Saba Qamar’s new drama serial Pamaal premiered on Green Entertainment this week, and it’s getting pretty good reception so far.
Pamaal “Pamaal” (also spelled “paamaal” or “paimaal”) is a word in Urdu that means trampled, destroyed, ruined, or crushed. The drama airs every Monday and Tuesday at 8:00 PM on Green TV.
Saba Qamar is sharing the screen with Usman Mukhtar.
The trailers and promos describe a romance that starts to fall apart when “the cracks begin to show.”
The drama is written by Zanjabeel Asim and directed by Khizer Idrees. Whereas Qamar plays the character Malika, a woman who defies tradition for love.
On the other hand, Mukhtar plays Raza, a man who becomes his own compass in life.
Overall, the initial reception for Pamaal has been positive, with critics and audiences praising the performances of Saba Qamar and Usman Mukhtar, as well as the drama’s direction and writing.
Reviewers have consistently highlighted Saba Qamar’s effortless portrayal of her character, Malika. Usman Mukhtar has also been praised for bringing “calm intensity and maturity” to his role.
The direction and writing have been positively noted for their quality, cinematic feel, and compelling storytelling that avoids typical drama tropes.
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For some viewers, the initial episodes evoke a nostalgic feeling, drawing comparisons to Saba Qamar’s earlier successful work, such as Digest Writer.
Many agree that the first episode was a strong and gripping start that delivers depth and substance. The drama is seen as a promising project that aims to tell a meaningful story.
