Faiza Iftikhar is a Pakistani writer, author, novelist and screenwriter. She is active in the Pakistani television industry and known for her romantic and social plays. Her popular plays include Dil Lagi,[1] Aunn Zara, Ranjha Ranjha Kardi[2] etc. Her writing for Ranjha Ranjha Kardi earned her Lux Style Award of Best TV Writer.[3] Her recent projects are Bandhay Aik Dor Say, Pehli Si Muhabbat[4] and Prem Gali.[5] Furthermore, she wrote the screenplay of Lollywood movie Tich Button.[6]
Faiza Iftikhar | |
|---|---|
| Born | Lahore, Punjab |
| Occupation | Novelist, screenwriter, author |
| Language | Urdu |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Notable works | Dil Lagi, Aunn Zara, Ranjha Ranjha Kardi |
Education and background
editIftikhar has a masters' in political science and sociology.[7] She has a son and two daughters and currently resides in Lahore.[7] She revealed in an interview that Altaf Fatima, Urdu novelist and short story writer, encouraged her to write when she was her student.[7]
Notable work
editNovels
edit- Hissar-e-Mohabbat
- Ghar Aangan
- Mera Tera Khali Kamra Hoon
- Phulaan De Rang Kalay
- Saray Gulab Le Jana
- Roag[8]
Drama serials
edit- Chudhvin Ka Chand[9]
- Mannchalay
- Tum Jo Miley
- Tujh Pe Qurban
- Diya Jalay[9]
- Shehr e Dil Ke Darwazay
- Zindagi Dhoop Tum Ghana Saya
- Roag[9]
- Akbari Asghari[9]
- Mohabbat Rooth Jaye Toh
- Bilqees Kaur[10]
- Yahan Pyar Nahin Hai
- Thakan
- Piya Ka Ghar Pyara Lagay
- Aik Nayee Cinderella[10]
- Khailoon Pyaar Ki Baazi
- Khoya Khoya Chand
- Meri Zindagi Hai Tu
- Ghundi
- Uff Yeh Mohabbat
- Kahani Raima Aur Manahil Ki
- Aap ki Kaneez
- Tum Woh Nahi
- Kaanch Ki Guriya
- Dil Lagi[9]
- Mein Sitara[10]
- Kathputli
- Aap Ke Liye
- Dil Banjaara
- Sakeena
- Mubarak Ho Beti Hui Hai
- Shayad[9]
- Pinjra[10]
- Woh Mera Dil Tha
- Aangan
- Baba Jani[10]
- Ranjha Ranjha Kardi[10]
- Bandhay Aik Dor Say
- Prem Gali
- Pehli Si Muhabbat[10]
- Aik Thi Laila[11]
Telefilms
edit- Sudha Ki Katha
- Pyar Ki Love Story
- Rok Sako To Rok Lo
- Apni Apni Love Story
- Khana Khud Garam Karo
Films
editAccolades
edit- Hum Award for Best Writer Drama Serial for Bilqees Kaur – Nominated[12]
- Hum Award for Best Writer Drama Serial for Yahan Pyar Nahin Hai – Nominated[12]
- PISA Awards of Best TV Writer for Ranjha Ranjha Kardi – Nominated[13]
Lux Style Awards
edit| Ceremony | Category | Project | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Lux Style Awards | Lux Style Award for Best TV Writer | Bilqees Kaur | Nominated[14] |
| 13th Lux Style Awards | Aunn Zara | Nominated[15] | |
| 16th Lux Style Awards | Dil Lagi | Nominated[16] | |
| 18th Lux Style Awards | Aangan | Nominated[17] | |
| 19th Lux Style Awards | Ranjha Ranjha Kardi | Won[18] |
References
edit- ^ Haider, Sadaf (11 November 2019). "My heroine won't allow anyone to slap her: Faiza Iftikhar & Nadeem Baig on upcoming TV drama Dil Lagi". Retrieved 20 March 2021.
- ^ Shehreyaar, Armaan (19 August 2020). "Faiza Iftikhar – 3 Dramas That You Can't Miss!". Fuchsia Magazine. Archived from the original on 15 April 2021. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
- ^ "Ranjha Ranjha Kardi wins big at Lux Style Awards". Samaa TV. 17 December 2020. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
- ^ "Pehli Si Muhabbat is more reality and less fantasy, says writer Faiza Iftikhar". Something Haute. 29 January 2021. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ "Prem Gali: Stuck In A Rut Or Warming Up To A Show-Stopper Faiza Iftikhar Grand Finale In The Making?". 2 February 2021. Archived from the original on 3 March 2021. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ "Iman Ali, Sonya Hussyn join cast of 'Tich Button'". Express Tribune. 24 January 2019. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ a b c "Faiza Iftikhar's interview | Writer of Prem Gali | Pehli Si Muhabbat | Bandhay Ek Dour Se | Ranjha Ranjha Kardi |". 11 January 2021. Retrieved 22 March 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Faiza Iftikhar novels on Goodreads". Goodreads. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f Sadaf Haider, Sadaf Siddiqui (21 May 2016). "What's it like being a sought-after TV writer in Pakistan? Faiza Iftikhar tells all". Scroll dot In. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Omair Alavi (22 March 2020). "Top-rated writers today | Zafar Mairaj | Umera Ahmed | Mustafa Afridi | Faiza Iftikhar | Farhat Ishtiaq". The News International. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ Irfan ul Haq (11 August 2022). "Iqra Aziz to star in Aik Thi Laila, a murder-mystery directed by husband Yasir Hussain". Dawn Images. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ a b THR Staff. "Hum Awards: Winners and nominees List". Archived from the original on 18 July 2013.
- ^ "Nominations for the first ever Pakistan International Screen Awards are out". dawn.com. 24 December 2019. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ "LUX Style Awards announces Nominations in 23 categories". www.unilever.pk. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ "2014 Lux Style Awards: Meet the nominees!". Dawn News. 12 August 2014. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ "Nominations revealed for 16th Lux Style Awards". The Nation. 16 March 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ "Lux Style Award 2019 nominations are out!". Dawn. 30 March 2019.
- ^ "LSA 2020 results: 'Laal Kabootar', 'Ranjha Ranjha Kardi' win big". tribune. 17 December 2020. Retrieved 19 May 2021.