5 Pakistani dramas with love stories that are pure magic: Suno Chanda to Mere Humsafar

Pakistani dramas have long held a special place in television, and at the heart of their magic lies one undeniable truth: nothing captivates audiences quite like a love story. From the witty banter and lighthearted charm of Suno Chanda to the intense, emotional rollercoaster of Mere Humsafar, these dramas prove that romance isn’t just a subplot—it’s the soul of TV storytelling. Rooted in nuances. yet universally relatable, they explore love in all its forms: tender, complicated, and transformative. Here are five unforgettable Pakistani dramas that remind us why love stories never go out of style.

1) Tere Bin

In Tere Bin, feudal lord Murtasim (Wahaj Ali) is the ruler of a Sindh village, where he constantly clashes with rival Malik Mukhtar. Meerab (Yumna Zaidi), a bold Karachi law student. However, family politics collide, Murtasim’s conservative mother announces a shock alliance between him and Meerab. Their reluctant union is further complicated by buried family secrets. Between rivalry, obsession, and betrayal, the stage is set for a turbulent love story.

2) Suno Chanda

Suno Chanda is a rom-com set in a lively joint family, where cousins Jiya (Iqra Aziz) and Arsal (Farhan Saeed) are already married under their late grandfather’s wish but refuse to accept it. Constantly bickering, pulling pranks, and plotting to stop their own wedding, the two eventually discover that love was right under their noses all along. Packed with quirky relatives, laugh-out-loud chaos, and heartwarming family moments, the show became a Ramadan favourite and a massive hit, proving that sometimes the best love stories begin with endless arguments.

3) Mere Humsafar

Mere Humsafar tells the emotional journey of Hala, a British-Pakistani girl abandoned by her father and raised in Pakistan by a family that mistreats her. Constantly belittled by her aunt Shah Jahan, Hala grows up timid and insecure—until Hamza (Farhan Saeed) returns from abroad. Standing up for her, he marries her in a twist of fate, changing the course of her life.

While Hamza becomes her biggest support and teaches her to find her voice, Hala battles misunderstandings, toxic family politics, and her own haunting past with Khurram. As love slowly blossoms between Hamza and Hala, Shah Jahan’s manipulations and schemes keep upsetting their relationship.

4) Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum

Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum follows the intertwined fates of two brothers, Adeel and Mustafa, and the woman caught between their choices, Sharjeena. Adeel, ambitious and money-driven, jilts Sharjeena for his wealthy boss Rubaab, only to find himself trapped in a loveless, controlling marriage. To save her family’s dignity, Sharjeena marries Adeel’s younger brother Mustafa, an aimless dropout with no plans for the future.

The compromise slowly blossoms into love, as Sharjeena’s faith in him transforms Mustafa into a successful game developer. But ambition and misunderstandings play into this union, especially when tragedy strikes. Meanwhile, Adeel’s greed, betrayal, and fraud destroy his life, leaving him disgraced and abandoned.

5) Zindagi Gulzar Hai

Zindagi Gulzar Hai is a clash of worlds. On one side, there’s Kashaf, sharp, hardworking, and fiercely guarded after being let down by her father. On the other, there’s Zaroon, effortlessly charming, rich, and a little too used to life bending his way. When their paths collide, sparks fly, not always the romantic kind. Between class differences, bruised egos, and the baggage of childhood scars, their journey is messy, real, and full of unspoken emotions. But beneath the pride and misunderstandings, it’s also about two people learning to see beyond their own walls and discovering love in the most unexpected way.