5 Pakistani Dramas to Binge Watch this Independence Day!

Pakistan is prepared to commemorate its 75th anniversary of independence this year. While the nation has had ups and downs,…
ALEFYAH HANAINPUBLISHED 03:08 AM AUG 14, 2022

Pakistan is prepared to commemorate its 75th anniversary of independence this year. Even if the nation has had its ups and downs over the previous year, August 14th offers us an opportunity to consider all of the wonderful things our lovely country has to offer. Azaadi is celebrated with great enthusiasm, devotion, and fervour by Pakistanis.

We’ve compiled a list of the top dramas to binge watch this weekend that will undoubtedly get you in the spirit of Independence Day, just in time for the holiday. Here’s a list of the top 5 dramas you should not miss that will remind you of the partition and the sacrifices made in order for Pakistan to get its independence, ranging from the classic Alpha Bravo Charlie to the newest blockbuster smash to hit our screens, “Ehd e Wafa.”

This August 14th, check out these five dramas!

Charlie, Alpha Bravo

Since its premiere some decades ago, the classic drama has captured the hearts of Pakistani viewers. Although some consider it to be the best drama in the country to date, Alpha Bravo Charlie undoubtedly has its own devoted fan base!

ISPR and Shoaib Mansoor collaborated to build Alpha Bravo Charlie. The story of the enduring friendship between Gulsher (Captain Qasim Khan), Faraz (Faraz Inam), and Kashif (Captain Abdullah Mehmood) was enjoyable to watch and serves as a nostalgic reminder of the lovely, golden age of Pakistani dramas. This military-themed drama series will definitely give you the boost in patriotism you need! One of the most popular series on YouTube that is also frequently rewatched is Alpha Bravo Charlie.

 

Aangan

The super-hit Pakistani periodic drama aired on television in 2018, the story was based on the partition of the Indian Subcontinent and the resulting independence of Pakistan. Aangan was the story of a Hindustani family that was divided due to the partition in 1947 and had to face the unfortunate atrocities that later followed.

 

Based on a novel by Khadija Mastoor, the director, Ehteshamuddin praised the simplicity of the novel, “It sheds light on the revolution that women went through in those times”, and “Set in an inner courtyard, the story has been told from the perspective of a woman.

 

The drama features popular stars Ahsan Khan, Mawra Hocane, Sajal Aly, Sonya Hussayn, Ahad Raza Mir, Hira Mani and Rabia Butt amongst others.

Ehd e Wafa

The story of four friends who met in cadet college and then became friends for life is what Ehd e Wafa was all about. While only one of the friends chose the path to serve the nation, the others were also working for the country in various capacities. The show gave a wonderful message to the youth about staying true to the country, putting the nation before anything else and always doing the right thing no matter what. The show starred the young studs, Osman Khalid Butt, Ahad Raza Mir, Ahmed Ali Akbar and Wahaj Ali in lead roles.

 

Sunehre Din

Sunehre Din was the highlight of the timeless golden era of PTV dramas and remains evergreen till date. The drama was based on the young cadets of the Pakistani Military Academy in Kakul, it is a light-hearted, fun and entertaining watch which the youth can relate to.

 

Daastan

While the other dramas on our list are light-hearted, Daastan makes it to this list for being one of the most heartbreaking shows we’ve come across on the topic of partition. This iconic serial has our heart and most of the episodes will leave you weeping. The heart-wrenching stories of the incidents during the partition and the events that unfolded later on will give you a sense of pride for the freedom fighters and the innocent people who gave their lives for an independent Pakistan and its freedom. Starring Sanam Baloch, Fawad Khan, Ahsan Khan, Saba Qamar and the legendary actors Samina Peerzada and Qavi Khan.

 

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