Old is Gold and that’s true in the case of PTV dramas.
PTV holds the credit to air the evergreen dramas in the television history of Pakistani dramas. Dramas aired in the 80s and 90s are still inspiring for today’s generation. They got fame at that time and made a prominent name in drama history. These old PTV dramas are close to reality and depict the Pakistani culture. And above all, these dramas are full of lessons.
10 Best PTV Dramas
1. Alpha Bravo Charlie
This drama is full of action, thrill, comedy, and romance. The story revolves around three friends who join Pakistan army. They are sent to different areas of Pakistan i.e., Siachen, Bosnia, and Lahore. The drama reflects on how the relationship of friends is impacted when they are separated. The drama also showcases the discipline and perfection of the Pakistan Army. Pakistani audience has a special charm and love for army-based dramas, so is the case with this drama. If you go through the PTV old dramas list 1990 to 2000, you will find this drama ranking the list. Aired in 1998, this drama received immense love from viewers and was rated 9.5/10 on IMDb.
The drama is the sequel to the old Pakistani drama series “Sunehrey din”. It was directed by Shoaib Mansoor. The drama is popular as ABC. You will love watching this drama as it gives its viewers a refreshing vibe.
2. Dhoop Kinaray
Well, every bit of this drama is amazing, but I will award the credit of its fame to the star cast. Marina Khan and Rahat Kazmi have spread magic with their flawless acting in Dhoop Kinaray. Their on-screen couple was also celebrated by the audience which made it a big hit.
Aired in 1987, this drama is considered one of the best dramas on the PTV dramas list. The story revolves around the doctors and their daily routine. Directed by Sahira Kazmi, the drama is about the cute encounter between a joyful girl Dr Zoya Ali Khan, and Dr Ahmer. Ahmer wanted Zoya to be a serious girl as doctors need to be serious in life. The story progresses with the interaction of two opposite personalities. The drama was a big hit and is rated 9.3/10 on IMDb.
3. Dhuwan
If you love action stories, I will recommend you Dhuwan drama. It was the first-ever action drama in the television history of Pakistan. The story is based on five friends who decide to fight against different criminal activities i.e, drug dealing and terrorism. The drama beautifully covers their journey and used the ammunition first time in a Pakistani drama. It raised the voice against the corrupt officials who are negligent of their duties. The drama delivered the message that due to their negligence, target killers, drug dealers, and terrorists are freely destroying the youth.
It’s rated 9.4/10 on IMDb. Directed by Sajjad Ahmed, the drama is one of the best PTV dramas of the 90s.
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4. Tanhaiyan
Tanhaiyan is the all-time favourite drama based on two sisters Saniya starring Marina Khan, and Zara (Shehnaz Sheikh). They lose their parents in a car accident and then lost their house. However, the story progresses with the strong Zara’s strong determination of getting back whatever she used to own. The drama portrays the struggle of the two sisters for the betterment of their lives.
It is a family drama directed by Shahzad Khalil. The IMDb rating of drama is 9.1/10. Originally aired in 1986, the drama has been broadcasted many times on PTV. The drama is loved by the audience and is a cult classic. Also, the sequel of this drama was aired in 2012 named “Tanhaaiyan naye silsilay”.
5. Khuda Ki Basti
This is one of the golden PTV dramas of its time. The drama was first aired in 1969 and later in 1974. You will find this drama in PTV old dramas 1990 list because it was also broadcasted in 1990. The drama is based on a famous novel “Khuda ki Basti” written by Shaukat Siddique.
The drama revolves around a family of three children owned by a widowed mother. The sufferings of the family are addressed in the drama, and this is the reason drama was a big hit. It was too close to reality. A man from the neighbourhood pursues the widow and tries to trap her with romance. He aimed to access the widow’s daughter by marrying the widow. The drama displays the bitter reality of society and is considered the mother of all serials.
6. Mehndi
If you go through PTV old dramas list 2000 to 2005, you will find mehndi at the top. Mehndi drama addresses different problems faced by women after marriage. The story is centred on four women facing different marital problems in their lives. Humayun Saeed and Ayesha Khan are part of this project. So, Humayun Saeed’s fans always express a never-ending love for this drama.
Aired in 2003, the drama made its top place in PTV old dramas list 2000 to 2010. Since the drama depicted the problems encountered by young girls when they get married, the drama was loved by the audience. It was too close to reality. Seema Ghazal wrote this amazing drama and it was directed by Muhammad Javed Fazil. The drama was a family show and managed to be the Best TV Play in Lux Style Awards.
The drama is a must-watch for all of you. It was rated 7.9/10 of IMDb.
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7. Ainak Wala Jin
Who is unaware of this amazing TV series? The drama got unparallel recognition and fame in Pakistan. It was a children-play produced in the early ’90s. However, the play was loved by children and elders equally. The comedy, the fiction, the characters, the story, everything is worth praising in this drama.
This drama has 4 seasons overall. The drama is considered the best humorous drama in the Pakistani drama industry. The main character Zakoota Jin was played by Munna Lahori who ruled the hearts of children through his character. It was rated 8.9/10 on IMDb.
8. Ankahi
Written by Haseena Moin, the drama is a cult classic. It revolves around a young girl Shehnaz Sheikh as Sana Murad who is ambitious. She aims at becoming prosperous like her friend. Her father passes away early, and she becomes determined to change her fate from rag to riches.
The drama was aired in 1982 and showcases romance. Shoaib Mansoor directed this brilliant drama and it is considered the all-time favorite.
9. Alif Noon
Alif Noon is a famous comedy-drama. The story is about two friends who are opposite in their personalities. It was aired in 1965 and presented a light comedy to the audience.
The two friends were Rafi Khawar as Nanha and Kamal Ahmad Rizvi as Allan. Uzma Gillani was also a part of this amazing project.
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10. Parchaaiyan
This drama starring Rahat Kazmi and Sahira Kazmi is a masterpiece of the Pakistani drama industry. The story is centered on Shira Kazmi as Najia. Her life is portrayed in the drama. Different men come into her life and how they impacted her is shown in the drama.
The storyline of the drama is incredible. Written by Haseena Moin, the drama showcases tragedy and romance.
These were the best dramas on PTV and are evergreen. They gained immense love and appreciation from the audience not only at the time of broadcast but also in the present era. All of these dramas either addressed a social issue or delivered a strong message along with the entertainment. That’s why these dramas are still popular among today’s generation.
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