Are dramas only for non-elites?

I was watching Bin roye promotions and in one of those Mahira was explaining that it is written by the same author Farhat Ishtiaq who wrote Humsafar.And the interviewer replied that I haven't watched it.

Yeah there's always this elitist attitude that we r too good to watch dramas.

Also Rupali I feel as journalists they should not have this condescending attitude and should be a little aware of teh subject they r interviewing abt. Humsafar even if not watched, wld have been heard of as it was such a hit show, so in stead of showing an elitist attitude, I suppose I wld call it an unprepared and unprofessional attitude.

I am confused about Pak dramas...most of the situations shown as well as the language used with lots of English thrown in...I dont think non-elites in Pakistan can really related to them. Much like Sarabhai vs Sarabhai is a classic and cult show but it was never high on the TRP charts. Something like Khichdi or Baa Bahoo Baby did better TRP wise. So I think its only elites in Pakistan watch them rather than general masses in small villages. The masses probably dont even have TV. So how can dramas be for non-elites?

Originally posted by: .Hajmola.

I am confused about Pak dramas...most of the situations shown as well as the language used with lots of English thrown in...I dont think non-elites in Pakistan can really related to them. Much like Sarabhai vs Sarabhai is a classic and cult show but it was never high on the TRP charts. Something like Khichdi or Baa Bahoo Baby did better TRP wise. So I think its only elites in Pakistan watch them rather than general masses in small villages. The masses probably dont even have TV. So how can dramas be for non-elites?

In India though we have the current situation of daily soaps because it has reached masses. Most of the soaps no longer appeal to urban middle class folks who have shifted to English shows or internet.

I don't understand why it is considered low to watch something what your country is producing.I,for one, do not identify with American culture so i have not watched many english shows not taking away the fact that they have better productions.

Originally posted by: -Crescendo-

I don't understand why it is considered low to watch something what your country is producing.I,for one, do not identify with American culture so i have not watched many english shows not taking away the fact that they have better productions.

Originally posted by: khamosshhh

Yeah there's always this elitist attitude that we r too good to watch dramas.

Also it's more sad when the actors themselves when asked abt dramas say that no they don't watch dramas or don't hv the time to watch them. And dat's why I like SS so much as when she was asked to name any drama she was currently watching, and she ended up naming so many.😳

Originally posted by: Emmjay

Complex ke maaray huye lol.

Dramas are watched by both elites and masses in Pak. It's like this. You might not find a household where EVERYONE watches them but it's hard to find a household where NO ONE watches them. Ofcourse nobody watches ALL the dramas.

Originally posted by: -Crescendo-

Khams

They are actors of the industry that produces dramas..so if they can't respect the work their industry is producing who else would.