Ishq Murshid has officially crossed 3 billion cumulative views on YouTube, adding another major achievement to the growing global popularity of Pakistani dramas.
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Starring Bilal Abbas Khan and Durefishan Saleem, the romantic drama attracted a huge audience in Pakistan and abroad. Its popularity has continued even more than two years after its television finale.
Bilal Abbas Khan won praise for his portrayal of Shahmeer Sikandar and his comic alter ego Fazal Bakhsh. Meanwhile, Durefishan Saleem impressed viewers as Shibra Suleman.
Their on-screen chemistry became one of the drama’s biggest attractions. In addition, the engaging storyline, memorable characters and popular soundtrack helped the show build a loyal international audience.
The drama aired on Hum TV from October 8, 2023, to May 5, 2024. Since then, its episodes have continued to attract millions of views online.
The milestone also highlights the growing reach of Pakistani entertainment on digital platforms. YouTube has allowed local dramas to reach viewers far beyond Pakistan and remain popular long after their television runs end.
Pakistani dramas with 3 billion YouTube views
Ishq Murshid now joins a select group of Pakistani dramas that have crossed the 3 billion cumulative-view mark on YouTube.
The list includes Khuda Aur Mohabbat, Kaisi Teri Khudgarzi, Tere Bin and Jaan Nisar, alongside Ishq Murshid.
The latest achievement further cements Ishq Murshid’s status as one of the biggest digital success stories in Pakistani television.
