Aansoo (transl. Tears) is a Pakistani drama television series aired on Pakistan Television network in 2000. The drama was written by the legendary writer Haseena Moin and directed by Ali Rizvi. The drama became immensely popular because of its interesting and romantic story line and because of its beautiful locations. The drama was shot in Pakistan, Scotland and Ireland. It was the first Pakistani serial to be filmed entirely on a digital camera. The drama serial is considered to be a classic and has aired several times on PTV since its initial release. The title song of the serial 'Tanha Tanha' sung by Ali Azmat, composed by Waqar Ali and written by Sabir Zafar became a rage during its release and is still very popular.
Saba Qamar Zaman, known professionally as Saba Qamar, is a Pakistani actress who works predominantly in Urdu films and television. She has won several accolades including the Lux Style Awards and Hum Awards. Qamar is one of Pakistan's most popular and highest-paid actresses. Government of Pakistan honoured her with Tamgha-e-Imtiaz in 2012 and Pride of Performance in 2016.
Na Kaho Tum Mere Nahi is a 2012 Pakistani romantic drama serial broadcast by Hum TV every Monday. Serial was first aired on 22 October 2012. It airs every Monday on Hum TV It is written by Maha Malik and directed by Amna Nawaz Khan, starring Ahsan Khan, Saba Qamar and Rubab Hashim. The drama serial ended on 4 March 2013.
Ek Tamanna Lahasil Si is a 2012 Pakistani drama serial directed by Syed Atif Hussain and written by Wasi Shah. The serial was first aired on 3 October 2012 on Hum TV. It stars Fahad Mustafa, Jana Malik, Hassan Niazi, Mawra Hocane, Humayun Ashraf, Babar Khan and Saba Hameed.
Jana Malik is a Pakistani actress who appears in television serials. Jana Malik is also known as Janan or Jana. She is best known for playing the supporting character of Pashi snake charmer in the supernatural series Naagin, which aired on Geo Kahani. She was seen in the television serials Mar Jain Bhi To Kya, Parlour Wali Larki, and Ek Tamanna Lahasil Si and is well known for her lead role in the serial Aiteraaf. In addition, she has also been seen in Muhafiz, Zor in 1998.
Mishaal is a Pakistani television play/drama. It was aired by PTV in 2009. It has 17 episodes. It was written, produced and directed by Abdul Rauf Khalid.
Sadqay Tumhare is a Pakistani biographical drama serial based on the life of the series' own writer Khalil-Ur-Rehman Qamar. It is directed by Mohammed Ehteshamuddin and co-produced by Momina Duraid, Smina Humayun Saeed and Tariq Ahmad Shah. It stars Mahira Khan, Samiya Mumtaz and Adnan Malik, who made his acting debut with this serial.
Maha Malik is a Pakistani novelist and screenwriter. She started her career through Khawateen digest and has written dozens of novels and plays for television. Most of her plays have been adapted for screen with the script written by herself for Geo TV, ARY Digital and Hum TV. She has been nominated for Best Television Writer at Lux Style Awards and Hum Awards. Her novels have been praised by Daily Times of Pakistan for her portrayal of women's lives.
Besharam is a 2016 Pakistani drama serial that premiered on May 10, 2016 on ARY Digital. It is directed by Farooq Rind and written by Sarwat Nazir. It stars Saba Qamar, Zahid Ahmed, Atiqa Odho, Rehan Sheikh and Fia Khan in pivot roles. The serial is produced by Humayun Saeed and Shehzad Nasib under their production company Six Sigma Plus.
O Rangreza is a Pakistani romantic drama serial that aired on Hum TV. It starred Sajal Aly and Bilal Abbas in the lead roles. Saji Gul wrote the drama, and Kashif Nisar directed it. He previously directed Dumpukht, which also starred Bilal Abbas Khan along with Sonia Mishal and Noman Ijaz.
Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai is a Pakistani romantic drama serial that aired on GEO TV. Written by Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar, produced by 7th Sky Entertainment and directed by Farooq Rind, it stars Ayeza Khan, Imran Abbas and Shehzad Sheikh in the lead roles. The show premiered on 8 April 2017.
Baaghi (Rebel) is a [television series premiered on Urdu 1 on July 27, 2017, and based on the life of the controversial Pakistani actress Qandeel Baloch who was murdered by her brother in the name of honor in July 2016. The screenplay of the drama has been done by Umera Ahmad. Saba Qamar plays the lead character of Fauzia/Qandeel in the series.
Shayad is a 2017 Pakistani drama serial directed by Bashar Momin director Syed Ali Raza Usama, produced by Babar Javed and written by Faiza Iftikhar, based on her novel of same name. The drama stars Uzair Jaswal, Sadia Khan and Noman Ijaz in lead roles, and premiered on 4 November 2017 on Geo Entertainment. It was the second serial of singer turned actor Uzair Jaswal after Moray Saiyaan.
Mein Sitara is a 2016 Pakistani television series that aired on TV One. The series was written by Faiza Iftikhar, directed by Seema Tahir Khan, and produced by TV One Productions. It had an ensemble cast of Saba Qamar, Mikaal Zulfiqar, Meera, Hassan Ahmed, Anum Fayyaz, Noman Ijaz, Rashid Farooqui, and others. The serial marked the fourth on-screen collaboration of Saba Qamar and Mikaal Zulfiqar after Pani Jaisa Piyar (2011), Izteraab (2014), and Sangat (2015). Set in the mid-1960s, the drama serial follows the fortunes of characters from Lollywood's golden era and their tremulous journey till the turn of this century.
Ab Dekh Khuda Kya Karta Hai is a 2018 Pakistani drama serial directed by Syed Ali Raza Usama, produced by Babar Javed, and written by Syed Zarrar Ahmed. The drama stars Danish Taimoor, Sanam Chaudhry, Yashma Gill and Humayun Ashraf as the main leads. The serial premiered on 7 August 2018 on Geo Entertainment, preceded by Silsilay. Danish Taimoor plays the antihero in this serial.
Inkaar is a Pakistani television series, produced by Momina Duraid under her banner MD Productions. The series airs weekly on Hum TV every Monday replacing Aatish. It stars Yumna Zaidi, Imran Ashraf, Sami Khan and Rehan Sheikh. The series revolves around the plight, sufferings and ultimate fight of a girl against the corrupt and flawed justice system. The series was loosely based on the real-life incident of Khadija Siddiqui, who was stabbed by her class fellow in broad daylight.
Phaans is a Pakistani drama television series created and developed by Shahzad Javed, written by Samina Ijaz and directed by Syed Ahmed Kamran. It premiered on Hum TV on 20 February 2021. It features Sami Khan, Zara Noor Abbas and Shehzad Sheikh. Sheikh portrayed an anti-hero for the first time in his career. The series follows the struggle of a sexual assault survivor. It last aired on 23 July 2021.
Dunk is a Pakistani drama serial that premiered on 23 December 2020 on ARY Digital. It deals with the false allegations of harassment and stars Bilal Abbas Khan as Haider, Sana Javed as Amal, Yasra Rizvi as Saira and Noman Ijaz as Professor Humayun. The serial has been written by Mohsin Ali and directed by Badar Mehmood, the duo who previously collaborated for mega-hits, Aisi Hai Tanhai and Ishqiya. According to producer Fahad Mustafa, the series is based on a real incident from Sargodha. The story is inspired by an incident that took place in MAO college, Sargodha, where a professor committed suicide over false harassment allegations by a student.
Mrs. & Mr. Shameem is a 2022 Zindagi original Pakistani web series released on ZEE5 on 11 March 2022. It is written by Saji Gul and directed by Kashif Nisar who co-produced it with Misbah Shafique. The web series stars Naumaan Ijaz and Saba Qamar in leading roles.
Fraud is a 2022 Pakistani television drama series written by Zanjabeel Asim Shah, directed by Saqib Khan and produced by Abdullah Seja under the banner iDream Entertainment. Starring Saba Qamar, Ahsan Khan and Mikaal Zulfiqar in lead roles in their second on-screen appearance together after eleven years, the series is set in Lahore and Karachi. It debuted on ARY Digital on 14 May 2022.
