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…
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Must-Watch Pakistani Dramas Starring Yumna Zaidi
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…
What Makes Zaviyar Nauman The Biggest Parchi In The Drama Industry
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 Dramas That Should Not Be Missed
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…
Tere Bin vs Mujhe Pyaar Hua Tha – Most Viewed Pakistani Dramas
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…
Tich Button – Movie Review
After watching Maula Jatt, I felt the need to watch a light-hearted film in order to make me feel ‘good’. Maula Jatt was ‘iconic’ but the violence and the dark theme of the film were definitely not my cup of tea. I desperately wanted to watch something entertaining, definitely not dark, and most importantly original. Tich Button’s trailers on the big screen during Maula Jatt screening promised just that! Before watching the movie, Faiza Iftikhar’s script was one thing I was most excited about because she is known for her engaging stories and powerful dialogues that do not go overboard.…
Effective Weight Loss Tips By Pakistani Celebrities
There are so many people who are constantly trying to lose weight yet they have no idea where to start from. Recently, many Pakistani celebrities started speaking about their own weight loss journeys. The changes in these celebrities’ outlook after their massive weight loss are evident which makes everyone wonder how they managed to change their bodies drastically. It is interesting how some of these weight loss tips are more or less the same. To sum up, making up your mind comes before everything else. We all know that healthy eating is the only way one can lose weight but…
Pakistani Actors Who Left Showbiz After Getting Instant Fame
The Pakistani drama industry has always been blessed with actors who gave performances that left a lasting impression. Back in the time when there was no social media but only a single television channel, it all came down to the choice of projects and the performances an individual actor gave. Nowadays, with the help of social media, PR companies, and the production houses taking up the task of marketing actors the game has changed completely. However, the competition is also fiercer than ever so at the end of the day it all depends on the project and the actor’s performance,…
Mainstream Channels & Downfall of Pakistani Dramas
The Pakistani drama industry has seen many ups and downs. The producers have through the years worked hard to keep it afloat. Unfortunately in an attempt to do so, there has been a serious regression in the content being aired on the mainstream channels in particular. These channels dare to air content that isn’t ‘mainstream’ in their opinion every now and then. Most often however these channels make sure that they do not do so in order to ensure ratings and revenues. These producers also insist that stories that slide away from what the viewers want to watch on these…
10 Times Indian Entertainment Industry Copied Pakistan Shamelessly
The world is full of copy-cats who steal ideas blatantly without any regard for basic ethics. These copy-cats always have an ‘explanation’ for stealing ideas that makes sense to them even though it does not make a lot of sense to anyone else. The worst kind of copy-cats is those who disrespect the original creators by stealing their intellectual property without their permission and also fail to give them due credit. Not only this, there have been so many instances when these copy-cats actually argued with the original creators and refused to accept that they copied their ideas. Unfortunately, one…
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