Fasih Bari Khan
Pakistani television and filmwriter
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Fasih Bari Khan (Urdu: فصیح باری خان)[1] is a television scriptwriter from Pakistan. Khan is generally known for the bold portrayals of social issues in his writings.[2] He has also written scripts for Lollywood films and is best known for 7 Din Mohabbat In (2018).[3] In Pakistan television industry he received critical praise for the blockbuster drama Quddusi Sahab Ki Bewah.[4][5]
Career
Khan has written several highly acclaimed yet controversial TV plays for different networks.[6][7][failed verification] He first rose to fame with the acclaimed Burns Road Ki Nilofer.[8] He is best known for Quddusi Sahab Ki Bewah[9] which ran for 140 episodes[4][10] His stories are reflective of everyday lives of the inner cities of Pakistan and highlight ills of society that are often viewed as controversial.[6] It was the case for the supernatural series Taar-e-Ankaboot (2013), which touched on many taboo and bold subjects such as prostitution, sexuality and black magic.[11] His plays come across as a slice of life, offered up without the garnishing of pretence.[12] Most of them were staged by Mazhar Moin, a childhood friend of his.[13]
In late 2021, Khan made his directional debut with short film Dafa Ho Jao Tum starring Resham and Abdullah Ejaz.[14]