Pakistani Dramas | Are we using the religious card too much?

  Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Be-NishaaN Alif Shehr-e-Zaat Quesion: What do these dramas have in common? Other than the fact that they are all penned by acclaimed Urdu novelist and drama writer Umera Ahmed. Answer: They all have a very strong religious connection, a connection with Allah. And that brings us to today’s topic: Pakistani Dramas and…

Top 3 | Scenes that Pakistani Dramas should be rid of

A while ago, several years ago, I was watching a Russel Peter’s stand-up comedy clip where he told one joke about his dad-somebody’s gonna hurt real bad, and then he retired it. That is, he wouldn’t use that joke anymore. Similarly, Pakistani drama industry in general and the directors in particular, must retire the azaan…

Top 5 | Singer-slash-actors of Pakistan

1. Atif Aslam The man who wooed the girls with his textured voice and unique singning style. I still imagine myself sitting in the office cubicle on a Saturday evening with Atif’s voice booming on the empty floor – Doorie… sahi jaye naa…. He has already done his acting debut in Bol… Hona Thha Pyar……