Pakistani dramas are an essential component of our showbiz industry. It has even helped revive cinema in the country (Mere Pass Tum Ho’s finale being a prime example). It’s also globally renowned for producing top-quality dramas.
While Bollywood may be ahead of us in terms of filmmaking, Pakistan has always been one step ahead of Indian dramas (step aside Star Plus and Zee).
Despite such credible and talented writers, producers, and actors, the drama industry has somewhat declined in terms of quality of content. It is not just the fans that have noticed these new trends, but also some well-known actors as well.
Here are some Pakistani actors who have expressed their frustrations with the drama industry.
Muhammad Ahmed
Muhammad Ahmed is well-known for his writing, but he can also act. People enjoy watching him onscreen these days.
However, the only reason he can be seen onscreen is that Muhammad Ahmed believes that people do not understand his writing and content, which is why he decided to sideline the writer within him.
In a recent interview, he expressed his feelings that he is not happy to do it but he has to earn a living, therefore he continues to act. Muhammad Ahmed believes today’s content and ethics have all gone downhill.
Asma Abbas
A veteran actress and sister to Bushra Ansari, Asma too is one of the celebrities who aren’t happy with the showbiz industry. Her problem stems from the misrepresentation of women her age.
Often times, we see veteran actresses in less glamorous or ‘simple’ roles. The directors want young actresses to look glamorous and good looking while ‘saas’ and mother figures to look more aged and plain.
Asma Abbas believes that older people also have stories to tell and should be given more focus in different projects.
Noman Ijaz
Noman Ijaz often refrains from sharing his opinion on social media. Plus, he is not much of a fan of interviews.
However, over time, the actor has become more vocal about his frustrations with the drama industry. His main frustration with showbiz is the kind of dramas that are being produced these days.
The actor believes that channels and stakeholders will not go far with the current formula they are following at the moment.
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Aside from that, Noman Ijaz is also sick and tired of youngsters and newcomers enjoying all the perks of the industry but not putting in any effort in their performances.
Sania Saeed
Sania Saeed is another big name in the showbiz industry, who has contributed so much and is loved by many.
Her criticism is the same as most of the actors on the list – the type of content being produced these days.
Arjumand Rahim
Arjumand Rahim is a veteran actress. Her work during the golden days of PTV is still remembered fondly.
She believes that the dramas being produced by the industry these days do not have the same kind of impact as some of the classics from old PTV.
Iffat Omar
Iffat Omar has been really vocal about her frustration with the kind of content being made at the moment.
Her biggest concern is the representation of women. She believes the producers are actually scared of showcasing strong female leads.
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Savera Nadeem
Savera Nadeem is known for her great acting and versatility. She is not happy with the kind of content being shown in drama serials.
Although she continues to work on TV, striving to play women as powerful individuals but she believes that the content needs improvement.
She has voiced these concerns in many interviews, here’s an excerpt from her recent interview with The News.
Badar Khalil
Badar Khalil is a legendary actress who has dedicated most of her life to Pakistan’s entertainment industry. She is, however, disheartened by the latest trends in the industry that she finally had enough of it.
The actress moved abroad and bid farewell to acting altogether. Her biggest concern was with the way production houses treated old veteran actors.
Just like many other aging stars, she thinks that the producers and directors give more respect to new stars not much care to old actors.
Nausheen Shah
Nausheen Shah is an all-round talented actress known for her unique style. Nausheen rarely chooses to be part of dramas these days as she is not happy with the way they are being written.
In her opinion, most of the stories revolve around the young actors and the writers are not showing any interest in fleshing out characters for actors who are above 30 or 40.
Mehwish Hayat
She is one of the biggest and most successful actresses of the current generation. Mehwish believes in diversity who wants proper representation of women in dramas.
The reason why she has not been seen on TV for so long is due to misrepresentation of women. The actress sensed this issue long before it became prominent.
Do you agree with the actors on the list? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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