Islamabad: Pakistani drama serials Pagal Khana and Parwarish have captured national attention for their strong human-centred themes and emotional depth. Pagal Khana aired on Green Entertainment in early 2024, which brings mental health into public view with rare honesty. Set in a psychiatric facility, it tells the stories of individuals battling conditions like schizophrenia and OCD. The drama, starring Saba Qamar and Sami Khan, highlights their struggles and their need for love, dignity, and acceptance. It asks viewers to see patients not as labels but as human beings. It is again on air on Green TV because of its high popularity and audience demand.
Parwarish, airing in 2025 on ARY Digital, focuses on how families raise children under pressure from tradition, expectations, and social norms. With standout performances by Aina Asif and Samar Abbas Jafri, the show reflects the emotional toll on youth when love is confused with control. Both dramas go beyond entertainment.
They ask viewers to reflect on how society treats the vulnerable—those with mental illness and children growing up under strict authority. Critics have praised their sensitive writing and realism, while audiences in Islamabad and across Pakistan have embraced the characters for their truth and heart. These dramas offer more than drama—they offer empathy, awareness, and hope for change.
