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
Iftikhar 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
Novels
- Hissar-e-Mohabbat
- Ghar Aangan
- Mera Tera Khali Kamra Hoon
- Phulaan De Rang Kalay
- Saray Gulab Le Jana
- Roag[8]
Drama serials
- 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
- 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] |