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However much we deny or are banned from watching PTV or Zindagi channel in India, we can’t deny that many of us just love watching Pakistani plays! Pakistani plays are usually shorter than Indian TV serials and they carry a strong message. You’ll be surprised to know that they are very popular not only in the Indian subcontinent, but also in the U.S., U.K., Europe and Australia.
Here are the 5 most-loved Pakistani plays that are a must-watch:
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This is by far the most popular and most loved Pakistani play which is popular among people of all age groups. Directed by Sahira Kazmi, Dhoop Kinare was released in the year 1987 and had 17 episodes.
People who have seen this play like to watch it over and over again. It has the correct mix of romance, comedy and emotion. Marina Khan (Zoya) and Rahat Kazmi (Dr. Ahmar Ansari) became household names overnight.
Not only was it appreciated and loved by Indians but a Hindi serial called ‘Kuch Toh Log Kahenge’ was also produced in 2011, which was based on the storyline of Dhoop Kinare!
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A beautiful story of two sisters Shehnaz Sheikh (Zara) and Marina Khan (Sanya) whose parents die in an accident and they lose their house.
Released in the year 1985, Tanhaiyan was re-run several times on various Pakistani channels due to its popularity and talented portrayals by Shehnaz and Marina. Shehnaz is the serious type while Marina is funny, easygoing, spontaneous and loud, but very sensitive.
This 1982 Urdu drama also had a strong star cast – Shehnaz Sheikh, Badar Khalil and Javed Sheikh. Haseena Moin really engages the audience with a funny and witty story that has a serious part too.

Shehnaz Sheikh as Sana Murad is portrayed as a clumsy irresponsible girl who matures slowly and learns a lot about life.
The hilarious sequences of the drama will tickle your funny bone.
Humsafar is a 2011 Pakistani play with 23 episodes. It stars Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan in the lead roles.
Humsafar is all about a forced relationship of two individuals who, gradually start liking each other and fall in love.
This beautiful play shoes the ups and downs in a relationship and displays various emotions such as friendship, love, trust and jealousy.
This 2012 drama series is a college time romance starring Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed in the lead roles.
It is a drama which has two people who are poles apart, have a different upbringing, financial status and thinking and how they fall in love. It has a lot of masala and romance but is not too stretchy at the same time.
Fawad Khan is at his best and what more can you ask for?
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Unlike the Hindi TV serials that are stretched like a chewing gum, Pakistani plays are short and crisp and leave you wanting for more. So, do watch them on youtube whenever you get a chance!
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