A true masterpiece written by the comedy king Kh. Although a comedy, Alif Noon dealt with serious issues such as fraud, scam and cheating, among others, in Pakistani society.
In fact, the cast was invited to perform in front of Princess Diana and the patients at Shaukat Khanum Hospital when she visited Pakistan in Another cult classic, this drama was aired multiple times over the years due to its popularity.įor the first time we saw two young women sisters taking up the traditional role of men - working jobs, running businesses, earning money and making a living - after their parents died and left them in extreme debt.Īfter 27 years of not getting enough of Tanhaiyana sequel named Tanhaiyan: Naye Silsilay was aired in It follows the lives of three young, happy-go-lucky friends who have just joined the army, and teaches the very important lesson of leading a purposeful and passionate life.Ī story of two friends who are complete opposites - Allan, the shrewd and immoral businessman and Nannha, the innocent and idealistic village man - had everyone hooked.
The first of its kind, Ainak Wala Jin was a wonderful mix of real life, fantasy and science fiction. A fast paced story of doctors working together in a hospital in Karachi, lead actors Marina Khan and Rahat Kazmi quickly became a favorite on-screen couple the old school equivalent of Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan.
Inspired by AnkahiBollywood released the movie Chal Mere Bhai in with the same story line as the drama. Known for its witty dialogues and the strong, endearing, candid character of Sana played by Shehnaz SheikhAnkahi was quick to reach cult status. Khuda ki Basti had an unconventional storyline focusing on the prevalent social issues of society, and was telecasted twice the second time in at the insistence of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto - it was his favorite play! To top that, Khuda ki Basti was also introduced on the syllabi of drama academies in Pune, India and around Europe. To honour this success, here's a top ten list of some of the classic, old and by old, we're talking days when there was no channel except for PTV! This is one of the oldest and greatest dramas in the history of Pakistani television.
It is the story of a girl named Zara who is the orphaned cousin of Alizey an insecure, selfish and jealous girl to the core.We like to say we're going through a 'revival' of sorts when it comes to TV in Pakistan - but lets not forget dramas of yore, that were just as awesome in their day as Humsafar and Zindagi Gulzar Hai are now. Moreover, it also inculcates all the struggles that a woman typically faces at her workplace.
An emotive storyline which focuses on the woes of a female working in a corporate environment. This impossible standard is what Zara fails to meet. Mohabbat na kariyo is a story about Zara, a middle class girl who is in love with a well-off guy Asad. There are different circumstances prevailing due to which the two cannot be together and their love story takes a different turn. It is a story of two lovebirds who are in love with each other since their childhood but are unable to get together. It is a story of two friends who are very close to each other. This drama is all about friendship and jealousy. One of the hottest ongoing TV serials is essentially about the lives of an ordinary couple, who have different needs and mindset which slowly drifts them apart. The story revolves around how mistakes made by women are never forgotten or forgiven by Pakistani society. The primary theme of this drama is the concept of watta satta. As a result, it entices the husband to do exactly what the wife fears the most. We have ensured to add the precise year when the shows have been telecast to keep it as wholesome for you as possible.Ī father is the head of the family who keeps the family together. Though the technical facilities had been abysmal, however, the production quality, coupled with the depth of script and the level of direction had been top notch. As can been seen, some years have come with far greater number of entries than others. Starting with the currently playing dramas, the list delves into productions of yore sifting through them chronologically. Pakistani dramas, the other name for Urdu drama, have been the crown bearers of quality ever since the first TV transmission from Pakistan rode the air waves. For every Urdu speaking person on the planet, one fact holds true without the distinction of nationality, age and religion … it is the love for Urdu TV dramas.