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Pakistani drama makers have been focusing a great deal on the monetary aspect of making dramas more than any other for quite some time now. Gone are the days when dramas were made solely for entertaining the viewers. Also, the writers also do not have the same liberty to experiment and express the way they did back in the days when dramas were not used solely for the purpose of earning revenue. New ‘Trend’ of Stretching Dramas There was a time when once the script was written and the drama was recorded, it was a done deal. These dramas used…

Hania Aamir joined the acting industry less than 7 years back but she has already managed to make a big name for herself. Starting from her debut film Janaan to her present-day hit drama serials; Hania Aamir has always been the main attraction in all the projects she has been a part of. While Hania does not have a single ‘challenging’ role to her credit, she has the ability to take up an ordinary role and turn it into the most engaging aspect of a drama. Her on-screen chemistry with fellow actors also makes her dramas worth watching. Hania is…

Pakistan drama industry is blessed with many talented actors who are one of the main reasons why Pakistani dramas have made their mark all around the world. Rabya Kulsoom is one such actress who started her acting journey in 2017. Even though Rabya’s mother Parveen Akbar is a well-established actress, she had to make her way through the industry on her own. Lately, with popular drama serials such as Fraud and Mujhe Pyaar Hua Tha to her credit, Rabya Kulsoom’s talent is being recognized by viewers more than it was in the past. Although Rabya is a powerful performer she…

Pakistan drama industry is blessed with many talented actors who are one of the main reasons why Pakistani dramas have made their mark all around the world. Rabya Kulsoom is one such actress who started her acting journey in 2017. Even though Rabya’s mother Parveen Akbar is a well-established actress, she had to make her way through the industry on her own. Lately, with popular drama serials such as Fraud and Mujhe Pyaar Hua Tha to her credit, Rabya Kulsoom’s talent is being recognized by viewers more than it was in the past. Although Rabya is a powerful performer she…

It is a well-established fact now that Pakistani producers follow popularity trends more than anything else. If a drama with a certain storyline manages to grab people’s attention, the concept will surely be copied by other producers as well. Therefore, we often see many different versions of the same story on television. There are certain stories that we have seen so many times on television yet they are being re-made over and over again. Love Stories Based on Class Differences It can be safely stated that the producers are convinced that people love stories based on class differences. We have…

Yumna Zaidi is known for her versatile performances and a natural aptitude for pulling off challenging roles with the utmost ease. Right from the beginning of her career, Yumna has always experimented with different roles. Even at a young age, she did not shy away from choosing projects which did not have a commercial value. She is also one of those few actors who work with all the channels and with every producer who offers variety and most often quality. Of course, not all the dramas Yumna has worked in have been a must-watch. Some of them missed their mark…

Parchi system, unfortunately, is highly rampant in the showbiz industry just like all the other sectors of the country. It is no longer a hidden truth because several people belonging to the industry have often talked about actors with connections getting lead roles. While there is no denying the fact that some of the actors who get their big breaks through parchi system are talented as well, there are many who only get the opportunity to be part of mega projects because someone they are related to is well-connected in the industry. Parchi and Talent There is nothing unusual about…

Wahaj Ali has been associated with the field of acting for almost a decade now. In all these years he has given many noteworthy performances and shown his dynamic skills as a performer. However, It was only recently that Wahaj Ali’s acting skills were truly noticed by the viewers as well as the critics. It won’t be wrong to say that his popularity has sky-rocketed this year and he is getting more attention than ever before. Even though Wahaj gave some of his most iconic performances in the recent past when he starred in more artsy projects, popular dramas such…

Entertainment industries all around the globe often benefit from producing content that does not live up to the expectations of the critics but manages to grab the attention of the viewers. The Pakistani drama industry has definitely taken inspiration from this trend. We have seen producers ‘playing it safe’ more than experimenting because it is an easier route that also guarantees viewership from a certain group of the public. Very often, the producers use a certain set of formulas to attract viewers’ attention which guarantees viewership but does not get appreciation from the critics or those viewers who value substance…