Syed Mohammed Ahmed Claims AI Is Being Used to Write Pakistani TV Dramas
By Editorial Desk | Team ChatZyr
Veteran Pakistani actor and screenwriter Syed Mohammed Ahmed has claimed that some writers are relying on artificial intelligence (AI) to produce full television drama scripts, warning that the growing practice is affecting the quality and authenticity of storytelling in Pakistan's entertainment industry.
Speaking on Sheeba Khan's podcast Dareecha, Ahmed said it was becoming increasingly common for writers to use AI to generate scripts for 26-episode television serials without properly adapting the dialogue to Pakistani culture.
"A lot of writers are now writing 26-episode scripts with the help of AI. You can tell it's written with AI because they don't even try to change the dialogue to fit our culture. It's not the language we speak," Ahmed said.
The veteran writer contrasted the practice with his own writing process, saying it typically takes him 10 to 11 months to complete a single television serial.
"It takes me 10 to 11 months to write one serial. Then how are they producing four serials a day? It's not humanly possible," he said.
Ahmed also criticised the industry's treatment of writers, alleging that producers frequently alter scripts without the original writer having meaningful input.
He revealed that a drama he had written was significantly changed after he completed 17 episodes, with producers asking him to remove everything beyond episode 11.
According to Ahmed, commercial pressures have shifted the focus away from quality storytelling, with producers prioritising viral content over strong narratives.
He further alleged that uncredited contributors, including students and content teams, are increasingly involved in rewriting AI-generated scripts while established writers receive public recognition because their names carry commercial value.
Ahmed said financial pressures leave many writers with little choice but to accept such practices, although he has decided to step away from screenwriting.
"I just can't write for them anymore. I don't have it in me. I can't keep writing toxic mothers and daughters-in-law," he said.
The veteran writer also expressed disappointment that producers showed little interest in a script he believes could have empowered women and challenged long-standing social attitudes.
Ahmed argued that the industry's reluctance to pursue such stories reflected a broader unwillingness to confront difficult social issues.
His remarks have reignited discussion about the growing role of artificial intelligence in Pakistan's television industry, as well as wider concerns over creative ownership, originality and the future of screenwriting.
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Written By Entertainment Desk | Team ChatZyr
Disclaimer: This report is based on statements made during a publicly available podcast interview. The views expressed are those of the speaker and have not been independently verified by ChatZyr.net.
