“What kind of dramas are they making in Ramadan?"
The Ramadan special Very Filmy has stirred a debate, with some people calling for the TV show to be banned.
During the festive occasion, the television landscape is filled with a multitude of special dramas.
Hum TV, known for pioneering this trend, has once again stepped up to the tradition by releasing two shows.
Among these, Very Filmy has emerged as a standout, drawing in a considerable viewership.
It has simultaneously sparked debates and discussions among its audience.
Very Filmy features a collaboration between Ameer Gilani and Dananeer Mobeen.
Audiences have been quick to point out that many scenes have a lot of recreations from popular Indian movies.
These scenes form a significant aspect of the plot. The storyline revolves around the male protagonist mimicking the Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan.
His scenes closely mirror iconic moments from well-known films such as Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Pathaan, and Devdas.
In a recent episode, viewers were treated to a scene where Ameer Gilani convincingly acted like SRK.
Meanwhile, Dananeer flawlessly embodied the essence of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s Devdas character Paro.
However, many viewers believe that replicating Indian movies is not only unoriginal but also inappropriate for broadcast during Ramadan.
They argue that such content lacks cultural significance and fails to align with the occasion.
Consequently, there has been widespread backlash from viewers, with numerous voices calling for the drama to be banned altogether.
Critics have pointed out the irony of Pakistani actors promoting themselves through content that imitates Indian films, especially considering the historical tensions between the two countries.
They argued that India often denigrates Pakistan in its media.
Overall, the sentiment among the audience is one of disappointment and frustration.
A user wrote: “I sat down to watch a light-hearted show that revolves around Ramadan. Very disappointed.”
One questioned: “What kind of dramas are they making in Ramadan? What has happened to Pakistan?”
Another said: “Pakistanis are degraded and shown as terrorists in Bollywood films while here our actors are promoting their actors.”
One commented:
“What an embarrassing moment for Pakistanis.”
Another remarked: “Bollywood inspired Ramadan special serial. Is anyone else getting the irony?”
Ramadan brings in a wave of new television shows in Pakistan.
With each passing year, these TV specials entertain audiences across the country.
Following the resounding success of Suno Chanda, this trend has become an annual tradition. Channels try to outdo each other with their offerings.
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