1. How often do you watch Pakistani dramas, and what is your preferred genre?

a. How often do you watch Pakistani dramas?

b. What genre of dramas do you prefer the most?
c. Do you actively seek out dramas with strong male characters?
2. How do viewers perceive the portrayal of male characters in Pakistani dramas?
a. In your opinion, how are men typically portrayed in Pakistani dramas?
b. Are there specific traits or characteristics you commonly observe in male
characters?
c. Do you think there is a variety in the roles offered to male actors in Pakistani
dramas?
3. How do viewers believe the portrayal of male characters in Pakistani dramas influences
societal perceptions and norms?
a. Are there any particular male characters that you think have had a significant
impact on the audience or society?
b. How do you believe the portrayal of male characters in dramas influences societal
perceptions?
c. Do societal perceptions and norms regarding gender roles in Pakistan potentially
shape or influence the portrayal of male characters in Pakistani dramas?
4. How has the representation of male characters in Pakistani dramas evolved over time?
a. How has the representation of men in Pakistani dramas changed over the years?
b. Are there trends in the types of roles that male actors are currently being offered?
c. Do historical and cultural factors have contributed to the evolution of male
character representation in Pakistani dramas?
5. What challenges do male actors encounter in the Pakistani drama industry?
a. In your opinion, what challenges do male actors face in the Pakistani drama
industry?
b. Are there stereotypes or expectations that male actors often have to contend with?
c. Is there discrimination that male actors often have to contend with?
6. Do audiences have specific expectations from male characters in Pakistani dramas?
a. Do you feel that the audience has specific expectations from male characters in
Pakistani dramas?
b. How do audiences generally respond to strong male characters?
c. How do audiences generally respond to unconventional male characters?
7. Is there sufficient diversity in the types of roles given to male actors in Pakistani dramas?
a. Do you think there is enough diversity in the types of roles given to male actors in
Pakistani dramas?
b. Are there specific roles you would like to see more of?
c. Are there specific storylines you would like to see more of?
8. Who are the favourite male actors in the Pakistan drama industry according to viewers?

a. Are there some of your favourite male actors in the Pakistan drama industry?
b. Do you think certain actors have played a crucial role in shaping the portrayal of
men in dramas?
c. Do any favourite male actor or actors shape your personality?
9. What changes or improvements would viewers like to see in the portrayal of male
characters in Pakistani dramas?
 a. What changes or improvements would you like to see in the portrayal of male
characters in Pakistani dramas?
b. Are there specific themes related to men that you believe should be addressed in
dramas?
c. Are there specific issues related to men that you believe should be addressed in
dramas?
10. Are there any specific initiatives or changes you would suggest to enhance the overall
satisfaction with the portrayal of men in the Pakistani drama industry?
a. Are there specific changes or improvements would you recommend to enhance
the depth and authenticity of male characters in Pakistani dramas?
b. Do you think the inclusion of diverse perspectives and experiences of men in
Pakistani society could contribute to a more satisfying portrayal in the drama
industry?
c. In your opinion, what role can the industry stakeholders, such as writers, directors,
and producers, play in implementing positive changes to enhance the overall
satisfaction with the portrayal of men in Pakistani dramas?

Yes

No

May be

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