Faiza Iftikhar
Pakistani author and screenwriter
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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 Kale
- MeDi boli Punjabi
- 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] |