Zafar Mairaj
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Born | Zafar Mairaj Mashwani 11 October 1968 |
Nationality | Pakistani |
Occupation(s) | Civil engineer, drama writer, lyricist, poet, short-story writer |
Years active | 1991–present |
Zafar Mairaj (Urdu, Balochi, Brahui: ظفر معراج; born 11 October 1968) is a Pakistani drama writer,[1][2] lyricist and short story writer. He primarily writes in Urdu but has also written in Brahui and Balochi.[3] He has written more than 50 drama serials, plays and telefilms for PTV and private networks such as Aaj TV, Indus TV, Geo Entertainment, ARY Digital and Hum TV also.[4]
Early life
[edit]He was born in Syed (Mashwani) house fathered by Mohammad Mairaj.[citation needed] He matriculated from Helper public school, Quetta and for intermediate he went to Tameer-e-Nau Public College, Quetta. He got the bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Balochistan University of Engineering and Technology, Khuzdar.[citation needed]
While he was a college student he wrote short stories, columns in magazines and newspapers, and participated in literary events. He worked as a journalist for a while until he wrote his first long play Amarbail for PTV in 1991.[citation needed]
Career
[edit]He chose the problems of the Lower Middle Class as a theme for his writing, as he himself belonged to the same deprived class of the society.[citation needed]
YouTube
[edit]In 2021 Zafar Mairaj started a social service series Khanabadosh, on a Youtube Channel Nashpati Prime. Khanabadosh episodically covers an array of social topics such as value system, prejudice, human rights and life in general.[5]
He will soon appear in Banjara, on similar lines of Khanabadosh. Banjara will be featured on his official youtube channel.[6]
Screenwriting credits
[edit]Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
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1991 | Amarbail | [4] | |
1994 | Shantul | in Balochi language | |
1995 | Shantul | ||
Safar | |||
1996 | Ajnabee | ||
1997 | Ijazat | ||
Dozakh | [4] | ||
2001 | Daddy | ||
Kisay Wakeel Karain | |||
2002 | Allap | ||
2004 | Werdi | ||
Masuri | |||
Mahnoor | |||
Sufaid posh | |||
2005 | Muqadddas | ||
Laadla | |||
2006 | Koh Zade | ||
Maa aur Mamta | |||
2007 | Pakistan Ka Matlab Kya... | Television film | |
Lyari express | |||
Vanee | |||
Shikwah | |||
Aurat Aur Char Devari | |||
2008 | Mehmaan | ||
Mann Se Pocho | |||
2009 | Mulaqat | ||
Ishq Ki Inteha | |||
Darwaza | |||
2010 | Intezar | ||
Zafar Mairaj Ki Kahaniyan | |||
Ghar Ki Khatir | |||
2011 | Kesi Yeh Agan | ||
Palki | |||
2015 | Ashk | ||
Mehram | |||
2016 | Sangat | ||
2017 | Dumpukht - Aatish-e-Ishq | ||
Munkir | |||
2018 | Lashkara | ||
2019 | Marham | ||
Inkaar | [4] | ||
2023 | Kabuli Pulao | ||
2024 | Mann Jogi |
Accolades
[edit]Drama | Year | Award | Nominated/winner | |
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shantul | 1996 | PTV Award | Winner – best writer drama serial | |
Ijazat | 1997 | PTV Award | Nominated – best writer drama serial | |
Kisay wakeel karain | 2001 | PTV Award | Nominated – best writer drama serial | |
Murad | 2003 | Indus Telefilm Festival | Winner - Best Writer TV Film | Girhan From Ptv Karachi Center |
Masuri | 2004 | PTV Award | Nominated – best writer drama serial | |
Maa aur mamta | 2005 | The 1st Indus Drama Awards | Winner – best writer drama series | |
Kohzade | 2006 Girhan From Karachi | PTV prize | Winner – best writer independent play | |
Pakistan ka matlab kya! | 2007 | PTV prize | Winner – best writer independent play | |
Aurat aur chardiwari | 2007 | Indus drama award | Winner – best writer drama series | |
Lyari express | 2007 | PTV Award | Winner – best writer drama serial | |
Pehla pathar | 2008 | PTV prize | Winner – best writer telefilm | |
Darwaza | 2010 | PTV Award | Nominated – best writer drama serial | |
Dumpukht | 2016 | Lux Style Award | Nominated - best writer drama serial |
He has received most nominations for Best Writer without ever winning.
Ceremony | Category | Project | Result |
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9th Lux Style Awards[7] | Best Television Writer | Darwaza | Nominated |
10th Lux Style Awards[8] | Ghar Ki Khatir | ||
16th Lux Style Awards[9] | Dampukht | ||
17th Lux Style Awards[10] | Muqabil | ||
19th Lux Style Awards[11] | Inkaar |
References
[edit]- ^ Shazia Anwar (1 November 2009). "Zafar Mairaj". Humsay Magazine. Vol. 6, no. 26. Retrieved 30 April 2011.
- ^ The Herald, Volume 38, Issues 4–6. 2007.
- ^ Ahmad, Ather (6 March 2020). "Meet the man bringing folk wisdom to social media". Express Tribune. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
- ^ a b c d Alavi, Omair (22 March 2020). "Top-rated writers today". The News International. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdwBZsiiI0g&list=PLNGRp6zc1uUutzP6ReaUWvK7Fbr_GheiW
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/@zafar.mairaj
- ^ "https://fashioncentral.pk/fashion_events/9th-lux-style-awards-2010/"
- ^ "https://web.archive.org/web/20111108022835/http://www.rewaj.com/fashion/lux-style-awards-2011-nominations.html"
- ^ "https://images.dawn.com/news/1177454" (16)
- ^ "https://images.dawn.com/news/1179502" (17)
- ^ "https://images.dawn.com/news/1182224" (19)