It is not an anomaly to discover that two or more actresses wore a dress by the same designer in entertainment industry and yet it is always interesting to see when it happens. In today’s episode of two queens one dress we are featuring Sajal Aly and Hania Amir who wore the same outfit by Mohsin Naveed Ranjha though at different events respectively.

This black ensemble was worn by Sajal Aly at one of the events she attended and she looked divine in it like the stunner she is. One look at her and you just know black is her color and boy those jhumkas we hundred percent stan this.

Hania Amir was also spotted in Mohsin Naveed Ranjha outfit at a Qawali night hosted by Daewoo Pakistan and Destinations in collaboration with Walled City to celebrate the renovation of Wazir Khan mosque and inaugrated Afkar e Taza. She looked mesmerizing dressed in black from head to toe and some gotta in between.

  

Same dress but both starlets had their own way of carrying it, they both styled themselves so uniquely each maintaining her own individuality.

Which one did you like better, do share with us?

Nida Yasir and Yasir Nawaz are one of the power couples of our entertainment industry. They have both done impressively well in their respective fields and have joined hands under the banner of YNH Films. In one of her recent shows Yasir Nawaz was among other people who Nida invited. When Kiran Khan asked Nida what she liked about her husband the most, Nida could not stop praising Yasir.

Nida said that she likes men who can dominate and have a dominant personality. She shared that Yasir has such a personality which she really likes. She also said that Yasir is very involved in renovating the house. He also gives the kids the time and attention they need.

Nida shared that right now Yasir had done more work than her in giving the house a new look. Nida said that Yasir was also a self-respecting individual, something she really liked about her.

It was so good to hear so many nice things about Yasir from Nida.

HUM Style Awards are naturally all about style so the celebrities who attend it always try their best to be stylish and different. The fact is that looking different doesn’t always mean you will also look stylish! Like every other year evening gowns were the ladies first choice and the men wore dress suits. This time neither the women or the men experimented a lot. Evening ball gowns in almost all colors were seen on the red carpet while the men played it safe by keeping their dress suits pretty basic. The styling was much better than it was in the Hum Awards and the make-up was way better too. It was difficult to choose the best dressed celebrities because no one looked extraordinary but we picked the looks which we thought were the better ones among the lot.

Amna Illyas

Among all the evening gowns Amna Illays’ looked the most elegant. The color is vibrant and therefore fit for the occasion. The cut and the designing too is different and stylish. Amna played it safe too but at the same time pulled off a look which was way better than others. Amna Illyas always carries herself well. The minimalistic party make-up looks good on her too. We also like the tied hair on her, they look neat and trendy at the same time.

Mawra Hocane

We are so glad that someone wore something other than an evening gown! We are especially happy because this time Mawra ditched the fairytale look altogether. Her saree looks elegant and the tied hair is new since she hardly ever ties her hair when she attends parties. The make-up is different too, it is more bronze than it is fair which is also a first. Her overall look could have been even better if she complimented it with more accessories but we definitely like the fact that she experimented and succeeded at it!

Zeba Bakhtiar

Zeba Bakhtiar always looks elegant no matter what she wears. We like her formal and somewhat traditional look. This dress if perfect for an evening like this one. The make-up and styling isn’t perfect but her overall look is good.

Annie Jaffrey

We love the colors in this dress. It is fun and fancy at the same time. Annie Jaffrey’s entire look is pleasant. Her hairstyle really suits her and her make-up is perfect too. Annie didn’t go overboard and neither does she look underdressed which is why she is in this list.

Faraz Farooqui

Faraz Farooqui looks dapper in this dress suits. The color combination and the way he is carrying if off couldn’t have been better. Faraz kept it simple and stylish which sometimes is enough. His styling is also much better than many of the other male celebrities who did not pay a lot of attention to that aspect.

Who do you think was the best dressed at the Hum Style Awards? Do share your views.

Best Pakistani dramas of 2018 that should not be missed are all those dramas which had the best script and were executed equally well on screen. This year we saw quite a few ground-breaking dramas on Pakistani television channels. These dramas were widely appreciated, others got critical acclaim but failed to win over the masses perhaps because they were distressing and did not sugarcoat reality. This year also marked the comeback of family dramas which was truly refreshing.

We truly appreciate all the hard work the teams of these best Pakistani dramas put in order to make them a success and a special thanks to all those producers who dared to be different and explored different genres, giving the viewers something unique to tune to.

Here is the list of the best Pakistani dramas of 2018:

Writer: Faiza Iftikhar
Director: Qasim Ali Mureed
Producer: Six Sigma Production
Channel: ARY Digital
Cast: Qavi Khan, Samina Ahmed, Noor ul Hassan, Irsa Ghazal, Iffat Omar, Hassan Ahmed, Paras Masroor, Uzma Hassan, Mansha Pasha and others.

Aangan can easily be termed as the best Pakistani drama of the year. It is one such drama that turned out to be everyone’s cup of tea because of the story and content it had to offer. Faiza Iftikhar penned down the story of every single Pakistani household that is why it turned out to be the favourite drama of all those viewers who tuned to it. Aangan can be summed up as a story of a huge Punjabi family sticking together through tough times & at times falling apart only to get back stronger than ever before. Aangan had everything to offer; from beautifully relatable characters to comedy, to social messages that were conveyed brilliantly and some emotional moments – it was like living a journey with all those beautiful people and that is why Aangan deserves to be labelled as one of the best dramas of 2018.

Aangan turned out to be a huge hit and probably one such drama that struck a chord with the masses because it showcased the reality in such a way that resonated with everyone. Brilliant performances by all the actors and the way they carried out their characters made everyone not only fall in love with them all but also form such a connection that the viewers laughed when they laughed and cried when they did. Abba Jee, Zaitoon Bano, Sajjad, Hajra, Laila, Rubina, Zahid and Shaina are some of the most memorable characters of Aangan.

Writer: Bee Gul
Director: Kashif Nisar
Producer: Momina Duraid (MD Productions)
Channel: HUM
Cast: Noman Ijaz, Yumna Zaidi, Saman Ansari, Sakina Samo, Saleem Sheikh, Aamna Malick, Usama Tahir, Kiran Haq and others.

Dar Si Jati Hei Sila was powerful, hard-hitting, relevant and definitely the kind of drama which educates and engages at the same time. It focused on many social issues from the complications arising from arranged marriages to the limitations and drawbacks of a joint family system. This drama artfully and unapologetically highlighted many important issues which are most often brushed under the carpet or are not dealt with too seriously. The best part of this drama was that it had so many important messages for the victims as well as for the abusers! The writer Bee Gul’s layered and meaningful script coupled with Kashif Nisar’s immaculate direction and some of the most impressive performances by all the actors involved made this drama one of those very few plays this year which had a lasting impression.

Noman Ijaz outshined in a negative role like never before, Yumna Zaidi’s performance throughout was extremely impressive, Saman Ansari translated a challenging character superbly on screen. Kiran Haq, Sakina Samo, Aamna Malick, Sheikh Mubashar and Usama Tahir were absolutely brilliant in this show. Dar Si Jati Hei Sila was Thought provoking, gripping, intense and disturbing – definitely one of the most impressive dramas this year!

Writer: Rida Bilal
Director: Yasir Nawaz
Producer: Six Sigma Plus & Next Level Entertainment
Channel: ARY Digital
Cast: Amina Sheikh, Syed Jibran, Sami Khan, Mansha Pasha, Salman Saeed, Ghulam Mohhiuddin, Shaheen Khan, Yasir Nawaz and others.

Khudgarz is one such drama that gives you a multi-dimensional insight into human emotions. Khudgarz happens to be a story of revenge and redemption, from being lost and bitter to finding a purpose and being on a journey of self-discovery, from having extreme hatred to experiencing what it is like to selflessly love people. Khudgarz had so much to offer and despite being a little different than what the viewers are usually used to watching, this drama rightfully garnered recognition because of the way it was executed. Rida Bilal wrote the characters in such a way that the viewers had never seen before, Yasir Nawaz directed it in such a way that turned this script into a masterpiece.

Khudgarz was a melodrama but strong female characters and their bonding which selflessly tied them together was one of the most refreshing aspects of it. Khudgarz also showed that even in an arranged marriage, a couple can fall in love and lead a happy life. This drama had characters that touched our hearts and lead such a journey that struck a chord. Amina Sheikh, Syed Jibran, Sami Khan & also Mansha Pashagot to show their talent like never seen before. Intense acting elevated the level of this drama a couple of notches. Also, a short but very special character of Omar played by Yasir Nawaz was also a treat for the viewers because through his character, the writer touched to hearts of viewers and made soul-searching a little easier. Watching Khudgarz was an experience within itself and that is why, it is rated as the best drama of 2018!

Writer: Saima Akram Chaudhry
Director: Aehsun Talish
Producer: Momina Duraid (MD Productions)
Channel: HUM
Cast: Iqra Aziz, Farhan Saeed, Nadia Afghan, Samina Ahmed, Adnan Shah Tipu, Farah Shah, Farhan Ali Agha, Sohail Sameer, Sami Khan (child star) and others.

Suno Chanda was a delightful, entertaining and gripping Ramazan special show. The overall concept of the show was somewhat like Aangan but unlike Aangan, it did not have a lot of underlying messages and was pure entertainment. Jiya and Arsal , the main protagonists, were the primary attraction of the show. Farhan Saeed and Iqra Aziz’s on-screen chemistry and the way their narrative had been penned down as well as executed made their story a delight to watch. The witty and humorous script made every episode a must-watch. For the first time a child playing a comic role in such a serial got a great deal of attention and appreciation. The child star Sami Khan who played DJ’s role in the show simply nailed his character. This drama also had a beautiful OST which was just as delightful as the drama itself.

Suno Chanda was a nice break from all those comic drama serials which rely heavily on cheap comedy. It was witty, hilarious, involving and if you haven’t watched it yet, you must tune into it right now!

Writer: Amna Mufti
Director: Sarmad Khoosat
Producer: Kashf Foundation & Khoosat Films
Channel: ARY Digital
Cast: Sanam Saeed, Eman Suleman, Nimra Bucha, Malika Zafar, Ammara Butt, Anam Goher, Sara Khawaja, Razia Malik, Mikaal Zulfiqar, Tipu Shah, Sarmad Khoosat and others.

Aakhri Station was deep, meaningful and just plain beautiful! Everything about this drama was brilliant right from the get-go. It was a relatively short play which was meaningful, deep as well as gripping. Once you start watching this show, you won’t be able to stop! It gives hope and educates at the same time. The OST of this drama is equally impressive. It is yet another feather in Kashf Foundation’s cap. Amna Mufti’s script is compelling and all-encompassing.

Aakhri Station was a mini-series which did not only highlight the problems faced by women in a male dominated society which thrives on suppressing women but also showed how they eventually empower themselves. Aakhri Station is the story of seven women who meet by chance and end up finding out that they have a lot in common. Although the odds are against these women but they are strong and eager to fight their battles. Amna Mufti’s beautiful script got the perfect treatment which resulted in a drama which can easily be called a masterpiece. If you did not get a chance to watch this show before, do watch it online, you will not be disappointed.

Writer: Amna Mufti
Director: Ahmed Kamran
Producer: Moomal Entertainment
Channel: HUM
Cast: Nadia Khan, Omair Rana, Shamim Hilali, Hina Bayat, Khalid Anum, Aisha Gul and others.

Zun Mureed was a different journey altogether, this was the first time that a writer attempted and succeeded in shedding light on the issue that making laws is not enough, ensuring that they get implemented swiftly and most importantly changing the mindset of the people is the biggest challenge. The main protagonist Tabbasum’s journey throughout showed that she had more critics than supporters. On the other hand, there were so many people who endorsed what her husband Sajjad did. There was an important message for the men in this drama too and perhaps one which was not that easy to accept which is why this drama was criticized a lot too! One of the most important messages in this drama was that women too should be respected and that women can also get hurt or offended just as easily as men do! Relationships come first and ego comes second, if people start sacrificing their relationships to satisfy their egos than the fate which awaits their children was clearly shown in this drama.

Zun Mureed was truly groundbreaking in more ways than one. It was progressive unlike many other dramas which continue to promote clichés and stereotypes. Nadia Khan’s weak performance was the biggest flaw in the play but all the other actors played their respective roles superbly. Zun Mureed was appreciate by all the receptive viewers out there who wanted something more than just entertainment from a television show.

Writer: Hashim Nadeem
Director: Ali Hassan
Producer: Big Bang Entertainment
Channel: ARY Digital
Cast: Zahid Ahmed, Saboor Ali, Hania Amir, Firdous Jamal, Tahira Imam, Touqeer Nasir, Saife Hassan and others.

Visaal was a unique story of a con man but it just didn’t end there as the writer took the viewers through his life, his background, his thought process and everything that he planned and plotted. Visaal was also a story of jealousy and hatred, followed by the severe consequences that people had to face because of someone else’s mistake. It is not too often that Pakistani drama buffs get to see stories like Visaal where unconsciously everyone wanted things to work for a con man because despite being one, his clear conscience could be totally seen and that made everything very interesting. Visaal’s script was different because it showed everything in a very matured manner.

Visaal had characters that were layered and it was fun exploring them. A touch of comedy along with some superb performances by Zahid Ahmed and Saboor Ali made Visaal a drama to remember. It is commendable how the writer didn’t just create a basic love-triangle, in fact he added so much depth in each and every scenario that it made everything quite intense. Even though the character of a female lead played by Hania Amir was weak and nothing special, Saboor Ali took the front seat and Zahid Ahmed carried the entire drama on his shoulders.

Writer: Enam Hassan
Director: Saife Hassan
Producer: Momina Duraid (MD Productions)
Channel: HUM
Cast: Amar Khan, Sarah Khan, Usama Tahir, Shakeel, Irfan Khoosat, Adnan Siddiqui Umer Naru, Ismat Zaidi and others.

Belapur Ki Dayan was the perfect combination of horror and suspense, it was the kind of drama that kept you at the edge of your seats. Saife Hassan’s skillful direction, the excellent work done by the director of photography and a story which had tons of surprises are few of the reasons why this drama was one of the best dramas of 2018! The overall setting of the play was also perfect, the location couldn’t have been better. The strong attention to detail gave every scene a realistic touch.

The past and the present scenarios were seamlessly woven together in the drama. The performances were convincing and the execution couldn’t have been better. This show set the standard high for horror shows and was one of the best from this genre in 2018.

Writer: Radian Shah
Director: Aabis Raza
Producer: Big Bang Entertainment
Channel: ARY Digital
Cast: Aamina Sheikh, Asif Raza Mir, Savera Nadeem, Anzeela Abbasi, Abdul Ahad Khan, Sundas Tariq, Amir Qureshi and others.

Drama serial Nibah was a remake of an old classic Aanch. Making a remake of a classic is always a risky affair but this one surely fit the bill. Nibah can easily be termed as a more improved and polished version of the original drama. Unlike Aanch, the characters in Nibah were not black and white. The biggest difference between the two serials was that in Nibah, the entire blame was not put on the woman! Nibah was one of the very few dramas this year which you could tune into at 8pm and enjoy watching it with your family. Aamina Sheikh’s performance was the highlight of this drama and the nuanced characters were the main attraction. It is always a treat watching Asif Raza Mir perform and in this play it was even more so because he played the role of a flawed, broken and sensitive man.

This drama covered the journey of two mature people who were tied in a difficult marriage. It explored how sometimes when fate is against you, it takes patience and perseverance to ultimately get through.

Writer: Radain Shah
Director: Ali Hassan
Producer: Big Bang Entertainment
Channel: ARY Digital
Cast: Mohsin Abbas Haider, Sonya Hussyn, Sania Saeed, Sajid Hassan, Ayesha Khan (Senior), Faris Shafi and others.

Meri Gurya is in this list because it is not like the other dramas which dealt with child abuse in the recent past. This one shows how the mind of a child rapist and murderer works and the way he operates. It also shows how important it is for the victim’s family to fight for justice in whatever way possible and never give up. The educational value of this drama cannot be overlooked. It is also gripping and disturbing at the same time. There are times when you feel that the writer has taken inspiration from Udaari too but overall the final product is nothing short of impressive. It has powerful characters, a solid storyline, immaculate direction and most importantly some of the most strong female leads we have seen in recent times.

Mohsin Abbas Haider’s performances makes you forget about Joi and even Imtiaz from Udaari. Dabeer’s character is the most evil and darkest character we have seen in a Pakistani dramas. Sania Saeed and Sonya Hussyn both are absolutely brilliant together as well as individually.

Writer: Zafar Mairaj
Director: Kashif Nisar
Producer: Six Sigma Productions
Channel: ARY Digital
Cast: Imran Ashraf, Ushna Shah, Mohsin Abbas Haider, Noor ul Hassan, Saba Faisal, Saba Hameed and others.

Lashkara was a story revolving around a beautiful girl Bubbly who is the centre of everyone’s attention but unfortunately, her life turned out to be anything but beautiful. This drama started off on a lighter note but took a turn and then it was made obvious that the story had much more to it and the writer wanted to touch and explore a completely different subject altogether. It was interesting to see that in the initial phase of the drama, no one could actually figure out that Lashkara’s story was going to touch upon the subject of acid attack and its victims. The way the director and the actors tackled the story of Lashkara made it a very interesting drama because it didn’t deal with the subject of acid attack in a typical manner and prepared a ground intelligently right from the beginning about what was yet to come.

Lashkara happened to be a drama that had so much to its credit – phenomenal performances by every single actor as well as supporting actors, intelligent direction with some brilliant camera work and amazing aesthetics. Even though Lashkara did not get the recognition and attention that it deserved, due to a different story and unique execution, it definitely was one of the best dramas of 2018.

So, this was the list of Best Pakistani Dramas of 2018. We believe ARY Digital definitely won the race this year by giving the viewers some amazing dramas consistently. Please feel free to add to the list and share your perspective.

Pakistani dramas based on true stories – This list contains only recent Pakistani dramas based on true stories.

Although, most of the writers take inspiration from true stories but very few of them reveal that a Pakistani drama is based on a true story. Fiction always has some relevance with facts and reality can sometimes be stranger than fiction! There were quite a few recent Pakistani dramas which were either based entirely on true stories or the writers had taken great deal of inspiration from real-life incidents. Sometimes, all the happenings in a drama are not inspired from actual events but the main theme of the story is linked with something which happened in reality. There are also writers who have been courageous enough to pen down their own stories.

Here is a list of recent Pakistani dramas which were based on true stories:

Written By: Faiza Iftikhar
Directed By: Badar Mehmood
Produced By: Big Bang Entertainment
Channel: ARY Digital
Cast: Saima Noor, Sabreen Hisbani, Sajid Hassan, Ayesha Khan (Senior), Saboor Aly, Syed YorgucTipu, Naheed Shabbir, Marium Ansari & Others.

Mubarak Ho Beti Hui Hei’s first half was entirely based on the true story of Faiza Iftikhar’s own mother. It was a tribute to her inspirational mother who fought against all odds to raise daughters who were empowered and enlightened. The drama serial showed what a blessing it is to have a girl child. Saima Noor played the role of Naheed who was meted out the worst treatment because she did not give birth to a son. Naheed did not let her husband or the society dictate to her, she was not a rebel but a mother who did everything she could to ensure that her daughters felt loved and needed. Naheed was one of the most strong female leads we have seen in a Pakistani drama. The writer managed to get across all the messages which she wanted to convey beautifully through characters which were inspiring as well as relatable.

Written By: Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar
Directed By: Muhammad Ehteshamuddin
Produced By: MD Productions
Channel: HUM
Cast: Mahira Khan, Adnan Malik, Samiya Mumtaz, Rehan Sheikh, Farhan Ali Agha, Shamil Khan, Sania Shamshad & Others.

Khalil-ur-Rehman has always been known for his bold stories and for not holding back but Sadqay Tumhare was another extreme altogether! This was Khalil-ur-Rehman’s own story and he made it clear that not a single scene in the drama was added for dramatization. Khalil-ur-Rehman penned his own love story down – a love story which did not have a happy ending! Khalil’s character in the drama was played by Adnan Malik and Mahira Khan played the role of Shano who was the love of Khalil’s life. While receiving an award for the show, Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar said that a lot of his relatives might feel that he owes them an apology but he did not need the feel to do tso! This basically went to show that he was very sure about his version of the story.

It takes a lot of guts for a writer to pen his own story like this and then own it completely too.

Written By: Farhat Ishtiaq
Directed By: Mehreen Jabbar
Produced By: Kashf Foundation & MD Productions
Channel: HUM
Cast: Noman Ijaz, Samina Peerzada, Saniya Shamshad, Danish Taimoor, Nausheen Shah & others.

Rehaai was the first project funded partially by Kashf Foundation. It raised awareness about the issue of child marriage which is widely prevalent in some parts of Pakistan. The writer took inspiration from many real-life stories which the Kashf Foundation had in their record. Kashf Foundation deals with women who are facing oppression and challenges on regular basis therefore they have wide experience in the field. The writer Farhat Ishtiaq listened to and read the stories of women Kashf Foundation had helped and the outcome was a script which was widely appreciated.

This drama also had a radio version which was directed by Adeel Hashmi. The radio version was an attempt by Kashf Foundation to reach out to people in those areas where child marriage is still being practiced. Apart from highlighting the issue of child marriage, this drama also showed how strong women actually are and how they can empower themselves.

Written By: Faiza Iftikhar
Directed By: Seema Taher Khan
Produced By: TV ONE
Channel: TV ONE
Cast: Saba Qamar, Anum Fayyaz, Noman Ijaz, Aisha Gul, Mikaal Zulfiqar, Meera, Hassan Ahmed, Rashid Farooqui & Others.

Mein Sitara was a phenomenal play which was based on the lives of actors and directors of the film industry. Sitara’s character in particular was inspired from one of the most renowned actresses of the film industry. Saba Qamar played the role of Sitara – a poor girl who makes it big in the industry. The play showed what really goes on behind the scenes and how sometimes actresses have to fight many difficult battles at the same time. Mein Sitara was a story of friendship, dreams, love, despair as well as hope! It was an emotional journey which covered 3 decades of the film industry.

Written By: Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar
Directed By: Nadeem Baig
Produced By: Six Sigma Entertainment
Channel: ARY Digital
Cast: Hamza Ali Abbasi, Sana Javed, Ayeza Khan, Sohail Ali Abro, Firdous Jamal, Anoushey Abbasi, Saba Faisal & Others.

Very few people know that the idea for this play actually came from a real-life incident which Khalil-ur-Rehman very often used to narrate to his friends. In an interview Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar shared that while having a conversation with Humayun Saeed, Nadeem Baig and Yasir from M Group he was telling them about a college friend named Afzal who used to write love letters himself but used to tell his friends that a girl used to send him these letters. Khalil-ur-Rehman caught his friend red-handed once and that is a story he tells everyone since he finds it really amusing. Yasir suggested that he should write a script based on this incident.

Initially Khalil-ur-Rehman said that was not possible since this was just a short incident and nothing more. Later on, on the insistence of Yasir, Khalil-ur-Rehman finally penned the script down. He also shared in an interview that once he was done writing the script, he called his friend Afzal and told him that he was going to be popular not knowing that the drama in fact was going to be a massive hit!

Written By: Shazia Khan
Directed By: Farooq Rind
Produced By: Urdu1 – Paragon Productions
Channel: Urdu1
Cast: Saba Qamar, Osman Khalid Butt, Khalid Malik, Ali Kazmi, Irfan Khoosat, Sarmad Khoosat, Goher Mumtaz, Saba Faisal & others

Baaghi was one of those very few shows which took inspiration from the life of a social media sensation who was always the centre of attention. It was also one such drama which was promoted as a biopic and unlike many other production houses, the makers of this one did not hold back while promoting it as Qandeel Baloch’s story. However, when the drama aired, the viewers were informed that this was not Qandeel’s actual story but the writer only took inspiration from Qandeel’s life.

Saba Qamar played the role of Qandeel Baloch and her entire get-up was inspired from that of Qandeel’s. Since Qandeel’s public life was witnessed by many people in the recent past therefore the viewers remembered watching a lot of what was shown in the drama either on television or on social media.

The drama showed the real life of Qandeel Baloch, one which the producers claimed no one knew about. It showed how she entered the world of entertainment and the way she was used and abused by different people.

Written By: Asma Nabeel
Directed By: Anjum Shehzad
Produced By: 7th Sky Entertainment
Channel: Geo Entertainment
Cast: Feroze Khan, Sana Javed, Saman Ansari, Mehmood Aslam, Rashid Farooqui, Salma Hassan, Qavi Khan, Seemi Pasha & Others.

Khaani was another recent drama which was based on a tragic incident which was highlighted in the media over and over again. It involved the tragic killing of a middle class young man by the son of a feudal. The real incident highlighted the weaknesses in the system because in the end the rich and influential got away with murder – quite literally! Khaani’s story was inspired greatly from this incident but the way this story was taken forward was different. The end too was poles apart from reality. The makers of Khaani attempted to give people hope while the real-life incident the drama was inspired from gave no such hope.

Feroze Khan played the role of Haadi, who was the son of a rich politician and for the longest time was convinced that he was invincible. Sana Javed played the role of Khaani, the sister of the young man Haadi murdered. She refused to give in and fought right till the end.

Written By: Amna Mufti
Directed By: Kashif Nisar
Produced By: MD Productions
Channel: HUM
Cast: Noman Ijaz, Irsa Ghazal, Saba Qamar, Sohail Ahmed, Yumna Zaidi, Omair Rana, Uzma Hassan, Salim Mairaj & Others.

Ullu Baraye Farokht is another drama which was based on true stories. Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi was a story of lust and revenge. The drama had different tracks which showed how the love for money can destroy relationships and how men in certain rural areas of Pakistan use women to settle disputes. The widespread oppression of women was also highlighted in the drama. The characters and the story was complex and hard-hitting. Noman Ijaz played a negative role in the play, his performance was widely appreciated by critics and viewers. The drama was based on a short story written by Amna Mufti.

Written By: Samina Ijaz
Directed By: Ahmed Bhatti
Produced By: 7th Sky Entertainment
Channel: Urdu1
Cast, Hania Aamir, Ali Abbas, Emmad Irfani, Tauqeer Ahmed, Abid Ali, Saba Faisal, Seemi Pasha & Others.

Titli was based on a true story of a girl who loses everything because of her pride and greed. Hania Aamirplayed the role of Naila, a beautiful girl who belonged to a rich family but was married into an affluent family. Her husband Ahmed (Ali Abbas) does not come up to her standards of “beauty” and as a result she never respects or loves him. Some of the characters were sometimes too black and white but otherwise the drama was interesting.

Strong main characters with definite characteristics played by Hania Amir and Ali Abbas superbly were the main reason why Titlee wasn’t just another drama which showed problems of marital life. The fact that it was inspired from real-life also made it easy to connect to.

Written By: Radain Shah
Directed By: Ali Hassan
Produced By: Big Bang Entertainment
Channel: ARY Digital
Cast: Mohsin Abbas Haider, Sonya Hussyn, Sania Saeed, Sajjid Hassan, Ayesha Khan (senior) & Others.

Meri Guriya’s main story is based on the recent tragic and brutal murders of several little girls and Zainab’s murder in particular. The drama shows how a psychopath murderer’s mind works and what role the victim’s family can play to ensure that the murderer does not get away with the crime. It also shows how the negligence of the authorities most often is the reason why the murderers never get caught. This drama has some of the most amazing performances. Mohsin Abbas Haider plays the role of the serial killer in the show and Sania Saeed and Sonya Hussyn shine in positive roles.