Kashif Nisar
Pakistani TV director
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Kashif Nisar (Urdu: کاشف نثار) is a Pakistani television director, producer,and screenwriter. He is the founder of 26th Frame Entertainment. A nephew of Pakistani TV director Tariq Mairaj, Nisar has carved his own niche in the industry. His work as a television director has earned him recognition, along with numerous accolades for both his direction and screenwriting.
Career
He is known for directing drama serials. Kashif's most notable works are Dumpukht - Aatish-e-Ishq,[1] O Rungreza,[2] Ranjha Ranjha Kardi,[3] and Inkaar[4] for which he was nominated for several Lux Style Awards and a Hum Award.[5][6]
He won the Lux Style Award for Best Television Director for Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila and Ranjha Ranjha Kardi in 2019 and 2020, respectively.[7]
Filmography
Television series
| Year | Title | Network | Credited as | Ref(s) | ||
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| 2007 | Cousins | PTV Home |  |
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| 2009 | Jinnah Ke Naam | |
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| 2010 | Faseel-e-Jaan Se Aagay[a] | |
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| Khuda Zameen Se Gaya Nahin | |
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| 2012 | Mein | |
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| 2013 | Kami Reh Gaee | |
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| Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi | Hum TV | |
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| Ghundi | Hum Sitaray | |
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| 2014 | Kis Se Kahoon | PTV Home | |
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| Sannata | ARY Digital | |
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| Bay Emaan Mohabbat | |
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| Ek Mohabbat Kay Baad | |
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| 2015 | Dooriyan | Hum Sitaray | |
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| Aasha | PTV Home | |
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| Sangat | Hum TV | |
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| 2016 | Dumpukht - Aatish-e-Ishq | A-Plus TV | |
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| O Rangreza | Hum TV | |
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| Intezaar | A-Plus TV | |
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| 2017 | Pinjra | |
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| Farz | PTV Home | |
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| Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila | Hum TV | |
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| 2018 | Lashkara | ARY Digital | |
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| Ranjha Ranjha Kardi | Hum TV | |
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| 2019 | Inkaar | |
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| 2021 | Raqeeb Se | |
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| Dil Na Umeed To Nahi | TV One | |
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| 2023 | Jeevan Nagar | Green Entertainment | |
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| Kabuli Pulao | |
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| Working Women | |
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| 2024 | Mann Jogi | Hum TV | |
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| 2025 | Dil Wali Gali Mein | |
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| 2026 | Aik Aur Pakeezah | Geo Entertainment | |
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Web-series
| Year | Title | Platform | Credited as | Ref(s) | ||
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| Director | Producer | Screenwriter | ||||
| 2019 | Saat Mulaqatein | Nashpati Prime | |
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| 2022 | Mrs. & Mr. Shameem | Zee5 | |
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| 2023 | The Pink Shirt | |
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| TBA | Teen Tara † | |
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Awards and nominations
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2009 | Best TV Director / Khuda Zameen Se Gya Nahi Hai | Lux Style Awards | Nominated |
| Best TV Writer / Jinnah Ke Naam | Nominated | ||
| 2013 | Best Television Director / Mein | Nominated | |
| 2014 | Best Director Drama Serial / Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi | Hum Awards | Nominated |
| 2014 | Best Television Director / Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi | Lux Style Awards | Nominated |
| 2015 | Best Television Director / Sannata | Nominated | |
| 2017 | Best Television Director / Dumpukht - Aatish-e-Ishq | Nominated | |
| 2018 | Best Television Director / O Rangreza | Nominated | |
| 2019 | Best Television Director / Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila | Won | |
| 2020 | Best Television Director / Inkaar | Nominated | |
| Best Television Director / Ranjha Ranjha Kardi | Won | ||
| 2022 | Best Television Director / Raqeeb Se | Won | |
| Best Television Director / Dil Na Umeed To Nahi | Nominated |
Notes
- Nisar directed the following episodes:
- Inkaar
- Ada-e-Sarfaroshi
- Ek Beti Ek Kahani