The new generation of India is crazy about Pakistani dramas. Well, this is not the first new generation of India to be very interested in Pakistani dramas. In the era of VCR, the stage plays of Pakistan and especially the plays of the late Umar Sharif were also very popular in India.
In the era of VCR, PTV dramas were also very popular in many states of India. Isolations, Chand Grahan and many other dramas were also very popular among Indian audiences. Now again the popularity of Pakistani dramas is increasing.
India Today has mentioned in a special report that some features of Pakistani dramas have given them superiority over Indian serials. Indian serials tend to drag i.e. their length is too long.
Many serials and series of hundreds of episodes have come in India. Most Pakistani dramas are 25 to 50 episodes long. The story is short and uncomplicated.
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The Pakistani drama Humsafar was immensely popular in India. It was this drama that gave Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan a huge fan following in India.
Humsafar was a 23-episode mini-series that garnered over 10 million views on YouTube. Among them, millions of viewers were from India.
India-Pakistan relations have been sweet and sour regarding cricket and politics. Sometimes there is hatred and sometimes love, but the case of the art world is very different. Artists from both countries have been very fond of each other.
The new generation of India has also discovered Pakistani dramas with the help of social media shorts and many have heard about Pakistani dramas from their elders and started watching them.
Anamika, a 26-year-old political scientist and researcher from the Indian state of Haryana, says that Pakistani dramas are generally unusually consistent. They have more realism and less complexity in the story. There is no focus on increasing episodes without a solid justification.
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Varul, a 22-year-old journalist from Noida, says that it is surprising to see that people who have always been told to hate are very simple and just like us.
Most observers of India say that there is a lot of artificiality in Indian dramas. Along with the glitter of make-up and clothes, the magnificent sets also make these plays surreal. Pakistani dramas are very simple in nature which people feel relatable to.
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**Interview with Dr. Aisha Rehman, Cultural Critic and Television Expert**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Dr. Rehman. We’ve seen a resurgence in the popularity of Pakistani dramas among Indian audiences. What do you think is driving this trend?
**Dr. Rehman:** It’s a pleasure to be here. The current generation in India is increasingly drawn to Pakistani dramas, both for their storytelling and production quality. Unlike long-running Indian serials that can stretch for hundreds of episodes, most Pakistani dramas are concise, usually between 25 to 50 episodes, making them easier for viewers to engage with fully.
**Interviewer:** That’s interesting! You mentioned storytelling. What sets the narratives of Pakistani dramas apart from Indian serials?
**Dr. Rehman:** Pakistani dramas often focus on relatable, uncomplicated plots that resonate with everyday experiences. They tend to have a rich cultural backdrop without excessive melodrama, which can sometimes dilute the storyline in Indian serials. This brevity allows for stronger character development within a tighter narrative arc.
**Interviewer:** Humsafar has been highlighted as a game-changer, especially for actors like Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan. What impact do you think shows like Humsafar have had on cross-border entertainment?
**Dr. Rehman:** Humsafar is a prime example of how storytelling transcends borders. It not only captured hearts in India but also paved the way for more Pakistani talent in India. The show garnered over 10 million views on YouTube, making it a phenomenal success. It illustrates that quality content knows no boundaries, and audiences appreciate genuine storytelling, regardless of its origin.
**Interviewer:** Given the rich history of cultural exchange between the two countries, do you see this trend continuing?
**Dr. Rehman:** Absolutely. As long as there are engaging narratives that resonate with viewers, this trend will grow. The appreciation for each other’s work fosters understanding and friendship between cultures. It’s heartening to see how entertainment can bridge divides and bring people together.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Dr. Rehman, for sharing your insights today!
**Dr. Rehman:** Thank you for having me! It’s always a pleasure to discuss the evolving landscape of television.