Most dramas currently revolve around a disastrous marriage, struggles with the in-laws, sibling rivalry, illicit relationships, and, of course, the dilemma of the hero. He is divided between two love interests or two wives.
It’s quite ironic that though we have a choice of more than 15 entertainment channels, barely showing anything unique and fresh other than the typically cheesy and hopelessly filmy, high-flying masala dramas—the majority focus on jealous, scheming characters or the unrealistic goody two shoes. There are always exceptions – but generally, this pattern seems to be the norm.
The Pakistani Television Industry needs a breath of fresh air to bring something new to our TV screens. Check out these 18 types of clichéd characters that our television dramas need to get rid of straight away.
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The pretty boy that all the ladies have their eyes on
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The mommy’s boy who refuses ever to grow up
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The control freak Zalim Saas who loves to hate her Bahu
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The All-rounder Awesome Bahu who is the Superglue of the family
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Miss Jealousy who is determined to steal the Heroin’s Husband
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The sneaky maid who thinks she is the Desi Gossip Girl
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The Doosri Biwi with her Pehli Shaadi
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The Judgmental Aunty on a Rishta Hunt
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The nosy sister-in-law who minds everyone’s business but her own
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The neighborhood’s bad boy all set to make the heroin’s life a living hell
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The unlucky miserable lover destined to be forever alone
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The 50-year-old Mom who thinks she is still 25 years old.
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The Creepy Ex who won’t give up on the hero/heroin
