Top Drama Production Houses of Pakistan

Top Drama Production Houses of Pakistan

The Pakistani drama industry is filled with talented productions and artists, but what goes undermined is the credit given to its creators. Whether it’s a comedy, horror, or simple romance, the Pakistani drama industry has gained international fame with its state-of-the-art productions. Various production houses have given their viewers a variety of content in the form of dramas, serials, films, television commercials, and more. If you’ve ever come across anything on Pakistani television networks, then you’ll be familiar with the works of these production houses. Here is a take on the top production houses of Pakistan worth applause.

1. MD Productions

Founded in 2008, MD productions was established and led by Momina Duraid and Duraid Qureshi. The production house is responsible for significant international trending films and television shows such as Bin Roye and Humsafar. Its most recent successes include dramas like Raqs e Bismil, Suno Chanda, and Phaans.

2. 7th Sky Entertainment

Home to blockbuster serials, 7th Sky Entertainment is truly the hub for a variety of genres. It is known for producing content significantly for Geo Entertainment. Its recent successes include Fitoor, Khuda Aur Muhabbat, and Dour in 2021. The owner, Abdullah Kadwani who is also the group managing director of Geo Entertainment Holdings collaborated his production house with the network in 2018.

3. Six Sigma Plus

Having produced shows like Gul-e-Rana and Guzaarish, Six Sigma Plus gained much popularity in 2016. It was founded in 2010 by actor Humayun Saeed and Shahzad Nasib. With a grossing of more than Rs. 1.7 billion in the box office, the production house is responsible for giving the audience memorable movies like Jawani Phir Nae Ani, Punjab Nae Jaungi, and Main Hoon Shahid Afridi. As far as romantic comedies go, Six Sigma Plus has entertained its viewers with hilarious content and superb on-screen performances.

4. A&B Entertainment

Headed by Asif Raza Mir and Babar Javed, A & B Entertainment is a production house known for its collaboration with GEO TV.  Some of its successful serials are Quaid-e-Tanhai, Virasat, Roag, Mein Abdul Qasir Hoon, and Adhoori Aurat. In 2012 it passed on content to other networks, ARY Digital and HUM TV.

5. BigBang Entertainment

Established by renowned actor, Fahad Mustafa, Big Bang Entertainment is one of the top high-end production houses in Pakistan. It’s previously shown growth in the industry with its promising serials like Dusri Biwi, Zinda Dargor, and Teri Raza. The production house created over 50 dramas by 2017. Its recent successes of 2021 are Dunk, Aazmaish, and Ishq Hai; all, crowd favorites.

6. iDream Entertainment

Founded in 2013, iDream Entertainment is led by director and producer, Aamir Pirzada. The corporation offers a variety of content such as dramas, soap, telefilms, and documentaries.  Some of its hit shows include Qurbaan, Noor-ul-Ain, Sannata. Its latest trending shows of 2021 are Shehnaai, Pehli Si Muhabbat, and Muje Wida Kar.

7. Moomal Entertainment

Moomal Entertainment is owned and headed by Moomal Shunaid, daughter-in-law to renowned Pakistani director Sultana Siddiqui. Since its inception in 2014, the corporation has worked diligently to create dramas like Zun Mureed, Pyar Ke Sadqay, and the latest of 2021, Yaar Na Bichrey, and Akhir Kab Tak.

8. Gold Bridge Media

CEO, Mukhtar Ahmed brought about the Gold Bridge Media production house in 2001. Having won the 2010 Hum TV award for best producer, Mukhtar paved the way for this corporation with successful serials and soaps. Some of its famous works include Masi Malka and Samdhan. Having given 20 years’ worth of content to the industry, the production house is still active with current serials, Oye Motti and Sitam.

9. Next Level Entertainment

Launched in January 2013, Next Level Entertainment was an in-house production company headed by producer, Samina Humanyun Saeed. It’s given the industry serials like Sadqay Tumahre, Alif, and Mann Mayal; public favorites. Not only is this corporation famous for its striking visual content, but also for its trending OSTs, like their debut OST for Mann Mayal. As far as memorable content goes, Next Level Entertainment’s content is known to generate media buzz with its quality projects.

10. Mastermind Productions

Mastermind Productions is one of the earliest and most reputed production companies in Pakistan. Operating since 1999, the company is run by Mr. Hassan Zia who turned a small production house into a major content provider. It’s partnered with Geo Tv, Ary Digital, Hum Tv, Ptv, Express Entertainment, and Urdu 1. Its last drama to go on air was Mohabbat Na in 2019. It has also produced local and international films under the banner of YNH Films.

11. Showcase Productions

CEO, Wajahat Rauf introduced Showcase Productions in 2002. This television, film, and music production house has given the industry ample productions like Mlive, 6 degrees, Kya Life Hai, and Karachi High. Its 2019 production, Chhalawa, and Karachi Se Lahore 3 gained much buzz and were hit at the box office.

12. ProMax Media

The latest edition in the media industry is Promax Media. It began operating in 2019 as a private corporation,  headed by CEO Barkat Ali Sidiki. Having worked with different Pakistani networks like Hum, A Plus, and Tv One, the Media house aims at a variety of content for its audiences. Some of its familiar work are Qarar, Yeh Shaadi Nahi Hosakti, Maazi, and, Khwab Zaadi.

13. Eveready Pictures

As far as Urdu Cinema goes, Eveready Pictures goes back to the inception of Pakistan. It is the parent company in the Eveready Group of companies, founded by J.C. Anand, now headed by his son, Satish Anand. It operates as a producer and distributor.  It has produced films like Jeeva, Saheli, and Dulhan in the ’50s and ’60s and didn’t produce anything major beyond the ’80s. Since then, it focused less on production and more on distribution. It has distributed famous films like Salman Khan’s Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015), Shahrukh Khan’s Zero (2018), and the Hollywood blockbuster, Avengers Infinity War(2018).

14. Ironline Productions

Ironline Productions, a member of the Ironline Group of companies, was founded by S.M Abbas in 2007. Having produced films, television dramas, and TVCs (television commercials), Ironline productions made its name in the Pakistani media industry in a short time. Some of its dramas are Akeli, Parvarish, Meri Anaya, and Dil Majboor Hai.

15. Ice media & Entertainment

Headed by Pakistani actor and model, Aijaz Aslam, Ice Media & Entertainment is home to great productions such as Tere Bina, Khalish, Qismat Ka Likha, and Maalkin. Recently, its newest comedy-drama in line is Akar Jakkar, to be aired on Hum network soon. Its offices span from New York to Karachi, as they utilize their experience worth more than 12 years into creating on-screen magic.

16. TNI Communication

TNI production house is just one of the businesses operating under TNI Communications. Established in 2010 by Rajan Shahi, the house expanded to 4 different cities in Pakistan. It has given the industry a few great dramas so far. Ishq Bepanah, Ishq Na Kariyo Koi, Ru Baru Ishq Tha, Hari Hari Churiyan, and Ek Aur Sitam are some of its praiseworthy pieces.

17. Cereal Entertainment

Cereal Entertainment was founded by model and producer Adnan Siddiqui. He made his debut as a producer in the Bollywood blockbuster film Mom starring Sri Devi and Sajal Ali. Having produced hit dramas like Adat, Ghungi, Ghamandi, Main Na Janoo, and more, the company has been producing a variety of content since 2015. This year, the production house is planning to release, Dum Mastam; its first feature film.

Take a Look

From top-rated films to buzz-generating dramas, the Pakistani Industry is responsible for producing rich and entertaining content. Every production house has spent exhausting days and long nights providing quality content worth their viewers’ time. With increased competition around the globe, the Pakistani drama industry still managed to make its mark with great actors, superb scripts, and heart-warming performances. 

The above list cannot simply cover 74 years worth of amazing projects. And, indeed, there are more great works to come in the future.

Comments

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