Sanam Saeed asks fans’ TV, film preferences and they aren't holding back

The 'Cake' star wants to know what stories and narratives do audience want to see on television and films

Sanam Saeed is asking all the right questions! The Cake star recently took to Twitter and asked fans, followers about their preferences on what they would like to see on the television. Lately, there has been much debate about the deteriorating content on television as dramas such as Nand, Jalan, Meray Paas Tum Ho raised eyebrows. Many called out the makers for highlighting problematic narratives. 

"What stories do we want [to be] told? What is your favourite genre? What kind of content do you want to see in dramas on television and in films?" Saeed tweeted. And the ideas that came forward were brilliant. 

What stories do we want told? What is your favourite genre? What kind of content do you want to see in dramas on television and in films?

— Sanam Saeed (@sanammodysaeed) January 27, 2021

"Stories about brave women who existed before partition, during colonial rule, before colonial rule, during the Mughal era, I want to learn about incidents from our south Asian history, well-researched content about real people from our past,' a user shared. 

Stories about brave women who existed before partition, during colonial rule, before colonial rule, during Mughal era, I want to learn about incidents from our south Asian history, well researched content about real people from our past.

— Natasha Kundi نتاشا کُندی (@NatashaKLondon) January 27, 2021

"Separation and heartbreaks are overrated," another user penned (and we agree), adding, "I feel a soft simple story could click [with the] audience too if the execution is done right and all the emotions are portrayed perfectly. Also, I wanna see more of thriller kind of stuff too."

Separation and heartbreaks are overrated,either makers make such stuff go for extreme violence and all.I feel A soft simple story could click audience too if the execution is done right and all the emotions are portrayed perfectly.Also I wanna see more of thriller kinda stuff too https://t.co/4tWz46We1w

— A سے Aنza ♡♥✨ (@Anzayyyyy) January 27, 2021

"I can't watch a drama whose main theme is love and separation," commented another one. "It could be a part of the drama but I want to see other things - it could be a thriller, inspirational, spiritual, things other than love that happen in this world. I like the romance factor but that shouldn't be the only thing happening."

I cant watch a drama who's main theme is love & separation it could be a part of drama but i wana see other things it could be thriller, inspirational, spirtual, things other than love that happen in this world, i like romance factor but that shouldn't be the only thing happening https://t.co/fHEaxKSPDc

— Rabiya. (@rabiyaisamess) January 27, 2021

"Zindagi Gulzar Hai struck a balance beautifully, Kis ki Ayegi Baraat did too. A group of friends - adult women taking a 'girls trip' and a Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara type Pakistani movie. To echo what everyone else has said just not more of the same. And thank you for asking this question!" said one user.

ZGH struck that balance beautifully, Kis ki ayegi baraat did too. A group of friends - adult women taking a 'girls trip' and a zindagi na milegi dobara type pakistani movie. To echo what everyone else has said just not more of the same. And thank you for asking this question!!!

— FruityPebbles (@AnonymousDoc567) January 27, 2021

"True stories of religious historic figures," one wrote, sharing another idea. "More Stories based on spirituality, that project Islam the way it is and how it would make us appreciate it. Coverage of what really happens in our countries - social/political issues."

1 True Stories of religious historic figures.
2 More Stories based on spirituality, that project Islam the way it is and how it would make us appreciate it.
3 Coverage of what really happens in our countries - social/political issues.

— Shafia (@shafiahyder) January 27, 2021

And many more ideas floated around. 

1) Girls living together in a shared space trying to fulfill their dreams away from their families/home-towns.
2) Boys taking their old parents on world tour/places.
3) Single independent unmarried/divorced women becoming CEOs.
4) Couples adopting children.
5) Inheritance issues. https://t.co/M8hmh41ZDK

— IA (@AinAlifSay) January 27, 2021

would love to see you in a suspense thriller film and a comedy drama!!
in general all kinds of stories should be told! stories that are progressive and uplifting! NOT A WOMAN HATING ON AND PULLING DOWN ANOTHER WOMAN STORIES WHICH ARE COMMON ON TV THESE DAYS! https://t.co/2rRpr1ilfh

— anuradha apte stan account ✨ (@Kajolispyaar) January 27, 2021

Entertainment media has a responsibility to tailor programs to audiences of all ages and classes. But unfortunately, our media houses have become hostages of marketing and are probably making dramas and films under an agenda that only revolves around women.😥

— Majid Mumtaz (@DopMajid) January 27, 2021

Content these days creates and promotes false stereotypes, a rich girl would invariably display eccentric behavior, everything is black and white, no depth in characters. It is just lazy work.

We don’t need extraordinary stories, we need a new way of telling them. https://t.co/NndykYb8NZ

— Tayyaba (@Tayyaba_80) January 27, 2021

 

Earlier, celebs like Mahira Khan, Sarwat Gilani and others hoped for a better narrative will be portrayed on television. 

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