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Adnan Siddiqui ambles through the winding streets of androon shehr [inner city] Lahore on a cold December night in 2019. His phone’s video camera swivels to show glimpses of the musty, romantic nooks that epitomise the area, zeroing in on jalebis getting friend, steam curling off them and wafting out into the winter air, fairy lights lit up outside food kiosks or on the little boys who have excitedly gathered around him.
“Are you ready to watch Dum Mastam?” he asks them. The actor is turning film producer and his debut cinematic production is being shot in these alleys. He is excited, adeptly building up hype through his social media fan following.
Why Pakistani dramas turned to comedy
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Osman Khalid Butt and Ayeza Khan in Chupke Chupke
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Television dramas from Pakistan are known to be sob-fests thriving on the miseries of the middle-class woman, who is either trying to marry the right guy or running away from being married to the wrong guy. Networks have been experimenting with horror and short comedies, but haven’t quite tasted as much success.
This Ramadan, that story changed, with not just one but three romantic comedies winning acclaim. HUM TV presented Chupke Chupke and Taana Baana while Geo Network produced Ishq Jalebi. The shows raked in millions of views and overtook many regular shows appearing weekly. As the pandemic reared its ugly head, what could be there to lift spirits and help world heal a bit? Laughter. And in some good doses. This is exactly where TV came to the rescue.
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Chupke Chupke is being loved by the audiences immensely. Witty characters and a strong plotline make the play amongst one of the favorites this Ramazan. While each character has a unique presence in the drama, the characters of the two matriarchs are particularly appealing.
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