s journey in 2023 has been a rollercoaster ride! The year 2023 definitely proved to be a paradigm shift in Sabeena Farooq’s career. She won the viewers over with her portrayal of Barbeena right from the start and continues to enthrall the audience. Sabeena Farooq’s acting journey is off to a brand new start owing to her role and performance in Kabli Pulao.

Muhammad Ehteshamuddin

The way Muhammad Ehteshamuddin won praise and appreciation for his performance in Kabli Pulao serves as a testament to the notion that actors do not have a shelf life. He redefined the term ‘hero’ and did so with the utmost precision. Haji Mushtaq will be remembered for a long time largely due to Muhammad Ehteshamuddin’s impeccable performance.

Aina Asif

Aina Asif was part of two major serials this year. She played an important supporting character in Pinjra and she played the leading role in Mayi Ri. Mayi Ri turned out to be the drama that skyrocketed Aina Asif’s popularity. Her character and performance remained the center of attention even after the drama went off air. The controversial aspect of the drama in a way contributed to her success.

Samar Jaffri

Samar Jaffri is another young actor who got recognition like never before when he played the leading role in Mayi Ri. An actor who had been struggling to be recognized became a household name and dominated drama discussions on social media platforms. This drama definitely opened up more opportunities for these young actors.

Javeria Saud

Sometimes a negative character gives a certain actor more popularity than everything else that they have done in their entire career. This year the character Javeria Saud played in Baby Baji was one such example. The viewers hated the character but loved how well Javeria Saud translated it on-screen.

Samina Ahmed

Samina Ahmed is another actress who has been around for decades yet she continues to impress, enthrall, and dominate the drama scene. This year she played the role of the main protagonist in the soap serial Baby Baji. The viewers rooted and felt for Baby Baji because of Samina Ahmed’s apt portrayal. She was one of the few most talked about leading characters this year.

Rabia Butt

Rabia Butt’s performance in Gunah and Jeevan Nagar was widely appreciated for all the right reasons. In terms of popularity, Rabia Butt definitely outshone all the other co-actors in both these projects. Rabia has also been choosing the projects she is a part of carefully which has added more substance to her standing as an actor.

Nadia Afgan

Nadia Afgan is another exceptional actor who has given many phenomenal performances in the past as well. Her role and performance in Kabli Pulao this year was another feather in her cap which won the viewers over completely. This list will be incomplete without her.

Final Remarks

The names in the list prove that sometimes a single drama can change the way the public perceives an actor. Such popularity also puts added pressure and responsibility on these actors to deliver in the future as well. Right now, Kiran Malik and Mikaal Zulfiqar are on top of their game and strong contenders for this list with their outstanding performances in Jaisay Aapki Marzi. However, I would like to see more of them before giving the final verdict.

Please share your thoughts and feel free to add more names to the list.