Alpha Bravo Charlie: An Iconic Drama Serial

‘Alpha Bravo Charlie’ was a serial of 90th century that ruled the hearts of Pakistani nation. The name itself suggests that the story revolves around the lives of three friends that were army officers.

The drama serial won the hearts of the public with its brilliant storyline and the loveable characters who portray the roles of army officers with full dignity and faith.

The show conceptualization was very simple and relatable that connects with the lives of simple people of Pakistan.

Alpha Bravo Charlie-Cast

Alpha Bravo Charlie was an action, comedy, romantic and thriller Pakistani Drama, produced under the banner of ISPR and PTV drama center and directed by the renowned Pakistani Drama and film director Shoaib Mansoor.

The drama revolves around the lives of three happy go lucky friends that joined the Pakistani Army and teaches us very important lessons of life. The show runs on PTV network with approx. timing of 40 minutes.

The star cast of the Alpha Bravo Charlie includes:

Faraz Inam as Captain Faraz Ahmed

Captain (Retd) Abdullah Mehmood as Captain Kashif Kirmani

Colonel (Retd) Qasim Khan as Captain Gulsher Khan

Shehnaz Khwaja as Gul Shehnaz Gulsher Khan

Other supporting casts of the serial

Aarshid Kazmi

Wiqar Ahmed

Hashmat Shaikh

Rafar Moeen

Malik Ata Muhammad Khan

Alpha Bravo Charlie-Locations

The well-crafted Pakistani Drama Alpha Bravo Charlie, was shooted in heartwarming and breathtaking locations of Pakistan such as Punjab, Gilgit, Murree, Islamabad. Moreover, Pakistan Military Academy Kakul (Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) and Siachen Glacier (situated in the eastern Karakoram extend in the Himalayas).

Alpha Bravo Charlie-Title Track

The title track of this iconic Pakistani Drama serial, Alpha Bravo Charlie, was so soothing. Moreover, the track was composed and sung by none other than Khalid Islam. The track shows the theme of friendship and patriotism towards the country.

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Drama Translations

This iconic Pakistani Drama serial Alpha Bravo Charlie, is translated into many languages such as Urdu, Pashto, and English.

Alpha Bravo Charlie-Storyline

The Best Pakistani Urdu Drama, which was based on the life and times of three main characters: Faraz, Kashif, and Gulsher also known as Alpha, Bravo, and Charlie respectively and their friendship. These enthusiastic youngsters wish to begin their professions in the Pakistan armed force. In the opening episodes, enough footage used to through light on the background of every individual and the situations under which they enroll for the armed forces.

Faraz (Faraz Inam) was Perfectionist, the man who does everything right while Gulsher (Colonel Retd. Qasim Khan) was a polite, simple and shy kind of person. Kashif (Captain Retd. Abdullah Mehmood) was an amusing person and liable for giving the majority of the entertainment through his jokes, tricks, and honesty.

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Eventually, the Drama Serial changes into a story about growing up where the three lead characters understand that there was more to life than their present cheerful way of life as they experience the harsh and acrid truth of life through envy, heartbreaks, injuries and demise.

Another important and main character, Shahnaz (Shehnaz Khwaja), a confident and educated young lady, who plays an important role in the lives of these three friends. She was a strong-headed and straight-forward girl. Her involvement with them in the role of friend, wife and confidante adds reality to the series that was emotional and touching on a personal level.

The occasions in the dramatization include sentiment and parody, while representing the Pakistan Army’s operational inclusion in the Bosnian War and Siachen conflict.

Alpha Bravo Charlie-Romantic Aspect

Shehnaz and Gulsher romance side adds a new life to drama. The way they met each other, and how their love raised, all just looked so natural and unscripted. Their story was so real. No-fuss and over-exaggeration leads to a fairy-tale kind of story.

Alpha Bravo Charlie-Friendship

While the show, Alpha Bravo Charlie, portrays how the army and its training created such a strong bond.

As someone stated: “Friendship is a universal concept and something everyone can understand”

Faraz, Gulsher, and Kashif were always there for each other. The trio was the support system for each other. One heartbreaking scene that demonstrates how the show beautifully captured friendship is when Kashif returns after his arm is cut off because of his experiences at the Siachen glacier. Faraz and Gulsher got very upset with the news. However, they assemble their courage to make sure that their friend doesn’t feel pity on himself or feel like he’s lesser in some way. Kashif story was based on a real incident that happened in the Siachen war.

Audience response

The show gained much popularity among the audience due to its writing, simple storyline, powerful message, and beautiful dialogues. It set a huge record for TRPs (Television Rating Points) in Pakistan. Alpha Bravo Charlie’ had no fuss or unnecessary drama happening in it.

The storyline wasn’t fussed or rushed. Audiences responded to the Drama Serial very positively. Some followers of the drama said that this Pakistani Drama was constructed according to the lives of common normal people and their problems. Moreover, makes it more relatable to the general public.

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Alpha Bravo Charlie-A Pakistani Serial

At last but not the least ‘Alpha Bravo Charlie’ was the best Urdu Pakistani Drama Serial that captured the attention of all Pakistan. It gained the attention of all the age groups, such that: children, elders, and older persons. Moreover, shows the powerful aspect of our Pakistan Army and shows the purest and beautiful bond of friendship. It shows that money cannot buy happiness. The main theme of the serial shows that everyone has its own identity and passion and everyone should lead a purposeful life.

This Pakistani Drama also shows the strong aspect of women power. Women can do anything especially when it comes to their country. I also have very fond memories with this Drama Serial. I watched it may be at least 8 times. Undoubtedly, it is the one of the best drama serial, ever made in the history of Pakistan television industry.

So, I recommend this Drama Serial to all those people who are looking for a drama with no extra fuss in these quarantine days.

Stay safe stay healthy and share your fond memories with the serial under the comment box.

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