Pakistani actor Faisal Qureshi has claimed that the growing popularity of Pakistani television dramas in India and their portrayal of Pakistani society contributed to efforts to restrict their broadcast.
Speaking about the issue, Faisal said the Indian government was concerned about the increasing popularity of Pakistani dramas and the positive impression they could create of Pakistan among Indian audiences.
According to the actor, Pakistani dramas helped Indian viewers recognise that ordinary people in Pakistan also lead educated, civilised lives. He suggested that this growing cultural influence was a reason behind attempts to limit the dramas’ reach.
Faisal further claimed that restrictions did not stop Indian audiences from watching Pakistani content. Instead, some viewers continued accessing the dramas through virtual private networks (VPNs).
He maintained that the continued interest demonstrated the popularity of Pakistani television productions among Indian viewers despite the reported restrictions.
The actor’s remarks have renewed discussion about the cross-border popularity of Pakistani entertainment and the role television dramas can play in shaping public perceptions of people and societies.
However, the reasons behind the restrictions and Faisal’s claims about the Indian government’s position have not been independently established in the information provided.