Social media has made all the celebrities more accessible to the general public and celebrities have made the most of the opportunity as well. The power of social media has been recognized by different platforms and it is getting stronger. It is also an easy way for celebrities to promote their projects and they often use it for sponsoring products. Like everything else, social media has its flip side too. Since the public has easy access to every activity these celebrities are a part of and people can easily comment on them, sometimes the criticism can go overboard and get extreme. None of the celebrities want this kind of criticism because they obviously share their pictures with their fans because they want their support. Pakistani actresses get more criticism than anyone else since they portray a completely different image on television. There are also times when certain celebrities are highly criticized for doing something which is against their principles and what they stand for.

Here is a list of some of the most criticized photos of Pakistani celebrities in recent times.

Shahid Afridi Getting His Make-up Done

These photos of Shahid Afridi getting his make-up done went viral immediately. The reason for this was that Shahid Afridi is known for his religious stance, he even refused to shake hands publicly with women multiple times. People have this conservative image of Shahid Afridi which was shaken when these pictures were posted on a social media website. He was in Dubai getting ready for a commercial not knowing that it would end up in a big controversy. People called Shahid Afridi out for his hypocrisy and he decided not to address the issue.

Hania Aamir’s Snapchat Filter

Hania Aamir keeps it real and fun on Instagram. When she posted these pictures with a Snapchat filter, she had no idea that these pictures will end up being the talk of the town for all the wrong reasons! Hania Aamir’s lips were instantly the topic of discussion. People started criticizing her for getting lip fillers. For days, people kept on talking about Hania’s lips and these pictures in the most critical manner. So much so that eventually, Hania had to give a clarification for these pictures. She made a video showing that she was using a filter which made her lips look plump. She addressed the criticism without saying that she had been criticized because of the filter. Even then people were not convinced since they kept on saying that she definitely got some cosmetic treatment done.

Hira Mani’s Sequin Dress Photos

Hira Mani is a really popular actress who is liked by her fans because of her transparent personality as much as for her acting. Like many other actresses, the public wants to see Hira Mani in a certain avatar. When Hira Mani wore this sequin dress with a deep back, she faced severe criticism. Most of the people commented that she was getting more modern in order to meet the requirements of the showbiz world. Hira decided to ignore all this criticism although it went on for too long.

Minal Khan’s Photoshoot With Hasnain Lehri

Minal Khan has lately changed the direction of her career by giving it a bold spin. She is experimenting by playing a really negative character in Jalan and her look in the photoshoot with model Hasnain Lehri was completely different from her usual looks. People have not been too welcoming of these changes. When the pictures were posted on different pages, people criticized Minal Khan a great deal for being too modern. They also told her to stick to her simple look like the one she sports in dramas because this look did not suit her at all. The criticism was so severe that Minal did not even share most of the pictures on her social media pages.

Maya Ali’s Queen Avatar

Maya Ali has not done any photoshoots recently; she even took a mini-break when there was lockdown. Now she is back, working with the top designers and make-up artists in the country. She dressed up in a queen avatar for Ali Xeeshan’s bridal collection and this was not appreciated by the general public. People said that she looked more like a witch than a queen. A lot of them made fun of her in the worst way possible. That did not stop Maya Ali to sport even more atypical looks.

Sarah Khan’s Organza Dress

Sarah Khan is really generous when it comes to sharing pictures on social media. She makes sure that her fans get to see all her looks for an upcoming project and even if she is stepping out with her husband, she posts pictures on Instagram. When she posted this particular picture, she couldn’t have imagined the kind of comment this picture would get. Sarah Khan was criticized for wearing a dress that was see-through so her arms were showing. People started reminding her that she had vowed not to wear sleeveless and this was more or less the same. Apart from that, many people said that it looked like she was wearing something made out of plastic shopping bag material! Sarah Khan was trolled to the extreme because of her outfit.

Yumna Zaidi’s New Look

Yumna Zaidi hardly ever experiments with her looks because her acting skills are always the first priority for her. This time around, however, she decided to sport a completely different look for her upcoming project. Yumna has never been seen in such a look before so probably that was the reason why she got a lot of criticism for it. People kept on saying that they did not like her in this look at all because it did not suit her. Some of the fans kept explaining that this was her look for her upcoming project but even then most people did not stop criticizing.

Saba Qamar’s Bold Photoshoot

Saba Qamar is known for being bold and unapologetic. On her own pages, people most often do not criticize her but when these pictures from her photoshoot were posted on other pages, people criticized her severely. She was criticized for her posture and also her outfit. There were a lot of people who said that Pakistani actresses were getting a little too influenced by the West. Saba Qamar of course does not really care what people say because she always puts her own likes and dislikes first.

Anmol Baloch in Yellow lehnga

Anmol Baloch is relatively new in the industry but she keeps on posting pictures that show just how bold she is. She posted these pictures in a yellow lehnga and as a result, faced a lot of criticism. Few days before this, she had already posted pictures in a white top which also received severe backlash.

Feroze Khan’s Poses

As is evident from this list, women get far more criticism than men. Feroze Khan however got severe criticism when these pictures were posted on different pages. The main reason for this criticism was his pose, which people thought was not manly. People said that they were disappointed with Feroze since he had announced that he would leave showbiz for Islam yet he continued posting pictures that were not in line with his new doctrine.

Do you think these pictures deserved this entire backlash? Share your views.

The Pakistani entertainment industry is blessed with many talented individuals who let their work speak for them. But there are also those celebrities who rely heavily on controversies in order to get public attention. These celebrities also complain about the public criticism against them but then they also keep on giving the public something to criticize! The fact is that in some way or the other such celebrities want to stay in the news. We all know that controversy sells and it is not the best but definitely, the easiest way to get attention. Anything controversial instantly gets viral on social media and the aftermath is such that the celebrity in question says in the news for weeks!

Very often, before a new project comes out or a celebrity feels that they are not in the news like before, they either make statements or post pictures that they know will be considered controversial. So even though the public is often held responsible for being too judgmental, the fact is that there are many such celebrities who create controversies themselves. It is not difficult to be non-controversial, many celebrities have been doing so for years therefore anyone who is controversial, is so most often by choice!

Right now there are some Pakistani celebrities who are more controversial than others. Here is a list of those celebrities:

Aamir Liaquat

Aamir Liaquat deserves a top slot on this list because of obvious reasons. This man goes to any lengths in order to get attention. His obnoxious behavior has led to giving him the kind of attention that most people would gladly refuse! Apart from his weddings and statements about his ex-wives, even if he does something as simple as distributing food among the needy, he does it in such a manner that it is criticized. He wants to stay in the news which is why whenever he is out of the news he gives people something to talk about. The public loves to hate Aamir Liaquat and he clearly enjoys attention even if that attention comes in the form of hate from the public. Even the mainstream media portals give him attention because controversy sells and Aamir Liaquat cashes in on that more than any other Pakistani celebrity!

We understand why someone like Aamir Liaquat who has limited talent to show for has to rely on controversies in order to stay in the news. He is also the kind of celebrity who does not care much about his reputation therefore he definitely has nothing to lose.

Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar

Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar got a great deal of fame from his recent drama Mere Pass Tum Ho. And it was only after the success of this drama that he started giving interviews. Once he started giving interviews, his views about women and men, in particular, were considered highly controversial by many. So much so that some of the leading actors asked production houses to ban him. A writer who was known for his powerful dialogue writing skills was all of a sudden in the news for all his controversial and often objectionable statements. He is also one of those few controversial Pakistani celebrities who also have a big fan base! While there are many people who criticize him for his thinking, there are also those who support him.

He is one of the most talked-about controversial figures from the entertainment industry. So much so that in most talk shows hosts have a question regarding him and everyone has a definite opinion about him. Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar does not let the criticism stop him from speaking his mind and every time he gives such a statement, he gets the same kind of criticism.

Hania Aamir

Hania Aamir has always lived her life and has liberally showcased it on social media without fearing how people might react to some of the content that they find objectionable. Starting from her affair with Asim Azhar to her latest objectionable video with her friend, Hania Aamir seems to be okay with sharing controversial content. A few weeks back she decided to take a break from social media but as soon as her new drama Mere Hamsafar started she was back in the game! Although Hania has often shown her discontent with people for criticizing her, it is plain to see that Hania uses controversial content to attract attention. Her choice of clothing is often considered controversial by many and she does not seem to mind that.

Hania Aamir acts well and is pleasant looking as well. She does not need to ‘promote’ herself through these controversies yet she does so! We have seen Hania doing everything for getting the attention of the public from fake crying to fake engagement announcements! We expect better from someone who has so much more to show for herself than the controversies she is known for, unfortunately.

Amna Illyas

Amna Illyas is one of those celebrities who are talented yet they are constantly in the news due to their controversial statements or bold photoshoots. She is known for her politically incorrect statements in interviews and some of her videos also created a great deal of controversy. Amna is intelligent enough to know what kind of controversy her videos or statements might create yet she does not think twice before posting them. She has also been in the news for defending many of her controversial videos like the one in which hit a young boy while doing a Tik Tok challenge.

Amna loves the attention she gets just like many of the other celebrities on the list. Being controversial is her way of staying in the news! Even though Amna is a seemingly intelligent and talented individual, the way she enjoys stirring the pot is highly disappointing.

Feroze Khan

Feroze Khan became a controversial celebrity when he announced that he was leaving showbiz for Islam and after a few weeks announced that his ‘sheikh’ had allowed him to continue his showbiz journey! Obviously, people expected him to choose certain kinds of roles and stick to stories that were more in line with his new ideology. However, nothing changed and that is why every time Feroze Khan was seen in public with clothes that were not appropriate for someone who had declared to walk on the right path, he got a lot of criticism. Lately, his pictures and videos with Ushna Shah created controversy since the two were a little too close for comfort. Soon afterward, it was announced that Ushna and Feroze were doing a drama together. Most recently his ‘leaked’ video showing he was drinking something from a bottle wrapped in the paper went viral and was criticized. As it turned out this was another publicity stunt by the actor who has been continuously relying on controversies to promote his projects!

Feroze Khan is also a controversial celebrity because although he has been seen playing the leading role in some of the most-watched dramas, his acting skills have been questioned by the public more than once! He is considered an overrated actor by many and at the same time, there are also those fans who watch dramas only because of him. Feroze Khan is turning into one of those celebrities who will do anything for attention, which is unfortunate.

Faryal Mehmood

Faryal Mehmood has been in one controversy or the other right from the time her career started. She did not hold back while replying to Sonya Hussyn and Sohail Javed after their first project together and since then Faryal has proved that she is not scared of speaking her mind even when what she says is not appropriate. She remarked about Hareem Farooq’s overweight in one of the talk shows and even now she is not apologetic for her behavior. Her bold dance videos and dressing often invite more criticism than anything else. She also has been seen fighting with people in the comments section. Faryal Mehmood is controversial because she refuses to conform to the social norms. Recently, she displayed her tattoos on a show even though she knew tattoos are not accepted by the public.

Faryal hates it when people criticize her but she also does not stop posting videos which she knows for sure will invite criticism! She has more than once declared that her life is nobody’s business and is not bothered by the controversies.

These celebrities are definitely making the most of the public’s love for controversy and using it to get into the news. Are there any other celebrities who you think should be on this list? Share your views.

Pakistani celebrities are continuously seen in bridal makeovers while doing photo shoots, walking on the ramp and even in dramas. Therefore, unlike other girls, they have more exposure since they are in touch with all the latest trends. They also have to try extra hard to find a dress which truly will be something special, something they have not worn before or perhaps something they wore for a fashion show and thought that this was going to be their wedding dress. Most girls prefer wearing heavy dresses on their wedding day therefore it does not come as a surprise that there are many beautiful Pakistani celebrities who went all out and wore wedding dresses which were heavily embroidered. In the subcontinent there is a general trend of wearing the color red on the nikkah and barat function in particular since this color is the sign of love and happiness. Many of the celebrities chose to wear red on the big day and what made these stunning red bridal dresses stand out was that they either experimented with colors or chose a dress which was majestic and strikingly beautiful.

There are other celebrities who decided to break the norm and wear a dress which girls most often are seen wearing in weddings when they are invited as guests. There were others who chose heavy dresses but light colors. Those celebrities who chose to wear relatively simpler outfits set new precedents. Many people praised them for their simple dresses since there are so many girls out there who cannot afford to buy expensive designer dresses.

This list contains the most beautiful bridal dresses worn by Pakistani celebrities on their special day. This list will surely give some great ideas to brides-to-be since it has all the options from the fanciest designer bridal dresses to the minimal bridal dresses. The great thing is that all these celebrities looked gorgeous on their wedding day. They chose the most appealing dresses and carried them so well.

Here is the list of the most beautiful bridal dresses worn by Pakistani celebrities.

Mahenur Haider’s Perfect Bridal Dress

Gorgeous model Mahenur Haider looked absolutely stunning on her wedding day. Mahenur Haider’s bridal dress had the most attractive color combination. Mahenur wore this dress on her mehndi/nikkah function but it could easily be worn on barat day too. This wedding dress was not heavily embroidered but it also wasn’t too simple either. The traditional gota work on the duppata paired with dull gold dabka work on the lehnga made this dress an ultimate masterpiece. The blouse was plain which Mahenur covered with her dupatta. The shade of blue and maroon gelled perfectly together to give Mahenur a look which many brides-to-be can get inspiration from.

Gorgeous Barat Bridal Dress

Mahenur Haider’s dress on her barat was just as remarkable as the one she wore on her nikkah. Mahenur is one of those few celebrities who wore heavily embroidered dresses on both days which were designed with perfection. Mahenur’s valima dress was a combination of peach, gold and pink. The attention to detail showed in each pattern. The designing too was detailed with different patterns on the shirt and even the duppata.

Saniya Shamshad’s Red Bridal Dress

The grand heavily embroidered extremely beautiful bridal dress worn by Saniya Shamshad on her barat was every bride’s dream wedding dress. This bridal dress was in the perfect shade of red and gold with the most amazing dabka work. The duppata too was intricately embroidered at the borders. The net duppata completed a look which was perfect in every way.

Sanam Jung’s Pink Barat Dress

Sanam Jung chose to wear pink on her big day and she chose the best outfit for the occasion. Sanam Jung’s dress was beautifully embroidered and the designer played with different shades of pink. These different shades of pink paired with the most fine gold embroidery made this dress one of the best which Pakistani celebrities wore on their wedding day. Sanam’s bridal dress was a long elegant traditional shirt with a lot of flair and a tail to give it the formal look which was essential for the bride.

Aiman Khan’s Grand Valima Dress

Aiman Khan wore a beautiful and grand dress on her valima. She decided to go for a look which was the perfect mix of modern style combined with traditional one. Aiman Khan’s dress was a pretty shade of pastel peach and it had a long tail which was also heavily embroidered. Aiman Khan’s valima dress had a beautifully designed blouse. Her dress also had a hint of net which made the look complete.

Sarwat Gillani’s Bridal Dress

The color combination of Sarwat Gillani’s bridal dress was different from any other we have seen celebrities wearing. Sarwat Gillani’s designer took a risk by using colors which are not traditionally used in Pakistani bridal dresses a lot and he succeeded in making a design which was appealing in every way. The style of the dress is simple but the embroidery and embellishments on it make it stand out.

Naimal Khawar’s Graceful Barat Dress

Naimal Khawar didn’t spend a lot of money on her wedding dress but she wore something which she had great emotional attachment with. Naimal used her mother’s wedding dress and after making a few changes she wore it in an old fashioned and classy manner. Naimal Khawar’s dress will remind a lot of people of those fancy  dresses which they might have seen in their mother’s wardrobe. Well, here is a brilliant idea for all such girls who think they can pull off this look. Naimal’s bridal dress was beautiful and the colors looked lovely on her.

Aisha Khan’s Nikkah Dress

Aisha Khan’s nikkah dress is a major inspiration for all those girls who would much rather wear something light and not too gaudy on their wedding day. Aisha Khan paired a short straight shirt with a gharara. She chose pastel colors for the occasion and kept her entire look as simple as possible. Aisha Khan proved that simple too can be beautiful.

Sharmila Farooqui Eastern Bridal Dress

Sharmila Farooqui wore a dress which was closest to the eastern bridal dresses which girls prefer wearing in this part of the region. The red color Sharmila chose for her bridal dress is one which most girls most often shy away from wearing. This dress was filled with brilliant dabka work and the fall of the lehnga too was traditional since Sharmila did not add any net to it.

Urwa Hocane’s Exquisite Bridal Dress

Urwa Hocane’s barat dress was beautifully designed while keeping the traditional element of the look alive. The color itself is a beautiful combination of silver with a shade of very light peach. The designer used different techniques to make the embroidery different. While the color is light, the dress is definitely grand and it looks fantastic.

All of these dresses are an example of just how talented our designers are. Each one of them is a true masterpiece. Which celebrities’ bridal dress did you like the best? Share your views in the comments section.

Characters play a major role in making or breaking a drama. Sometimes even the best of dramas can have characters that are illogical or they have some traits which make them difficult to tolerate and therefore annoying. Then there are also those annoying characters that are simply useless! It is unfortunate that there are some Pakistani dramas on air at the moment with leading characters that are testing the patience of the viewers. Sometimes apart from the way a character has been written down, the performance is also such that it makes a character extremely annoying. Some of these characters it seems are an essential part of every drama because they are there in all the new dramas that air every season.

Here is a list of the most annoying characters from Pakistani dramas right now.

Navera (Mohlat)

Drama serial Mohlat has only started but it is already evident that this drama is going to be filled with clichés! We have seen such stories so many times before but usually the ‘good girls’ in such stories are not as twisted and annoying as Navera! Although Navera appears to be a bholi on the outside she is sneaky and strange most of the time. Even though she was neglected and hated all her life, she is not the usual bechari we get to see in dramas. We are expecting this character to be even more annoying as the story progresses. Her ‘friendship’ with Dawar also goes to show that she isn’t as innocent as everyone would like to think she is. She knows fully well that Maham will never approve of this friendship but even then she conveniently goes behind her back and calls Dawar every chance she gets. This ‘twist’ given by the writer to the usual sisters’ rivalry is turning out to be pretty weird! Navera is already testing our patience even more than the evil sister Maham!

Meera (Khwaab Nagar Ki Shehzadi)

It is especially unfortunate when a character that started off as a strong and likable character turns into the most annoying one. All those viewers who are watching 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 are getting to watch right now! Meera literally looks at Saim even now as if she has a reason to expect better from him.

The weaknesses in her personality are sudden and forced. Since the producers are so sure that the viewers love to see a heroine cry on screen, they are putting Meera through the worst even though she has no reason to put herself through any of it. Meera’s favorite hobbies include feeling sorry for herself and trying her best not to move on! Her problems can easily be solved if she only decides to move out of the house if nothing else yet she chooses to stay there and get insulted day in and day out. Meera’s character is as ridiculous as it gets!

Farah (Phaans)

The viewers have seen more of sisters’ rivalry in recent Pakistani dramas than they ever have before. The precedent set by Maat has been followed for years and with time this track seems to be writers’ and producers’ favorite. In the drama serial Phaans we see the same track and this time around Farah is the sister who steals her sister’s fiancé. The rivalry is one-sided, just the way it always is! Farah is infatuated by her sister’s fiancé, hates her own sister, and is of course also not studious. This character has every single negative trait. The main reason why Farah is terribly annoying is that her role has to be the most unnecessary one in the drama. Had she not been part of the equation, things would have been the same as they are now. Zeba is too good to be true and Farah doesn’t have a single positive trait.

Farah’s character is annoying because it is done-to-death and definitely not the kind of character that keeps you interested. She does not have a backstory or a reason to be so negative. It is simply there so that people will have more of a reason to feel for Zeba.

Munir (Khwaab Nagar Ki Shehzadi)

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! His reaction was over-the-top and since then he has been judging his wife every chance he gets. The writer went overboard while penning down this character. Munir’s holier-than-thou attitude is really annoying and the actor playing the role has made it even more so! He is another character on this list that can easily be categorized as useless. His scenes are so difficult to watch that forwarding them is the best and perhaps the only option.

Sajjal (Khuda Aur Mohabbat 3)

Sajjal’s character could have easily gone unnoticed altogether had she not been given so much screen time and had Shameem Khan not dressed up so formally in every single scene! Sajjal fell in love with Farhad bau as soon as she laid her eyes on him and even after being rejected she continued loving him because that seems to be the norm in the drama! The viewers should technically be feeling for this character but she is just an unnecessary addition to the drama since there are already enough women in Farhad’s life as it is! The overdramatic manner in which this character has been presented on screen makes it even more annoying.

Somehow Hashim Nadeem adds such extra characters in his drama even though they add nothing to the story and simply waste the viewers’ precious time. Sitara was one such character in Raqs-e-Bismil who has disappeared altogether now! We are pretty sure Sajjal will also be out of the picture soon but why add such characters to a drama which has enough nakaam aashiqs as it is! Why are the viewers even expected to feel for this character?

What do you think about the list? Feel free to add more names.

There are so many Pakistani dramas on air currently that have the viewers’ undivided attention. They are entertaining and meaningful but some of these dramas have shown certain scenarios which are crucial to the plot but they can easily be termed as absurd. A well-written script makes a drama a hit or a miss. It is the key ingredient because the characterizations and the logical situations shown in dramas help the viewers stay interested in the shows that they are watching.

Even though most of these dramas provide quality entertainment but there is something or the other which irks the viewers. Since this ‘something’ is not just another development but an important one, it cannot be ignored. These absurd situations and scenarios make the viewers wonder why the writer who otherwise wrote a good script, added something so illogical and absurd to it. Such situations and scenarios make it difficult for viewers to relate to them. There is definitely a lot of pressure on the drama writers nowadays than there was before. They are expected to write dramas with more than 20 episodes and they have to write often! This definitely hampers their creativity and at times their reasoning.

Here is a list of some of the most absurd situations and scenarios are shown in a few of the most-watched dramas right now:

Khwaab Nagar Ki Shehzadi

Khwaab Nagar Ki Shehzadi is a commercial hit even though the story is quite familiar. The story revolves around the main female protagonist Meera, who is a highly qualified, kind, sensitive, and loving woman. Meera helps her maid’s daughter by giving her refuge in her house. This kindness backfires when the maid, Sehr, ends up having an affair with Meera’s husband Saim. Eventually, Meera finds out about the affair and the situation takes such a turn that Saim has to enter into a nikkah with Sehr. Not only this, he has to get the house added to the haq mehr ‘due to pressure’ from Sehr’s family. It is safe to say that this was only the beginning of all the absurd situations the viewers got to witness afterward! Even though the writer had written down Meera’s character so well, he totally lost his grip when Saim and the massi Sehr got married! The way the nikkah happened and the house was gifted to Sehr as haq mehr was awfully absurd considering the fact that Saim had so many contacts. In order to save his ‘izzat’ he entered into a nikkah while his wife sat in a corner and cried. This turn wasn’t just illogical but also ugly! The writer conveniently made a mockery out of such a serious situation by showing such a twist.

The most absurd situation right now is that Meera is getting insulted day in and day out, Saim has even hit her, he constantly keeps on telling her to get out of the house and she even lost her unborn baby YET she continues to live in the same house! She has the option of going back to her mother’s house but she chooses toxicity over peace of mind! This entire situation is beyond absurd considering the fact that Meera has her mother’s support, a proper career and most importantly she was always shown as someone with great self-respect and wisdom. Since the viewers are rooting for her and hate the maasi, the writer decided to overdo her becharapan even though it makes no sense whatsoever. As a result of this, instead of feeling for her, the viewers have started thinking that she actually deserves what she is getting since she chooses not to do anything about the situation. Now Meera’s mission in life is to show Saim Sehar’s true colors but we can only wonder why she is even trying and why wouldn’t she just leave this man! This entire situation is beyond ridiculous and definitely nothing more than a lame attempt to drag the drama. Meera cries all the time and the maasi literally got away with murder!

Dunk

Drama serial Dunk promised to highlight an important issue. It also came under severe scrutiny due to its main storyline. However, it proved to be a major hit and for weeks the story was taken forward in a logical manner. The story started going downhill and absurdity took over when it was revealed that Amal had an evil side to her personality and she was lying all along. The professor’s innocence made sense but the reason why Amal did all this made no sense whatsoever. As the story progressed it was evident that Amal was simply an evil character who wanted control at all costs. After watching the latest episode, it can be safely stated that Amal’s pastime includes falsely accusing men, who do not do things her way, of sexually assaulting her! As if this wasn’t enough, Haider’s brother and father both instantly believed Amal!

Haider not telling Minal the whole truth was another absurd scenario since there was no reason for him to hide the truth from someone who gave him all the reasons to have faith in her. Now that he has decided that he is not going to forgive and forget since he wants Amal to be held accountable, he has no reason to cover up for her anymore. This was shown simply to prolong the misunderstanding between Minal and Haider. This track is so forced that looking beyond it and enjoying the drama is definitely difficult. Amal’s assault accusation against Haider has not added any excitement but it has turned the story into a joke! Amal lied before and was constantly manipulating Haider now, that should have been enough to keep things ‘interesting’. Like many other dramas, the writer has given the negative character complete control to an extent that is often unbelievable.

Raqs-e-Bismil

Overall, Raqs-e-Bismil is a well-written play and all the characterizations and scenarios are being taken forward convincingly. The story revolves around Moosa, the central character, who falls hopelessly in love and does whatever it takes to win over the love of his life. His story is more about learning about the true meaning of love and that is the beauty of the drama. While the writer has done exceptionally well with most of the tracks, Zohra’s track, in particular, has turned absurd with time. It was understandable when she refused to marry Moosa, she gave an explanation and it made sense. However, after getting married to Shehryar, her character and track stopped making sense! This young woman, who was always looking for ‘respect’ and rejected Moosa because she believed she will never get the kind of respect she wanted from his family, was all of a sudden begging to stay with a man who literally ‘bought’ her, was marketing her to others and did not respect her at all.

In the latest episodes, Zohra’s whole attitude and the way she reacted to Shehryar telling her that he was going to leave her made no sense. Even though she accepted her love for Moosa, knows he is going to be there for her, she chooses to stay with Shehryar and was actually upset that he was leaving her. The timeline of the previous episode in particular made this serious situation look like a joke. The writer is unnecessarily stretching this track because Zohra’s ‘disappearance’ was totally unnecessary and is also illogical. Someone as sensible as Shehryar who runs such a big business and had the sole motive of gaining profit from Zohra lets her go without ensuring that she was there with Laila so that he would get the money! The ‘sonay ki chirya’ flew away because he asked his servants to hand over the divorce papers and his message instead of handing her over to Laila himself, getting the money and then leaving for his urgent business. We expected better from a writer of Hashim Nadeem’s caliber.

Khuda Aur Mohabbat

Khuda Aur Mohabbat is another popular drama serial right now which is getting a lot of love and attention. It is essentially a ‘love story’ which took a tragic turn! Farhad, the main protagonist falls madly in love with Mahi after she decides to be ‘friends’ with him simply because she needs him to do something for her. Mahi goes back to her hometown and Farhad follows her there because he must have her in his life since she made the huge mistake of innocently flirting with him! Farhad wants Mahi to love him back, whether she likes it or not! While the public generally likes the drama and thinks there is a reason to feel for Farhad, we find his mad love for Mahi difficult to digest, and what is even more unreasonable is the fact that somehow Mahi is being held accountable repeatedly for breaking his heart! The imaginary love affair which Farhad had with Mahi is being sold to the viewers as if it is something tangible and meaningful when clearly that is not the case!

We definitely expected better from such a big drama with such an experienced team behind it! We have seen many such nakaam aashiqs such as Farhad in Pakistani dramas but none of them had the audacity to give the kind of bud dua Farhad gave to Mahi. And now that the bud dua actually has culminated, the writer is reinforcing the idea that one-sided love when not reciprocated is somehow powerful enough to hold such a value! It is a ‘can I friendship with you’ situation that got too serious too fast and isn’t the least bit appealing or convincing.

Safar Tamam Hua

Safar Tamam Hua is an entertaining drama overall and it has some likable characters. It is the story of a young girl Anoushay who has a sweet and sensitive personality. She has been brought up by her aunt and is in love with her aunt’s son Sami. Sami’s brother Jamal is a twisted character who likes Anoushay and is constantly trying to create misunderstandings between the two. Safar Tamam Hua is essentially a love triangle but the writer for some odd reason added a rape and murder track to it! Our writers’ obsession with rape and murder is getting repetitive but Safar Tamam Hua is also highly distasteful and insensitive. Anoushay’s younger sister Rija is raped and murdered and that is when a simple story turned into a complete and utter mess!

Firstly, rape and murder have been treated too casually in the drama. Secondly, the only honest, kind, and loving man in the drama Sami was just as casually accused of rape by his brother Jamal who is a negative character. Anoushay instantly believed Jamal and decided to get married to him only to change her mind after a few episodes. The aunt then disclosed that Jamal was the one who came home early that day because she had asked him to and that is when everyone starts doubting him! Although these family members are so suspicious of each other yet they continue to live life as normal. The writer’s callous and casual approach towards such a serious track is not understandable at all. The most absurd scenario has been Anoushay believing that Sami was the murderer for the longest time. The viewers had more faith in Sami after a few weeks of watching the drama than Anoushay did in her lifetime! The maturity in the script seems to be dying off with every passing episode and it is especially annoying because of the way the writer handled the aftermath of the tragic turn in the story.

What do you think about all these scenarios? Are they believable or just plain absurd? Share your views.