Ramadan Special Dramas – Which One Are You Gonna Watch Till Eid?

During Ramadan in recent years, a new type of television programmes has gained popularity. In many Pakistani households, they have served as a source of post-Iftar entertainment. The “Kis Ki Aayegi Baraat” series (also known as the wedding series) by Geo Entertainment, which included dramas like Annie ki Aayegi Barat, Dolly ki Aayegi Barat, Takkay ki Aayegi Barat, and Dhole ki Dhole, launched the trend of Ramadan special dramas. The success of Suno Chanda, which made viewers enjoy the charming, romantic, and amusing Ramadan dramas, increased the anticipation and popularity in 2018. Since then, such serials have been a staple of all Pakistani entertainment channels’ Ramadan programming. Due to their amusing and romantic plots, three dramas that aired on Hum TV and Geo Entertainment this Ramadan have kept the viewers hooked to their TV screens. Chaudhary and Sons, Paristan, and Hum Tum are among these dramas.

Chaudhary and Sons

Chaudhary and Sons is written by Saima Akram and produced by Abdullah Qadwani and Asad Qureshi for Geo Entertainment. This serial, directed by Syed Wajahat Ali, contains everything a popular drama should have: comedy, suspense, a star-studded cast, and a love tale. After watching Aiza Khan in Chupke Chupke as a wicked Meenu, the audience is happy to see her in Chaudhry and Sons as Pari (Parisa). Imran Ashraf, who rose to popularity as “Bhola” in Ranjha Ranjha Kardi and has since starred in a number of other plays, is now playing Bilu, a comical yet heroic character in the romantic family comedy Chaudhry and Sons (Bilal Chaudhry). The English school principal Malika Daadi of Pari and Bilu’s lively Dada Chaudhry Dildar Ali captivate the audience (played by the veteran actor Suhail Ahmed Azizi). The plot follows the collapse of Pari’s connection with the Chaudhry family, as well as Pari’s love affair with Bilu. Asma Abbas, Yasir Nawaz, Madiha Rizvi, Zoya Nasir, Noor ul Hassan, Isra Ghazal, Saqib Sameer, and Shagufta Ijaz are among the supporting cast members.

Paristan

Paristan is a comedy/romance film produced by Momina Duraid Productions for Hum TV. Paristan is a film written by Samra Bukhari and directed by Ali Hassan. It is set in the fairy world of Pari, a daydreamer played by Aimen Saleem. Arsalan Naseer and Aimen Saleem, the most popular on-screen pair in Pakistani dramas, are back. Last Ramadan, both stars made their acting debuts in the drama serial Chupke Chupke, which was an instant hit. This year, though, both characters are changed, yet the tale revolves around their love story. Furthermore, the drama is not limited to Arsalan Naseer’s (as Arsam) and Aimen’s chemistry, but also includes Ujala and Babar’s, played by the young Meerub Ali and Junaid Jamshed Niazi, respectively. Ali Safina’s appearance in a Ramadan drama is no less than a pleasure, as he plays Kamali, and the audience is enthralled by his incredibly clever portrayal. Mira Sethi also appears in the film, although not as the controlling Gul Aapa from Chupke Chupke, but as Zubaida, an innocent housemaid. Taimoor Salahuddin Mooro, a well-known YouTuber, is making his acting debut in a TV drama, alongside Javeria Saud, Asad Siddiqui, and Navin Waqar. The plot of the drama finds humour in Punjabi families’ tradition of finding suitable matches for their offspring.

Hum Tum

Hum Tum is another masterpiece produced by Momina Duraid, written by Saima Akram and directed by Danish Nawaz. Some well-known Pakistani actors appear in the play, including Ahad Raza Mir as Adam, Ramsha Khan as Neha, Sara Khan as Maha, and Junaid Khan as Sarmad. Hum Tum, based on the narrative of rival neighbours and their humorous battles, is proving to be as popular as Chupke Chupke and Suno Chanda. Fans have dubbed Ahad Raza Mir and Ramsha Khan the “Tom and Jerry” of Pakistani soaps because of their love-hate relationship. The notion that the continually bickering protagonists will become love birds at the end of the series excites fans. Viewers are ecstatic to see Syed Mohammad Ahmed in the drama, playing Tiktoker “Dadu Handsome.” It is not only funny, but it also defies gender stereotypes, as the two main characters, Ahad Raza Mir and Junaid Khan, are both superb chefs and are more interested in domestic chores. Ramsha and Sara Khan, on the other hand, are more interested in books and academics. The audience is enthralled by Ramsha Khan riding a Vespa, and hopes that Professor Qutub-dissatisfaction uddin’s with his wife’s inability to conceive a son would be resolved by the final episodes.

In the new series, most of the actors from past Ramadan dramas reprise their roles, although in different positions. The beautiful thing about these plays is that they have fascinating stories that the whole family can enjoy. However, the audience noticed several shortcomings in all three dramas, such as overacting and the predictability of the dialogues. Hum Tum, Chaudhary and Sons, Chupkey Chupkey, and Suno Chanda are all written by Saima Akram, which means that the storylines are nearly identical to those of earlier plays, and fans, predictably, want a break from the pattern. Nonetheless, Ramadan dramas are an important element of Pakistani homes’ post-iftar entertainment, and the custom has continued this year. In the future, Ramadan dramas will be more successful if they put in a bit more effort to improve the narrative.