The Pakistani drama industry has evolved a lot over the years. While we still have several typical ‘saas-bahu’ dramas on air or stories of scandalous affairs, there are several more progressive Pakistani drama serials.
Each mainstream entertainment channel has at least one such drama every season which is worth watching. With versatile themes and strong storylines.
Of all the drama serials on air right now, we compiled a list of those Pakistani dramas which definitely deserve to be watched.
Bakhtawar
Written by Nadia Akhtar, this HUM TV drama serial is directed by Shahid Shafaat. Bakhtawar cast Yumna Zaidi in the titular role with other cast members including names like Zaviyar Nauman Ejaz, Huma Nawab, Saqib Sameer, Mizna Waqas, Naureen Gulbani, Sunil Shankar, Adnan Shah (Tipu), and others.
The drama serial is based on real events, as it follows the story of a strong young girl who sets out to stand on her own feet amid family pressure and societal pressure. In an attempt to pursue financial freedom, she has to live a double life as a young man
Wehem
Written by Imran Nazir, Wehem cast Sawera Nadeem, Shamim Hilali, Kinza Hashmi, Zaviyar Nauman Ijaz, Babar Ali, Tara Mehmood, Adnan Gulzar, and Hurriya Mansoor in key roles.
Directed by Adnan Wai Qureshi this drama serial is a Moomal Entertainment production. The drama serial follows Savera Nadeem as Rukhsana, a woman trying to take control of her life.
Wehshi
This Khushhal Khan drama serial follows the interesting storyline of an individual with mental health problems stemming from a troubled childhood.
Definitely an interesting watch!
Pehchaan
Directed by Asad Jabal, this Hum TV drama is written by Rubina Kabir Khan. Starring Hiba Bukhari, Syed Jibran, Nadia Khan, Nadia Hussain, and Mirza Zain Baig, this is a story of a woman who gives up her entire identity and dedicates 13 years of her life to being the perfect wife and mother.
It’s like a cross between Pehli Si Mohabbat and Zun Mureed.
Fraud
Another Saba Qamar masterpiece. Written by Zanjabeel Asim and directed by Saqib Khan this drama serial follows the story of a young woman who gets married to a man whose entire existence is a lie.
The Fraud cast includes Saba Qamar, Ahsan Khan, Mikaal Zulfiqar, Rabia Kulsoom, Adnan Samad Khan, Mehmood Aslam, Nida Mumtaz, Nazli Soomro, Asma Abbas, and
Annie Zaidi.
Habs
Written by Aliya Makhdoom and directed by Musaddiq Malek, another drama serial with Feroze Khan in a brooding role. With cast members like Ushna Shah, Feroze Khan, Ayesha Omar, Saba Faisal, Hina Rizvi, Irsa Ghazal, Javed Sheikh, and Imran Aslam, Habs has quite a star cast.
Habs is the story of a complicated and toxic relationship between two individuals.
