Alpha Bravo Charlie

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Alpha Bravo Charlie (Urdu script: الفا براوو چارلی) is a drama series directed by acclaimed Pakistani director Shoaib Mansoor. It was a sequel to drama Sunehre Din with some of same cast. The series ran on PTV during the first half of 1998. As the name indicates, the drama is based on the life and times of the same three characters, Alpha, Bravo, and Charlie who are known as Gulsher, Kashif, and Faraz in the drama, in real life names are, Gulsher(Captain Qasim),Kashif(Captain Abdullah) & Faraz (Faraz). These are three passionate young men who wish to start their careers in the Pakistan army. In the initial episodes, ample footage is used to detail the backgrounds of every individual and the circumstances under which they enroll for the Armed Forces. Eventually the series morphs into a coming of age story where the lead characters do a great job for the army and make themselves and their families proud. The main theme of the drama is that every person should lead a goal based existence and that if one has the will and the passion, a person can achieve anything. Their deep friendship is also highlighted. Another important character is Shahnaaz, a confident, educated and well-mannered young lady, who plays an important role in the lives of these friends.

This drama series became extremely popular with Pakistanis from all walks of life soon after it started running on Pakistan Television. Being informative, entertaining and thought-provoking simultaneously, the drama is regarded as one of the most well-done dramas produced in Pakistan and one the most famous dramas ever.