Faiza Iftikhar
Faiza Iftikhar | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Occupation | Novelist, screenwriter, author |
| Language | Urdu |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Notable works | Dil Lagi, Aunn Zara, Ranjha Ranjha Kardi |
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, and Ranjha Ranjha Kardi. Her screenplay for Ranjha Ranjha Kardi earned her the Lux Style Award of Best TV Writer.[2] Her recent projects are Bandhay Aik Dor Say, Pehli Si Muhabbat[3] and Prem Gali. She has also written the screenplay for Lollywood movie Tich Button.[4]
Education and background
Iftikhar has a masters' in political science and sociology.[5] She has a son and two daughters and currently resides in Lahore.[5] She has stated that Urdu writer Altaf Fatima encouraged her to write when she was her student.[5]
Notable work
Novels
- Hissar-e-Mohabbat
- Ghar Aangan
- Mera Tera Khali Kamra Hoon
- Phulaan De Rang Kalay
- Saray Gulab Le Jana
- Roag[6]
Drama serials
- Chudhvin Ka Chand[7]
- Mannchalay
- Tum Jo Miley
- Tujh Pe Qurban
- Diya Jalay[7]
- Shehr e Dil Ke Darwazay
- Zindagi Dhoop Tum Ghana Saya
- Roag[7]
- Akbari Asghari[7]
- Mohabbat Rooth Jaye Toh
- Bilqees Kaur[8]
- Yahan Pyar Nahin Hai
- Thakan
- Piya Ka Ghar Pyara Lagay
- Aik Nayee Cinderella[8]
- Khailoon Pyaar Ki Baazi
| Year | Title | Network | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Khoya Khoya Chand | Hum TV | |
| Meri Zindagi Hai Tu | Geo Entertainment | ||
| Ghundi | Hum Sitaray | ||
| 2014 | Kahani Raima Aur Manahil Ki | Hum TV | |
| Tum Woh Nahi | Express Entertainment | ||
| Aap ki Kaneez | Geo Entertainment | ||
| Uff Yeh Mohabbat | |||
| 2015 | Kaanch Ki Guriya | ||
| 2016 | Mein Sitara | TV One Pakistan | [8] |
| Aap Ke Liye | ARY Digital | ||
| Dil Lagi | [7] | ||
| Dil Banjaara | Hum TV | ||
| Kathputli | |||
| Sakeena | A-Plus TV | ||
| 2017 | Shayad | Geo Entertainment | [7] |
| Pinjra | A-Plus TV | [8] | |
| Aangan | ARY Digital | ||
| Mubarak Ho Beti Hui Hai | |||
| 2018 | Woh Mera Dil Tha | ||
| Baba Jani | Geo Entertainment | [8] | |
| Ranjha Ranjha Kardi | Hum TV | [8] | |
| 2020 | Bandhay Aik Dor Say | Geo Entertainment | |
| Prem Gali | ARY Digital | ||
| 2021 | Pehli Si Muhabbat | [8] | |
| 2022 | Aik Thi Laila | Express Entertainment | [9] |
| 2026 | Ae Jazb E Dil | Green Entertainment | [10] |
| Mitti De Baawe | [11] |
Telefilms
- Sudha Ki Katha
- Pyar Ki Love Story
- Rok Sako To Rok Lo
- Apni Apni Love Story
- Khana Khud Garam Karo
Films
Accolades
- 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
| 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
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Desk, News (25 July 2025). "Ahad Raza Mir & Maya Ali Pair Up for New Green TV Drama". Brides & You. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Desk, News (18 September 2025). "Wahaj Ali & Mahira Khan's Mitti De Baawe Update – Drama Details". Brides & You. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ 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.