Over the last decades, Pakistani drama serials spread its charm like a magic spell all over the world.Iconic drama serials of Pakistan got fame not in Pakistan but gave a tough time to Indian soaps. As the access to the favorite serials is no more a big deal because it is now about one click button. Most of above the key factor is drastic fondness towards social media is noticeable during past few years. People love to watch Pakistani hit drama serial from all over the world as it has improved quality story writing, latest use of film making technology and drama shoot at different sites.
The list of hit drama serials is difficult to be compiled as it has increased in number rapidly with the time. But here we go with top 10 list of Dram serial which has best composition, direction, story and characters.
1) Dastaan
Director: Haissam Hussain
Writer : Samira Fazal
Cast: Fawad Khan, Sanam Baloch, Ahsan Khan, Saba Qamar, Mehreen Raheel
Casted at multiple locations with a great star cast and all the political sensitivities and historical details are concentrated but it has a critical balance indeed. Its story is based on time of Partition and Independence, Dastaan told the story of Hassan and Bano, torn apart by events.
2) Humsafar
Director: Sarmad Khoosat
Writer: Farhat Ishtiaq
Cast: Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, Naveen Waqar, Atiqa Odho, Hina Bayat, Noor Hassan
A beautiful love story shows strong intimate understanding and the deepest feelings of two people for each other. Romance, jealousy and despair are depicted fabulously.
3) Daam
Director: Mehreen Jabbar
Writer: Umera Ahmed
Cast: Adeel Husain, Sanam Baloch, Aamina Sheikh, Sanam Saeed
This is one of writer Umera Ahmed’s most mature and complete screenplays; intelligent and nuanced in its understanding of the human condition.
4) Durr-e-Shehwar
Director: Haissam Hussain
Writer: Umera Ahmed
Cast: Mikaal Zulfikar, Sanam Baloch, Samina Peerzada, Nadia Jamil, Nauman Ejaz, Umer Naru
Outstanding performances from Sanam Baloch, Mikaal Zulfikaar, Nadia Jamil and Samina Peerzada makred the drama among hit serials.It is story of peeping in the past of women life which anyhow relates to women psychology.
5) Shehr-e-Zaat
Director: Sarmad Khoosat
Writer: Umera Ahmed
Cast: Mahira Khan, Mikaal Zulfiqar, Mohib Mirza, Samina Peerzada
This serial gave tough time to Humsafar, this serial showcased director Sarmad Khoosat’s uniquely artistic and allegorical directorial style.
6) Meri Zaat Zara-e-Benishan
Director: Babar Javed
Writer: Umera Ahmed
Cast: Faysal Qureshi, Samiya Mumtaz, Adnan Siddiqui, Imran Abbas, Samina Peerzada
The concept of modesty and virtue made it tragic story. There is no redemption, no absolution in this story, but a classy drama serial.
7) Aunn Zara
Director: Haissam Hussain
Writer: Faiza Iftikhar
Cast: Osman Khalid Butt, Maya Ali, Sabreen Hisbani, Hina Bayat, Adnan Jaffar, Yasir Mazhar
A completely unique script of writer, Faiza Iftikhar directed with skill and creativity by Haissam Hussain.
8) Roag
Director: Babar Javed
Writer: Faiza Iftikhar
Cast: Faysal Qureshi, Sumbal Iqbal, Asif Raza Mir, Mohib Mirza, Yamina Peerzada
This many-layered story explains in detail the fallout from such a tragedy and builds to a shocking climax, while pointing out the way our society fails victims.
9) Pyaray Afzal
Director: Nadeem Baig
Writer: Khalil ur Rehman Qamar
Cast: Hamza Ali Abbasi, Aiza Khan, Sana Javed, Firdous Jamal, Saba Hamid, Sohai Ali Abro, Umer Naru, Anoushay Abbasi
Another female-oriented drama serial but this beautifully written drama from Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar. :Most fan following due to introducing us to Afzal Subhanallah in this serial.It also highlighted the male protagonist as a issue of society.
10) Zindagi Gulzar Hai
Director: Sultana Siddiqui
Writer: Umera Ahmed
Cast: Sanam Saeed, Fawad Khan, Mansha Pasha, Ayesha Omar, Waseem Abbas, Samina Peerzada, Hina Bayat
It is a best serial which touched the high standards of drama industry across the borders. The cast of this serial got popular in both Pakistan and India.
And the list goes on with Khuda aur Muhabbat, Man Maail, Bin Roye, diyar e dil, dile muztar and many more which are being popular not only in Pakistan but across the borders.