Indians adore Pakistani dramas, according to Pakistani actor Faisal Qureshi, which are extremely popular in India.
Popularity in India
Faisal Qureshi stated in an interview that Indian viewers have fallen in love with Pakistani dramas. He further added that after watching one or two good plays, Indian fans become their diehard fans.
Indian Viewers’ Fondness
Faisal Qureshi shared an incident when a famous Indian choreographer told him about the impact of Pakistani dramas on Indian streets. He said that during the broadcast of “Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan” and “Hum Safar,” among other popular Pakistani plays, roads would be deserted as if there were a curfew, indicating how many people watched these shows in India.
Impact on Indian Television
The actor’s comments show how much Pakistani dramas have influenced television viewership in India. The stories were engaging, the performances strong, and the characters so relatable that they transcended borders and cultures.
Critique of Award Shows
Faisal Qureshi also talked about award shows and their criteria for giving awards. He criticized the practice of giving awards based on social media following only and stressed merit and quality work over popularity.
Awards Based on Popularity
The actor disagreed that awards should be given to actors with more social media followers. He argued that this approach ignores talented individuals who may need to be more active online but give outstanding performances.
Recognition for Talent
Faisal Qureshi urged award shows to acknowledge talent and craftsmanship rather than just looking at numbers on social media platforms. He highlighted how some actors perform exceptionally well but still go unnoticed because of their limited presence on such sites.
Continued Appreciation
Despite changing times in showbiz, Faisal Qureshi said he is grateful for all those who still appreciate his work.
Joy of Recognition
The actor said he still feels extremely happy when senior figures in the industry praise him. He added that if a senior actor compliments him, it keeps him going for a week, which means a lot to him.
