Pakistani Dramas And Their Obsession With The Miserable Shaadi Narrative!
One of my earliest memories related to television programming is about a PTV drama called Zaib-un-Nissa. I don't remember much about the drama, just...
Is The Portrayal Of Women In Pakistani Dramas At All Progressive?
At a time when Pakistani society is perhaps its most progressive self, a lot of Pakistani dramas are still bent on representing modern women...
Here’s Why People Are Still Watching Mujhe Pyaar Hua Tha, Even After A Dragged...
Day after day, we get bombarded with content that simply has neither head nor feet. We see clueless actors buzzing about a set on...
Is the ‘high concept’ formula killing creativity in the Pakistani film industry?
“Why should I go to the cinema when I can stream it on Netflix, later on?” asked one of my university fellows when I...
Is The Slow Pacing Of ‘Ye Dil Mera’ Killing The Show?
When Ye Dil Mera started last year, the audience was initially gripped to the show since it was bringing back power-couple Sajal Aly and Ahad...
Portrayal Of Women In Pakistani Dramas
Pakistani dramas have been a great source of entertainment as well as spreading awareness in the country and also across the world. Our stories...
These online short films made by Shamoon Abbasi are treat to watch!
You may only know on-screen villainous side of TV and cinema's favorite bad man, Shamoon Abbasi, but you may not be aware that he...
Our Take: Top 5 PSL Anthems
As the Pakistan Super League (PSL) fever grips the nation once again, anticipation mounts with the release of the latest PSL anthem. In light...
Women’s Day Special: The iron ladies of Pakistani dramas
Pakistani dramas have given us some truly iconic female characters over the past few years. From timid and helpless girls to them finding strength...
5 Things Modern Pakistani Cinema Can Learn From The Lollywood Era
While it’s true that Pakistani cinema is light years ahead of where it was during its Lollywood phase of the late 80s and 90s,...