Pakistani television’s Ramadan dramas once a major highlight of the holy month are facing criticism from viewers in 2026.The genre gained immense popularity after the success of Suno Chanda, which launched stars like Farhan Saeed and Iqra Aziz.Since then channels have produced special Ramadan shows each year attracting high ratings and wide audiences.
This year several Ramadan dramas are set to premiere including Dekh Zara Pyar Se starring Yumna Zaidi and Hamza Sohail on Hum TV and Fasana Mart Ka. While these shows feature colorful sets lively music and entertainment focused plots viewers argue that they stray from the spiritual essence of Ramadan.
Social media users have criticized the excessive focus on music dancing and romantic subplots. Many feel such content promotes inappropriate relationships and does not reflect the cultural and religious values of the month. Some viewers warned against encouraging or watching these shows fearing negative influence on audiences despite their high ratings.
The criticism underscores a growing gap between producers’ entertainment driven approach and audiences expectations for Ramadan programming that aligns with the month’s cultural and spiritual spirit.
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