Urwa Hocane comments on Pakistani dramas and Netflix comparisons
Most outlets highlighted Urwa Hocane’s praise for the quality of Pakistani dramas and her assertion that they do not need to be compared to Netflix. The framing was largely consistent, with both excerpts emphasizing her argument that local productions meet high standards on their own. The Daily Times noted her questioning of why Pakistani dramas are often measured against international platforms, while ARY News (English) included a direct quote from her about the quality of local content.
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Urwa Hocane says Pakistani dramas don’t need Netflix comparisons
Urwa Hocane has praised Pakistan’s television industry, arguing that local dramas can match high production standards without relying on Netflix comparisons. During a recent interview, the actress questioned why Pakistani projects often receive praise only when people compare them with international streaming content. She believes the country’s entertainment industry should recognise its own ac...
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Urwa Hocane explains why Pakistani content doesn’t need Netflix
During an interview, Urwa Hocane praised the local drama content and noted, “ye drama jo hai na Netflix quality ka project hai”. She...
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Urwa Hocane questions why Pakistani projects are compared with Netflix
Says local productions should be recognised for storytelling, creative identity rather than glamour, commercial appeal
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