Veteran actor Samina Ahmad is tired of the saas-bahu drama hate

For years, everyone’s made fun of saas-bahu dramas in Pakistan, calling them the same old boring stories. But veteran actor Samina Ahmad isn’t buying it. On BeyGhum Begums, Ahmad spoke up for these dramas, saying they’re a big part of our culture and show what life is really like for Pakistani women.

She’s been in the biz for a long time, and she knows these stories hit home because they show real problems: family drama, old vs. young thinking, tough times, and how women quietly get through life in a world run by men.

Women Running the Show

Samina Ahmad has seen Pakistan’s TV world change a lot. She remembers when men called all the shots. Now, things are different.

Women aren’t just pretty faces anymore. They’re running the show as producers, directors, writers, you name it. Ahmad thinks this has made a big difference in showing more women’s stories in Pakistani media.

She says a lot of saas-bahu dramas are now from a woman’s point of view, which makes them deeper and more real than people give them credit for.

Who’s Hating On These Dramas?

Ahmad made a good point: a lot of the complaints about saas-bahu dramas come from inside the TV world, especially from men. They might say these shows are old news, but the viewers feel differently.

People—especially women—are still watching, talking about, and getting into these stories. Ahmad says that’s proof they matter. If they were really that bad, nobody would care!

Real Life, Not Just TV

Saas-bahu dramas are about what goes on at home: who has the power, who does all the work, and what women give up without saying a word. Samina Ahmad says that to trash these stories is like trashing the lives of many women who see themselves on TV.

These dramas don’t just show bad stuff. They point out unfairness, question who’s in charge at home, and push women to speak up. Over time, this kind of storytelling has started conversations about women’s rights and feeling good about themselves.

Seeing Is Believing

Ahmad really believes it’s important to see yourself represented—and saas-bahu dramas have quietly helped put women’s stories on TV during prime time. They’ve made room for female characters of all ages to be complicated, messed up, strong, and important.

In a world where women’s problems are often kept secret, these dramas bring them out in the open, which helps people understand and care more.

Why These Stories Still Matter

Samina Ahmad reminds us that good stories don’t always have to be fancy or modern. Stories that people connect with last—and saas-bahu dramas are still doing that.

These shows are changing with the times, showing new values while still being about real life. Ahmad wants people to stop hating on them and see that they’re helping women and making Pakistani TV better.

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