As the clever saying goes, if you’ve got it, flaunt it – and our Pakistani drama serials are doing exactly that across the border.
With the launch of Zee Network’s Zindagi TV channel last month, Indians are being treated to the best of new-age Pakistani TV dramas on offer. Hum TV’s booming success Zindagi Gulzar Hai and A-Plus’ Aun Zara have earned much praise and appreciation in Indian newspapers and social media, with the former drawing to a close with its season finale in India tomorrow (Friday).
On-screen couple Kashaf (Sanam Saeed) and Zaroun (Fawwad Khan) were the subjects of adoration and amazement, as fans tweeted their respect with no praise barred.
Bollywood actor Divya Dutta is just one who was blown away by the duo. She tweeted:
“Awww zaaroon! Charm personified! Gripping romance this zindagi gulzar hai!”
“Oh so romantic, zindagi gulzar hai n and those dialogues are music to the ears!”
Another Indian actor, Kamya Punjab expressed the desire to work for Pakistani dramas. Kamya tweeted:
“I so want to go to pak n be a part of their shows! I hope n wish zee zindagi changes the vision of the makers in television here!”
Actors and film directors from Bollywood also showed their appreciation for Pakistani soaps.
“#ZINDAGI at #zee draws my attention for intersting plays with real people with real homes than our serials full of make up n made up twists” – Subhash Gai
“Man, got hooked and watched 3 serials in a row on Zindagi..I think this channel with its content will be a serious threat to all soapers” – Jaaved Jaaferi
With its tagline ‘Jodey Dilon Ko’, Zindagi TV is fast becoming a platform radiating Pakistani art and culture to a receptive Indian audience.
A report published by Caravan Daily said, TV shows on Zee’s Zindagi channel were shattering misconceptions and stereotypes about Pakistan and Pakistani society.
Another report in India.com listed seven reasons why Zindagi Gulzar Hai was a smashing hit, listing suave Fawad Khan and brilliant Sanam Saeed as top reasons. Other factors behind the general success of Pakistan TV shows in India are the number of fixed episodes, their closeness to reality, nicely-woven sub-plots, and a brilliant supporting cast.
The Caravan Daily also quoted an Indian filmmaker Kunal Kohli as saying that the technical side of Pakistani soaps is superior. “Must say the quality of shooting [and] writing of the shows on Zindagi is [very] refreshing.”
via dawn.com
