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Pakistani dramas


Pakistani dramas (Urdu: پاکستانی ڈرامہ‎) refers to televised miniseries produced in Pakistan, with distinctive features that set it apart from regular Western television series or soap operas. Pakistani dramas can be set in contemporary times or in historical settings. Different genres apply to these two types, from romantic comedies and action series to fusion science fiction dramas. A majority of Pakistani dramas are produced in Urdu; however, over the past 10 years an increasing number of them are being produced in other Pakistani languages such as Sindhi, Punjabi, Balochi, Kashmiri and Pashto. The short miniseries format has been a trademark of Pakistani dramas since they began broadcasting on television in the 1960s. Pakistani dramas are popular worldwide, mainly in countries with a large Pakistani diaspora and also in the Middle East and India.

Pakistani dramas are known for being relatively short, and usually end after a run of less than one year. This makes them shorter than soap operas, but still much longer than serials. Most Pakistani dramas are based on Urdu novels, however, sometimes the story line tends to deviate from the novel's plot in order to be television compatible. They have also been used repeatedly to transmit sociocultural messages, by incorporating them into story lines. Traditionally, Pakistani dramas have been more appealing to women rather than men; however, the newer action dramas have slowly attracted younger male audiences in recent years. Overall they have helped to attract a wider audience across the country. Recently, Pakistani drama plots have evolved and the themes they address widened. For instance, women are now seen having more non-traditional roles. Moreover, previously taboo themes such as divorce, sexual abuse, and racism are now beginning to appear. However, kissing on screen is still considered unacceptable for Pakistani TV.


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