Deepak Perwani is a Pakistani surname not only for his iconic fashion design but also for his acting chops.
With decades of experience as one of the nation’s leading designers, Perwani carves space for herself in both the fashion and entertainment industries.
Deepak is known for his influential work in both regions, contributing to Pakistani pop culture as a creative genius and public figure. Recently, he has been shining on the small screen in his role in hit dramas Qarz-e-Jaan.
However, recently Deepak has turned his attention to the limitations and censorship challenges that plague the entertainment industry in Pakistan, particularly the country’s drama sector.
He recently appeared digital The podcast shared insights into the fashion history of Pakistan, his influential family.
He acknowledged that Pakistani dramas have gained enormous popularity both locally and internationally, but Deepak also said how the country’s entertainment sector is stagnating due to the significant restrictions. I pointed it out.
He explained that Pakistani drama, which has been highly regarded overseas, is still stuck in a “backward position.” “Our drama is great, but we’re still backing down,” he said.
According to Deepak, even portrayals of simple things like Red Blood in the scene are forbidden, failing to show the fierce dramatic moments that are central to creating crime thrillers and often holding onto the story. “Why don’t we have a crime thriller? Why don’t we have a real crime story?” he asked.
That doesn’t end in Deepak’s frustration. He also pointed out how absurd some of the restrictions are. He has revealed in many dramas that even in loving or romantic contexts, the husband and wife cannot show that they are sitting together in the same bed.
From banning certain depictions to limiting certain themes, the vast number of restrictions discourage drama creators from taking risks or doing different things.
After all, when you have so many barriers, you’re just making the same type of story over and over again.
In an industry that is heavily burdened by these constraints, Pakistani creators often play safely to avoid the rage of the censorship committee.
Shows deemed “too provocative” to mainstream viewers or inappropriate by the board are often banned entirely, with producers paying huge sums of money and reputational damages. Masu. This causes a repetitive cycle. Leads to the production of shows following the same tired ratio. For example, like drama Balzaf and Charleil We have tried to break away from the typical “saas bahu” plot or the standard storytelling of the mafia and land sagas, but the risks associated with the production of such content are high and not all networks receive it.
The story, which has been flooded with television for years, includes a sweet stepdaughter, a charming but conspiratorial step-sister, and of course, an evil step-mother to a cousin who is hopelessly in love with the main character. . Anything that tears the couple apart.
However, the appearance of Deepak’s podcasts did not focus solely on the limits of the drama industry.
As a fashion icon in business for over 30 years, he shared a fun anecdote from his career in the fashion world. He reminded him of a particularly wild night when he received a call in the middle of the night, informing him that lead actor Sherwani had been stolen hours before the important shoot. “I had to hurry up and grab one of my Sherwanis to get the filming done,” Deepak said with a laugh.
The chaos didn’t end there. The actress, who was supposed to perform the dance numbers, refused to dance with the hero’s cousin and requested that the script be changed to play solo with the hero instead.
To conclude the discussion, Deepak shared his thoughts on the controlled nature of the nation, not just in the entertainment industry but also in the general society as a whole. He emphasized that in such a controlled environment it is impossible to build a true cultural foundation. He munches it without freedom and has no culture to build it!
In an industry where creativity is constantly surrounded, it is clear that the real drama of Pakistani entertainment will happen off-screen.