Sometimes, all it takes is a well written story, memorable characters, and a few twists that keep us hooked to make a Pakistani drama unforgettable. And this is why, we give you three Umera Ahmed dramas that every Pakistani drama fan should definitely have on their watchlist.
There is something about an Umera Ahmed story that just hits differently. With her knack for creating unforgettable characters and stories that make you think, she has given us some of the most memorable dramas on Pakistani television, so let’s take a trip down memory lane and revisit three of them.
Malaal: A Story Of Love, Choices, And Complicated Relationships
Starring Imran Abbas, Sarwat Gilani, Deepti Gupta and Faisal Rehman, Malaal follows Zinia and Danish, two best friends who are madly in love with each other in secret for many years. But when Danish’s mother rejects Zinia and decides Danish to marry Mahi, who is considerably younger than him, things get more complicated as Danish and Mahi leave for USA and finally Zinia ends up befriending Mahi and having a relationship with her cousin Jawad. As misunderstandings, old feelings and tough decisions start playing tricks on everyone’s mind, relationships get dissolved while some others begin to form with Zinia, Danish, Mahi and Jawad all having to realize what they actually want from life. Malaal is all about love, heartbreaks, family pressures and regrets.
Malaal is written by Umera Ahmed and directed by Mehreen Jabbar.
Doraha: A Story Of Love, Marriage, And Second Chances
Starring Humayun Saeed, Sanam Baloch, Sonia Rehman and Adnan Siddiqui, Doraha follows Umer and Shahla, two cousins whose lives take an unexpected turn when Umer marries Sara, the woman he loves despite his mother’s objections. While Sara tries to adjust to her new family and faces constant criticism from her mother-in-law, tensions at home eventually push Umer to divorce her and marry Shahla, who has loved him since childhood. However, marriage turns out to be very different from what Shahla imagined, while Sara’s second marriage brings its own painful challenges. As Umer begins to realise what he has lost and Sara finds herself facing another difficult chapter, Doraha takes its characters through heartbreak, regret and the consequences of their choices before bringing Umer and Sara back together for a second chance at love.
Doraha is written by Umera Ahmed and directed by Mehreen Jabbar.
Qaid-e-Tanhai: A Story Of Separation, Regret, And Reunion
Starring Faysal Quraishi, Savera Nadeem and Sunita Marshall, Qaid-e-Tanhai follows Aisha and Moiz, a young couple who fall in love and marry despite the complications created by their families. Their happiness is short lived when Moiz leaves for London under pressure from his mother, leaving Aisha and their young daughter Noor behind. As years pass, distance, misunderstandings and Moiz’s growing relationship with Aneela create an even bigger gap between the couple, while Jawad enters Aisha’s life and becomes a source of support for her and Noor. What follows is a story of broken relationships, family pressures, regret and the consequences of staying apart for too long, before Moiz eventually returns to Pakistan and tries to rebuild the family he once left behind.
Qaid-e-Tanhai is written by Umera Ahmed and directed by Babar Javed.
So, which one are you going to watch?
