Six new dramas spanning romance, mystery, dark family sagas wrap up first week on air
In an era of individual screens, evenings are beginning to feel shared again, with the television no longer just background noise but a point of connection. Express Entertainment’s newly launched lineup of six drama serials signals this quiet shift in Pakistani households, where shared primetime viewing is beginning to return.
All six dramas have already completed their first week on air. Here is a breakdown of the dramas:
Nikammay
At 7:00pm, Nikammay airs daily, bringing a light tone to the lineup. Built around humour, misadventures and evolving relationships, it captures the unpredictability of everyday life, where friendship and romance take shape in unexpected ways.
The drama features Javeria Saud, Saud Qasmi, Junaid Niazi and Fazal Khan, who come together to portray a dysfunctional family navigating both comedic situations and emotional undercurrents. With its focus on everyday chaos, the serial reflects the continued popularity of family-centred comedies in Pakistani television.
Abdullah Pur Ka Devdas
Abdullah Pur Ka Devdas, which airs from Monday to Wednesday at 8:00pm, features a story anchored in love and fate. It follows two individuals navigating the tension between personal desire and societal expectations, where each decision edges them closer to heartbreak or sacrifice.
The drama brings together Bilal Abbas Khan and Sarah Khan in lead roles, supported by seasoned actors Arjumand Rahim and Savera Nadeem. With its focus on romance shaped by social constraints, the serial taps into a familiar theme in Pakistani television while attempting to frame it through a more contemporary, character-driven lens.
Mrs & Mr Shameem
Airing from Thursday to Saturday at 8:00pm, Mrs & Mr Shameem turns the focus to a couple grappling with identity and public judgment. The drama explores what it means to sustain love under pressure, particularly when social expectations clash with personal truth.
Led by Saba Qamar and Nauman Ijaz, the serial stands out for its placing of unconventional themes at the centre of the narrative. Ijaz, in particular, steps into a role that departs from his more familiar screen persona, reflecting a broader shift in Pakistani television.
Ay Dushman-e-Jaan
The new lineup includes dramas, like Ay Dushman-e-Jaan, which venture into a darker space. Airing from Monday to Thursday at 9:00pm, the drama weaves a tale of greed, betrayal and fragile loyalties, with family bonds tested and trust remaining uncertain.
Starring Sami Khan, Hina Altaf, Babar Ali and Hina Khawaja Bayat, the drama centres on morally complex characters navigating power and consequence. With a narrative built on conflict and shifting alliances, the serial reflects a growing trend towards darker, more layered narratives accompanying.
Mere Paas Raho Tum
Heading into the weekend, Mere Paas Raho Tum, airing from Friday to Sunday at 9:00pm, delivers an emotional, family-centric narrative. Following three siblings entangled in a web of sacrifice and broken relationships, the drama questions how far one can go to hold a family together before it begins to fracture.
The drama stars Nawal Saeed, Omer Shahzad and Azeekah Daniel, bringing together a younger cast to explore themes of loyalty, loss and resilience within the family structure.
Missing Darling
Rounding off the lineup is Missing Darling, which airs on Sunday at 8 :00pm, introducing an element of mystery to the schedule. Centred on a sudden disappearance, the story unfolds through secrets, shifting loyalties and unanswered questions, drawing viewers into a world where trust is constantly in flux.
The drama features Yasir Hussain, Mohib Mirza, Nausheen Shah, Umer Aalam and Kiran Ashfaque, bringing a mix of familiar faces to drive the drama’s suspense-led narrative.
What sets the bill of dramas apart is not only the range of genres they depict but how seamlessly they fits into the schedule; each time slot feels deliberate, creating a rhythm that encourages audiences to return night after night.
As the dramas’ first week on air sets the stage and the stories continue to unfold, Express Entertainment appears to be building more than a programming lineup – it is reviving a shared viewing culture.
