Explore the Top Pakistani Dramas with Compelling Storylines

Pakistani dramas are excelling in the entertainment industry, continuously raising the standard with their captivating storylines and compelling characters. They have gained immense popularity globally due to their exceptional themes and engaging narratives, setting the bar high for others to follow. These top Pakistani dramas are free of saas-bahu sagas and tear jerkers. Each of these have distinct stories, stellar acting and thrilling plots. Let’s see which top Pakistani dramas are trending and popular.

Tere Bin

Tere Bin is a popular Geo TV drama currently ruling the hearts of audiences in Pakistan. The drama revolves around two strong headed characters Meerab, played by Yumna Zaidi and Murtasim played by Wahaj Ali.

Murtasim hails from a influential and powerful family. He values the morals and traditions of his family and refuses to let the family down. On the contrary, Meerab is a beautiful and ambitious young girl who wants to pursue higher studies and become a lawyer. Her entire world revolves around her parents and she believes in them the most. She is brave and does not shy away by expressing her stand against social injustices around her.

Life takes an unexpected turn for Meerab and Murtasim, as they are bound to face each other. Meerab discovers a family secret which changed her life completely. Her hatred towards Murtasim continues to grow as she is pressurized by her family to marry Murtasim. Coming from different backgrounds and mindsets, Murtasim begins to realize Meerab’s arrogant behaviour towards him and consider her a challenge for himself. On the contrary, Meerab who is used to living her life on her own terms refuses to accept Murtasim’s family traditions and unnecessary social barriers.

Tere Bin Geo TV drama is currently on air and is being highly applauded by audiences in Pakistan and India. Since its first episode is on air, the drama is trending on number 1 spot on YouTube. This Geo TV drama gives viewers a larger-than-life experience on television screens with an engaging storyline and stellar cast that fascinates the audiences.

Despite their hatred towards each other, will Meerab and Murtasim accept their true feelings or will the dynamics of ego and self-respect force them to stay apart?

Cast: Wahaj Ali, Yumna Zaidi, Bushra Ansari, Sohail Sameer, Sabeena Farooq, Hira Somorro, Fazila Qazi, Farhan Aly Agha, Haris Waheed, Mehmood Aslam and Agha Mustafa.

Writer: Nooran Makhdoom

Director: Siraj ul Haq

Producers: Abdullah Kadwani & Asad Qureshi

Production House: 7th Sky Entertainment

Channel: Har Pal Geo

Mujhe Pyaar Hua Tha

Mujhe Pyaar Hua Tha is also among the top Pakistani dramas list. It is a love triangle between Maheer, Saad and Areeb.

Maheer, played by Hania Amir is the only child of her parents, receives immense love from her family. She is a modest and humble person who values love and respect more than material possessions or wealth. In the story “Mujhe Pyaar Hua Tha,” Saad, who has always harbored feelings for his cousin Maheer, fails to confess his love to her. This leads to a turn of events where Areeb, another character, enters their lives, and a misunderstanding causes a rift between the three. As a result, their trust in each other gets shattered.

Areeb, portrayed by Zaviyaar Naumaan, comes from a wealthy family and is their only son. He takes pride in his accomplishments and is confident in his abilities. He has a preference for the finer things in life.

Saad, played by Wahaj Ali, is Maheer’s cousin in the story. As they grew older, their friendship blossomed into love. Saad deeply loves Maheer and is willing to compromise his self-respect for her. However, Maheer does not reciprocate his feelings.

Azhar, who is Maheer’s father and works in a private company, values respect more than money and desires his daughter to be happy. He intends for her to marry his nephew Saad.

The drama has grabbed the interest of the audiences due to its stellar cast and powerful acting of Wahaj Ali and Hania Amir.

Cast: Hania Aamir, Zaviyar Naumaan, Wahaj Ali, Shahood Alvi, Salma Hassan, Javed Sheikh, Angeline Malik, Noor-ul-Hassan, Shaheen Khan, Malaikah, Ambar Khan, Sabeena Syed, Ayesha Mirza and Washma Fatima.

Kuch Ankahi

Kuch Ankahi is among the top Pakistani dramas on air these days. The story is both contemporary and humorous, while also conveying important messages. The show addresses various issues that are prevalent in Pakistani society, including women’s rights to property and religion, workplace harassment, societal pressure on girls to marry and body shaming. Despite its serious themes, the show uses humor and wit to convey its messages.

In the story, Mohammed Ahmed portrays Agha Jan, the patriarch of the family comprising his wife and three daughters. Agha inherited an ancestral mansion that many extended family members also claim ownership of, causing him to attend court hearings five days a week.

Mira Sethi plays the role of Samiya, Agha Jan’s eldest daughter. After finishing her studies, Samiya started a small business selling decorative items to support herself. Although engaged, her in-laws have postponed the wedding for three years, and she appears unhappy with the situation.

Sajal Aly portrays Aliya, Agha Jan’s middle daughter. She works as a real estate agent and devotes long hours to dealing with the legal claims on her father’s property. She has no time for romance or marriage at the moment.

Bilal Abbas Khan plays the role of Salman, a young man who becomes a tenant in Agha Jan’s house and later becomes Aliya’s friend. He is also a real estate agent and sympathizes with Aliya due to her struggles.

Qudsia Ali portrays Taniya, Agha Jan’s youngest and most beloved daughter. Taniya has faced body shaming since childhood but is currently studying filmmaking and aspires to succeed in her field.

Vaneeza Ahmed as Sofia is Agha Jan’s sister and a guiding force for her nieces. She wants her rightful share of her father’s property from Agha. Although she dislikes Agha but loves his family. She is a widow and has been living her life on her terms.

The story highlights the idea that when you have ambitious goals but your family is preoccupied with their own problems, you may find unexpected support from someone who you didn’t think would be there for you.

Cast: Bilal Abbas Khan, Sajal Aly, Mohammed Ahmed, Irsa Ghazal, Mira Sethi, Qudsia Ali, Vaneeza Ahmed, Babar Ali, Adnan Samad Khan, Annie Zaidi, Yousuf Bashir Qureshi, Alina Abbas, Sheheryar Munawar, Asma Abbas, Ali Safina, Hammad Farooq and Uroosa Siddiqui

Hook

The plot of Hook centers on the strong feelings of love and vengeance. The problem arises when Shaheer becomes a barrier in the relationship of Haya and Zayan.

Jaffer Illahi, played by Faysal Quraishi, is a powerful figure in the town who has connections with politicians and bureaucrats. He is conceited and prioritizes his family and principles above everything else.

Shahroz Sabzwari plays the character of Shaheer Illahi, Jaffer’s younger brother, who is as haughty as him. Shaheer has developed unrequited feelings for a girl named Haya and is willing to resort to extreme measures to win her over, despite her lack of interest in him.

Haya, portrayed by Kinza Hashmi, comes from a middle-class background and resides with her elder sister following the demise of her parents. She is romantically involved with Zayan, played by Mirza Zain Baig, who happens to be the only son of a wealthy family. Zayan is sensitive and takes offense at Shaheer’s interference in their love life, while Haya is actively seeking ways to avoid Shaheer’s presence.

Sometimes your love is not enough for life to go straight. People with terrible intentions will try their best to drag you down. Standing against the wind will be difficult for you when life will go out of bounds.

These are some of the top Pakistani dramas currently on air on your screens. You can watch all the episodes on YouTube. Stay tuned at Explore It Beyond for more updates!