Veteran Pakistani actor Faysal Qureshi has shared his candid views on why he believes Pakistani productions have yet to secure a stronger presence on Netflix, pointing to a combination of political, commercial, and industry-related challenges.
Widely regarded as one of Pakistan's finest television actors, Faysal Qureshi has built an impressive career with memorable performances in dramas including Boota from Toba Tek Singh, Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan, Bashar Momin, Qaid-e-Tanhai, Haiwan, Muqaddar, Hook, Farq, Aap Key Liye, Bheegi Palkain, Khaie, and Fitoor. Most recently, he received critical acclaim for portraying Kamran in the drama Case No. 9.
During a recent appearance on Trifit Pakistan's podcast hosted by Maham Khalid, the actor was asked when he believes Pakistani content will finally gain a significant place on Netflix. His response offered a frank assessment of what he sees as the hurdles standing in the way.
Faysal argued that one of the biggest obstacles is the lack of support for Pakistani productions in the Indian market. According to him, India's influence as one of Netflix's largest audiences in the region makes it difficult for Pakistani content to secure wider visibility on the platform.
The actor also spoke about the kind of storytelling he believes global streaming platforms often look for. He suggested that services like Netflix tend to favor narratives that explore the darker or more complex realities of a society. However, he claimed that filmmakers in Pakistan face limitations when attempting to portray certain sensitive issues, adding that creating completely unfiltered content could have serious consequences for those involved.
