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  • The most loved dramas of 2023

    The most loved dramas of 2023

    Say a word of thanks to the producers, writers and directors who decided to make dramas that were truly worth our while. They left us hooked, laughing and crying along with beloved characters.

    Check out the best of Pakistani dramas from this year.

    1. Jannat Se Aagay

    Writer: Shah Yasir
    Director:     Haseeb Hassan
    Channel:     Geo Entertainment

    Jannat Se Aagay digs into the complexities of identity and personal aspirations, focusing on Jannat and Tabassum, two young women from different backgrounds trying to discover themselves in a complicated world.

    The drama stands out for its compelling storyline, unpredictable script, and engaging narrative. While not flawless for die-hard Umera Ahmed fans, it’s recommended for its entertainment value, script quality, and performances. The return of Umera Ahmed adds to the anticipation, making Jannat Se Aagay a noteworthy entry in the world of Pakistani dramas in 2023.

    2. Shannas

    Writer: Adarsh Ayaz
    Director: Yasra Rizvi
    Channel: Green Entertainment

    Shanaas was a unique addition to our screens this year, featuring unconventional content. It follows Aneesa (Hajra Yamin), who discovers that she was adopted as a child. The drama unfolds as Aneesa navigates a journey to find her biological parents, encountering various characters tied to her past. Addressing adoption and class differences, the script, along with exceptional performances by Hajra Yamin, Sania Saeed, Shamim Hilaly, Yasra Rizvi, and others, handles the sensitive topics with care. An honest effort by the writer, director, and actors makes “Shanaas” a must-watch, delving into a sensitive subject in a thoughtful and tasteful manner.

    3. Kabli Pulao

    Writer: Zafar Mairaj
    Director:     Kashif Nisar
    Channel:     Green Entertainment

    The sensational Kabli Pulao aired on Green Entertainment, immediately cementing itself as a contender for the best series of 2023, not only for its compelling narrative but also for the network, sparking anticipation for future content. An unlikely romance between Haji Mushtaq (Muhammad Ehteshamuddin) and Barbeena (Sabeena Farooq), an Afghan refugee widow, the drama delves into their unconventional love story, exploring the challenges of cross-cultural relationships. Ehteshamuddin’s portrayal captivates with depth, and Farooq’s acting keeps viewers eagerly anticipating each episode.

    The drama’s commitment to shedding light on refugee struggles offers a refreshing departure from mainstream storytelling. A seamless blend of a compelling storyline and outstanding performances, “Kabli Pulao” stands out as one of the best stories of 2023.

    4. Fairy Tale

    Writer: Sarah Majeed
    Director:     Ali Hasan
    Channel:     HUM TV

    Fairytale is the firm fan favourite on the list, the story of Umeed’s life—a happy, imperfect young girl with a modern perspective. Despite embracing typical romance tropes, the drama’s light approach resonated so well with young Pakistanis that a second season was created, deviating from the initial plan. Fairytale’s characters are immensely fun, and the chemistry between the heroine and the hero is what keeps the show alive.

    5. Muhabbat Gumshuda Meri

    Writer: Rahat Jabeen
    Director:     Shahid Shafaat
    Channel:     HUM TV

    Ranked number 1 in the 5 Best Pakistani Dramas of 2023, Muhabbat Gumshuda Meri stands out with its crisp storyline. Initially underrated, the drama gained momentum as it progressed, proving to be the most romantic series. Dana Nair impressively portrays the role of an amateur girl experiencing love, capturing expressions and comments perfectly. Khushal Khan, akin to a desi Romeo and Juliet, acts vibrantly, overshadowing with genuine emotion. The drama showcases a passionate love story, making it a standout in the realm of Pakistani dramas.

  • The first episode of ‘Shanaas’ gets rave reviews from social media

    The first episode of ‘Shanaas’ gets rave reviews from social media

    Shanaas is a new drama serial on the recently launched Green Entertainment TV. The drama centers on a young girl named Aneesa, who is striving to find her biological parents.

    In the first episode we see that Aneesa and Ramees’ family are very happy about their children’s engagement. But suddenly happiness changes into shock when the groom’s family finds out that Aneesa was adopted. Despite Ramees’ love for Aneesa, his parents do not agree to the marriage.

    The serial has a heartbreaking story that triumphs with the brilliant direction of Yasra Rizvi.

    In an appearance on Geo’s ‘Hasna Mana Hai’, Rizvi was asked about whether she liked acting more or directing, and she said acting takes less stress and is a more rewarding experience

    The episode got positive reviews from social media:

  • Cross-border love: Ayushman Khurana likes Yasra Rizvi’s latest photoshoot

    Cross-border love: Ayushman Khurana likes Yasra Rizvi’s latest photoshoot

    Pakistani actor Yasra Rizvi shared pictures and messages from a recent campaign on toxic marriages.

    The actor posted a picture with the caption, “Shaadi aik social contract hai jisme huqooq aur faraaiz dono fariqain ke hote hain, isse umer qaid ya sazaa-e-moat samajh laina khud apne saath zyaadti hai!” (Marriage is a social contract involving the rights and duties of both sides. Considering it as death sentence or life imprisonment is not fair with your self).

    Read More: ‘Umer qaid yaan sazaa-e-moat’: Yasra Rizvi on abusive marriages, Celebrities cheer

    Indian actor, Ayushmann Khurana, liked the picture while Pakistani actor, Ghana Ali, highlighted this under Yasra’s post.

    Earlier in August, Actor Yasra Rizvi took to her Instagram stories to hit out at the Lux Style awards after they announced their nominations for their award ceremony.

  • ‘Umer qaid yaan sazaa-e-moat’: Yasra Rizvi on abusive marriages, Celebrities cheer

    ‘Umer qaid yaan sazaa-e-moat’: Yasra Rizvi on abusive marriages, Celebrities cheer

    Yasra Rizvi shared pictures and messages from a recent campaign on toxic marriages, the Dunk star took to social media to post elaborative captions with trailblazing pictures.

    The Churails diva also talked about violence against women in marriages. “Stand up for your daughters and sisters and friends and female relatives and abused neighbours or that random woman being beaten up by her husband in a restaurant while he says ‘yeh hamara aapas ka maamla hai’ before you get to carry one of your own to the graveyard just because you were too busy being polite!”

    Read more– After Sonya Hussyn, Yasra Rizvi hits out at Lux Style awards

    Earlier, in August  Yasra Rizvi slammed the Lux Style awards post they announced their nominations for the forthcoming ceremony.

    Fellow actresses Sarwat Gillani and Ghana Ali expressed their support for the campaign under the comment section.

  • ‘I don’t get offered many scripts because people are intimidated’: Yasra Rizvi

    ‘I don’t get offered many scripts because people are intimidated’: Yasra Rizvi

    Actor Yasra Rizvi is not happy with her sharp memory because she believes “having a poor memory in show business pays off.”

    Taking to Instagram, the Dil Na Umeed To Nahi actor shared a selfie along with a long note, saying: “Show Business is the kinda business where having a poor memory pays off. I however suffer from the ailment called not being able to forget. Occupational hazard! How do you write about or portray life when you don’t remember and register what you experienced or felt? Yourself or vicariously.”

    “Things that happen or how people behave in certain situations even if left in the past become a part of our eternal selves, making up the hows and whys of what we think today, the context! And context is everything, nothing exists in isolation,” she added.

    Appearing on a local talk show recently, the Malika-e-Aliya diva talked at length about her work ethics and criteria for selecting projects. When asked about what she looks for in a script, she stated, “To be honest, I don’t get offered many scripts maybe because people are a bit intimated/scared by me.”

    The Churails star also believes that her projected voice and serious expressions turn people away.

    Yasra welcomed her first born in May 2021 and named him Ibn e Adam.

  • Yumna Zaidi trends on twitter for her superlative performance in the finale episode of DNUTN

    Yumna Zaidi trends on twitter for her superlative performance in the finale episode of DNUTN

    Star actress Yumna Zaidi trended on Twitter for her impressive performance in the finale episode of the critically acclaimed and commercially successful Dil Na Umeed Toh Nahi.

    Featuring Yumna Zaidi, Yasra Rizvi, Wahaj Ali, Nadia Afgan, Naumaan Ijaz, Samiya Mumtaz, and Omair Rana in the lead, Dil Na Umeed Toh Nahi is a harrowing tale of child abuse and human trafficking in Pakistan. Although drama is critically acclaimed, it’s television ratings are considerably low.

    Directed by Kashif Nisar, the script is written by Amna Mufti of Jahez fame.

    Dil Na Umeed Toh Nahi: Yumna Zaidi and Wahaj Ali's Performance Will Give You Goosebumps! - TV - HIP

    Apart from the Pyar Ke Sadqay star’s performance, her chemistry with co-star Wahaj Ali was also appreciated.

    Dil Na Umeed Toh Nahin Episode 2: Yumna Zaidi and Omair Rana Share Crackling Chemistry! | The Brown Identity

    She played a challenging character of a sex worker in the play and even enacted scenes where she had to emote as a drug addict.

    Why Yumna Zaidi's 'Dil Na Umeed Tou Nahi' Not Airing On TV? - Lens

    On the work front, Yumna will be seen next in Ishq-e-Laa opposite Azaan Sami Khan and Sajal Aly.

  • Yasra Rizvi vows to raise a son with whom ‘every living being feels safe’

    Dunk fame actor Yasra Rizvi took to her Instagram account to share a picture of her son along with an elaborative note in which she vowed to raise a son with whom all the living being feels safe including animals. The Churails star posted this on her Instagram after Noor Mukadam, 27, was shot and then beheaded in Islamabad.

    “I vow to raise a son who is kind, humane, fair, compassionate and respectful. A man with whom women, children, transgenders, other men, animals, every living being feels safe, who is not threatened by women and their agency, who doesn’t take their vulnerability as license to exploit, whose first response is to empathize, who doesn’t blame the victim, who understands that human life is precious and not anyone’s to take, who knows that every human being has the right to choose, prosper and shine, who knows that he cant touch or for that matter speak to anyone without their consent, who UNDERSTANDS that being a man is not a privilege its a responsibility!”

    The Dil Na Umeed To Nahi diva further added, “I don’t know what we can do about the monsters we live amidst or the sham of a society we are a part of at present other than protesting its very existence but we can change the future by starting today.”

    On the work front, Yasra is currently being seen in television dramas Dunk and Dil Na Umeed Toh Nahi .

  • Yasra Rizvi welcomes baby boy

    Yasra Rizvi welcomes baby boy

    Yasra Rizvi and husband Abdul Haadi have welcomed a baby boy.

    Announcing the news on social media, the actor revealed that she welcomed her firstborn on May 22, 2021, and that they have named the child Ibn e Adam.

    “You, my love are the son of Adam…being human is your only introduction and serving fellow beings is your only purpose. Rest is just detail…have a great life,” wrote Yasra while introducing her son.

    Late last month, Yasra had revealed that she was expecting by sharing a picture of her baby bump.

    Read more – Yasra Rizvi dismayed with media coverage of pregnancy

    Meanwhile, Yasra and Haadi tied the knot in 2016. Rizvi was criticised when she married her husband Abdul Hadi who is much younger than her. The actor had hit back at haters calling her husband “one of a kind”.

    Wishing the new parents all the best for this new chapter in their life.

  • Yasra Rizvi dismayed with media coverage of pregnancy

    Yasra Rizvi dismayed with media coverage of pregnancy

    Yasra Rizvi, who is expecting her first child, is disheartened with the media coverage of her pregnancy, saying that outlets should have also talked about her upcoming project instead of focusing only on her baby bump.

    “In our country, the newsworthy bit is that I am pregnant,” said Rizvi. “Not the fact that I am also directing probably the most important script I have gotten to direct so far while due any time now!”

    “Indeed we are a nation totally obsessed with marriage and one’s ability to procreate,” she added.

    Later, Yasra explained her story saying: “Aik tou poori baat nahi samajhta koi. Aap ki duaaon aur naik tamannaaon ke liye main tah e dil se shukar guzaar hoon .. maddaahon aur khair khwaaon ki mohabbat aur wishes se masla nahi hai!”

    “Shukriya Shukriya Shukriyaaaa,” she added.

    Rizvi’s post hints that she received flak for her earlier comments.

    Rizvi is currently directing the drama Working Women, which has been penned by Bee Gul of Raqeeb Se fame.

    Meanwhile, Yasra’s sister-in-law Jenaan Hussain, sharing a picture of Rizvi, wrote: “This post is actually about a woman inspiring other women to do and be whatever and whoever they wish to be at any point in their lives regardless of their age and domestic commitments.”

    Explaining how people should celebrate the capability Rizvi holds as a woman rather than only focusing on the fact that she is expecting, Hussain added: “It’s not about ‘Oh look I am pregnant and that’s the only accomplishment you must celebrate me for’ but taking things in your stride. Being this pregnant and directing a high-pressure set is just the kinda thing only a woman can pull off, just like her a lot of women around us everyday juggle between the most daunting tasks and nail it and some get trapped in myths and preconceived don’ts.”

    “Women are doers, and if there is a time to stop underestimating us and what all we are capable of it’s now,” she added.

  • Yasra Rizvi, husband are going to be parents

    Yasra Rizvi, husband are going to be parents

    Yasra Rizvi is expecting her first child with husband Abdul Hadi.

    The actor announced the news by sharing a picture of herself flaunting her baby bump while on set.

    “Waiting for the monitor. P.s. waiting is half the job and patience is the only way to get it done,” wrote Yasra in the caption.

    Captioning another picture, the actor said: “To deliver or not to deliver?”

    Soon after Yasra shared the news, colleagues and other celebrities including Sarah Khan, Amar Khan, Sadia Ghaffar, Muniba Mazari and Tara Mahmood dropped love-filled wishes and mubaraks for the actor.

    “Lots of love and prayers for you, beautiful soul,” said Mazari.

    “Loving that filled up belly,” wrote Tara Mahmood.

    Yasra and Haadi tied the knot in 2016. Rizvi was criticised when she married her husband Abdul Hadi who is much younger than her. The actor had hit back at haters calling her husband “one of a kind”.

    Meanwhile, other celebrities who are reportedly expecting include Sarah Khan and Sadia Ghaffar.