Divas of Karachi
The lives of upper-class women in Pakistan who have their share of interpersonal dramas and pet projects but also are philanthropists who defy stereotypes, help build schools, support the arts, and fight violence against women..
Series
Indie Lens Storycast
Premiere Date
October 24, 2017
Length
48 minutes
Funding Type
A group of prominent socialites, running their own businesses while juggling the chaotic demands of family life: You think this only happens in Beverly Hills or Atlanta? Divas of Karachi subverts a familiar genre, showcasing a country that is foreign to most viewers. This docuseries mixing reality TV humor and cinema verité follows a group of Pakistani trendsetters. They’re fashion designers, wives and mothers, interior decorators, entrepreneurs, teachers, and philanthropists – sometimes, all at once. Divas of Karachi celebrates the humor, fun, and passion from a part of the world too often associated with conflict and tragedy.