Many Pakistani dramas nowadays and some of the recent past have had parents who were a perfect example of bad parenting. The good thing is that in most of these dramas they were shown as those parents whose wrong choices destroyed their children’s life. Although these ‘children’ were of course grown adults who could have made their own choice, these parents played an important role in keeping them from doing so. It is good that these dramas in a way showed the difference between good and bad parenting.

When showing such scenarios, our writers also follow certain patterns. For example, a bad parent is always the dominant one. Whether it is the mother or the father who is making all the wrong choices, the other one is shown completely helpless! This is what enables the dominant and bad parents to take over and take control. This also goes to show just how important it is for both the parents to have an equal say.

Here is a list of the worst parents from recent Pakistani dramas.

Fareed (Sabaat)

Fareed from Sabaat is the kind of father who is making the viewers furious because of his parenting style. He does not just have double standards as far as his children are concerned but is also the one responsible for turning his daughter into a monster. His sole purpose in life is pleasing his spoiled daughter and for that, he even made his son’s life hell. Fareed is easily manipulated by Miraal, he makes the most unfair decisions and is constantly shown insulting his wife.

Imtiaz (Kashf)

Kashf’s father Imtiaz was introduced as a man who literally hated his daughter because he always wanted a son. He was also shown as a lazy and irresponsible person who was incapable of earning a living or doing a proper job. Now that Kashf’s ‘business’ has prospered, he is getting more greedy with every passing episode. For him, money comes before everything else. He does not care about his daughters’ feelings and is now using Kashf for his own ends. He doesn’t have a single positive trait in him.

Mansoora (Pyar Ke Sadqay)

Mansoora from Pyar Ke Sadqay is the perfect example of bad parenting. Her children are not her priority. She is only concerned about Sarwar, she wants to make sure that her husband does not leave her. For that she let Sarwar beat Abdullah and walk all over him. His only daughter Washma left the house so that she can be away from Sarwar but even that did not change her thinking. Her reasons for being such an irresponsible mother are completely different from the other parents on the list. She loves her husband more than she loves her children which makes her the worst parent we have seen in Pakistani dramas lately.

Mir Farooq Zaman (Yeh Dil Mera)

Mir Farooq Zaman was introduced in Yeh Dil Mera as an overprotective father but he turned out to be a murderer. He was responsible for his daughter Ana’s mental issues yet he acted as if he was the most caring parent. A controlling and evil man, Farooq Zaman was seemingly the best parent but actually he had done more damage to his daughter at such an early stage of her life that her entire life was defined by it. He fooled Ana all his life and made her think that he was the perfect father which made the situation even worse for the poor girl towards the end.

Ayeza’s Father (Bikhray Moti)

Ayeza’s father in Bikhray Moti is a lot like Kashf’s father and Waseem Abbas is playing both these characters. He is not willing to take any responsibility for his daughter. He is inhumane and beats his wife and daughter. He is the reason why his older daughter could not take refuge in the house and the biggest hurdle in Ayeza’s way at the moment. A negative character like no other, he is everything a father shouldn’t be.

Zaitoon (Ghalati)

Zaitoon from Ghalati was an egoistic, selfish, greedy, manipulative mother who made so many wrong decisions that ruined the life of her children. This wasn’t the first time that Saba Hameed played such a character. If it weren’t for her, her son Saad could have had a happy life. When it came to playing mind games, no one could beat this woman!

Salma (Ruswai)

Salma from Ruswai was a negative character right from the beginning. She made sure that she got exactly what she wanted by hook or crook. She always gave her son and daughter the worst advice. In the end, she got what she deserved and learned that she shouldn’t have tried so hard to run her children’s life according to her wishes. Salma always thought she knew best what their children wanted from life and never respected their choices.

Mushk’s Father (Raaz-e-Ulfat)

Mushk’s father from Raaz-e-Ulfat is another unreasonable parent with such strict rules that his daughters feel suffocated. Through this drama, the writer has perhaps tried to show how important it is for parents to allow their children to enjoy small things in life otherwise they turn rebellious. He is another father who thinks he does not need to respect his daughters or wife. Everyone in the house is scared of him and he does not know how to love, only how to command.

Faraz (Tera Ghum aur Hum)

Faraz is another rich father from Tera Ghum aur Hum who only has one son yet he wants to mold his life according to his terms and conditions. A highly rigid father and another one of those husbands who dominate their wives by threatening them of divorce. The main issue in this drama too was marriage, he did not want his son Ali to marry a girl who was not worthy of her. He has been shown as a man who lets his anger take over him.

Rabia (Thora Sa Haq)

Out of all the mothers we have seen in recent Pakistani dramas Rabia from Thora Sa Haq gave the most unreasonable advice to her only daughter than any other. She tries throughout to control her only daughter Hareem and just like all the other parents in this list, she does not let her make decisions on her own. Rabia was a villainous character who got the end she deserved!

Which one of these parents do you think were the worst? Do add more names to the list.

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

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

Rubina (Wafa Be Mol)

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

Faiz Ullah (Pehli Si Mohabbat)

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

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

Shiza’s Father (Azmaish)

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

Rakhshanda (Aulaad)

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

Nazo’s Mother (Safar Tamam Hua)

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

Usman’s Parents (Mujhe Vida Kar)

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

Fareeda (Aakhir Kab Tak)

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

Neelofer (Aakhir Kab Tak)

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

Arfah (Banno)

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

Riffat (Banno)

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

Meherbano (Neeli Zinda Hai)

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

Dilnasheen’s Mother (Fitoor)

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

Mehreen’s Grandmother (Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay)

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

Abba Miyan (Qissa Meherbano Ka)

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

Murad’s Mother (Qissa Meherbano Ka)

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

Zahida (Mohlat)

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

Mrs. Ehtasham (Dour)

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

Nafisa (Ishq Hai)

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

Mehmood (Mere Apne)

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

Nazia (Berukhi)

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

Irtiza’s Step Mother (Berukhi)

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

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

Every year there are dramas the viewers have huge expectations from because they are promoted as the next big thing. Not only this, some of the names attached to these dramas have a great deal of credibility as well. Yet, even such dramas fail to deliver because many times commercialism takes over everything else. It is a proven fact by now that there are certain done-to-death scenarios and some tactics which the production houses use to garner ratings. The reason for this is obvious; writing and executing dramas such as Parizaad, which get both ratings and critical acclaim, takes time and tons of effort.

Since the channels have to continue airing dramas every single day of the week in different time slots, they are not willing to invest all that in every single project. That is why they use shortcuts. These shortcuts usually include a star cast, great visuals, best get-ups, sensationalizing serious issues, creating controversy, showing women as victims, toxic male characters, and of course promoting these dramas to the maximum. The most important aspect missing from such dramas is quality content which is definitely the king! Such dramas can easily be termed as the worst even when they get the required rating and attention, which is the ultimate goal.

Here is a list of the worst dramas of 2021:

The list is in Alphabetical order.

Badzaat

Writer: Misbah Nosheen
Director: Siraj ul Haq
Producer: 7th Sky Entertainment
Channel: Har Pal Geo
Cast: Urwa Hocane, Imran Ashraf, Ali Abbas, Danial Afzal Khan, Zoya Nasir, Saba Faisal, Mehmood Aslam, Nida Mumtaz, Zainab Qayyum and others.

If there is one label that can describe Badzaat in simple words, it would be ‘toxicity personified’. From rape to domestic abuse to blackmail to drugs to gun violence, there was nothing that was not included in the drama serial Badzaat. It was unfortunate that the fans who loved the pairing of Urwa Hocane & Imran Ashraf in Mushk were left disappointed when they got to see Badzaat. The writer did her best to give drama viewers a hero in the form of Wali’s character but the baggage that he came with was overbearing, taking it away from his character which was supposedly the focal point of the entire story.

It just did not end there because Bia’s self-inflicted misery only because she did not have a voice was quite frustrating to see. Daniyal kept winning against Bia & Wali every step of the way but in the end, he didn’t even pay the price for the atrocities that he committed. It was also quite unfortunate that no one ever found out how Daniyal raped Bia because Bia chose to stay silent till the end. Badzaat’s production value was grand just like any other Geo drama but sadly, the storyline, characters & situations were full of cringe & toxicity that easily make it one of the worst dramas of 2022.

Badshah Begum

Writer: Saji Gul
Director: Khizer Idrees
Producer: MD Productions
Channel: Hum TV
Cast: Zara Noor Abbas, Farhan Saeed, Ali Rehman Khan, Yasir Hussain, Shahzad Nawaz, Komal Meer, Saman Ansari, Hamza Sohail, Abul Hassan, and others.

Badshah Begum is an opportunity wasted in a nutshell. The writer Saji Gul definitely came up with a fresh & unique idea but the essence of it was most certainly lost during its execution. Khizer Idrees impressed the drama viewers with his directorial debut Laapata but it seems he failed to understand that every script requires a different treatment. While watching Badshah Begum, it can easily be seen that the director’s focus was purely on the visuals & he couldn’t care less whether the story was making sense or not. Right from the beginning, the way the concept of Badshah Begum & every tiny detail surrounding this title was elaborated, it attracted a lot of criticism because none of it actually made sense. Some of the actors did the best they could to salvage this drama but on the whole, it failed to keep the audience hooked. There have been far too many issues with the execution as well as the story has fallen flat in many instances.

Zara Noor Abbas has tried her best but she has not been able to create the aura suiting the title of Badshah Begum. There have been so many situations that defied logic & basic common sense in Badshah Begum & even if it’s a drama, there has to be a tiny fraction of realism or relatability to it to keep the viewers engaged. Badshah Begum is the kind of drama that has tested the patience of the viewers every step of the way, making it suitable for this list.

Ishq e Laa

Writer: Qaisera Hayat
Director: Amin Iqbal
Producer: Momina Duraid
Channel: Hum TV
Cast: Sajal Aly, Azaan Sami Khan, Yumna Zaidi, Arsalan Asad Butt, Adnan Samad Khan, Uzma Hassan, Sohail Sameer, Seemi Raheel, Ahmed Taha Ghani, Laila Wasti, Usman Peerzada, Ghazla Kaif and others.

Ishq e Laa had a star-studded cast, the visuals were impressive and even the idea behind the script was one that could have been executed in an appealing manner. Unfortunately, the characterizations proved to be the biggest disappointment, Azaan Sami Khan’s performance literally tested the patience of the viewers and for the most part, the drama was slow, sad, repetitive, and poorly edited. There was a lack of clarity therefore we were left wondering about a lot of things by the end of every single episode. Shanaya’s bold stance was not backed by common sense at times, Azka cried a little too much for someone who was supposed to be ‘strong’, and Azlan’s overall impression was that of a lost soul for the most part even when he took a turn for the better it had little impact.

The ‘religious element’ of the drama was not properly inculcated into the script. Among many other things, the biggest shortcoming of Ishq e Laa was its superficial script and the over-emphasis on visuals. The visuals were stunning but there were a lot of times when they did not go well with the situations that were being shown. Ishq e Laa can easily be termed as a star-studded disaster. It was not the least bit entertaining; it was difficult to sit through and lacked basic logic. The production house clearly relied more on visuals and star power than the actual content and execution of the drama which is obviously never enough!

Kaisi Teri Khudgharzi

Writer: Radain Shah
Director: Ahmed Bhatti
Producer: iDream Entertainment
Channel: ARY Digital
Cast: Danish Taimoor, Dur-e-Fishan, Noman Aijaz, Hammad Shoaib,Shahood Alvi, Laila Wasti, Atiqa Odho, Laiba Khan, Tipu Shareef, Zainab Qayyum, Ayesha Toor, Emad Butt, Shehzeen Rahat.

Kaisi Teri Khudgharzi is the most watched drama this year which is extremely unfortunate since this is also one of those dramas which deserves the top slot on the worst dramas list. It is still on air but we are pretty sure it deserves to be on this list. The initial episodes of Kaisi Teri Khudgharzi made the intentions of the makers quite clear. They wanted to show the worst toxicity we witnessed on-screen this year in the most visually stunning manner. The over-emphasis on visuals starting from Shamsher’s grand life to the makeovers, which were always in place even on a routine day, was used to entice the viewers. The caked concealers and the overuse of filters were used to make the characters look as ‘beautiful’ as possible in order to camouflage the ugliness of the content, right from the get-go. The story is as clichéd as it gets – a spoiled rich brat falling for a simple bechari from a middle-class family. Some of the dialogues about daughters in the beginning episodes were also cringe-worthy. Danish Taimoor plays yet another rich toxic character in the drama because he has the wardrobe and experience for it. Durr-e-Fishan does not have to do much in order to play Mehak because she barely has any dialogues!

Kaisi Teri Khudgharzi glorified abuse and toxic masculinity for 18 weeks and then Shamsher’s character underwent a sudden transformation! The viewers are expected to forget all the toxicity that was shown in the name of love on-screen and feel for Shamsher now! Apart from the problematic storyline, Kaisi Teri Khudgharzi has not even been an engaging drama because the characters are beyond done-to-death. Experienced and iconic actors such as Noman Ijaz and Atiqa Odho have also been wasted in roles that offer the bare minimum. Even though we did not have high hopes for this drama after watching the promos before it aired, we expected better from the writer Radain Shah. It is unfortunate that such a brilliant writer chose to pen down such a script.

Paristan

Writer: Samra Bukhari
Director: Ali Hassan
Producer: MD Productions
Channel: Hum TV
Cast: Arsalan Naseer, Aymen Saleem, Merub Ali, Naveen Waqar, Ali Safina, Javeria Saud, Saife Hassan, Junaid Jamshed, Mira Sethi, and others.

The moment Paristan was announced as a Ramzan special drama for this year, it was quite obvious that the channel & production house was relying a lot on the popularity that both Aymen Saleem & Arsalan Naseer got as debut actors as well as a pair in last year’s Ramzan special drama Chupke Chupke. However, it was unfortunate that despite having a star on-screen couple that was loved by so many, the project that was designed for them was a massive fail & mindless in the literal sense. Ramzan special dramas are known for providing situational comedy as well as some light-hearted entertainment, however, Paristan was anything but that.

The writer of Paristan, Samra Bukhari thought throwing in a stereotypical Punjabi character, a disinterested husband, two young actors, and a bitter unmarried mature woman alongside the famous pair of Aymen & Arsalan was enough to bring a hit drama serial but she was sadly mistaken. Paristan was anything but funny & not only that, the situations that were presented one after another made the audience doubt their sanity. Paristan was the kind of drama that the viewers could watch with a poker face, with full confidence that nothing on their TV screens would make them laugh. Although the die-heart fans of Aymen & Arsalan did their best to hype up the drama, overall, it wasn’t well-received by the Ramzan audience in general. By the time the drama ended, it became obvious that the production house was just trying to recover the cost that went into producing this drama, hence the influx of advertisements that were not only frustrating to watch but also took away a lot from the drama that did not have much to offer anyway.

Pyar Deewangi Hai

Writer: Misbah Ali Syed
Director: Aabis Raza
Producer: Big Bang Entertainment
Channel: ARY Digital
Cast: Neelam Muneer, Sami Khan, Shuja Asad, Saba Faisal, Javed Shaikh, Hasan Niazi, Urooj Fatima, Gul-e-Rana, Nida Khan, Sabahat Bukhari,Aliya Ali.

Can the writers please stop writing scripts about deewane aashiqs? We have seen too many of such characters on-screen and honestly, these characters come across as people in need of dire help. Attributes that can easily pass as mental disorders are presented as a normal occurrence in such dramas. Rabi’s deewangi and Dawood’s strange stalking behavior have been presented as some form of love in the drama. Neelam Munir’s acting makes you cringe, Shuja Asad’s performance leaves a lot to be desired and even an ace actor such as Sami Khan is a complete misfit as Dawood. It is unfortunate that an actor of his caliber has to settle for such roles.

Pyar Deewangi Hai is the usual plot that has been used by drama makers thousands of times before too but the latest episode took crazy to a whole new level! It went to show the desperation of the makers to grab the viewers’ attention. The ironic bit is that Mateen will not be missed because Shuja Asad’s acting was so unimpressive. This drama shows that a bad script can bring out the worst even in the best of performers therefore we don’t really blame him because even Neelam Munir and Sami Khan are struggling to look and act natural. This drama has nothing going for it and is definitely the absolute worst.

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Every year while we get to watch some outstanding drama serials, there are also those which are simply not up to the mark! There are some dramas that are stretched, others which might have some shortcomings and then there are those which disappoint on so many different levels that they can be easily termed as the worst! Surprisingly enough, every year, many leading actors are part of such dramas. Their presence is sometimes the main reason why people start and continue watching these dramas in the hope that they will eventually deliver. However, these dramas do not only lack meaningful content but at times the performances are also so unimpressive that these actors leave the viewers in complete shock!

In the year 2021, there were plenty of Pakistani dramas which simply failed to entertain and proved to be a waste of time. Some of these dramas got the ratings as well but even then we believe that they qualify to be on this list. We all know that many dramas that do not provide quality entertainment manage to garner ratings every year. The popularity of a drama, therefore, is completely secondary, content comes first. Most of the writers who penned down the scripts for these dramas either relied on clichés or did not have enough substance to write a script for so many episodes.

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

The List is in Alphabetical order.

Amanat

Writer: Rukhsana Nigar
Director: Shahid Shafaat
Producers: Six Sigma Plus Productions & Next Level Entertainment
Channel: ARY Digital
Cast: Urwa Hocane, Imran Abbas, Saboor Aly, Haroon Shahid, Srha Asghar, Salman Saeed, Shehryar Zaidi, Saba Hameed, Zainab Qayyum, Gohar Rasheed, Asad Siddiqui, Saima Siddiqui

Drama serial Amanat has some of the biggest names attached to it and it comes from two of the most well-known production houses. Yet, right from the start, it has been the perfect combination of badly etched-out characters and a done-to-death storyline with the most unconvincing story developments we have seen in dramas this year. Although Amanat has only been airing for a few weeks, it has disaster written all over it already! It is almost as if Imran Abbas has vowed to choose all such scripts which bank heavily on star power and typical stories. He plays the flawed and foolish hero like a pro now! His make-up in the drama is another reason why it is difficult to sit through each episode of the drama.

After making such wise choices in the recent past, Urwa Hocane decided to choose the role of a bechari with no personality and tons of filters! The focus on ‘beauty’ in Amanat is overwhelming, to say the least. Amanat has nothing to do with reality or even logic; it is like a remake of Thora Sa Haq with Urwa playing Ayeza Khan’s role! Imran Abbas choosing to play yet another loser hero role is the biggest disappointment. Most of the characters in Amanat are annoying and the visuals do not make up for the lack of an original and wholesome storyline. The fact that this was one of the most awaited drama serials this year makes it an even bigger disappointment. Very often, Pakistani writers make a mockery of the institution of marriage and this drama is yet another instance when the writers used the same ghissa pitta formula to get ratings! We understand the fact that production houses cannot always come up with novel ideas but such big producers should understand that the public expects meaningful entertainment from them if nothing out of the box or grand.

Be Adab

Writer: Inam Hassan
Director: Shehzad Kashmiri
Producer: MD Productions
Channel: Hum TV
Cast: Sania Saeed, Rehan Sheikh, Momin Saqib, Faryal Mehmood, Hajra Yamin, and others.

Be Adab was one such drama which showed that the writer had a vision and wanted to convey it to the viewers – mostly related to holding onto the family relations and ties but sadly, the director and the producers had a very different approach to it and it just didn’t work out. The final product was dull, mellow, depressing, and boring. The highlight of this drama was the relationship shown between the characters of Sania Saeed and Rehan Sheikh but other than that, there was nothing much to it.

As the drama progressed and the biological children stepped in, things not only took the turn for the worse, the drama entered a new level of worst as well. For a story that already dealt with such a serious and grim subject, to add more to it with such an execution did no favors to the drama as well as the viewers. Be Adab definitely had potential in the story but the overall execution definitely turned it into a flop, landing it into one of the worst Pakistani dramas of 2021.

Dour

Writer: Saji Gul
Director: Mazhar Moin
Producer: 7th Sky Entertainment
Channel: Geo
Cast: Sania Saeed, Azfar Rehman, Hina Altaf, Ali Abbas, Adla Khan, Hania Ahmed, Iffat Omer, Harris Waheed, Saleem Mairaj, Nayyar Ejaz, Fazila Qazi, and others.

This was another drama we were looking forward to watching since Saji Gul often comes up with something new and often powerful. However, although the script isn’t disappointing overall, the main premise of the story has been relegated to the background. Also, like most of the dramas produced by 7th Sky Entertainment, the treatment given to this drama makes it one of the most pointless dramas on air at the moment. The script revolves around a rich businesswoman who is controlling and clearly has some personality disorder. But just like many other Pakistani dramas, the main content of the show revolves around marriages, exploitation of the weak, and twisted character. Azfar Rehman’s character lacks depth but it gets so much screen time, it is definitely not the kind of negative character that keeps your interest alive. Even Sania Saeed’s star power does not save the day since her get-up and portrayal both appear to be more fake than real.

The performances by all the actors make it impossible for the viewers to actually feel for any one of them. Even brilliant actors such as Sania Saeed, Ali Abbas, Iffat Omer, and even Harris Waheed fall short multiple times. Even after all these years of acting in dramas, Hina Altaf still manages to give the most mediocre performances in every other project. The whole approach is overdramatic, the script lacks depth, performances fail to impress, and the story lack flow or purpose.

Ishq Hai

Writer: Rehana Aftab
Director: Aabis Raza
Producer: Big Bang Entertainment
Channel: ARY Digital
Cast: Danish Taimoor, Minal Khan, Sajjad Paul, Azekah Daniel, Saba Faisal, Babar Ali, Hammad Shoaib, Hammad Farooqi, Mahenur Haide and others.

Ishq Hai was a recipe for disaster which showed forced marriage in a glorified manner. This was the kind of project the producers must’ve asked the writer and the director to come up with only to generate ratings. There is no denying the fact that the pairing of Danish Taimoor and Minal Khan was not only new but did seem exciting but that went down the drain the moment the two confessed ‘I love you’ to each other in cheesy sign language. It was also no fun seeing every single person around Shahzeb and Isra played by Danish and Minal plotting against them. The plotting and scheming didn’t even stop after their marriage and the entire drama was dedicated to all the ‘sazishain’ devised by their ill-wishers.

There was absolutely nothing new to the drama and it was frustrating to see Shahzeb being such a dimwit where he just could not trust the girl he loved. The writer tried her best to show some redeeming factors as the drama approached its end but sadly, the damage was irreparable. The execution of Ishq Hai was bad with poor lighting and camera work. It added so much age to both Minal Khan and Danish Taimoor where they both did not look at their best like they usually do in their dramas. Ishq Hai also happens to have a record of not one but two plane crashes, how convenient!

Khuda Aur Mohabbat 3

Writer: Hashim Nadeem
Director: Syed Wajahat Hussain
Producer: 7th Sky Entertainment
Channel: Geo Entertainment
Cast: Iqra Aziz, Feroze Khan, Mirza Zain Baig, Junaid Khan, Sunita Marshal, Tooba Siddique, Sohail Sameer, Rubina Ashraf, Hina Bayat, Waseem Abbas, Asma Abbas, Noor ul Hassan and others.

We’re pretty sure seeing the name of Khuda Aur Mohabbat 3 will shock quite a lot of readers but there is no other way to put it. Hashim Nadeem has given some of the most memorable stories to Pakistani drama buffs but he felt short in Khuda Aur Mohabbat 3. The writer still gets credit and acknowledgment for trying to come up with yet another story that had an element of spirituality to it but sadly, it got lost in the execution and under the heavyweight of big-budget and magnanimous camera angles. Khuda Aur Mohabbat 3 is a beautifully shot drama that has amazing camera work, angles, and aerial shots to offer. However, when it comes to characters, the story, the essence, the soulfulness – there is absolutely none. There is no depth or layers in the characters whatsoever. It is amusing that the director put the entire focus on how the side characters were getting mesmerized by the spell of Farhad, but when it comes to Farhad, the viewers are still wondering what’s so special about him.

The drama is ending this week and it is unfortunate that even at this stage of the story the viewers have not been able to see Farhad’s love towards his Creator. He is still very much focused on Mahi and everyone around him is very much focused on him. The most absurd factor about this entire story is how a gali mohallay ka larka has been glorified in this drama and put on such a pedestal which is unrealistic and unbelievable. Usually, in real life, guys like Farhad often get a lot of beating by the cousins and brothers of the girl they are bothering but it is unfortunate that in the writer’s mind, he is someone special who deserves to be loved and revered. Iqra Aziz and Feroze Khan did their best to salvage this drama but their characters have been so underwhelming that they just could not impress!

Khwaab Nagar Ki Shehzadi

Writer: Ali Moeen & Rehana Aftab
Director: Syed Ramish Rizvi
Producer: IDream Entertainment
Channel: ARY Digital
Cast: Mikaal Zulfiqar, Anmol Baloch, Mashal Khan, Sajida Sayed, Shaheen Khan, Ramsha Salahuddin, Alyy Khan, Ayesha Gul, Ayesha Toor, Nayyar Ijaz, Shazia Goher, Aidah Sheikh, Nazli Nasr, and others.

Khwaab Nagar Ki Shehzadi was every greedy kaam waali massi’s dream come true for 30 plus weeks! It was also one of those dramas that got the ratings in 2021 because controversy sells! The story revolved around the main female protagonist Meera, who was a highly qualified and intelligent woman until she found out about her maid’s daughter’s affair with her husband. This was yet another drama in which a nikkah was turned into a joke given the circumstances in which Meera’s husband ended up marrying the massi!! We have watched many Pakistani dramas showing how greedy women break marriages but this was definitely one-of-a-kind since the leading man had a pea-sized brain which made it difficult for him to make even the most basic decisions wisely! Khwaab Nagar Ki Shehzadi banked heavily on controversies such as extra-marital affairs shown openly and then on the becharapan of a woman who could have easily walked out of this marriage!

For 50 plus weeks, the absurdities continued, and then there was a rushed ending which finally showed Meera leaving her good-for-nothing husband and the massi paying for her wrongdoings. However, this ending did not make up for all the forced toxicity which was used to garner viewership and was void of all logic. Mikaal Zulfiqar yet again played a role similar to the one he played in Ruswai and Khasara! It seems as if he is just as comfortable playing such roles as Imran Abbas is. Mashal Khan cried endlessly in the drama and her hairpiece stood out like a sore thumb. Anmol Baloch’s performance was mediocre but the producers got what they were aiming for – ratings of course!

Mere Apne

Writer: Qurat ul Ain & Dilawar Khan
Director: Mohsin Mirza & Tehseen Khan
Producer: iDream Entertainment
Channel: ARY Digital
Cast: Ali Abbas, Waseem Abbas, Hajra Yamin, Zoya Nasir, Zainab Shabbir, Agha Mustafa Hassan and others.

A typical, formula, rating generator but it wouldn’t have cost them much if they had at least executed it better. This disaster of a drama happens to be written and directed by two people, which definitely reminds us of the proverb ‘too many cooks spoiling the broth. Mere Apne’s story is based on the concept of ‘vatta satta’, where one set of parents get to mistreat their daughter-in-law only because they feel they got the ticket to do so. The situations in Mere Apne are not poorly laid out but so frustrating and half-baked that it makes you wonder about the limited mentality of the writers. Hajra Yamin is a strong and confident young girl, she proved her caliber in a drama like Ehd e Wafa, therefore to see her settling for a project like Mere Apne is shocking, to say the least.

The drama is currently going through its second phase with a change of actor that played the role of the father. Ali Abbas’s character was also made to exit the story which made it obvious that he must’ve been starting a different project, therefore, couldn’t continue shooting for Mere Apne. It is amusing to see that the producers do not let go of a drama that already doesn’t have much to offer or contribute to in the name of entertainment.

Mohabbat Dagh Ki Soorat

Writer: Saira Raza
Director: Zeeshan Ahmed
Producer: 7th Sky Entertainment
Channel: Geo
Cast: Neelum Muneer, Sami Khan, Syed Jibran, Kinza Malik, Sunita Marshal, Humera Bano, Arham Akhter, Kamran Jeelani, Sukaina, Tipu Sharif, Alizey Zaidi, and Aarez.

Mohabbat Dagh Ki Soorat is another drama serial that aired only a few weeks back yet it is definitely the kind of drama that deserves to be on this list! Anyone who managed to sit through the first 5 episodes of the drama would be eligible for some kind of an award since this drama literally tests your patience right from the start. The over-stretched scenes and Neelam Munir’s overacting as well as her get-up get on your nerves in the first few episodes. There is nothing spontaneous about any of the scenes in the drama so far, everything looks like it is staged. Neelam’s character itself is written well but the execution is awful! The overall approach of 7th Sky Entertainment, in general, is to over-dramatize every event and to focus on looks even when it isn’t necessary. Sami Khan’s performance has been convincing but he really needs to stop taking up these university student characters because he just doesn’t fit in anymore. Also, Syed Jibran really should experiment more because he is capable of being more versatile!

Mohabbatein Chahatein

Writer: Samira Fazal
Director: Ali Hassan
Producer: Momina Duraid Productions
Channel: HUM
Cast: Junaid Khan, Hira Mani, Armeena Rana Khan, Ibrahim Alavi, Tipu Shareef, Ghana Tahir, Saife Hasan, Sajida Syed, Saad Azhar, Fatima Malik, Noreen Mumtaz, Abdul Muqeet and Others.

Mohabbatein Chahatein was another drama serial of 2021 that was not only clichéd to the core but even questioned the viewers’ intelligence more than once! This was yet another one of those dramas that relied heavily on toxicity, negativity, and unbelievable naivety of the male lead in particular. Much of what we watched in the first half made little sense, Armeena Rana Khan’s character was a twisted and somewhat weird version of the maasi we saw in Khwaab Nagar Ki Shehzadi. The performance itself was more childish and immature than it needed to be! The drama got better in the second half but the sidetracks, in particular, continued to be comical even though they were supposed to be serious. This drama was mainly popular due to Junaid Khan and Hira Mani’s on-screen couple but Junaid Khan’s character especially in the beginning was so goofy that it was unbearable! There were a few dramas that aired on Hum this year that could be termed as the ‘worst’ and this one definitely fell in the category.

Mujhe Vida Kar

Writer: Samra Bukhari
Director: Saqib Zafar
Producer: IDream Entertainment
Channel: ARY Digital
Cast: Madiha Imam, Saboor Ali, Muneeb Butt, Saba Hameed, Shabbir Jan, Raza Talish, Ali Rizvi, Haris Waheed, Sajjad Paul, Sana Askari, Afshan Zafar, Paras Masroor, Maria Khan, Tara Mehmood, Mariam Ansari, Shaista Jabeen, Falak Naeem and others.

Mujhe Vida Kar was another 2021 Pakistani drama that had a star cast in leading and supporting roles yet it completely failed to impress. The main male lead Muneeb Butt disappeared from the drama in between and when he reappeared in the show, the explanations given by him coupled with Madiha Imam’s character constant bechargi turned this drama into an unbearable watch! We kept on watching the show hoping that it will eventually lead to something more meaningful but it was not meant to be. Saboor Aly’s character and Ali Rizvi’s performance made this sidetrack even more unbearable than the main track. We wonder why actors such as Madiha Imam, Shabbir Jan, and Saba Hameed in particular chose to be a part of this drama!

Qayamat

Writer: Sarwat Nazeer
Director: Ali Faizan
Producer: 7th Sky Entertainment
Channel: Geo Enterainment
Cast: Ahsan Khan, Neelam Munir, Haroon Shahid, Amar Khan, Saba Faisal, Shabbir Jaan, Noor ul Hassan and others.

The promos of the drama serial Qayamat were quite impressive and enough to create the hype about it. The viewers anticipated Qayamat as they thought they’d be getting to see something interesting but that didn’t turn out to be the cast. It was a typical storyline that revolved around domestic violence and the male lead not realizing his mistakes. Sarwat Nazeer is known for picking up the simplest of storylines and adding a lot of soul and depth to them but sadly, it was the typical and commercial Geo Entertainment effect that took away from what the writer must’ve assumed how her script will be dramatized.

Neelam Munir Khan is better suited in dramas that do not belong to Geo Entertainment because when she is on this channel, she actually loses the plot and tends to overact so much that she ends up making her characters look caricaturish. The character of Ifrah had a lot of potential to become one of the memorable ones but the overall portrayal and execution took that away from her. Ahsan Khan definitely brought in the comic quotient to this drama but his character stopped being funny when he started crossing the line with his wife and then continued committing one mistake after another. The only good thing about this drama was the performance of Shabbir Jaan and Saba Faisal, but apart from that, Qayamat was actually one of the worst dramas of 2021.

Yun To Pyar Hai Bohat

Writer: Aliya Bukhari
Director: Kashif Saleem
Producer: Film Factory
Channel: Hum TV
Cast: Hira Mani, Affan Waheed, Nadia Hussain, Javed Sheikh, Mariam Mirza, Sabeena Syed and others.

After the success of Do Bol and the fame, an on-screen couple of Hira Mani and Affan Waheed got, viewers actually were excited to see them working together again in a drama. However, things turned out to be quite sour right from the beginning because Yun To Pyar Hai Bohat made it very clear in the initial stages that it had lackluster written all over it. Although the character played by Hira Mani did seem promising but a solo strong-willed female character is not enough to save a drama or redeem it. The drama-makers tried to experiment a bit showing Affan Waheed’s character as a musician but there was nothing exciting to both, his character and his personality.

The writer Aliya Bukhari tried to bring in a lot of different aspects such as the separation of Aima’s parents, Zain being presented the opportunity to adopt a child, Aima’s younger sister Nazi getting married to a man thrice her age, and Aima’s success in her career. All of this does look interesting on the paper but the commercial execution is what this story did not require. The writer did try her best but the final result was least impressive, so much so that it was hard to tune to it. Not to forget, the poor and over-acting seen by almost all the actors. Affan Waheed looked like he had just walked in from the sets of either Shehnai or Pardes. He really needs a makeover and needs to hire a stylist. Seeing him in t-shirts paired with checkered shirts in every single drama is not only monotonous but confusing!

This completes the list of worst Pakistani dramas that aired in 2021. Which one of these have you watched and what are your thoughts about these dramas? Are there any more names that you’d like to add to the list? Feel free to share your opinion.

Fatima Awan & Zahra Mirza

Pakistani dramas have a huge following and they are viewed not only in Pakistan but internationally as well. Among the many aspects of our dramas with their realistic stories, non-glamorous looks and stories of the masses, the lead couples also have a role in making or breaking a project. In the recent past, many dramas have become hits due to the chemistry of the on-screen couples when their stories were basic and predictable. Tere Bin, Mere Humsafar and Ishq Murshid are all dramas that became superhits due to the on-screen couples starring in them. But not every pairing looks good on TV. Many a times actors look miscast in their roles and do not look appealing to the audience for various reasons.

Here is a list of on-screen couples from recent dramas that just did not make any sense:

Noor & Murad From Noor Jahan

Noor Jahan is a new drama on ARY Digital with the plot being relatable for many. Though it revolves majorly around the politics of mother in law and daughters in law, the men of Noor Jahan are equally important for the story. Kubra Khan is playing Noor Bano who is the protagonist while Ali Raza is playing Murad opposite her. They are doing well as per their characters but they do not look gelled in as a couple when they are on screens as a couple. They seem to be friends or cousins rather than a newly-married couple madly in love with each other.

Zaid & Ayra From Mein

Mein has the whole plot revolving around the thunderous love that both Zaid and Ayra were supposed to have. Played by Wahaj Ali and Azekah Daniel, Zaid and Ayra never really showed the love and chemistry which was being pushed on the audience. They looked out of place when they were around each other and many a times they hated each other more than they hated the antagonists. With the plot being the duo destroying themselves for love, this on-screen couple showcased zero chemistry and were boring to watch. Surprisingly, both Zaid and Ayra had better chemistry with Mubashira Jaffar.

Zain & Emaan From Radd

Radd is doing great as per TRP charts and viewership, thanks to Sheheryar Munawar and Hiba Bukhari’s chemistry. But the basic plot of this drama somewhat depends upon that forgotten and unrequited love that Zain and Eman had, the characters played by Arsalan Naseer and Hiba Bukhari respectively. The problem lies in the fact that there is not a lot of chemistry there and how the characters are constructed, it is unbelievable that Emaan fell for Zain and not Salaar in the first place. The chemistry at least should have looked like what we saw with Hiba Bukhari and Wahaj Ali in Fitoor as that would make this drama more interesting.

Munna & Zarnab From Gentleman

Gentleman brought a unique story to our television screens and the audience witnessed a new on-screen couple with Humayun Saeed and Yumna Zaidi coming together as Munna Iqbal and Zarnab. Munna and Zarnab are both interesting characters individually but there is no chemistry when they come together. They look more like collageues on screen. Yumna has done a great job with Wahaj and Bilal Abbas Khan while Humayun has the ability to even romance a tree but this time it is just not working.

Dilsher & Sitara From Akhara

Akhara was a unique drama with an action packed story. The drama had one of the most impactful transformations of the actors involved as well as the best turning point for a story in recent dramas. Feroze Khan really looked like a fighter in the drama and the story was great overall but the chemistry between leads Feroze and Sonya was simply lacking. They looked like they were not interested in each other while the story needed to show the passion between the two.

Faiz & Hareem From Khumar

Feroze Khan made a comeback on television after a huge controversy in his personal life. He played the soft spoken Faiz in the drama Khumar. His leading lady was Neelam Muneer who played the character of Hareem. The drama was supposed to be a lovey-dovey story with misunderstandings creeping in but the leading duo just did not look right together. Neelam and Feroze were misfits as Faiz and Hareem and that remained true till the very last episode.

Salaar & Wadima from Teri Chhaon Mein

Danish Taimoor came in his signature romantic hero look opposite the new comer Laiba Khurram. They both played much in love with each other, youngsters Salaar and Wadima who fled from their houses to get married as Wadima’s father is evil. Wadima looks so much younger than Salaar in the drama and the pairing does not look nice at all. Danish is trying to bring on his charm but the scenes end up looking forced most of the time.

Shabrez & Mehar From Rah e Junoon

Danish Taimoor and Komal Meer came together as two passionate lovers in Rah e Junoon. Shabrez was ready to eliminate anything and anyone to get to his Mehar. Mehar on the other hand kept getting hot and cold throughout the series. Once again the problem lies in how these two looked on the screens. Komal looked way younger than Danish and that alone was enough to kill the chemistry. This was yet again another pairing that just did not work and a different casting could have made the drama look better.

Which other on-screen pairings do you think were your worst on-screen couples? Share in comments!

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

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

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

Hiba Bukhari

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

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

Mashal Khan

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

Mahi Baloch

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

Hira Mani

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

Amar Khan

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

Zohreh Amir

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

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

Hina Altaf

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

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

Asma Abbas

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

Kubra Khan

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

Armeena Rana Khan

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

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

Maya Ali

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

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

Rabia Butt

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

Urwa Hocane

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

Imran Abbas

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

Zara Sheikh

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

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

You would expect all the leading actresses of the Pakistani drama industry to look their best at a big event such as the Hum Style Awards but sadly the reality was quite contrary to this. This year, there wasn’t a single actress who looked stylish and trendy at the event. Every single outfit was a case of bad fitting and designing. It was, therefore, difficult to choose which actress looked the worse since there was such tough competition! The dresses these actresses wore made us wonder what happens to the creative mind of leading designers when they are assigned the duty of designing outfits for award functions. While most celebrities pretended to be at the Oscars, the style game definitely was not on point!

Here is the list of the worst dressed actresses at Hum Style Awards 2021:

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Alizeh Shah

Alizeh Shah is at that stage of her career where she is trying her best to transition into a young, stylish diva, an image completely different from what she has sported throughout her adolescent years. Alizeh Shah is definitely experimenting in order to find her style, therefore she is expressing herself differently. Alizeh Shah’s name has been involved in a lot of controversies but she chose not to say anything. However, after all, that she has experienced, this was the very first time she was going to be in the public eye that too on a big event such as Hum Style Awards. Alizeh Shah knew all eyes were going to be on her therefore she assumed she was dressed to impress but that didn’t turn out to be the case.

Alizeh Shah was going to carry multiple looks throughout the event considering she also had a dance performance with Ali Zafar. However, the main look of the event was during her walk on the red carpet where she was seen in an off-shoulder black gown. It was unfortunate that this dress did not suit her body type and looked unflattering on her. The bustier was too small and the flare of the gown was oversized, which made it look like she had wrapped a huge towel around her. It was an ill-fitted, poorly designed outfit that absolutely wasn’t made keeping her physique and body type in mind. Instead of accentuating her waistline and overall figure, this dress looked like it was ordered online and because she received it last minute, she did not have the time to alter it. Alizeh Shah’s look has definitely brought her the attention that she was aiming for, but she must not have imagined that it would be for all the wrong reasons. Her choice of accessories, such as a wristwatch was also too casual and made it obvious that she did not have any stylist at her disposal and chose to wear what she thought was going to look good, which didn’t. Better luck next time Alizeh.

Sonya Hussyn

Sonya Hussyn has definitely upped her style game over the years but unfortunately, she is also known for copying celebrities from across the border. Recently, she did not only work in a drama that was inspired by a Bollywood film but she also tried her best to copy Sri Devi’s style! Now for the Hum Style Awards look this year, she decided to take some major inspiration from Malaika Aurora and still managed to be the worst dressed celebrity at the event. Firstly, Sonya’s outfit was ill-stitched to the extreme, so much so that those collars would not stay in place!

Secondly, this was clearly an outfit designed for the photoshoot in which filters and photoshop edit made up for the ill-stitching and the absence of the right cuts. Also, like many other celebrities, Sonya Hussyn could barely walk while she was at the event and was clearly not comfortable at all. We can only wonder why our designers and actors have to rely on copying designs and even colors when they can easily come up with original pieces. And even while doing so they definitely fail to make eye-catching replicas!

Sonya Hussyn’s actual look at the event and her overall look in the photoshoot were poles apart! It just went to show how edited these pictures were and how badly designed this outfit was in reality! It was the perfect example of what you see online and what is actually delivered to you! The make-up artists also gave Sonya Hussyn a look that would look great in a photoshoot but in reality, it looked messy! We expected better from Sonya but we really shouldn’t have since her fixation with copying Bollywood is fast turning into a routine matter!

Here is one of the clips from backstage which clearly shows just how uncomfortable Sonya was in this outfit. Better luck next time Sonya.

 

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Mashal Khan

There was so much happening with Mashal Khan’s overall look that it took a minute or two to study in order to understand what she was wearing. It is unfortunate but Mashal Khan was yet another worst dressed celebrity at the event. The off-shoulder maroon satin gown with a huge slit just seemed too basic and boring. The color of her gown was just not doing it for her, which makes it obvious that she tried to salvage it by relying on statement jewelry and over-the-top makeup and hairstyling.

It seems Mashal Khan got confused whether she was invited to a fancy dress party hosted by her friend at her house or an elaborate award function that was designed to celebrate style because style is exactly what was missing from her entire look. Mashal Khan’s makeup was too harsh and bold. The fact that she was wearing a solid-colored gown should have helped her in keeping her hair and makeup simpler but she decided to go all out. The statement necklace that she wore also did not add much charm to the look and the top-knot bun added more sharpness to her features. It seems Mashal Khan has also realized that this look wasn’t impressive, therefore she chose not to post it on her social media handles. Better luck next time Mashal.

Aima Baig

Let’s not talk about the boring dress Aima Baig wore at the event because it was so plain that there was nothing to criticize let alone praise about it. However, the outfit Aima Baig wore for her dance performance gave us so much to talk about! It is rarely ever that actors are seen wearing well-designed and attractive dresses for these dance performances but what Aima Baig wore looked like a second-hand dress someone would buy from Landa Bazar. It was the kind of outfit which kids wear as costumes for school functions but only when the school doesn’t have adequate resources to get quality dresses designed or when parents are on a budget!

This was not a school tablo therefore we were shocked to see the poor choice of outfit and when that skirt came off, the silk pajamas/tights underneath made us question whether these really were the style awards. It was a weirdly put-together outfit and it seemed as if every bit from the sleeves to the shoes came from a different area of Landa Bazar! Why did these style award organizers think it was alright for a performer to wear an outfit which lacked basic style! With the best designers at their disposal, the organizers could have done far better. Better luck next time Aima.

Amar Khan

This probably was one of the biggest events for Amar Khan, especially after she came into the limelight and public eye. However, this turned out to be a sticky situation for her because you just don’t want to land in a list of worst dressed celebrities for one of the biggest events that you actually seem so enthusiastic about.

Amar Khan’s dress is not only worst but her overall look is clearly underwhelming. The grey color is dull and boring and hair and makeup added so much age to her. It won’t be wrong to say that Amar Khan’s satin gown ended up looking like a nighty from the ’80s usually seen in Bollywood movies. In one of the pictures, the loop was hanging underneath the puffy sleeves, which clearly goes to show that she or even her stylists (if any) did not really pay heed to the final look. Amar Khan definitely works hard on her body and looked toned but the puffy droopy sleeves and off-shoulder look of the gown just did not look flattering on her. Better luck next time Amar.

Fatima Khan

Fatima Khan has not appeared on screen for a while but she is still nothing short of a celebrity who makes appearances in interviews often. Usually, she makes sure that her dresses are in line with what she believes in and at the same time are trendy enough. This time around however we were disappointed to see the outfit Fatima chose to wear for an event that was paying tribute to stylish artists. Fatima’s dress was a mix of a saree and a western dress. The choice of color was not appealing at all and the pattern chosen for the blouse gave it a really hideous and cheap look. The blouse was also ill-fitted and looked like a shirt that was tucked in.

While we appreciate the fact that Fatima is trying her best to make sure that the dupatta she vowed she will cover her head with is there at all times, we don’t get why this dupatta has to be there as a ‘symbol’ alone! Fatima’s outfit overall was just as confusing as her take on covering her head! If you want to do something go all out and do it properly otherwise just let it be! She got full marks for being ‘covered’ by the public in general and we are guessing that is the only approval she was looking for. Looking stylish was definitely not a priority while designing this outfit! Better luck next time Fatima.

Ayesha Omar

Ayesha Omar was another actress who showed up in an outfit that was perfect for photoshoots! It is unfortunate that a stylish celebrity such as herself settled for something she could not carry. The front top part of her dress was the main attraction of this dress yet it was too close to her face and unless she was in a certain position, it did not sit well at all. Apart from that, the fabric used for the dress was not the best! People rightly pointed out that the tail looked more like a mosquito net. Just like all the other actresses, Ayesha Omar went for a look that would look good in the pictures and wasn’t essentially the best otherwise! Better luck next time Ayesha.

 

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Nausheen Shah

It is ironic that the actress who won an award for being the most stylish actress on TV ends up in the list of worst dressed celebrities at Hum Style Awards. It just doesn’t stop there because Nausheen Shah’s outfit and overall look have turned out to be quite controversial. It is because lately for the longest time, she has advocated a certain style of modest dressing. She has made TV appearances in that look where she proudly spoke about how one should dress modestly, however that changed at an award function.

Nausheen Shah is definitely a stylish celebrity who knows what looks good on her, therefore to see her in this outfit came as a shock. The plain black crop top paired with a crop coat wasn’t an impressive choice. The fitted sequined and tasseled skirt was supposed to make a statement but ended up looking like a messy design which did not translate well on the fabric. Nausheen Shah’s sleek bun and basic makeup look made it look like she got ready herself because her hairstylist and makeup artist canceled last minute. This overall look seems poorly designed and executed. Better luck next time Nausheen.

Resham

Resham has carried so many different casual and formal styles in everyday life and in functions therefore we were seriously disappointed to see her wearing the most basic outfit which anyone can purchase from a retailer on such a big award function. The choice of color wasn’t the best either! Her dress was not formal or stylish enough for the occasion. She did not wear any accessories except for a basic pair of earrings and her styling was pretty much the same as usual. Resham played it safe and while doing so she disappointed all those people who expect better from a diva such as her. Better luck next time Resham.

Sarwat Gillani

Sarwat Gillani is one such actress who knows and understands style a lot better but this time around, it seems she was in no mood to channel it. Sarwat Gillani’s look shows how boring a barbie doll look can be. Maybe she was also inspired by Alia Bhatt and chose to wear a frock like her. The color of her dress was dull and boring. Her personal styling such as hair and makeup was too basic. The expressions of Sarwat Gillani showed that she herself wasn’t feeling the look and probably did not have a decent amount of sleep to look fresh and awake. Sarwat Gillani definitely has that personality where she can make any kind of styling work but it is sad that almost at every award function, she tries to experiment and end up in the list of worst dressed celebrities year after year. She is a constant on this list and seems quite proud about it. It’s about time Sarwat Gillani fires her stylist (if any) and if not, she should hire one ASAP. Better luck next time Sarwat.

This completes the list of worst-dressed celebrities at Hum Style Awards 2021. It is unfortunate that the event designed to celebrate style was attended by celebrities who did not display any sense of style or remotely did justice to the concept. Which of the looks do you think were least impressive? Feel free to share your opinion in the comment section below.

Those Pakistani actors who have worked hard for all these years to make a name for themselves surely try their best to live up to their reputation. Yet, there are times when they make certain choices that baffle their viewers. When these actors choose substandard dramas to work in, their fans are left wondering why they chose such a script. Some of these actors have confessed in interviews that they do certain dramas just for fun. Perhaps that is why their choices sometimes are not at par with the status they enjoy in the industry.

There are other actors who have never really ‘explained’ why they chose to be part of some of the worst dramas we have seen on television. When an actor works in a project that becomes increasingly popular and which shows his diversity as a performer, the viewers automatically have more expectations. Therefore, when such actors choose to work in projects which have the most shoddy scripts the viewers do not know what to expect from them in the future.

Here are some of the top Pakistani actors who chose to be part of some of the worst dramas we have seen on television.

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Ahsan Khan – (Bandhay Ek Dour Se)

Ahsan Khan makes his fans wait for long before he decides to make an appearance on television. This clearly suggests that he is being really ‘choosy’. He played his characters remarkably well in dramas such as Udaari and even Aangan in the recent past. When Ahsan Khan announced that he was going to play the lead in one of the upcoming dramas, his fans were ecstatic. When the promos of Bandhay Ek Dour Se started airing, it looked like another one of those typical dramas from Geo. However, the viewers had faith in the leading cast and also the writer. This faith was completely shattered right from the first episode. Ahsan Khan chose to play a typical character after so long and he looked like a complete misfit in it.

Not only is Ahsan’s character in Bandhay Ek Dour Se typical but it is getting more confusing and annoying with every passing episode. The pace of the drama is slow, apart from Ahsan Khan, Hina Altaf’s character is another one of those negative characters we have seen on screen a million times before. Ahsan Khan’s fans expected better from him than to choose a character like this one to play in a drama which overall as well doesn’t offer a great deal.

Ayeza Khan (Shehrnaz)

Ayeza Khan became more popular than ever after Pyare Afzal went on air. Just when her fans were dying to see her on-screen again, she got married and disappeared from television screens for a while. When she made a comeback, the viewers were ecstatic. The play she made a comeback with however proved to be the biggest disappointment ever.

The viewers who were waiting to see Ayeza Khan in a powerful role were shocked to see her play a role that made no sense. Shehrnaz was Danish Taimoor’s own production therefore it is easy to guess why Ayeza Khan decided to be a part of such a substandard drama. Although Ayeza has been part of many average plays and has played enough stereotypical characters, none of the characters she has played in her career was as bad as that of Shehrnaz.

Adnan Siddiqui (Janam)

Adnan Siddiqui is a brilliant actor and he usually chooses the projects he works in wisely. Even if he chooses to play a negative character, he makes sure that the project he works in has some class. Janam was a completely different story! It was a play with the worst storyline and what made it even more cringe-worthy were Saba Qamar and Adnan Siddiqui’s cozy scenes!

Janam was definitely not the kind of drama you would expect someone like Adnan Siddiqui to work in. It is definitely the worst play he has worked in.

Affan Waheed (Mein Na Janoo)

Affan Waheed is usually seen giving his most emotional performances in the best plays. Even if he plays the role of a flawed husband, he makes sure that the drama he is a part of offers something substantial. After Affan mesmerized the viewers with his performance in the popular drama serial Do Bol, he left the viewers in shock with his poor performance in Mein Na Janoo.

Affan Waheed’s get-up (his white-washed face), his ineffective character, and most importantly his absurd acting showed that sometimes even the best of actors can make the worst choices! He definitely redeemed himself by working in Ghalati but Mein Na Janoo will always be his worse project.

Bushra Ansari (Zebaish)

Bushra Ansari has excelled in doing comedy over the years and lately has been seen playing serious roles with the utmost precision in many dramas. Although drama serial Zebaish has been a big popular hit, this drama has been popular for all the wrong reasons. None of the viewers watching the show are taking it seriously and the worst part is that even an iconic actress such as Bushra Ansari seemed to have gone overboard to the extent that it is laughable. Bushra Ansari definitely did not make the right choice by being part of this project which has been written by her as well.

Danish Taimoor – (Meherposh)

Danish Taimoor mesmerized the viewers with his performance in Deewangi. Ab Dekh Khuda Kya Karta Hei and even Mera Rab Waris. After giving such amazing performances in dramas that were entertaining, for the most part, the viewers were excited to see Danish again on television. Meherposh was a special project because this time his leading lady in the drama was his celebrity wife Ayeza Khan. An actor who managed to make his presence felt even in negative roles failed to impress the viewers in Meherposh. Although usually, Danish Taimoor’s acting is so natural, in Meherposh his performance was anything but effortless. The reason for this obviously was that the script was too weak and there was more focus on production values than anything else.

Those viewers who even appreciate the appearances of this star couple in interviews, found themselves questioning Danish and Ayeza’s choice this season. This had to be the worst comeback of a celebrity couple on television. Danish Taimoor it seems was swayed away by the production values and the budget of the drama.

Fawad Khan (Ashk and Numm)

Fawad Khan’s popularity after Hamsafar aired was unmatched. He was the most sought-after actor and his fans were desperately waiting to see more amazing dramas from him. The dramas that followed Hamsafar however were some of the biggest disasters in the history of Pakistani dramas considering they starred Fawad Khan in the lead!

Ashk had the worst storyline and the execution couldn’t have been more pathetic. No one even took the drama seriously, most people watched it for Fawad Khan but Fawad himself it seemed didn’t take this project seriously since his performance and character in the play were beyond disappointing. Numm was another awful drama starring Fawad in the lead since it literally made the viewers numb! A drama which promised to be about an important social issue turned out to be a joke! The viewers expected better from Fawad but the truth is that he only has a couple of good dramas to his credit.

Faysal Qureshi (Muqaddar)

Faysal Qureshi is the kind of actor who is most often the reason why viewers tune into dramas. The viewers know that even if one of his plays won’t be a popular hit, he will deliver or his character will have enough to offer to keep on coming back for more. Faysal Qureshi however made such a bad choice by playing the protagonist in the drama serial Muqaddar. Although he promoted the drama a lot, the message it sent out was so disappointing and dodgy that people were left wondering why an actor of his caliber chose to be a part of a drama which made them cringe. Playing a negative character is one thing but being part of a drama that glorified kidnapping and forced nikkah and calling it a ‘love story’ was definitely not expected from Faysal Qureshi.

Hamza Ali Abbasi (Mann Mayal)

Hamza Ali Abbasi has been really selected ever since he started his acting career. In dramas like Pyare Afzal and Alif he was seen playing meaty roles. His role in Mann Mayal however wasn’t the least bit exciting. He played the role of Salahuddin, a man who is in love with a girl he could not get married to. Their love story continues long after the love of his life gets married. Salahuddin’s character was confusing and the love story itself was more twisted than endearing.

Mann Mayal was definitely not the kind of drama Hamza Ali Abbasi should have chosen to be a part of. Not only was his character written terribly, but his acting at times was also quite disappointing as well.

Humayun Saeed (Bin Roye)

Humayun Saeed has a definite screen presence and he can make you feel for his character almost instantly. Most often he chooses to play characters that have a lot of room for performance and which are central to the story. In Bin Roye his role was nothing more than that of a caricature. Bin Roye was the only drama in Pakistani drama history that was presented on the big screen in the form of a film and on television as a serial.

There were huge expectations from this drama because of the big names attached to it. The drama turned out to be a complete train wreck. It was a weird combination of the film and the drama itself. There were so many editing mistakes, the story had absolutely no spark and Irtaza’s character played by Humayun Saeed was one of the most unappealing male leads we have seen in a drama of this stature. This was surely not the kind of role which did justice to Humayun’s standing in the industry.

Imran Abbas (Jo Tu Chahay and Thora Sa Haq)

Imran Abbas does not always choose dramas that offer something new but he does have many such dramas to his credit which were quite entertaining even though they were not grand.  Starring in dramas Jo Tu Chahay and Thora Sa Haq were the worst choices made by the actor especially because both these dramas were on air at the same time. Dramas such as these definitely make you question the reliability and credibility of an actor even if he has been around for so many years and has so many good dramas to his credit. Imran Abbas shared in an interview that now he enjoyed the kind of status in the industry which allows him to choose the kind of projects he wants without any constraints.

Even then he chose to be part of such dramas in which his characters were so disappointing. It seems that Imran Abbas just like many other actors on this list sometimes chooses to be part of dramas just because he is comfortable working with the team. Imran Abbas shared on Instagram that he regretted doing Jo Tu Chahay because he never read the script and trusted the people who offered him the project. Hopefully, from now on Imran Abbas will be more selective and will not compromise on quality.

Iqra Aziz (Jhooti)

Iqra Aziz became more popular than ever when she played the leading role in Ranjha Ranjha Kardi. Just when most of the viewers recognized her as a serious actress, Iqra Aziz signed a drama that disappointed everyone. Jhooti turned out to be another run-of-the-mill drama serial that was devoid of logic.

Iqra’s negative character in the play Jhooti was nothing like the layered character she played in Ranjha Ranjha Kardi. While Ranjha Ranjha Kardi was applauded by many, Jhooti was heavily criticized because of its ridiculous storyline.

Imran Ashraf (Kahin Deep Jalay)

Imran Ashraf’s performances in Dillagi, Alif Allah aur Insaan, and most importantly Ranjha Ranjha Kardi won him an unprecedented fan following. The viewers were only too sure that Imran was going to be really selective and wise while choosing the upcoming projects. While Inkaar turned out to be a meaningful drama, Kahin Deep Jalay was one of the worst dramas this year.

Kahin Deep Jalay had a done-to-death story, the most black and white characters which were confusing at times. Not only this Imran Ashraf’s character and acting itself shocked his fans. Everyone was left wondering why Imran chose to be part of a drama which got the ratings but lacked substance.

Kubra Khan (Andaz-e-Sitam)

Kubra Khan has usually chosen the best dramas to work in but she also made one bad choice in her career. Andaz-e-Sitam’s story was run-of-the-mill and badly executed. It was also the worst drama Kubra Khan played the lead in.

Fortunately, after this, Kubra made some really good choices and established herself as a credible actress.

Maya Ali (Sanam, Mann Mayal and Zid)

Maya Ali has been part of some of the best Pakistani dramas but she has also made some really awful choices! More than once, she has been part of dramas and has played characters that made little sense. These characters annoyed the viewers and Maya Ali’s star power could not save the day.

Drama serials Sanam, Mann Mayal, and Zid were the worst choices made by Maya Ali over the years. All these dramas were so boring that most people had a difficult time watching them. Although Mann Mayal was a massive hit, Mannu’s character was nothing short of a joke! Sometimes it is difficult to believe that Maya made such terrible choices.

Saba Qamar (Izteraab, Janam and Kese Tum Se Kahoon)

Saba Qamar is another phenomenal actress who has made some terrible choices in the past. She confessed in an interview that she took up one of these projects because of its locations. It was like an opportunity to have a holiday with some of her colleagues who are also her friends. This project happened to be Kese Tum Se Kahoon. This was such a below-average drama that most people did not even watch it.

Izterab and Janam are two more plays that Saba Qamar was a part of which can easily be termed as the worst serials of all times! Apart from being typical, they were also cringy in many ways.

Sajal Ali (Noor-ul-Ain and Chup Raho)

Sajal Ali’s brilliant acting skills have impressed many but just like all the awesome actors in this list, she has also made certain choices which were not very wise. Noor-ul-Ain and Chup Raho were two such dramas that were simply terrible. The play Noor-ul-Ain was not only a complete copy of a Bollywood film but it was the most badly executed drama in which Sajal has worked in her entire career.

Chup Raho was meant to be a drama that focused on an important social issue but it turned out to be a joke. The villain was given more screen time than any other character and Rameen (Sajal’s character) did one unreasonable thing after the other. These two dramas were the worst choices made by Sajal.

Sania Saeed (Zard Mausam and Meherposh)

Sania Saeed is the kind of actor who can make every character she plays come alive on screen effortlessly. Most often viewers tune in to her dramas because they are so sure that if she is part of a drama it will definitely be worth watching. Even a great star like Sania has made some choices that can easily be termed as the worst.

Sania Saeed’s drama Zard Mausam did not do justice to her great acting skills. Similarly, Mehrposh is another drama that is currently on air in which Sania’s character and her acting are not the least bit impressive. Certainly, only a good script can bring out the best in an actor. The viewers do not expect Sania Saeed to settle for such average scripts.

Sanam Jung (Mein Na Janoo)

Sanam Jung has worked in only a few dramas but each one of these dramas had something or the other to offer. Even those dramas which had somewhat simple storylines were definitely not the worst. Sanam was doing great in the field of acting when she decided to start hosting morning shows.

When Sanam Jung decided to make a comeback to television, her fans were really excited. They were expecting Sanam to play a character like the one she played in Dil-e-Muztar and Mere Humdum Mere Dost – simple yet appealing. On the contrary, what the viewers got to watch on screen was one of the worst and annoying becharis this year. Not only this, but Sanam Jung’s acting was also so terrible that most of the viewers probably won’t even be tuning in to her next drama!

Sanam Saeed (Deedan and Kadurat)

The actress who got fame from dramas like Daam, Mera Naseeb, Shuk, Zindagi Gulzar Hei, Talkhiyan, and Diyar-e-Dil chose to work in some of the most awful dramas for some reason. Even though Sanam Saeed really enjoyed working in Deedan and she also shared that it was challenging shooting in those locations yet it was one of the worst dramas of recent times.

Kadurat was another drama in which Sanam Saeed played the most ridiculous negative character. It had the weakest script and someone like Sanam Saeed should definitely not have opted to be part of such a project.

Samina Peerzada (Beqasoor)

Samina Peerzada has played a variety of characters in her entire career. She adds more grace and substance to all her dramas. She is also someone who is quite conscious of the kind of characters she plays on the screen. Yet even someone like her ended up playing a leading role in drama serial Beqasoor which was bechargi on its peak.

Samina Peerzada has always played strong female leads therefore watching her play the role of a wife who keeps on going back to her abusive husband and a mother who poisons her daughter was absurd. It just goes to show that sometimes even the best of actors can make the worst choices.

Sana Javed (Romeo Weds Heer and Dar Khuda Say)

Sana Javed’s Khaani was a success like no other. The strong character she played in the drama serial won her many fans. The viewers were expecting Sana Javed to work in more such substantial plays in the future. She did work in some quality projects after Khaani but she also made some choices that were not appreciable.

Romeo Weds Heer was a lame attempt to cash in on the success of the Khaani lead pair. The drama was neither funny nor entertaining yet it was promoted like it was the next big thing. Dar Khuda Say was another drama that replicated the story of Ab Dekh Khuda Kya Karta Hei and did so in the most meaningless way possible.

Sarah Khan (Mere Bewafa, Band Khirkiyan and Deewar-e-Shab)

Sarah Khan is another top Pakistani actress who has a massive fan following. She has often been seen working in good dramas but she has also made some really bad choices. Mere Bewafa was a drama in which she played the most mazloom wife who is abused by her husband all through the duration of the drama yet she forgives him in the end like he did nothing wrong!

In drama serial band Khirkiyan, Sarah Khan’s character and the drama itself was just as ridiculous as Mere Bewafa. Deewar-e-Shab was another recent drama in which Sarah Khan looked pretty but her character lacked depth. The drama itself went off-track a little too quickly. These were most definitely not the best choices made by Sarah Khan.

Yumna Zaidi (Aap Ki Kaneez)

Yumna Zaidi has proven her wide range as an actress in all these years. Every drama she is a part of offers something grand yet she was part of one particular drama which showed her in the most clichéd bechari role the viewers have seen on television screens. Aap Ki Kaneez was just as lame as its title. The fans were shocked to see Yumna Zaidi choosing such a terrible drama to work in.

Zahid Ahmed (Mein Na Janoo and Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida)

Zahid Ahmed is another actor who is usually really careful while choosing which dramas he wants to act in. Mein Na Janoo was a recent play, the BTS pictures of which actually excited the viewers. Zahid informed his fans that he was going to play the character of a blind man in the play. The viewers were excited and looking forward to what he had in store.

Once the drama aired, not only were the viewers disappointed but Zahid also apologized for being part of such a project. His current drama Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida is not just a copy of the Bollywood film “Judai” but his role and performance is just as disappointing as it was in Mein Na Janoo. Zahid’s fans definitely did not expect him to choose such dramas to work in. After apologizing to his fans for the disaster that was Mein Na Janoo, he has been seen giving explanations for being a part of Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida.

What do you think? Share your views.

There are a lot of Pakistani actors who in recent times took a break from television for some reason or the other. When these Pakistani actors finally decided to make a comeback on television, the viewers eagerly looked forward to their comeback projects. While there are many actors who are seldom seen on television and whenever they are part of a project, it is always something worthwhile. Unfortunately, there are also some of those actors who are famous and have been around for many years yet they made the worst comeback to television. It is really important for any celebrity who decides to make a comeback that he or she should choose the project they are a part of after giving it a lot of thought. The reason for this is that their fans and followers have waited for years to see them on television therefore they have huge expectations from them. Another big reason of course is that such a comeback project can be crucial to their acting career. If the fans and followers get disappointed once, they might not tune into another drama starring the same actor again. There were different reasons why these comebacks have been the worst. Some of the projects these actors chose were not good and then there are those actors as well who it seems forgot how to act while they took a break!!

Here are the worst comebacks of Pakistani actors on television in recent times.

Sanam Jung

Sanam Jung left acting and hosted morning shows for years. She took a long break after few of the hit dramas starring her in the lead went on air. Dil-e-Muztar, Mere Humdum Mere Dost, Mohabbat Subha Ka Sitara Hei and Alvida were the dramas which Sanam Jung played the leading role in and all these dramas were extremely popular. All these projects starred other big names and Sanam Jung’s acting was liked by the viewers in most of these dramas. When Sanam Jung started hosting the morning show on HUM, she could not act in dramas and that is when she gave up acting altogether for a few years. Soon, Sanam Jung was known as a morning show host more than an actress. Sanam Jung’s fans missed her in dramas and wanted her to make a comeback. Sanam Jung had done most of her work on television with HUM therefore after ‘taking a break’ from hosting, she signed a drama with HUM.

Sanam Jung has a massive fan following therefore there were huge expectations from this comeback project. Sanam Jung has never been a versatile performer but whatever she did was always up to the mark. Her acting was always pleasing and the roles she played were never too meaty but the plays she was a part of before were definitely entertaining. Sanam Jung made her television comeback with drama serial Mein Na Janoo. In this drama, Zahid Ahmed starred alongside Sanam Jung. These two stars had already given a hit drama serial Alvida in the past. Also, Zahid Ahmed is a big name of the entertainment industry therefore the viewers expected more from this drama.

Mein Na Janoo turned out to be a sob and a snooze-fest all at the same time. Not only this Sanam Jung’s character in the play was simply annoying. The fact that she took the becharapan to a whole new level simply proved that Sanam Jung’s comeback didn’t offer anything new. Mein Na Janoo has not only been an unimpressive play but Sanam Jung’s acting in the play has been equally disappointing. Out of all the plays Sanam Jung has ever starred in Mein Na Janoo has to be the worst. It is surprising that Sanam decided to make a comeback with such a serial. Even if her role was meatier, it would have made sense but her fans and followers have been left wondering why she chose such a pathetic project to make a comeback with.

Adeel Hussain

Adeel Hussain is another actor who won the viewers over with his style of acting when he starred in drama serial Daam. Later on he was loved by the viewers when he starred in Mata-e-Jaan Hei Tu and after that every time he starred in a drama his acting was loved by the viewers. After being part of one hit drama after the other and starring in two of the biggest Pakistani films, Adeel Hussain simply disappeared from the scene. His fans were left wondering if they will ever get to see him on television again or if he will limit his career to working in the films. When Adeel Hussain announced that he was making a comeback on television, his fans were ecstatic. They were waiting to see which drama he will be a part of since every drama Adeel had been a part of had something or the other to offer.

Unfortunately, Adeel Hussain’s comeback drama serial Daasi which has turned out to be a less than average play was a mega disappointment. Adeel Hussain is one of those actors who always share great on-screen chemistry with their co-stars but in drama serial Daasi, that chemistry and the spark is completely missing. Right from the first episode neither the drama nor Adeel’s character left an impact on the viewers. Most of the fans who do not want to break Adeel’s heart are just silent and others who are more honest shared their disappointment with the kind of project Adeel chose to be a part of.

The fact that Adeel himself wasn’t too excited to be a part of this project is apparent from his lackluster performance in the drama. In most of the scenes, his expressions and acting is not the same as it used to be in other dramas. Adeel Hussain could definitely have waited for a better project to make a comeback with since there are so many quality dramas on air nowadays.

Nadia Khan

Nadia Khan is known as the queen of morning shows. She also takes pride in the fact that she started a lot of quality trends in morning shows. But when Nadia Khan finally decided to make a comeback as an actor on television, people were baffled by how bad her acting was. Nadia Khan only had one big drama serial to her credit as an actor which was Bandhan and it aired decades ago when Nadia Khan was young. Everyone was waiting to find out what kind of a drama Nadia Khan had chosen to make a comeback with.

Well, the dramas Nadia Khan made a comeback with had quality scripts and an ace team behind them. The telefilm Apna Khana Khud Garam Karo, the drama serials Aisi Hei Tanhai and Zun Mureed, all had a quality script and team but Nadia Khan’s performances in all these dramas clearly indicated that she had forgotten how to act! Even though her characters in these plays were meaty but her acting wasn’t the least bit impressive. Even Nadia Khan herself admitted that she needed to practice and that she herself felt that she was giving too many expressions. Unlike other actors in this list Nadia Khan chose good dramas as her comeback projects but her acting made her comeback the worse!

Since Nadia Khan is such a perfectionist therefore the viewers expected her acting to be perfect in her comeback serials but that was definitely not the case. Nadia Khan’s overacting made her comeback one of the worst but somehow she keeps on getting good projects! She really needs to polish her acting skills in order to win hearts.

Syra Shahroz

Syra Shahroz was a VJ who turned to modeling and ended up acting in Mera Naseeb. Although Syra was convinced that she could not act but the producers and the director assured her that she could. Syra acted really well in Mera Naseeb and her innocence was loved by the viewers. Later on, she was seen in many drama serials in which she played different roles. In all these dramas Syra’s performance was decent enough and all of them were big projects. After Syra got married, she took a break from acting and later on when she made a comeback, she was part of some of the most disappointing plays.

The Mera Naseeb and Bilquees Kaur actress who was loved by the viewers made a comeback with dramas like Rishta Hei Jese Khawab Sa and Pasheman which were complete and total disasters. Not only this, Syra no longer had the same confidence which she once had when she was seen on television. Although, the producers tried hard to make the real life couple Shahroz Sabzwari and Syra Shahroz a hit but it did not work out at all. Syra Shahroz’s unimpressive performance has been the reason why we have not seen her in any good dramas lately. Syra is another actress who should have waited for better projects to make a comeback with since obviously she needs a really good director to guide her!

Which actors do you think made the worst comeback on television? Share your views in the comments section.

The story of any drama is taken forward with the help of the characters. They play an important part in making or breaking the drama. It can be stated that characters are the building blocks and backbone of any story because the writers conceive them and with the help of their circumstances and scenarios, convey the entire story and the message they have in their minds. A lot of times, though the story may not work, there are often such characters that end up being memorable. Similarly, at times dramas become popular but the characters lack the impact in order to become unforgettable.

In Pakistani dramas, the viewers come across different varieties of characters, in general, they are either good or bad because they serve the purpose and stay true to what they have been written for. Then comes such a category which makes one question the thought process of the writer. Such characters are neither good nor bad, they are in fact the worst characters that the drama buffs come across. Many times, they leave the viewers speechless and end up being the reason behind their frustration. The current dramas on air right now are not devoid of such characters. The writers have tried hard to give them a personality but their reasoning and overall attitude is poorly executed and makes them the worst character in a drama.

Here is the list of worst characters seen in Pakistani dramas in 2021:

Farhad (Khuda Aur Mohabbat 3)

It is going to be the first time in the history of Pakistani dramas where the central character has had absolutely shown no growth and there has been no personality to him whatsoever. Farhad and his journey have been glorified by the people around him who immediately fell in love with him hard but the sad part is, the actual reason why Farhad was so special was never made clear to the viewers. There is absolutely nothing to him that makes him stand out or extraordinary. Farhad’s journey has been shown in such a manner that actually leaves you questioning what heroic qualities does he possess? He was shown to be a random non-serious guy with zero aspirations and all he ever did was fall in love with Mahi and sit at a Mazaar with that love in his heart? The way people around him develop such reverence for him is far stretched and even by the end of this drama, one struggles hard to understand him. The writer must’ve written him in a different manner but the director failed to work on his personality, he forgot to add layers and depth to make Farhad likable for the ‘normal’ audience. Khuda Aur Mohabbat 3 only got hyped up because of the franchise and Feroze Khan and at this stage, it can be easily said that this drama as well as the central character of Farhad were nothing but a disappointment.

Sahiba (Khuda Aur Mohabbat 3)

In Pakistani dramas, we start off with clueless characters, then come senseless characters, then come filler characters, and then come characters like Sahiba. It is a shame that an actor like Sunita Marshal was assigned for this role because she did not deserve to be wasted in this drama like that. Sahiba’s character makes absolutely no sense and the way her dynamic has been established with Mahi makes it even more frustrating. Sahiba happens to be Mahi’s bhabhi but she does not have a life of her own. If they had shown her as Mahi’s unmarried elder sister, it would’ve still made a lot more sense. Seeing a married woman hopping around Mahi, totally invested in her goes to show that absolutely has nothing to do with her life. Sahiba instilled the idea of Farhad’s love in Mahi’s mind but when the time came, she told Mahi to forget about him and silently get married to Sikandar! Sahiba is such a nonsensical character that it actually makes you feel bad for Sunita Marshal who had to play it. Another low faced by this character was a slap by her husband Nazim Shah and what’s more upsetting is that she settled for it quietly and did not even say a word to her husband or his family. Poorly written and executed character!

Dilnasheen’s Mother (Fitoor)

Usually in Pakistani dramas, we often get to hear mothers say to their daughters ‘tumhari jaisi aulaad kisi ki na ho’, well in this case, we’ll change it and say ‘tumhari jaisi ma kisi ki na ho’. This is exactly the only way to describe what a hideous and horrible character Dilnasheen’s mother was. The way she always turned a blind eye towards her daughter and ran a marathon whenever Dilnasheen looked for her support was absolutely distasteful. Although a lot of focus was given to the rest of the supporting characters but not once it was addressed why Dilnasheen’s mother was so cold and aloof towards her daughter. She easily blamed Dilansheen for all the stuff-ups but never once took accountability for the fact that she pushed Dilnasheen into a marriage that she never was happy about. She said all the vile things a mother should never say to her child-like settling for a luxurious life her husband provided to her despite the fact that he slapped and mistrusted her. She also told Dilnasheen that she wished she had died. Saba Hameed is a very strong performer with a very strong screen presence, that is why seeing her say these things actually was something that couldn’t be ignored. Such a horrible mother and a horrible character written by Zanjabeel Asim Shah in Fitoor!

Mehmal (Fitoor)

In Pakistani dramas, these days there’s an influx of girls dying to be with married men. They all are absolutely wrong but what took Mehmal to another level was the fact that she was a mother and that too legally and lawfully married to her husband while she was trying to chase Haider and snatch him away from Dilnasheen. There is no denying the fact that Kiran Haq looked absolutely stunning and gorgeous throughout the drama but the character of Mehmal was detestable, to say the least. It was like she had nothing to do in life apart from beautifying herself in the hope to hide the ugly heart that she had. She came up with one plan after another to ruin Haider and Dilnasheen’s life and failed to understand that she should mind her own business. The most absurd thing the writer did was give Mehmal a happy ending with her husband lovingly returning to her. Mehmal never once showed remorse or was held accountable for the mess she created in Haider’s life.

Zunaira (Amanat)

Saboor Aly can really do well in negative characters, she proved it in the drama serial Fitrat which actually brought a lot of attention to her and gave her career a push that she was after. However, despite the fact that her character was so evil in Fitrat, Saboor Aly still made it an enjoyable experience to watch, but when it comes to the character of Zunaira in the drama serial Amanat, she is on another level. There is absolutely nothing about Zunaira that is realistic, relatable, understandable, or even tolerable. Saboor Aly has worked really hard on her styling to make herself look different from Fariya of Fitrat but she has also taken her performance and expressions to another level which makes it a painful experience to tune to Amanat. The drama Amanat on its own is such a poorly and badly executed drama therefore seeing Saboor Aly’s as Zunaira is as worse as it gets. Now Zunaira’s only motive in life is to make the life of Meher and Zarar a living hell, seriously girls get a life!

Rida (Mujhe Vida Kar)

Out of all the forced becharis we watched in dramas this year, Rida definitely deserves to be on top of the list. This character had absolutely no personality! This was the kind of character you feel absolutely nothing for and as a consequence watching her story on the screen turned out to be a complete waste of time. Although Rida was the main lead in the drama, she had absolutely no screen presence at all. This was one of the most poorly etched out characters we saw in dramas in 2021.

Usman (Mujhe Vida Kar)

The male protagonist of Mujhe Vida Kar was just as lame as the female lead. Firstly, he just disappeared and when he came back he treated the wife he claimed to love in a manner that made the viewers wonder what was going on in his mind. Even though this character got enough screen time, nothing he did was engaging and everything about him made us question what the writer was thinking while penning down this character.

Meera (Khwaab Nagar Ki Shehzadi)

It is especially unfortunate when a character that starts off as a strong and likable one turns into the worst character in a drama. All those viewers who watched Khwaab Nagar Ki Shehzadi will agree that in the beginning few episodes Meera was the reason why most people enjoyed watching the show. She was introduced as an intelligent, well-educated, polite, and caring young woman. Meera was also shown as someone who trusted people too easily and this part of her personality was also tolerable in the beginning. With time, however, Meera turned into a complete bechari aurat who forgot she was anything beyond her useless husband’s wife! Her initial reaction when she found out that her husband was having an affair made more sense than what we got to watch in the later episodes! Meera literally looked at Saim even after everything he did as if she had a reason to expect better from him. The weaknesses in her personality were sudden and forced. Since the producers were so sure that the viewers love to see a heroine cry on screen, they put Meera through the worst even though she had no reason to put herself through any of it. Meera’s favorite hobbies included feeling sorry for herself and trying her best not to move on for the longest time! Her problems could easily be solved if she decided to move out of the house yet she chose to stay there and get insulted day in and day out. Meera’s character was as ridiculous as it gets! The only saving grace was that she did not accept Saim’s apology in the end but that did not make up for all the forced becharapan the viewers watched for 20 weeks or so.

Munir (Khwaab Nagar Ki Shehzadi)

This was another character from Khwaab Nagar Ki Shehzadi who came across as a likable one in the beginning. However, as the story progressed Munir’s character turned into a ridiculous mess. When Munir’s character was introduced in the drama it seemed as if he was a gentleman but his true colors were revealed when he found out that Saim had an affair with the maasi! He took this news a little too personally which made little sense. His reaction was over-the-top. to say the least, and he took this opportunity to judge his wife every chance he got. The writer definitely went overboard while penning down this character. Munir’s holier-than-thou attitude was really annoying and the actor playing the role made it even more so! He was another character on this list that could easily be categorized as useless. His scenes were so difficult to watch that forwarding them was the best and perhaps the only option.

Saim (Khwaab Nagar Ki Shehzadi)

Saim was the main lead in the drama serial Khwaab Nagar Ki Shehzadi who single-handedly ruined his marriage and took one bad decision after the other. Pakistani writers quite often use a foolish man to create neverending problems for the leading lady and Saim was one such character. Much of what he did made no sense! The way a perfectly well-settled and happy married man decided to cheat on his wife was in bad taste. Later on, he turned into someone who was incapable of thinking on his own. He can easily be termed as the top contender for the most foolish characters we watched on screen. This character had absolutely nothing going for it yet he was the central character in the story. Saim was not just shallow but also someone who lacked any attributes which the viewers could have found engaging or convincing.

Fari (Qissa Meherbano Ka)

Fari is one of those many females in Pakistani dramas this year who lacked self-respect and continued loving a man even though his flaws were a little too apparent. She is a seemingly smart and even rich woman who somehow fell in love with a greedy man and even after all these years she fails to see just how unworthy this man is. She is simply in the drama to create the two wives fighting over a husband situation, otherwise, this character has nothing appealing about it at all. Mashal Khan really needs to stop playing these roles! She is capable of playing meatier roles therefore she should choose the projects she works in wisely.

Murad’s Mother (Qissa Meherbano Ka)

Clearly, the writer of this drama did not put in a lot of thought into penning down the characters which is why they lack some serious clarity! Murad’s mother is the one because of whom many of the important developments in the drama occurred yet this character is so illogical. This woman is greedy and unreasonable – that is all that there is to her character! Her grudges against everyone and her never-ending hate make her one of the most unbearable characters in the drama. Even the negative characters in the dramas have a background and some logic but this one doesn’t have any which makes her one of the worst supporting characters we saw in dramas this year.

Maham (Mohlat)

Pakistani writers use the selfish and greedy female leads often to make the other female, who is most often the sister, look like the biggest victim. Mohlat’s writer did just that while penning down Maham’s character. Maham did not have a single positive trait and her toxicity was the defining trait of her personality. She was not loyal even to her mother. Sibling rivalry was once again used in this drama and just like always, the evil sister Maham had the same characteristics as all such characters. We wish that our writers should just stop writing such characters and then give them the same old done-to-death endings.

Tara (Mohabbatein Chahatein)

Tara definitely had some psychological problems yet these issues were never addressed as such. She had to be one of the most strangely twisted characters we saw in dramas this year. Her obsession with every man who showed affection towards Sneha was laughable. Tara was a grown-up woman who acted like a spoiled toddler. This character was negative and toxic for no reason. Watching Tara’s antics was boring since her character was penned down so poorly.

Azar (Wafa Be Mol)

Azar was one of the many loser men in Pakistani dramas who fell for every single conspiracy-like it was his job to do so. A man who came across as an intelligent person failed to use his brains when it came to relationships. The most annoying aspect of this character is that even now when he is asking everyone for forgiveness, he continues blaming his father and Nazi for everything he had done. Azar’s stupidities were endless and it was impossible to feel for this character. It is certainly disappointing that someone like Ali Abbas chose to play this character.

Aswad (Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay)

Aswad is the main lead in drama serial Hum Kahan ke Sachay Thay. He is another one of those many men in Pakistani dramas who refuse to take responsibility for their actions. This character has confused the viewers more than once since his actions most often do not match what the viewers perceive from his interactions with different characters. He lead Mashal on and then was surprised that she felt led down when he could not commit to her. He also fell for every single lie he was told and the ‘punishment’ he chose for Mehreen had to be the worst part of his track! After telling Mehreen that he married her so that he could punish her for the rest of her life, he was ready to leave for America! Aswad has us wondering, what does he want? We are just as clueless as he is! He is a ‘polished’ and modern version of Azar!

Nimra (Ishq Hai)

Another day, another obsessed idiotic character who would do anything to get married to a married man, why? Because her sister instilled the idea of her and Shahzaib into her empty brain and she couldn’t think straight after that! This was the only reason that was given to justify the way Nimra behaved like a lunatic chasing after Shahzaib. She was never held accountable for her obsessive nature, rather her sister Sameera was shown to be smirking about the fact that she has been blessed with a younger sister like Nimra who can’t use her brains because she doesn’t have one in her skull. Mahenur Haider really needs to go for more easy and subtle characters, even if she is playing a negative one. Seeing her screaming in Ishq Hai made us want to throw the TV out of the window. Her screeching would put the tyres of any luxury car to shame, she was intolerable!

Haris (Ishq Hai)

Another day, another loser in the history of Pakistani dramas. It won’t be wrong to say that this loserish character was played convincingly by Hammad Shoaib but because his dialogue delivery is so so weak, it made it hard to take him seriously in Ishq Hai – not that he was meant to be taken seriously in the first place. Haris had absolutely nothing going on in his life that is why the moment he landed from London, he fell in love with Isra so hard that he couldn’t imagine living his life without her, despite knowing that she was in love and even married to Shahzaib. Haris was shown to be a London ka aashiq but ended up looking like a landay ka aashiq!

Abba Miyan (Qissa Meherbano Ka)

We’re pretty sure the vase that fell on Abba Miyan’s head in the drama serial Neeli Zinda Hai is showing its adverse effects in Qissa Meherbano Ka. This is the only justification that could be used for Abba Miyan’s non-sensical behavior and uselessness. Abba Miyan is shown to be such an emotional wreck that he literally ended up ruining his son’s life and only to compensate for what he did, he ended up ruining 10 years of Meherbano’s life too. Abba Miyan has so much property but he thinks it is perfectly fine to let his remaining 2 family members starve but not sell out those properties, shift to a smaller house and lead a life decently. Abba Miyan always has a no for an answer citing money issues as an excuse, which makes one wonder why does he like to hover in such a huge mansion aimlessly and how does he manage the cleaning now that Meherbano is gone and Noor is pretty useless too. Mohammad Ahmed is such a fine actor, it is painful to see him portraying such a character that has absolutely nothing to offer.

Mariam (Mere Apne)

Another day, another desperado dying to get married to her cousin who was happily married to his cousin, lol. Not sure whether to call her Mariam or ping pong ball because she left no stone unturned in making her way into her Khala’s house by hook or by crook. First, she was mentally in love with Umar, then after he got married to Neha, Mariam agreed to get married to Umar’s younger brother Usama, so much so that she pressurized her mother to pursue this proposal. After Usama rejected her, Mariam left Umar and Usama and after killing her sister and her unborn child, she happily got married to her sister’s husband Kashif. Her only motive behind getting married to Kashif was that she wanted to make Neha’s life miserable who was now a widow of Umar, whom Mariam loved with all her heart? How twisted and psychotic a character be, you can look at Mariam. Inaya Khan is a very confident actor, therefore she should choose her projects wisely and not settle for such cheap characters.

Raheela (Kasa e Dil)

Raheela was another gone case who was taking revenge from her sister-in-law Somya only because the khala ka beta she loved was in love with Somya. Raheela succeeded in creating so many misunderstandings between Somya and Hatim that they called their wedding off, but she didn’t stop there. After Somya got married to Adan, she continued to make her life miserable by creating more misunderstandings and adding fuel to the fire. It was frustrating to see such a negative character who absolutely had no life of her own and the only motive of her life was to ruin relationships – she was working as a perfect agent of Shaitaan by causing a rift between a husband and a wife. We’re sure by the time the drama ended, she must’ve gotten a lot of bonuses and increments for being an employee of the season. Sukaina Khan is a good actor too, she definitely should pick her characters wisely.

Asma (Dour)

When the drama serial Dour began, Asma was shown to be a confident young girl who was not afraid of speaking her mind. She was raised like that by her father but after getting married, it is frustrating to see her struggling to even speak about basic things which need some explanation to clear the air about herself. She is being constantly misunderstood and Asma’s frustrating silence adds more to it. It is like she expects that miraculously, her husband will understand everything therefore she doesn’t have to do anything, apart from rolling her eyes like an emoji. Hina Altaf definitely can do better, for once should take a break from Geo TV and work on some other channels that give her some good characters to play.

This completes the list of worst characters seen in Pakistani dramas in 2021. Which are the worst characters that you came across this year in Pakistani dramas? Feel free to share your opinion in the comment section below.