Top 10 Pakistani Dramas

Pakistan is a neighboring country of India, which is located on the Asian continent. Its capital is Islamabad. The film and television industry in Pakistan is very popular among its citizens. Television occupies a major share in the entertainment sector. Pakistan's television industry began in 1964 in Lahore. The world's first satellite channel PTV-2 was launched in Pakistan in 1992.

In 2002, the Pakistani government opened up new opportunities for the TV industry by allowing private TV channels to broadcast news, current affairs and other programs. Private channels such as ARY Digital, Hum, Geo, etc. have started operating in the TV industry. With the advent of private channels, content on television began to flow. Dramas, short films, quizzes, reality shows, etc. have started in full swing and are loved by the people of Pakistan. Dramas or serials enjoy maximum attention. The television industry of Pakistan has given the country and the world many beautiful and memorable series. Their series are loved by viewers from near and far abroad. Let's take a look at the top 10 most popular Pakistani dramas of 2022.

10. Saya-e-devar bhi nahi

The drama series, which aired in August on Hum TV, was written by Qaisara Hayat and directed by Shahzad Kashmiri. The series was inspired by the writer's own novel of the same name. The series starred Ahsan Khan, Naveen Waqar and Emmad Irfani. The series revolves around a main character named Shela (who was adopted by a famous person) and her struggle for love and survival.

9. Tum Con Pia

It was broadcast in Urdu1 and directed by Yasser Nawaz. The series is based on Mah Malik's best-selling novel Tum kon piya. It was a successful channel show. The drama starred many popular and well-known TV artists such as Ayeza Khan, Ali Abbas, Imran Abbas, Hira Tarin, and others. The public also fell in love with the fresh couple of Imran Abbas and Ayeza Khan. The show was founded in the 1970s era.

8. Shameless

The show was produced by renowned actors Humayun Saeed and Shehzad Naseeb and starred Saba Qamar and Zahid Ahmed and aired on ARY Digital. The drama shows the struggles and social problems of the glamor industry and upper class families. It shows and explores different attitudes towards certain professions such as politics, modeling and the film profession.

7. Main Sitar

The show starred Saba Qamar, Mira and Noman Ejaz in a retro drama. The series was set against the theme of the old Pakistani film industry and shows the struggle of different characters from the mid-sixties. The show reflected a new perspective and an interesting story related to the thriving Pakistani film industry. The show, written by Faiza Iftikhar, provides a captivating and interesting look at the familiar faces of the film industry.

6. Bhigi Palkein

A new drama aired on A-Plus. The series is written by Nujat Saman and Mansoor Ahmed Khan. The background music for the series was sung and produced by Ahsan Perbweis Mehdi. The show features the successful couple Faisal Qureshi and Ushna Shah. The duo worked together in the series "Bashar Momin", which became very successful, and their couple was accepted by the audience. The duo came together on this series to reprise their roles and mesmerize viewers. The story revolves around Ushna Shah's struggle as a widow. The story shows how Bilal (Faisal Qureshi) falls in love with her instead of her sister-in-law Friha.

5. Dil Lagi

The romantic series, starring Humayun Saeed and Mehwish Hayat, is set in the narrow streets of Sindh, Pakistan. The show was written by Faaizah Iftikhar and directed by Nadim Baig, who managed to get all the attention he needed with his impressive story and production.

4. Mann Mayal

The series aired on HUM TV. May Mayal is a romance series written by Samira Fazal and directed by Hasib Hassan. The series, starring Hamza Ali Absi and Maya Ali, showed the main couple madly in love with each other who couldn't get married due to social pressure and class differences. The show premiered in Pakistan, USA, UAE and UK at the same time. The series remained on the TRP top charts and was loved by viewers, but critics gave the drama mixed to negative reviews.

3. Thousand Swarm

A romantic series written by Farhat Ishtiaq and directed by Haissam Hussain, Shahzad Kashmiri and Momina Duraid. Bin Roy was originally a film released in 2015, after the huge success of the film, it was made into a TV series. The cast of the film and series was the same. The show, starring Mahira Khan, Emina Khan and Humayun Saeed, was liked by viewers. The series is based in Pakistan and showed the story of Saba (Mahira Khan) and the ups and downs she faces due to her love for her cousin Irtiza. The show was a success in Pakistan and other countries. In the UK, more than 94,300 17 people watched an episode of the series. It remained a hit in the UK during its weeks of airing.

2. Strikes

Possibly the most controversial series produced by Pakistani TV, it won the hearts of millions of people with its gripping story written by Farhat Ishtiak. The drama attempted to draw attention to the very sensitive issue of the "pedophile". The show features many popular actors in the industry such as Ahsan Khan, Bushra Ansari, Urwa Hokane, etc. who gave outstanding performances and every viewer was moved to tears by the sensitivity and excellent performance of the actors.

1. Sammi

The recent show, which aired on Hum TV in January, starring the very popular and well-known actress Mavra Hokane, was well received by the public. The show is written by Nur-ul-Khuda Shah and directed by Atif Ikram Butt and focuses on women's empowerment. The drama sheds light on social customs such as wani or bride exchange and how women are forced to give birth until they have a son. The show started off on a good note and managed to keep viewers interested from the very first episode.

All of the above series have become hits and loved by the audience. All of them scored a high TRP, and the global audience watched them on the Internet. These series have content that touches hearts and also raises awareness about certain social issues. Two years ago, Pakistani series were launched in India on a new TV channel. All famous series and dramas were shown. All series have earned huge ratings, reviews and love from the Indian audience. The TV industry in Pakistan is renowned for delivering great content to audiences, and about the same.