The drama is still being lauded for a progressive portrayal of independent women, something which present-day sob-a-minute serials can learn much from.Ī sequel to the play, Tanhaiyan: Naye Silsilay was telecasted in 2012 though it didn’t reach similar success.įun fact: Indian satellite channel Zee TV telecasted both Ankahi and Tanhaiyian without any legal permissions from PTV, as a result, PTV moved to a UK court which ultimately ruled in PTV’s favor and asked Zee TV to pay compensation to PTV.

TanhaiyanĪnother classic from the above team (directed by Shehzad Khalil), Tanhaiyan is about two sisters who lose their parents and go to live with their aunt in Karachi in an effort to rebuild a new life for themselves. After the success of Ankahi, the same team collaborated for another PTV production, the legendary Tanhaiyan of course.įun fact: A Bollywood movie called Chal Mere Bhai starring several heavyweights (Salman Khan) from that industry is inspired by Ankahi and follows the same storyline.

Starring Shehnaz Sheikh, Javed Sheikh, Shakeel, Behroz Sabzwri and Jamshed Ansari, the drama follows the journey of a young and ambitious girl Sana Murad (Shehnaz Sheikh), and her aspirations to be rich. Written by Haseena Moin and directed by Shoaib Mansoor, witty dialogues and strong relatable characterization made Ankahi a cult classic. Read on, and trust us, you will not regret checking out these timeless shows. There’s more good news: You can watch practically all these shows now on YouTube, in decent quality as they have especially been made available for the current lockdown lull. To resolve your dilemma, we bring you a list of classic PTV dramas to watch (or in some cases, revisit) that cater to every possible mood you might be feeling in the coming days and weeks. That’s quite a lot for a film/TV fan to take in, in addition to the anxieties surrounding the pandemic. During times when everyone including you, Idris Elba and Fawad Khan are self-quarantining, it’s only natural to look around for some quality entertainment on your home screens especially when theaters are closed and are expected to stay that way in the ensuing months.

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