Zafar Mairaj
Pakistani engineer and writer (born 1968)
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Zafar Mairaj (Urdu, Balochi, Brahui: ظفر معراج; born 11 October 1968) is a Pakistani playwright, lyricist and short story writer.[1][2] He primarily writes in Urdu but has also written in Brahui and Balochi.[3] He has written more than fifty drama serials, plays and telefilms.[4]
11 October 1968
Zafar Mairaj | |
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| Born | Zafar Mairaj Mashwani 11 October 1968 |
| Occupations | Civil engineer, drama writer, lyricist, poet, short-story writer |
| Years active | 1991–present |
Zafar is known for Kabuli Pulao (2023), Muhabbat Ki Akhri Kahani (2023) and Dil Wali Gali Mein (2025).[5]
Early life and education
Zafar Mairaj was born on 11 October 1968 in Mastung, Balochistan, into a Baloch family.[6]
He completed his matriculation at Helper Public School and intermediate studies at Tameer‑e‑Nau Public College, Quetta, before earning a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Balochistan University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Khuzdar.[7]
Career
While pursuing his degree, Mairaj began writing short stories and opinion columns for local Urdu- and English-language publications and took part in literary events.[6] After a short stint in journalism, he penned his first long-form television play, Amarbail, which aired on Pakistan Television (PTV) in 1991.[8]
Filmography
Television series
| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Amarbail | [4] | |
| 1994 | Shantul | in Balochi language | |
| 1995 | Shantul | ||
| Safar | |||
| 1996 | Ajnabee | ||
| 1997 | Ijazat | ||
| Dozakh | [4] | ||
| 2001 | Daddy | ||
| Kisay Wakeel Karain | |||
| 2002 | Allap | ||
| 2004 | Werdi | ||
| Masuri | |||
| Mahnoor | |||
| Sufaid posh | |||
| 2005 | Muqadddas | ||
| Laadla | |||
| 2006 | Koh Zade | ||
| Maa aur Mamta | |||
| 2007 | Pakistan Ka Matlab Kya... | Television film | |
| Lyari express | [1] | ||
| Vanee | |||
| Shikwah | |||
| Aurat Aur Char Devari | |||
| 2008 | Mehmaan | ||
| Mann Se Pocho | |||
| 2009 | Mulaqat | ||
| Ishq Ki Inteha | |||
| Darwaza | |||
| 2010 | Intezar | ||
| Zafar Mairaj Ki Kahaniyan | |||
| Ghar Ki Khatir | |||
| 2011 | Kesi Yeh Agan | ||
| Palki | |||
| 2015 | Ashk | ||
| Mehram | |||
| 2016 | Sangat | ||
| 2017 | Dumpukht - Aatish-e-Ishq | ||
| Munkir | |||
| Qurban | |||
| 2018 | Lashkara | ||
| 2019 | Marham | ||
| Inkaar | [4] | ||
| 2023 | Kabuli Pulao | ||
| 2024 | Mann Jogi | Miniseries | |
| 2025 | Dil Wali Gali Mein | Ramadan special | [9] |
| Biryani |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Ceremony / Award | Category | Project | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | PTV Awards | Best Writer – Drama Serial | Shantul | Won |
| 1997 | Ijazat | Nominated | ||
| 2001 | Kisay Wakeel Karain | Nominated | ||
| 2003 | Indus Telefilm Festival | Best Writer – TV Film | Murad | Won |
| 2004 | PTV Awards | Best Writer – Drama Serial | Masuri | Nominated |
| 2005 | 1st Indus Drama Awards | Best Writer – Drama Series | Maa Aur Mamta | Won |
| 2006 | PTV Awards | Best Writer – Independent Play | Kohzade | Won |
| 2007 | Pakistan Ka Matlab Kya! | Won | ||
| Indus Drama Awards | Best Writer – Drama Series | Aurat Aur Chardiwari | Won | |
| PTV Awards | Best Writer – Drama Serial | Lyari Express | Won | |
| 2008 | Best Writer – Telefilm | Pehla Pathar | Won | |
| 2010 | Best Writer – Drama Serial | Darwaza | Nominated |
Lux Style Awards
| Ceremony | Category | Project | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Lux Style Awards[10] | Best Television Writer | Darwaza | Nominated |
| 10th Lux Style Awards[11] | Ghar Ki Khatir | ||
| 16th Lux Style Awards[12] | Dampukht | ||
| 17th Lux Style Awards[13] | Muqabil | ||
| 19th Lux Style Awards[14] | Inkaar | ||
| 23rd Lux Style Awards | Best TV Play Writer (Critic’s Choice) | Kabli Pulao | Won |