Shaidai Beats Humrahi: Check Top 5 Pakistani Dramas Of Week 17 2026

 Pakistani dramas continued their digital run in Week 17 of 2026 as Ghulam Badshah Sundari leads the chart and Shaidai made an impressive debut. Humrahi, Kafeel, and Muamma also secured their places in the top 5 Pakistani dramas 2026 list of this week. 

Pakistani dramas are usually widely watched across the world, including in India, on YouTube. Every week, many shows gather millions of views on the platform. Many dramas were also successful in gathering the buzz on YouTube this week. The major twist of this week is that Shaidai surpassed Humrahi with its first two episodes. Here is the list of the top 5 Pakistani dramas of this week:

1. Ghulam Badshah Sundari

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The drama secured the first position with 30 million views on YouTube at the time of writing. On top of that, it gathered around 5 million views in India. It reportedly has gathered more than 15 million each week on two episodes a week. 

Starring Zaviyar Nauman Ijaz, Imran Ashraf, and Hina Afridi, the show has taken a dramatic turn as the battle between Ghulam and Badshah has intensified for Sundari. 

The emotional love triangle has become one of the trending talking points among viewers. Social media discussion suggests fans are deeply connected to the question about who Sundari will choose. As the story is gaining momentum, the drama is expected to continue its strike to lead the list in the upcoming weeks. 

2. Shaidai

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It made a grand debut with more than 18 million views in its first two episodes. It gathers around 8 million views in India. Starring Feroze Khan and Sehar Hashmi, it introduces us to a complex story of love, fate, and rivalry set against the backdrop of a rainy city.

Sehar Hashmi’s character Miraal is shown as an independent and career-focused woman who values her freedom. Meanwhile, Feroze Khan is playing Ali Khan, who is a strong man handling personal and emotional struggles. 

His star value is a big factor in the early success of the drama, as his fan base instantly pushed the show to high viewership numbers. The drama might also challenge Ghulam Badshah Sundari in the upcoming weeks if the story maintains pace. 

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3. Humrahi 

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Starring Danish Taimoor and Hiba Nawab, the show was successsful to gather the audience response even after an intense track was introduced. It collected around 23 million views with 3 episodes. It gathers around 10 million views in India alone. 

This week, the show revolved around Sayhaan and Elif's marriage, but Sayhaan's father locked him in the room to stop the marriage, where he fainted. His father rushed him to the hospital, where the doctor revealed he was suffering from a rare heart disease.  The doctor also revealed that he needs a heart transplant immediately to save his life. This major twist has completely changed the direction of the story. 

Viewers are now waiting to see whether Sayhaan and Elif can overcome family resistance and health concerns. The recent developments might help the drama hold its strong digital audience. 

4. Kafeel

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Starring Sanam Saeed and Emaad Irfani, the show garnered more than 12 million views across 2 episodes. It gathers around 1.5 million views in India. 

This week, Kafeel delighted fans as it shows Zeba divorced with his husband, Jamshed.  Zeba's interaction with her first love, Jami, was also loved by fans. Their interactions have added an emotional depth and nostalgia to the story. 

On top of that, viewers are also impressed by how the show highlighted Subuk's heartwarming conversation with Daneen's father, where her father tried to convince Subuk to marry his daughter by sharing his past struggles. 

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5. Muamma 

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Starring Saba Qamar and Shehzad Sheikh, the drama concluded with impressive numbers of more than 8 million worldwide and 3 million Indian views in two episodes. Although the drama ended in fifth position, it still generated strong interest because viewers wanted to see the closure for the big characters.  

The final episode centred on Jahan Ara and the emotional results of her past choices. It revealed that she sacrifices everything to protect Shahjahan during a kidnapping crisis. Shahjahan later learned the truth about everything Jahan Ara had given up for him. Their emotional confrontation became one of the most memorable elements of the show. 

The remaining characters also showed Jahan Ara’s kindness and sacrifices. Her impacts stayed with her even after she moved on in the conclusion. 

Weekly Ranking Summary

Week 17 has given a strong mix of fresh debuts, an emotional finale, and regular hits. While Ghulam Badshah Sundari led the list comfortably, Shaidai made a surprising entry as a serious contender. Humrahi and Kafeel also maintained their steady popularity. And Muamma signed off with solid numbers. 

As the YouTube viewership is shaping the popularity of the drama, weekly rankings are an important measure of the audience interest. The next few weeks are interesting because new dramas, like Sajal Aly’s Zanjeerein, are entering the list. 

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Published: 29 April 2026 at 6:20 PM IST