Pakistani dramas are now trending across the world. Showing real-life stories, touching upon various societal issues, and weaving characters with good plot line execution, these dramas have bounced the typical soap opera prejudice and emerged as competitive players in the entertainment industry. We have curated a list of ‘8 Best Pakistani Dramas to Watch in 2024’
Some dramas like Mere Humsafar, Ishq Murshid, Tere Bin, Mujhe Pyaar Hua Tha, etc., have gained popularity because of their excellent on-screen chemistry between the leads. Bringing you a blend of the new ones and the old that have already ended but deserve to be mentioned.
8 Best Pakistani Dramas to Watch in 2024
1. Ishq Murshid
One of the most trending dramas of 2024, Bilal Abbas Khan and Durefishan Saleem’s on-screen chemistry has won hearts all over the world. The romantic drama follows the story of rich politician Shahmeer Sikander, who falls in love with Shibra, a bright woman who cannot bear injustice and is strong and opinionated. To win her heart, Shahmeer dresses as a humble servant in Shibra’s father’s office, taking on the disguise of Fazal Baksh and slowly winning over the family.
Ishq Murshid started right with its plot moving at a good pace; however, somewhere towards the end, it lost its initial spirit, and the makers thought of giving it a subtle ending, which could have been improved upon. All in all, the light-hearted drama is a must-watch, and Shibra and Fazal Baksh’s chemistry is truly heart-rending.
2. Jaan e Jahan
When two stellar actors are featured in a drama, it is hard to resist it. Starring Ayeza Khan and Hamza Ali Abbasi in the lead roles, Jaan e Jahan shows Shehram and Mahnoor’s relentless love for each other. Shehram calls her “Jaan-e-Jahan” and is ready to sacrifice the luxurious life he is a part of to be with Mahnoor. However, class differences, misunderstandings, and jealousy come between the two, and they find it hard to tread the journey together. The drama is a good watch with phenomenal actors executing it.
3. Shiddat
Starring Muneeb Bhatt and Anmol Baloch, Shiddat brings in some psychological themes that are quite unexplored in Pakistani dramas. Asra and Sultan are on their way to start their new journey, and while Asra is hopelessly in love with the ambitious, perfectionist, and successful Sultan, he has many secrets to hide and quite literally many ways to gaslight and emotionally manipulate Asra. The drama is a must-watch if you love analysing behavioural themes in characters. Muneeb Bhatt gives an excellent performance, and overall the drama is executed well.
4. Kuch Ankahi
While Tere Bin fans are still swooning over Wahaj Ali and Yumna Zaidi’s chemistry, if you are someone who is looking for more realistic, life-like, and practical dramas, Kuch Ankahi is a sweet treat for you. Starring Sajal Aly and Bilal Abbas, this drama has nothing extraordinary except for touching upon various important subjects like women empowerment, domestic violence, child abuse, childhood trauma, and abandonment issues. Yes, the drama covers many important topics that are closer to real life and avoids exaggerated stories.
5. Tere Bin
Just as we mentioned, Tere Bin has become one of the most popular Pakistani dramas owing to the on-screen chemistry, revengeful OST that reminds of old Bollywood songs, and a plot line with suspense and Wattpad-like moments at several times. However, the drama has its share of problems. Murtasim and Meerab’s relationship is toxic in many ways, but we will leave that to the audience to figure out. Anyhow, Wahaj and Yumna have a stunning on-screen chemistry that leaves the audience dazzled.
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6. Mujhe Pyaar Hua Tha
Although the drama is a bit of a stretch, the on-screen chemistry of Wahaj Ali and Hania Aamir had gained attention. The love triangle between Areeb, Saad, and Maheer tells the cruel reality of fate and acceptance. The drama makes you question, “Why did this not happen at that moment?” several times throughout, and it is one of the strongest messages in the drama series.
7. Parizaad
Any mention of Pakistani dramas does not end without counting Parizaad. One of the best dramas in contemporary times, Parizaad features Ahmed Ali Akbar in the titular role as a man who learns to turn his destiny upside down while learning the harsh realities of life and success. The drama is as much a social commentary as a spiritual journey of the dark-skinned Parizaad, who is struggling to find love even after getting fame and money.
8. Mere Humsafar
This drama is not everyone’s cup of tea. There can be moments when the series becomes a bit exaggerated and dramatic. However, Farhan Saeed and Hania Aamir’s chemistry wins over these flaws. You may even like the dramatic area where the series is located. All in all, it is a good treat for romantic drama die-hard fans.
Conclusion–
All of these Pakistani dramas are available for free on YouTube. Which one do you like the most? Let us know in the comment section.
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