Highlights
Pakistani dramas have become tremendously popular in India, mainly because of their captivating storyline and availability on a number of different platforms, including YouTube and OTT. Cross-border streaming is on the rise in recent years.
India’s entertainment industry is prominent for its mainstream cinema, and Pakistan’s is famed for its suspenseful plays. People in both countries are curious about one another’s cultures and narratives, leading to a substantial rise in popularity of some dramas.
Despite language hurdles, Pakistani dramas continue to lure the attention of Indian audiences. They are full of top-notch material and uniqueness. These projects’ increasing popularity in India reflects the impact of good storytelling.
Seven popular Pakistani dramas in India
1. Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum (2024)
This ongoing drama has taken the internet in both Pakistan and India by storm. This love story of opposites attract is on a bibliophile, topper and a sorted girl and a laid-back and practical approach guy. Sharjeena and Mustafa are not going to disappoint you.
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Cast: Hania aamir, Fahad Mustafa, Emmad Irfani
IMDb rating: 9.2/10
Status: Ongoing
2. Mere Humsafar
This 2021 hit centres on Hala, a physically and psychologically damaged person, and Hamza, her cousin ho has returned from abroad, and eventually saves and marries her. Mere Humsafar’s male lead left India’s both millennial and Gen Z population surprised.
Cast: Hania aamir, Farhan Saeed, Zoya Nasir
IMDb rating: 8.3/10
Status: Completed
3. Tere Bin
This 2022 much-loved Pakistani drama has a catching plot and intense chemistry. ‘Tere Bin’ quickly became a massive hit in both countries. It focuses on a captivating story of ‘Murtasim’ and ‘Meerab’ – forced into marriage by property regulations.
Cast: Yumna Zaidi, Sabeena Farooq, Sohail Sameer
IMDb rating: 7.5/10
Status: Completed
4. Zindagi Gulzar Hai
The first episode of ‘Zindagi Gulzar Hai’ aired back in 2012, but the drama is still immensely popular in both countries. This series questions conventional ideologies and disapproves the idea that boys are superior to girls. You’re gonna love Kasaf and Zaroon.
Cast: Faad Khan, Sanam Saeed, Samina Peerzada
IMDb rating: 8.9/10
Status: Completed
5. Humsafar
This hugely popular Pakistani drama from 2011 revolves around a story of the male and female leads marrying each other due to familial pressures. They encounter several challenges but gradually overcome them. They hold onto each other, battling every obstacle together.
Cast: Faad Khan, Mahira Khan, Saba Faisal
IMDb rating: 8.9/10
Status: Completed
6. Ishqiya
‘Ishqiya’ centres on 2 sisters – Hamna and Rumi. They are polar opposites. Hamna and Hamza are in a relationship, but due to family pressure, she has to marry another person. Hurt by betrayal, Hamza marries Rumi and plans to seek revenge by torturing her.
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Cast: Hania aamir, Ramsha Khan, Feroze Khan, Mehrunisa Iqbal
IMDb rating: 7.9/10
Status: Completed
7. Suno Chanda Season 1 & 2
This is a comfort drama for rom-com lovers. In the first season, 2 cousins are forced to marry each other by their grandmother. They are similar to Tom and Jerry, constantly bickering but hilariously entertaining. The second season focuses on their post-marriage.
Cast: Farhan Saeed, Farah Shah, Iqra Aziz
IMDb rating: 8.8/10
Status: Completed
