Beauty

Pakistani dramas have gained a huge audience both locally and internationally over the last two decades. Their engaging stories, talented actors, and impressive production quality have made them widely loved. But despite this success, there are still some recurring issues that take away from the viewing experience. One of the biggest problems is beauty-related blunders—makeup mistakes, bad wigs, or unrealistic looks—that could easily be avoided but continue to show up on screen. Producers often argue that they work with limited budgets, yet many of these errors have nothing to do with money. They are simply the result of carelessness. From poorly done makeup to strange-looking beards, these beauty blunders distract viewers and often become a subject of online trolling. Let’s look at some of the most common mistakes. Specialized Makeup Some characters demand special attention to detail, but productions often fail here. In Parizaad, for instance, the main character was shown as a man with darker skin. While Ahmed Ali Akbar played the role brilliantly, his makeup was inconsistent. In outdoor scenes, his skin sometimes looked lighter than when he was shown indoors as a rich man. A specialized makeup artist could have handled this better. Teeth Problems Many actors only polish the upper set of teeth, leaving the lower ones pale and yellowish. This becomes very noticeable on screen and ruins their overall look. Even with perfect hair and makeup, discolored teeth can be distracting, as seen in Rasm e Wafa. Bad Wigs Wigs are a common part of acting, but Pakistani dramas often fail miserably in this area. In Parizaad, Saboor Aly’s character Bubbly Badmash was unique and important, but her poor-quality wigs took away from her performance. Overuse of Fillers Excessive Botox and fillers are another major issue. While actors may want to look youthful, too much treatment limits their facial expressions. In Sharakat, Najiba Faiz’s expressions looked exaggerated and unnatural compared to her more natural performance in Sang e Mah. Rectangle Eyebrows Box-shaped eyebrows are another disaster. Even top actresses fall victim to this trend. In Jaan Nisar, Hiba Bukhari’s overdrawn eyebrows were distracting and spoiled her natural beauty. Loud Makeup Overly heavy makeup is often used even in simple storylines. Aina Asif, a naturally beautiful young actress, has been seen with harsh red and pink tones that did not match her character’s background. Such looks appear odd under studio lighting. White Foundation The obsession with fair skin remains a huge problem. Many actors with gorgeous brown skin are given foundations that make them look gray and unnatural. For example, Shaheera Jalil Al Basit in Akhri Baar had a mismatched foundation shade that no editing could fix. Rapid Weight Loss Actors sometimes go through weight transformations during a drama’s shoot. This creates inconsistencies. Savera Nadeem in Bismil started out looking like her co-star’s mother but, after losing significant weight, looked more like his sister by the end. Bad Beards Just like wigs, fake beards often look ridiculous. Poor-quality facial hair makes even established actors appear odd. Arsalan Naseer in Radd and Hamza Ali Abbasi in Jaan e Jahan are recent examples of this problem. Final Thoughts Pakistani dramas have the power to compete with the best in the world, but these beauty blunders weaken their impact. Simple fixes like consistent makeup, better wigs, and avoiding overdone looks could make a huge difference. After all, viewers come for the story and performances, not distracting beauty mistakes. Which of these beauty blunders irritates you the most while watching dramas?