Top 10 PTV Dramas From Golden Era That You Must Watch Again

The Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV) is one of the oldest and most renowned broadcasters in Pakistan. In this article, we’ll take a look back at the top 10 PTV dramas that you should be watching again (and again).

PTV, during the 80s and 90s, ruled the airway as the network produced some of the most iconic and memorable dramas that are still remembered and talked about today.

Top 10 PTV Dramas

10. Waris

The drama aired back in 1979. Waris was written by Amjad Islam Amjad and directed by Ghazanfer Ali. It is a story of a feudal lord who has to come to terms with changing times and social norms.

9. Tanhaiyan

A classic drama that was aired in 1985, Tanhaiyan was written by Haseena Moin and directed by Shahzad Khalil. The story revolves around two sisters who move to Karachi after their father’s death and their struggles to adjust to city life.

8. Dhoop Kinare

This 1987 classic was written by Haseena Moin and directed by Sahira Kazmi. Dhoop Kinare is a story of two doctors who fall in love while working together and the challenges they face in their personal and professional lives.

7. Ankahi

One of Shoaib Mansoor’s iconic projects, Ankahi aired in 1982. The drama was written by Haseena Moin and was a story of a young woman who struggles to find her place in the world and the people she meets along the way.

6. Aahat

Written by Munnu Bhai and directed by Qaiser Farooq, 1982’s Aahat may have been overshadowed by Ankahi but everyone still remembers it fondly. The story was about a young woman who is forced to marry an older man and the challenges she faced in her new life.

5. Alpha Bravo Charlie

Shows and films like Parwaaz Hai Junoon, Ehd-e-Wafa, and Sinf-e-Aahan pale in comparison to this iconic military drama. First aired in 1998, Alpha Bravo Charlie was written and directed by Shoaib Mansoor along with Abdullah Kadwani.

The story follows three young PMA cadets and their experiences in the army. Showrunners and filmmakers still struggle to match the aura and feel of this Shoaib Mansoor classic.

4. Uncle Urfi

Aired in 1972, Uncle Urfi was written by Zafar Mairaj and directed by Qasim Jalali. It is a story of an elderly man who becomes a mentor and friend to a group of young children.

3. Ainak Wala Jinn

Every 90s kid grew up watching Ainak Wala Jinn. This classic drama aired in 1993, and was written by Amjad Islam Amjad with Director Hafeez Tahir at the helm. Ainak Wala Jinn is a story of a genie who helps a group of children and the adventures they have together.

2. Sunehray Din

Another 90s classic, Sunehray Din was written by Shehzad Khalil and directed by Shoaib Mansoor. The show was about a young man who joins the Pakistan Air Force and the challenges he faces in his new life.

1. Khuda Ki Basti

This was PTV at its finest. Khuda Ki Basti is a masterpiece in storytelling that was aired all the way back in 1969. The drama was written by Shaukat Siddiqui and directed by Rashid Dar.

Khuda Ki Basti is a story of a slum and the people who live there and their struggles to survive and improve their lives.

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