Watch These Pakistani Dramas If You Are Bored Of Normal TV & OTT

Shehr-e-Zaat


A 2012 Pakistani drama show which is based on a romantic novel; this show is now available to watch for free on YouTube. It is the journey of a woman who is familiarized with the harsh reality of life and decides to go from self to subsistence. It won the Best Pakistani Drama Serial Award and received nomination for seven other categories.

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Durr-e-Shehwar


This modern-day drama is based on modern marriages and complexities of today’s relationships. This show narrates something more than just the story of a millennial woman. It talks about common issues of every relationship. This one was regarded as one of the best Pakistani television series of all times.

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Thakan


Thakan is the story of a woman who works day-in and day-out to run her family but no one ever appreciates her toil. The show is all about the struggles of working women and how they sacrifice their life in order to run their family. The protagonist changes jobs one after the other because she faces criticism at work. Due to responsibilities at a young age, she is not able to complete her education and remains confined to petty jobs.

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Mere Qatil Mere Dildar


Another drama that depicts the problem of a modern woman in her 20s! It shows how her lover’s family does not approve of their relationship. This show received ten nominations at the annual Hum Awards.

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Khuda aur Muhabbat


A spiritual-romantic series that is based on the novel of same name, Khuda aur Muhabbat is the story about how a rich guy and a Moulvi’s daughter fall in love and how the man leaves his lavish life behind for his love. It is based on the concept of love at first sight and portrays how people of opposite backgrounds fall for each other.

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Diyar-e-Dil


This show aired in 2015 and portrays a story of a family that is dysfunctional. It was regarded as one of the most watched shows in 2015. It won the Best Drama Serial- Popular and Best Drama Serial- Jury.

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Chup Raho


This series used to air in 2014 and revolves around a woman who to Karachi to meet her sister and brother-in-law. However, the brother seems to have a lustful eye on her and rapes her. He forces her to stay quiet about all this.

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Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan


This show is based on the storyline that certain things cannot be undone. This is yet another tragic story portraying the condition of a modern day woman.

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Kahi Unkahi


This one was first aired in the year 2012. It is the story of an arrogant businessman who opines that alliances are made between people of equal class and status, which stops his son from befriending with children of status lower than theirs.

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Gul-e-Rana


Premiered in the year 2017, Gul-e-Rana is based on a novel named Hasti Ke Ahang. This show is all about emotions, relations, trust and forgiveness. The storyline revolves around a girl who is struggling for women rights after she was abused by ill-mentality people of the society.

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